Fugitive Mehul Choksi held by Dominica police

New Delhi: Fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi, who had gone missing for some days, has been traced to Dominica and arrested by the police there. He is currently in the custody of the CID of Dominica, as per Antigua media. — PTI

Mallya loses appeal for more funds

London: Vijay Mallya on Wednesday lost an appeal to gain further access to court-held funds to cover his costs for legal proceedings in India, as a HC judge in London concluded that Mallya had failed to provide evidence in support of over 7,50,000 pounds being sought. PTI

Jaiswal takes charge as CBI Director

New Delhi: Senior IPS officer of Maharashtra cadre Subodh Kumar Jaiswal on Wednesday took charge of the office of the Director of the CBI. He will remain in the office for the next two years. TNS

Freedom fighter Doreswamy dies

Bengaluru: Centenarian Gandhian and freedom fighter HS Doreswamy (103) on Wednesday passed away due to a cardiac arrest at Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases. He had contracted Covid on May 8 and was discharged on May 13. On May 14, he complained of severe weakness and was admitted again. PTI