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Ousted Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif sentenced to 10 years in prison

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Ousted Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif sentenced to 10 years in prison

Former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by an accountability court in Pakistan on Friday, July 6 in one of the three corruption cases against him in the high-profile Panama Papers scandal, reported PTI.

His daughter Maryam Nawaz Shairf was given a sentence of seven years. The court also imposed a fine of £8 million and £2 million on Sharif and his daughter, respectively.

Accountability Court-I Judge Mohammad Bashir also sentenced Nawaz’s son-in-law Captain (retd) Safdar to one year in prison.

The ruling came weeks before the Pakistan general elections scheduled to be held on July 25. Accountability court judge Mohammad Bashir pronounced the verdict behind closed doors.

The verdict came after the court had earlier postponed it four times in the Avenfield corruption case – pertaining to the ownership of four flats in the posh Avenfield House in London.

The Avenfield case was among the three corruption cases filed against Sharif and his children by Pakistan’s National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on the Supreme Court’s orders.

Nawaz Sharif reportedly wanted the announcement of the verdict delayed by a week, but that request was dismissed by the court today, said NDTV. Sharif, who is still in London along with Maryam, had said he wanted to hear the judgement of the case while standing in the courtroom where he “endured more than 100 hearings” with his daughter.

In the identical applications compiled on behalf of Nawaz Sharif and Maryam, the counsel cited the poor health of Kulsoom Nawaz, the wife of the former PM, who is hospitalised in London, as the reason for the family’s bid to have the verdict postponed.

Kulsoom, diagnosed with throat cancer last year, was shifted to the UK for further medical treatment. Since then, Maryam and Nawaz Sharif have made several trips back and forth from London to attend the hearings and attend to Kulsoom.

Former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif has previously described the court proceedings against him as politically motivated and a judicial witchhunt.

Three-time prime minister Sharif resigned as Pakistan prime minister last year after the Supreme Court disqualified him from holding public office and ruled that graft cases be filed against the beleaguered leader and his children over the Panama Papers scandal.

Apart from Nawaz Sharif, Maryam and son-in-law Capt (retd) Safdar are accused in the case. Nawaz Sharif’s two sons – Hasan and Hussain – also wanted in the case, have been declared proclaimed offenders owing to their no-show.

The trial against the Sharif family had commenced on September 14 last year.

The Avenfield case was among the three corruption cases filed against the former PM and his children by the NAB on the Supreme Court’s orders in the Panama Papers case which disqualified Nawaz Sharif, said a Times of India report that mentioned the other two cases as Gulf Steel Mills and Al-Azizia Steel Mills.

Nawaz and his sons, Hussain and Hasan, are accused in all three references, whereas Maryam and her husband Safdar are accused in the Avenfield reference.

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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy meets Tollywood actors, filmmakers, says celebrities must control their fans

The Chief Minister held a meeting with Tollywood actors and filmmakers on Thursday amid strained ties between the ruling dispensation and the tinseltown following the arrest of Pushpa 2 actor Allu Arjun

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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy meets Tollywood actors, filmmakers, says celebrities must control their fans

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy has assured Tollywood actors and filmmakers that his government stands with the Telugu film industry and made it clear that there will be no compromise on law and order.

The Chief Minister held a meeting with Tollywood actors and filmmakers on Thursday amid strained ties between the ruling dispensation and the tinseltown following the arrest of Pushpa 2 actor Allu Arjun. CM Revanth Reddy said that celebrities must control their fans and the industry must be responsible.

The meeting took place at Telangana State Police Command and Control Centre at Banjara Hills in Hyderabad. The delegation of influential people from Tollywood was led by Telangana Film Development Corporation (FDC) chairman Dil Raju. Actors such as Nagarjuna, Varun Tej, Sai Dharam Tej, Kalyan Ram, Shiva Balaji, Adavi Sesh, Nithin, and Venkatesh among other attendees.

The meeting also included directors Koratala Siva, Anil Ravipudi, K Raghavendra Rao, Prashanth Varma, Sai Rajesh, and producers Suresh Babu, KL Narayana, Damodhar, Allu Aravind, BVSN Prasad, and Chinna Babu, among others.

