Author: Rasmita Jena

  • Rashid Engineer’s Two-Day Parole to Attend Parliament Amid Controversy

    Rashid Engineer’s Two-Day Parole to Attend Parliament Amid Controversy

    A day after the Delhi High Court allowed Rashid Engineer, a Member of Parliament from Jammu and Kashmir, to leave jail for two days, he was taken to a hospital for a health check-up. Rashid has been in Tihar Jail since 2019 because of a case linked to funding terrorism.

    Rashid asked for permission to temporarily leave jail to represent his area in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of Parliament. After his check-up at RML Hospital, he will head to Parliament, according to officials at the jail.

    However, his temporary leave comes with strict rules. Rashid cannot use a phone or internet, and he is not allowed to talk to the media or anyone else, except for his duties as an MP. He is being accused of giving money to groups that support violence in Jammu and Kashmir.

  • SEBI Bans LS Industries: A Major Stock Market Scandal!

    SEBI Bans LS Industries: A Major Stock Market Scandal!

    The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has stopped a company called LS Industries from participating in the stock market. This decision comes because LS Industries, a textile company, hasn’t made any money while its stock price went through the roof!

    Imagine a company that had no revenue and yet was valued at a whopping ₹5,500 crore. SEBI took action after discovering that LS Industries was involved in some shady dealings with its stock prices. It issued a temporary order to freeze trading of LS Industries shares, affecting its promoters and key people involved.

    In an even stranger twist, an NRI investor named Jahangir Panikkaveettil Perumbarambathu (or JPP for short) purchased LS Industries shares for just ₹75 (around $1) and watched their value shoot up to ₹2,752 crore at one point! But he also faced trouble, as SEBI is investigating him for potential rules violations.

    LS Industries’ stock shot up dramatically from ₹22.50 in July 2024 to ₹267.50 in September 2024 before plummeting back down to ₹42.39 by November. SEBI found this hard to believe, saying it’s odd for a company with zero sales to be valued so high.

    The company’s jump in stock price caught everyone’s attention, except for those wiser investors who know better than to be lured by quick cash—much like the children following the Pied Piper in fairy tales. SEBI warned everyone to be cautious and think carefully before investing.

    The investigation also uncovered possible dishonest trading activities by groups of traders that manipulated the stock price. SEBI noted that some individuals might have sold shares at high prices right before the stock took a fall.

    Even after declaring a shift to new fields like artificial intelligence, SEBI noticed that some insiders were trading shares, which raised more red flags about their honesty.

    So far, SEBI stated that LS Industries and those involved must provide their side of the story within 21 days. The regulator’s investigation is expected to wrap up by May 2025, but for now, LS Industries will stay out of the capital markets.

  • Trump Pauses Prosecutions, Impacting Adani Group’s Bribery Allegations

    Trump Pauses Prosecutions, Impacting Adani Group’s Bribery Allegations

    On Monday, US President Donald Trump signed an order that stops the Department of Justice (DoJ) from prosecuting American companies accused of bribing foreign officials to win business. This pause affects the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), which has been in place for nearly 50 years. Trump asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to look into past cases and create new guidelines for the law.

    This decision comes just before Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US on February 12. During this trip, Modi will have talks with Trump.

    Under President Joe Biden’s administration, a billionaire named Gautam Adani was accused of fraud and bribery while trying to secure contracts. Trump’s new order could change the focus on this case, potentially helping Adani.

    Currently, the Justice Department was investigating whether Adani’s company broke the FCPA by bribing foreign officials. Now, with Trump’s decision, any investigations might be slowed down or weakened.

    Hindenburg Research also accused Adani Group of dishonest stock practices and corrupt dealings. With the US backing off, it’s now up to Indian regulators like the Securities and Exchange Board of India and the Enforcement Directorate to decide if they will pursue the case further against Adani. If they choose not to, Adani might avoid facing serious problems.

    While Trump’s decision could protect Adani from US charges, it doesn’t mean international eyes will look away. Investors and watchdogs in other countries will continue to pay attention to Adani’s business.

    The allegations against Adani include claims that he and some executives bribed Indian officials to get contracts for solar power. This could lead to criminal charges if proven true. Adani’s group denied all accusations, saying they follow the law.

    The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) prevents American companies from bribing foreign officials. It also requires them to keep accurate financial records.

    Trump believes the FCPA makes it harder for US companies to compete globally, calling it a disaster for business. However, some experts argue that the law helps companies refuse bribes and maintain fair competition.

  • Why Starting Your SIP Early Can Make You More Money

    Why Starting Your SIP Early Can Make You More Money

    Have you ever thought about how much money you could lose if you wait too long to start investing? According to an announcement by WhiteOak Mutual Fund, waiting to start a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) can cost you a lot in the long run.

    Imagine this: If you started investing Rs 10,000 every month in the BSE Sensex between January 2008 and December 2024, you would have put in a total of Rs 20.4 Lakh. By the end of that period, your investment would be worth Rs 72.1 Lakh! That’s a really good return!

