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Democratic Texas AG candidate claims $110m in grants for Elon Musk’s Starlink ‘sure looks’ like corruption

Nathan Johnson, who is running for the Texas attorney general seat, on 3 September 2025 in Austin, Texas. Photograph: Eric Gay/APView image in fullscreenNathan Johnson, who is running for the Texas attorney general seat, on 3 September 2025 in Austin, Texas. Photograph: Eric Gay/APTexasDemocratic Texas AG candidate claims $110m in grants for Elon Musk’s Starlink ‘sure looks’ like corruptionNathan Johnson says if elected he’ll investigate state’s deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to provide rural internet A Texas Democrat running to become the state’s attorney general has said he will investigate Elon Musk’s SpaceX company if elected, saying it “sure looks like” corruption was involved in a deal he said handed the world’s richest person $110m of taxpayers’ money. Nathan Johnson made the comment in an interview with the Dallas News on Friday, in which he called for greater legislative scrutiny of state grants funneled to SpaceX for its Starlink satellite program, which provides fast internet access for customers in remote areas. Johnson, who won the Democratic primary runoff for attorney general in May, said the award by Texas Republicans of 99% of the available grant funds to a company led by billionaire Musk, a Donald Trump ally, was lopsided. “I am not declaring that corruption was at work in this instance. I am saying that it sure looks like it,” Johnson, a state senator, told the Dallas News. “Public confidence in the bidding process has been undermined.” During his primary campaign, Johnson promised to overhaul the office of the Texas attorney general, a position currently held by Ken Paxton, the scandal-ridden hardline Republican recently nominated by his party to run for the US Senate in November’s midterms. He has said he will work closely with the state comptroller to audit how government contracts are awarded. The Starlink grants, signed off by the Republican Texas governor, Greg Abbott, after his office reportedly revised rules to favor low-Earth-orbit satellite providers in bids to provide rural internet access, have become a particular source of controversy. Records show Musk has made previous monetary donations to Abbott, among many others, but there is no suggestion it is linked to the grants. Johnson questioned members of the Texas broadband development office (BDO) at a hearing of the state senate’s business and commerce committee in June, at which they conceded changes to the grant-awarding process came at Abbott’s behest. “The office of the governor asked us to look at how our proposed structure compared to other states,” Bryant Clayton, director of the BDO, said, according to KUT News. “Generally … we were out of step with other nearby states.” Eight companies offering ground-based fiber broadband complained in a letter they appeared to have been cut out of the revised grant application process, a development the committee’s chair, Republican Charles Schwertner, seemed to acknowledge.

Democratic Texas AG candidate claims $110m in grants for Elon Musk’s Starlink ‘sure looks’ like corruption
Asia
The Hindu BusinessLine

Ryan Group of Institutions Launches Golden Jubilee Celebrations with Spectacular The Mumbai Revue at NMACC

