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Online lottery: Kerala officials pulled up for contempt of court
BANGALORE: The Supreme Court (SC) has pulled up Kerala officials for remarks and taking action against on-line and paper lotteries in the state while the matter has been pending before the court and hence sub-judice.
The chief secretary Babu Jacob, and three senior officials -secretary (Taxes), director general of police and the lotteries director are the officials who have been pulled up by the court and the chief secretary has been asked to present himself before the court on 17 January, whilst the other three have been exempted from a personal appearance before the court.
The on-line lottery operators had obtained a stay from the SC against a High Court Order banning the sale of other state lotteries in Kerala.
Playwin, one of the largest online lotteries in the country, belongs to the Zee group.
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Samsung India elevates Aditya Babbar to lead mobile business
Exec takes charge of MX sales and marketing after Raju Pullan’s exit
NEW DELHI: Samsung India has elevated Aditya Babbar to lead its mobile phone business, following the exit of Raju Antony Pullan.
Babbar, who previously served as vice president within the mobile division, has been appointed head of sales and marketing for the MX (mobile experience) business, effective May 1. In his new role, he will oversee the company’s sales and marketing operations for smartphones and related categories in India, reporting to the executive vice president of the MX business.
A long-time Samsung executive, Babbar brings over a decade of experience within the organisation, having held multiple leadership roles across product, marketing and category management. Most recently, he led product marketing and e-commerce for the mobile division, following earlier stints as head of product and marketing and senior director roles.
His career within Samsung Electronics and its India operations has also included responsibilities for flagship devices, tablets and wearables, giving him a broad view of the company’s premium and mass-market portfolio.
Babbar succeeds Pullan, who stepped down from the role, marking a leadership transition at a time when India remains a key battleground for global smartphone makers.
The appointment signals continuity within Samsung’s leadership bench, with an internal candidate stepping up to steer one of its most critical business units in a highly competitive market.