    Now, let’s say you started your SIP later, in March 2009, when the market was at its lowest. You would have invested Rs 19.0 Lakh, which is Rs 1.4 Lakh less than the first investor. Your total value would be Rs 61.7 Lakh, which is Rs 10.5 Lakh less than the first person. So, even though the percentage return is a little better for the later investor, the first person made a lot more money overall.

    What this tells us is that when you start investing can really change how much money you make. It’s super hard to guess the perfect time to start, so it’s best to stick to your plan. If you’re not sure what to do, make a checklist of things to think about before changing your investment strategy.

    Always remember, just because something did well in the past, doesn’t mean it will do well in the future.

  • Plymouth Shocks Liverpool: Faces Manchester City in FA Cup!

    Plymouth Shocks Liverpool: Faces Manchester City in FA Cup!

    Plymouth Argyle pulled off a big surprise by beating Liverpool 1-0 in the FA Cup. Now they will face the powerful Manchester City, who have won the league four times in a row, on March 1 at the Etihad Stadium.

    Plymouth is currently in the last position of Division Two, but they are ready to take on this tough challenge.

    In other matches, defending champions Manchester United will play against Fulham at home. Newcastle will host Brighton, and Bournemouth will have a match against Wolverhampton.

    Aston Villa will play against the second-tier team Cardiff, while Burnley, who wants to move up to the Premier League, will go to Preston.

    Crystal Palace won their match against Doncaster Rovers with a score of 2-0, earning them a home game against Millwall next.

    Lastly, Exeter and Nottingham Forest will compete on Tuesday for the chance to host Ipswich.

  • New Noida Expressway Rule: Vehicle Breakdowns Now Risk Fines!

    New Noida Expressway Rule: Vehicle Breakdowns Now Risk Fines!

    The Noida Expressway is now known as a ‘breakdown challan’ stretch, according to the police. This means that if your vehicle breaks down and causes traffic jams, you can be fined or even have your vehicle seized. This rule was created because there are many vehicles on the expressway—around 500,000 commuters use it every day to travel between Noida, Greater Noida, and Delhi.

    The police can give fines between ₹5,000 and ₹20,000 under the Motor Vehicles Act if a vehicle stops and blocks the road. Traffic officer Lakhan Singh Yadav explained that when a vehicle breaks down, it makes traffic much worse, especially during rush hours.

    For now, these penalties are mainly targeting commercial vehicles like buses and trucks, but private car drivers shouldn’t worry too much yet. In the first ten days of the month, almost 50 vehicles were fined or seized for various reasons, including not having the correct documents like a fitness certificate or pollution control certificate.

    If your vehicle breaks down, it won’t directly attract a fine—but if it blocks traffic, then it could lead to a penalty. It’s essential that all vehicles meet service and emission rules to avoid being fined. For petrol vehicles, the age limit is 15 years; for diesel vehicles, it’s 10 years.

    Traffic police are ready to assist whenever a car breaks down. They can tow it away quickly, or in some cases, help push it to the side of the road. The expressway is busy all day long, with heavy traffic coming from multiple places.

    Despite efforts to manage the traffic better, including introducing diversions during peak hours, jams are still common. Some commercial drivers are unhappy with the high fines, especially when breakdowns are often unexpected.

    One bus operator, Brajesh Mudgal, had his bus seized after a tire burst, even though he had parked properly and called for help. He met with the traffic officer to get his bus back but had not succeeded yet.

  • Musk’s $97.4 Billion Bid for OpenAI: A Feud with Sam Altman

    Musk’s $97.4 Billion Bid for OpenAI: A Feud with Sam Altman

    A group of investors led by Elon Musk wants to buy the organization that controls OpenAI for almost $100 billion. This is the latest twist in the ongoing struggle between Musk and the AI company he helped create. Musk’s offer is for $97.4 billion, and he wants to bring OpenAI back to being a safe, open-source organization that focuses on doing good.

    However, before Musk can take over OpenAI, he might face strong opposition from Sam Altman, the company’s leader. Altman responded to Musk’s offer on social media, saying, “No thank you, but we will buy Twitter for $9.74 billion if you want.” This comment poked fun at Musk’s $44 billion purchase of Twitter back in 2022, after which its value dropped. Musk didn’t take it lightly and called Altman a “Swindler” in the comments. Musk then shared a video of Altman with the caption “Scam Altman,” escalating their feud.

    Their rivalry began due to different views about artificial intelligence (AI) and has grown over the years. Musk, who helped start OpenAI, later became a critic, claiming Altman was focusing too much on making money instead of ethical AI development. Their conflict grew in 2023 when Musk started his own AI company called xAI to compete with OpenAI’s ChatGPT. In 2024, Musk even sued OpenAI because of its partnership with Microsoft.