MUMBAI, India , July 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ryan Group of Institutions marked the beginning of its Golden Jubilee celebrations with the grand staging of The Mumbai Revue, an original musical production at the prestigious Studio Theatre, Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC), Mumbai, on 7 July 2026. Presented as the opening event commemorating 50 years of educational excellence, the production brought together exceptionally talented students from Ryan campuses across Mumbai in a vibrant celebration of music, theatre and storytelling. More than a performance, The Mumbai Revue was the culmination of an intensive four-day Performance Lab, where students underwent professional musical theatre training under the guidance of internationally trained multidisciplinary artist and director Tiara Oberoi. In the days leading up to the production, 28 Ryan students participated in the immersive Performance Lab, a four-day musical theatre intensive designed to introduce young performers to the discipline, rigour and standards of professional theatre. The programme focused on acting, vocal performance, movement, stagecraft, audition techniques and ensemble rehearsals, equipping students with skills that extended far beyond the stage. The training culminated in the live staging of The Mumbai Revue, marking the directorial debut of Tiara Oberoi, with live musical accompaniment by pianist Anaya Grace . The students opened the evening with a spirited rendition of "Any Dream Will Do," setting the tone for an engaging musical journey that featured eight songs seamlessly woven into the production. Under Tiara's creative direction, the young performers delivered a polished and emotionally engaging showcase with dynamic choreography, powerful vocals and compelling storytelling. Under Tiara's creative direction, the students delivered a polished and emotionally engaging performance featuring dynamic choreography, powerful vocals and compelling storytelling. The packed auditorium responded with enthusiastic applause and standing ovations, recognising the remarkable confidence, discipline and professionalism displayed by the young performers. The production set a new benchmark for performing arts education within schools while reaffirming Ryan Group's commitment to nurturing talent through world-class learning experiences. A highlight of the evening was Tiara Oberoi's moving solo rendition of She Used to Be Mine from the Broadway musical Waitress, accompanied live by pianist Anaya Grace . The performance captivated the audience and reflected the artistic excellence that defined The Mumbai Revue. Through her international expertise and creative mentorship, Tiara inspired students to perform with confidence, discipline and passion, making the production a truly memorable celebration of young talent. For five decades, the Ryan Group of Institutions has remained committed to providing students with opportunities that extend beyond the classroom, encouraging excellence in academics, sports, leadership and the performing arts. As the Group embarks on its Golden Jubilee year, The Mumbai Revue stands as a powerful reflection of its enduring philosophy of holistic education—where creativity, collaboration and confidence are nurtured alongside academic achievement. The production celebrated not only Ryan Group's remarkable legacy but also its vision for the future—one where students are empowered with global exposure, meaningful artistic experiences and the confidence to thrive as compassionate, future-ready global citizens. Celebrating 50 years of educational excellence, the Ryan Group of Institutions is one of India's leading K–12 education networks, with over 150 schools across India and abroad. Renowned for its holistic approach to education, the Group integrates academics with sports, performing arts, leadership, innovation and community service, empowering students to become confident, compassionate and future-ready global citizens. “This is a company press release that is not part of editorial content. No journalist of The Hindubusinessline was involved in the publication of this release.”

Ryan Group of Institutions Launches Golden Jubilee Celebrations with Spectacular The Mumbai Revue at NMACC
Asia
The Economic Times

Midcap bets! InCred picks 6 stocks with up to 54% upside potential. See full list

Amid a volatile 2026 marked by persistent FII selling and inflation concerns due to the West Asia crisis, InCred Equities sees selective opportunities emerging within the midcap space. In a recent report, the brokerage shortlisted 6 stocks across multiple sectors that it believes offer attractive value and the potential to deliver returns of up to 54%. Here’s the full list: InCred Equities has a target price of Rs 17,350 on APAR Industries, implying an upside of 23% from its current market price of Rs 14,070. InCred Equities has assigned a target price of Rs 705 to Container Corporation of India, indicating a potential upside of 54% over its current market price of Rs 457. Tenneco Clean Air India has a target price of Rs 686, suggesting an upside of 17% from its current market price of Rs 584, according to InCred Equities. InCred Equities has set a target price of Rs 1,450 for Home First Finance Company India, implying a potential upside of 21% from its current market price of Rs 1,202. Diamond Power Infrastructure has a target price of Rs 300, which translates into an upside of 25% over its current market price of Rs 239, according to InCred Equities. InCred Equities has a target price of Rs 1,650 on Aavas Financiers, indicating a potential upside of 9.6% from its current market price of Rs 1,505.(Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)

Midcap bets! InCred picks 6 stocks with up to 54% upside potential. See full list
Asia
The Hindu BusinessLine

Nifty and Nifty Bank Prediction for the week 13-Jul’26 to 17 Jul’26 by BL GURU

The inverted head and shoulder pattern on the #Nifty that we had indicated last week has gone wrong. However, the strong bounce towards the end of the week keeps the broader picture positive. So, there is not major change in our overall bullish view on the Nifty. All that is it is taking slightly a much longer time for our bullish view to happen. Nifty Bank index is likely to make a bullish breakout above 58,900 and rise to 60,500-61,500. Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. They cannot be abusive or personal. Please abide by our community guidelines for posting your comments. We have migrated to a new commenting platform. If you are already a registered user of TheHindu Businessline and logged in, you may continue to engage with our articles. If you do not have an account please register and login to post comments. Users can access their older comments by logging into their accounts on Vuukle.

