140 years old financial law but only 18 cases in 2024: What do we know about the Negotiable Instruments Act

NEW DELHI: National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data for 2024 reveals that only 18 cases were registered under the Negotiable Instruments Act nationwide, all pertaining to cheque bounce, and spread across only two states, Jharkhand (10 cases) and Uttar Pradesh (8 cases). The low number of cases raises questions about the Act, as it is…

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Dubai Airports Update April 2: Emirates offers free rebooking/refunds; extends flexible travel window till June 15 for affected passengers

In a recent update, Emirates has announced extension of flexible travel options for passengers affected by the ongoing airspace disruptions. It comes as a big relief for thousands of passengers transiting via Dubai International Airport (DBX), which is among the world’s busiest aviation hubs. The move comes amid ongoing operational adjustments by international airlines due…

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Why did Akaash Singh leave Flagrant? Andrew Schulz confirms heartbreaking podcast exit after nine years

Why did Akaash Singh leave Flagrant? Andrew Schulz confirms heartbreaking podcast exit after nine years (Image via Flagrant) Akaash Singh is stepping away from the Flagrant podcast after spending nearly a decade building the show with Andrew Schulz. Schulz shared the news during the May 6, 2026, episode of the podcast and said the decision…

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‘Raja Shivaji’ advance box office report: Riteish Deshkmukh starrer eyes record opening for a Marathi film |

‘Raja Shivaji’, directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh in the leading role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, is heading towards a record-breaking opening at the box office. Early box office reports indicate that the strong advance booking trends could just propel the Marathi film to a record debut.As reported by Sacnilk, film’s Marathi version has already…

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‘Toh abhi kya karu mai phir?’: Rohit Sharma left frustrated by female fan’s selfie act – Watch | Cricket News

Rohit Sharma left frustrated (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma found himself in an awkward and slightly frustrating fan moment after a video shared by Mumbai Indians went viral on social media.The clip showed a female fan excitedly rushing towards Rohit to click a selfie as the former Mumbai Indians captain was heading towards the team…

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Meryl Streep says she is ‘happy’ to represent older women in lead movie roles: ‘I do think there’s something in this one that’s unusual’ |

Meryl Streep is thrilled to reprise her iconic role as Miranda Priestly in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’, highlighting the rarity of substantial roles for older women in Hollywood. The sequel, set to release May 1, sees Priestly navigating the changing media landscape and facing off against Emily Blunt’s character. The film promises a powerful…

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IPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the cheat code batter – why even Jasprit Bumrah, Josh Hazlewood and Arshdeep Singh have nowhere to hide | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has taken down the who’s who of top bowling talent in IPL 2026 with ease Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, all of 15, is fast sort of becoming an enigma – right now in IPL 2026, but also in the world of cricket. The insane level of hitting from the teenager at this age defies belief,…

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Us-Iran Ceasefire: Copy-paste gone wrong? Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif’s ‘draft’ blunder on X over US-Iran ceasefire deal

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif briefly posted a “draft” message about the Iran conflict on his official X account on Wednesday, before quickly editing it. The post, which called for a two-week ceasefire and diplomatic pause, appeared just as the United States and Iran moved towards a temporary truce.The message initially appeared with the heading…

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