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Adani says his group is committed to compliance after US bribery and fraud charges

NEW DELHI, December 2, 2024 (AP) — Indian tycoon Gautam Adani said his conglomerate is committed to “world-class regulatory compliance” after being indicted in the U.S. on fraud charges and an alleged bribery scheme worth millions of dollars, his first remarks since the accusations surfaced. Adani, 62, is one of Asia’s richest men and perceived as close to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He was thrust into the spotlight on Nov. 20 when U.S. prosecutors in New York charged him and seven of his associates with securities fraud, conspiracy to commit securities fraud, and wire fraud, as well as duping investors

Kolkata civic body asks commercial establishments to put up signboards in Bengali along with other languages

Kolkata, Dec 2 (PTI) The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has made it mandatory for every commercial establishment in the metropolis to put up signboards in Bengali along with other languages, an official said. The civic body is determined to enforce the usage of Bengali in signages, and has set a tentative deadline of February 21, 2025 to initiate the process, he said. Municipal Secretary Swapan Kundu said the corporation is in contact with the owners of shops, restaurants and other business establishments to ensure that names and other information about the outlets are written in Bengali in addition to any

Karnataka IPS officer dies in accident, while on way to his first posting

Hassan (Karanataka), Dec 2 (PTI) An IPS officer died in an accident while he was on his way to take up his first posting in Hassan district, police said on Monday. Harsh Bardhan, who was in his twenties, was a 2023-batch IPS officer of the Karnataka cadre and hailed from Madhya Pradesh, they said. The accident took place on Sunday evening, when the tyre of the police vehicle he was travelling in allegedly burst near Kittane in Hassan taluk, following which the driver lost control and the vehicle hit a house and a tree on the roadside, police said. According

Morning coffee lowers blood pressure, blood sugar and improves gut health: Research

Many of us enjoy a morning coffee but did you know it can have a major impact on your health. Researchers say coffee lowers blood pressure and to help reduce blood sugar levels which affects diabetes as well as it improves gut health. A new study says coffee, a staple in many breakfast routines worldwide, affects not just our energy levels but also our digestion and metabolic balance. The research by Zoe has revealed that the brew has a significant impact on our gut microbiome – the community of microorganisms residing in our intestines that are vital for our health.

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