Nifty and Nifty Bank Prediction for the week 13-Jul’26 to 17 Jul’26 by BL GURU
Asia
The Hindu BusinessLine

15 people, including Indian tourists, feared dead in Vietnam boat capsize incident: local media

Ambulances line up on a pier to help victims of a boating accident after a tourist vessel capsized off Phu Quoc Island in southern Vietnam's An Giang Province on July 11, 2026. At least 15 people were killed when a tourist boat capsized off an island in Vietnam's south, state media reported on July 11 Fifteen people, including Indian tourists, are feared dead in a boat capsize incident near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island on Saturday, according to a local media report. According to Vietnamese news portal VN Express International, the speedboat was carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members from Hon May Rut to An Thoi Port when it capsized about 400 metres off Hon May Rut Ngoai, throwing everyone on board into the sea. Citing initial information from authorities in the Phu Quoc Special Economic Zone, the news portal said nearby tourist boats rushed to assist before border guards, the navy, the coast guard and other forces joined the search-and-rescue operation. Earlier, the Indian Embassy in Hanoi said that it set up control rooms as search and rescue operations would continue. "In a tragic incident, a boat carrying several Indian tourists has capsized near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam," the embassy said in a post on X. It said control rooms have been established at the Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City and at the Embassy in Hanoi to provide information and assistance. The first control room can be reached at: +84 36 281 7930, +84 91 552 37 14 and +84 33 452 0414. The other one in Hanoi can be reached at: +84 91 308 9165. They are available for any assistance and queries, the Indian mission said. Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. They cannot be abusive or personal. Please abide by our community guidelines for posting your comments. We have migrated to a new commenting platform. If you are already a registered user of TheHindu Businessline and logged in, you may continue to engage with our articles. If you do not have an account please register and login to post comments. Users can access their older comments by logging into their accounts on Vuukle.

15 people, including Indian tourists, feared dead in Vietnam boat capsize incident: local media
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The Hindu BusinessLine

Reliance Anil Ambani Group money laundering case: ED attaches fresh assets worth over ₹1,000 cr

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday said it has issued a fresh order to attach assets worth ₹1,021 crore as part of a money laundering investigation against the Reliance Anil Ambani Group. The provisional order, issued under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), attaches equity shares of Reliance Power held by Reliance Infrastructure and certain loan amount receivable from Sasan Power and Reliance Power, the agency said in a statement. According to the ED, the probe found that public funds worth ₹15,548 crore raised by RHFL and RCFL were "systematically diverted" through a web of "shell" (dummy) and group companies controlled and managed by the Reliance Anil Ambani Group. The ED is investigating multiple cases against the Group in connection with four FIRs filed under the anti-money laundering law, and three under provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). With the latest order, the total value of properties attached in this case has reached at ₹20,367 crore, with the ED filing four chargesheets and arresting eight persons so far. Additionally, properties worth ₹77.86 crore have been attached under the FEMA, according to the ED. Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. They cannot be abusive or personal. Please abide by our community guidelines for posting your comments. We have migrated to a new commenting platform. If you are already a registered user of TheHindu Businessline and logged in, you may continue to engage with our articles. If you do not have an account please register and login to post comments. Users can access their older comments by logging into their accounts on Vuukle.

