INDIAN BILLIONAIRE GAUTAM ADANI CHARGED IN U. S. FOR ALLEGED BRIBERY, FRAUD. (PHOTO).

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  Indian billionaire Gautam Adani charged in US for alleged bribery, fraud Gautam Adani, the chair of Indian conglomerate Adani Group and one of the world’s richest people, whose business empire extends from ports and airports to renewable energy,has been indicted in New York over an alleged multibillion-dollar fraud scheme, United States prosecutors have said. The authorities on Wednesday charged Adani and two other executives at Adani Green Energy, his nephew Sagar Adani and Vneet Jaain, with agreeing between 2020 and 2024 to pay more than $250m in bribes to Indian government officials to obtain solar energy supply contracts expected to yield $2bn in profits. Prosecutors said the renewable energy company also raised more than $3bn in loans and bonds during this period based on false and misleading statements. Shares of Adani Enterprises, the group's flagship firm, closed down 22% on Thursday. Other group firms also closed in the red. Adani Green Energy, which is the firm at the c

SEVERE FLOODING DISRUPTS MECCA AND NEARBY REGIONS IN SAUDI ARABIA. (PHOTO).


 Severe flooding disrupts Mecca and nearby regions in Saudi Arabia


Heavy rainfall since October 27, 2024, has led to severe flooding across Saudi Arabia, with Mecca among the worst affected areas. Streets and pathways in the city, including the Grand Mosque, are heavily flooded, causing significant disruption for residents, pilgrims, and visitors. 


The Saudi Civil Defence and local authorities actively manage the impact, urging people to stay indoors and avoid flooded areas. Areas like Hail, Qassim, Asir, and Jizan are expected to see even more rain through November 3.


Streets across entire cities have transformed into waterlogged areas, with roads submerged and widespread flooding evident everywhere.

Mecca has been particularly impacted, where flash floods have disrupted daily life and inundated street.

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