    In 2025, the feud took a political turn with a big AI project called Stargate, introduced by former U.S. President Donald Trump and Altman. Trump praised Altman’s role in the project, but Musk dismissed it as a bad financial idea and went after Altman personally on social media. In response, Altman questioned Musk’s motives, pushing their public spat into a more heated and political battle over AI.

  • Patanjali Foods Q3 FY25: Profits Soar 71% with Strong Sales Growth!

    Patanjali Foods Q3 FY25: Profits Soar 71% with Strong Sales Growth!

    Patanjali Foods had a great third quarter in FY25, with a big jump in profits! The company made a net profit of ₹370.93 crore, which is a huge 71% increase compared to last year’s ₹216.54 crore. This means they earned a lot more money from their sales, and their profit margin improved to 4.06%, up from 2.72% in the same period last year.

    Their total revenue from sales also grew, reaching ₹9,103.13 crore, a 15.07% increase from ₹7,910.70 crore last year. When we add other income, their total income reached ₹9,143.78 crore, compared to ₹7,957.30 crore from the previous year.

    The company’s operating earnings, known as EBITDA, also went up. They earned ₹581.24 crore this quarter, a rise from ₹390.63 crore last year. The EBITDA margin—how much money they made compared to their sales—was 6.4%, a little better than 6.0% last year.

    In the FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) part of their business, they earned ₹2,037.61 crore this quarter, but that’s down from ₹2,498.62 crore last year. This drop is mainly because fewer people are buying these types of products right now.

    The edible oils segment did very well, bringing in ₹6,717.47 crore, which is a growth of 22.5% compared to ₹5,482.64 crore last year. Despite the tough market, Patanjali Foods managed to report strong performance.

    On Monday, their stock price stayed the same at ₹1,853.30 on the BSE.

    (Disclaimer: The opinions and views expressed here are purely those of the experts and do not reflect the views of Thellv.news)

  • FBI Uncovers 2,400 Hidden JFK Assassination Documents!

    FBI Uncovers 2,400 Hidden JFK Assassination Documents!

    The FBI has found about 2,400 secret papers about the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the former president of the United States. These papers were never given to a special group that was supposed to review and share such documents. This discovery came after an order from former President Donald Trump to make many secret files about the assassinations of JFK, Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr. available to the public.

    The FBI has stored these newly found papers in a total of 14,000 pages of documents. The White House learned about this new information last week from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, which is making plans to share these assassination documents as Trump requested.

    This discovery is significant because, 61 years after JFK’s assassination in Dallas, it raises many questions about a highly examined event in American history. The newly released papers could either support or challenge many conspiracy theories that have grown from JFK’s death.

    Jefferson Morley, an expert from the Mary Ferrell Foundation, which collects records about Kennedy’s assassination, said this shows the FBI is taking the situation seriously now. They seem ready to follow the president’s order rather than keep things secret.

    As per the 1992 JFK Records Act, these files should have been reviewed and submitted to the National Archives. However, officials realized that the newly discovered papers were never given to the review board or the National Archives.

    In 2017, President Trump delayed the release of these documents after advice from the CIA. Later, President Joe Biden allowed a limited release, which didn’t fully follow the JFK Records Act. Supporters of keeping these records secret say that releasing them could harm intelligence methods.

    When he became president, Trump regretted not releasing JFK’s records during his first term. In January, he promised to release them, and he is now taking steps to fulfill that promise. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who Trump appointed as secretary of Health and Human Services, has long called for a full disclosure of these records, believing that JFK’s and his father RFK’s assassinations are linked to a bigger conspiracy.

    Despite the president’s orders, some intelligence agencies still want to hide parts of these assassination records. A White House official said that if the president finds out about any delays in releasing the information, he will be very upset. One Trump advisor hinted that we might soon see all of these records published online.

    This discovery is also important because of a current federal lawsuit against the Biden administration by the Mary Ferrell Foundation. The lawsuit claims that federal agencies have more documents related to the killings that they haven’t shared with the National Archives.

  • PM Modi’s Bihar Visit & Launch of Nalanda Book: Highlights!

    PM Modi’s Bihar Visit & Launch of Nalanda Book: Highlights!

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Bihar on February 24, and Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary is busy preparing for his arrival. In a vital meeting with state ministers, Choudhary confirmed that members of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will join together to warmly welcome the Prime Minister.

    On Saturday, Choudhary also launched a new book titled “Nalanda: How it Changed the World” at the fifth edition of the Grand Trunk Road Initiatives held in Patna. The author, Abhay K, expressed his happiness about launching the book in his hometown of Bihar, which is named after “Vihar,” due to its rich history of Buddhist monasteries.

    Abhay K shared his excitement about the research he conducted while writing about Nalanda, an ancient center of learning and culture. He believes that the book will benefit many readers, showcasing how Nalanda has helped shape today’s world. Noted historian William Dalrymple praised the book, mentioning that Abhay has created a simple and engaging introduction to Nalanda, highlighting its great libraries, wise scholars, and important teachings.

    With its fascinating history and global influence, Abhay K’s Nalanda is a book worth reading!