Reliance Anil Ambani Group money laundering case: ED attaches fresh assets worth over ₹1,000 cr
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The Hindu BusinessLine

"Indian Navy not just a fighting force, but strong guardian of India's economic interests": Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses the commissioning ceremony of INS Mahendragiri, in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. | Photo Credit: PIB Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday underscored the importance of the Indian Navy, stating that recent events have once again demonstrated the need for a capable and responsive navy for any nation. While addressing the commissioning ceremony of INS Mahendragiri at Visakhapatnam, the Defence Minister said, "Recent events have once again demonstrated how essential a capable and responsive navy is for any nation." On the Indian Navy's role during the West Asia conflict, Singh said, "After the conflict began in West Asia, the Indian Navy, through Operation Urja Suraksha, safely escorted 18 merchant vessels carrying essential cargo worth over 9,000 crore. This shows that our Navy is not just a fighting force but has also emerged as a strong guardian of India's economic interests." Defence Minister also said that, "Today the eyes of the entire world are on the Indo-Pacific region, and India has a crucial role to play in this part of the world. Our Prime Minister has articulated a vision for this region: MAHA SAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions)." "We seek security and development for everyone in the region. India has emerged as a net security provider and a trusted partner across the Indo-Pacific. Time and again, our Navy has demonstrated that it is the region's most reliable partner. Whether it is conducting Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief operations during natural disasters, taking action against maritime piracy, or safely evacuating Indian and friendly foreign nationals from countries in crisis, the Indian Navy has consistently served as both the first responder and the preferred security partner," he added. Highlighting India's growing self-reliance in the defence sector, Singh said, "Whenever we build an indigenous warship, we are not merely creating a new fighting platform. Our design expertise becomes more mature, our technological base grows stronger, and we develop a highly skilled workforce capable of building even more advanced warships for future generations." Concluding his remarks, Singh said, "Constructing a warship is not just about building a ship; it also creates an entire industrial ecosystem around it. In the years ahead, we have numerous naval projects before us. Our goal is to make India a global hub for shipbuilding and maritime defence innovation. I am confident that, in the coming years, our country will establish a distinct identity among the world's leading nations in this field." Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. They cannot be abusive or personal. Please abide by our community guidelines for posting your comments. We have migrated to a new commenting platform. If you are already a registered user of TheHindu Businessline and logged in, you may continue to engage with our articles. If you do not have an account please register and login to post comments. Users can access their older comments by logging into their accounts on Vuukle.

"Indian Navy not just a fighting force, but strong guardian of India's economic interests": Rajnath Singh
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The Hindu BusinessLine

Food standards authority issues 9 notices to Swiggy Instamart over consumer complaints