Earlier on December 4, when Allu Arjun attended the premiere of Pushpa 2: The Rule at Sandhya Theatre, a massive crowd gathered to catch a glimpse of the actor, and chaos ensued when he waved to fans from the sunroof of his car. This resulted in the tragic death of a 35-year-old woman and injuries to her eight-year-old child.

Furthermore, some ruling Congress leaders have found fault with Allu Arjun’s comments last week, describing the stampede incident as purely accidental and denying the allegations made by CM Revanth Reddy on the roadshow before the film screening.

This incident has also sparked political controversy. Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy blamed Allu Arjun for the tragedy, stating in the Assembly that police had denied permission for any event at Sandhya Theatre due to safety concerns. However, the actor dismissed the allegations, calling them an attempt at character assassination.

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ICAI CA final result 2024: Scores expected soon, check updates and how to access

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The Institute of Charter ed Accountants of India (ICAI) is expected to announce the CA Final Results for November 2024 today, with the results likely to be declared by late evening. Candidates can check their scores on the official ICAI website, icai.nic.in, once the results are out.

Key details about the ICAI CA final result 2024

As per the official notification from the ICAI, the results of the Chartered Accountant Final Examinations, which were held in November 2024, will be available for candidates to access on the ICAI website on Thursday, December 26, 2024, in the late evening. Candidates can view their results by entering their registration number and roll number on the official website, icai.nic.in.

When were the ICAI CA final exams held?

The ICAI CA Final exams took place in November 2024. The Group 1 exams were held on November 3, 5, and 7, while the Group 2 exams took place on November 9, 11, and 13.

Passing criteria for ICAI CA final

To pass in a group, candidates must secure at least 40% in each individual paper of the group and at least 50% in the aggregate of all papers within that group.

How to receive ICAI CA final result by Email

Candidates can also opt to receive their ICAI CA Final results via email by following these steps:

  1. Visit the official ICAI website at icaiexam.icai.org.
  2. Click on the Email Registration link on the homepage.
  3. Enter your registration number and password.
  4. Click on the “Results on Email” option to receive your result directly to the email address you registered.

How to check ICAI CA final result

In addition to checking the result on the website or receiving it via email, candidates can also access their ICAI CA Final result via SMS.

Last year’s top performers

In 2023, Madhur Jain topped the ICAI CA Final exam with an impressive score of 619 out of 800, while Sanskruti Atul Parolia secured the second position with a score of 599 out of 800.

Missed credentials? Here’s what to do

In case candidates have misplaced their credentials, they can contact ICAI’s helpline at the following numbers for assistance:

  • 0120 3054 851, 852, 853, 854, 835, 0120 4953.

As the announcement of the ICAI CA Final results approaches, candidates should be prepared to check their scores through the official channels. The results will reflect the hard work and dedication of those who appeared for the exams in November 2024, with many hopefuls awaiting the outcomes of their efforts.

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Big Airtel outage hits multiple cities, users express frustration on social media

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Airtel services down across India

A widespread outage in Airtel’s mobile and broadband services has affected users across several cities in India, with many reporting connectivity issues this morning. According to Downdetector, a website that tracks service disruptions, numerous complaints have surfaced regarding service failures in cities including Delhi, Jaipur, Nagpur, Ahmedabad, Surat, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru.

Users have flocked to social media platforms, posting SOS messages in an attempt to draw the attention of the telecom provider. The complaints highlight both mobile network and internet connectivity issues, with some users reporting problems lasting up to 24 hours, yet receiving no resolution.

In addition to complaints about service outages in neighborhoods, many users have shared their frustration over the prolonged disruptions, which have left them without reliable mobile and internet access.

Despite the growing number of reports, Airtel has not issued any official statement or response to address the ongoing outage. As the issue persists, users are calling for swift action to restore services and resolve the connectivity problems.

This incident marks another major disruption for the telecom industry, with service outages often leading to customer dissatisfaction and calls for better network reliability. Airtel is yet to comment on the cause of the outage or provide an estimated time for the restoration of services.

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