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Saturday said it has issued nine notices to quick commerce platform, Swiggy Instamart after receiving multiple consumer complaints alleging violations of provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. It said that consumers complaints have alleged the supply of expired, spoiled, rotten, contaminated and unsafe food products The notices have also raised concerns about seller onboarding, compliance verification, traceability, food quality monitoring, consumer grievance redressal, supervision of food business activities and the adequacy of food safety complaint systems. FSSAI has asked Swiggy Instmart to give detailed explanation and compliance report failing which appropriate legal action will be initiated. When contacted, a spokesperson for Instamart said, “ We are reviewing the flagged listings by FSSAI and are in touch with the authorities to resolve the same.”. Outlining the violations in a social media post FSSAI said, NOICE eggs were reportedly marketed under a brand name not covered under the product categories approved in the existing FSSAI license. “The food business operator was directed not to market the product unless it was covered under the valid licence and to apply for licence modification, if required,” it added. It also noted that according to a consumer complaint “Healthify 100 per cent Whey Protein 1 Kg” and “Noice Homestyle Madras Minute with Peanuts” were allegedly supplied after their expiry date. In another instance, a product named Akshayakalpa Organic Eggs were reportedly found to be expired, rotten and emitting a foul odour with signs of contamination, rendering it unfit for consumption. Similarly, a product named “Kakke da Parantha” was reportedly found spoiled and emitting a foul odour. FSSAI said the company did not take any corrective action in these instances despite escalation. “An infant food formulation was reportedly found in a highly deteriorated and unsafe condition, showing signs of contamination and improper storage and handling. The same product was allegedly re-supplied to the consumer after the defective product had been returned,” the FSSAI’s post stated. The Authority said complaints have also been recieved for alleged delivery of contaminated eggs and milk along with damaged packaged food items through Instamart. The notices have also raised concerns regarding incorrect, invalid or non-existent FSSAI license Number, and food business entities being listed under names different from those reflected in their FSSAI registration. “Some complaints alleged that no satisfactory response, grievance redressal or corrective action was taken despite the complaints being escalated, while one complaint stated that only a refund was offered, without addressing the reported food safety concerns,” FSSAI said. “The notices have also raised concerns about seller onboarding, compliance verification, traceability, food quality monitoring, consumer grievance redressal, supervision of food business activities and the adequacy of food safety complaint systems,” it added. The FSSAI has now directed the quick commerce platform to submit a detailed explanation addressing the alleged instances of non-compliance and the circumstances leading to the reported incidents. It has also directed Swiggy Instamart to submit details of practices adopted for quality assurance, food safety monitoring, inventory management, stock rotation, hygiene, storage and handling and internal controls adopted to ensure food safety compliance. FSSAI has also asked the company to provide details of “corrective and preventive actions, root cause analysis, consumer grievance redressal and measures implemented to prevent recurrence of similar incidents.” Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. They cannot be abusive or personal. Please abide by our community guidelines for posting your comments. We have migrated to a new commenting platform. If you are already a registered user of TheHindu Businessline and logged in, you may continue to engage with our articles. If you do not have an account please register and login to post comments. Users can access their older comments by logging into their accounts on Vuukle.

Food standards authority issues 9 notices to Swiggy Instamart over consumer complaints
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BBC Business

Man nearly sucked out of window mid-air on Ryanair plane, passengers say

A man was nearly sucked head-first out of a cabin window in mid-air on a Ryanair plane, passengers have said. Tracking data shows the plane was in the air for about 10 minutes when it abruptly descended 9,000ft (2,700m), with passengers telling local media they heard "some kind of explosion". A Greek hospital official said a 61-year-old Serbian national was being treated for friction burns. "His wife held onto his legs for around five minutes to stop him from being sucked out," Michalis Giannakos said. In a statement, Ryanair said its Friday morning flight from the Greek city of Thessaloniki to Germany's Memmingen returned "shortly after take-off when a passenger window dislodged in flight". "The aircraft landed normally and passengers returned to the terminal. One passenger requested and received medical assistance on the ground in Thessaloniki," the Irish budget airline said. It added that "a replacement aircraft was arranged to bring passengers to Memmingen" several hours later. Passengers have told local media the man was left hanging head first out of the window as far as his shoulders before other passengers managed to pull him back inside. Those on board have also said the window was smashed by pieces of the jet's engine - although Ryanair has not commented on this. "We immediately realised there had been a decompression. There were screams... for a moment I thought someone had accidentally opened the emergency door," Christina, a fellow passenger, told Radio Thessaloniki. "The masks dropped and there was a strong smell. The head and shoulders of one passenger were outside the window. Fortunately, he hadn't taken off his seat belt." Another passenger, Sofia, told Radio Thessaloniki: "When the oxygen masks dropped, we had no idea what was going to happen. We didn't know whether we would make it back. We were sitting at the back of the aircraft, and we realised there had been some kind of explosion. "We thought the plane was going down. The decompression was extreme. It felt like we couldn't breathe. The man who was injured was bleeding and then lost consciousness several times, most likely because of the lack of oxygen and the shock," Sofia added.

Man nearly sucked out of window mid-air on Ryanair plane, passengers say