Thu Nov 21 04:13:33 UTC 2024: ## Malayalam Actor Meghanadhan Passes Away; Adani Indicted in US on Bribery Charges

**Kozhikode, Kerala & New York, NY –** Veteran Malayalam actor Meghanadhan, known for his villainous roles in over 50 films, passed away early Thursday morning at a Kozhikode hospital due to respiratory ailments. The son of renowned actor Balan K Nair, Meghanadhan’s career spanned from 1983, with notable appearances in films like *Chamayam*, *Chenkol*, and *Ee Puzhayum Kadannu*.

In separate news, Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has been indicted in the US on charges of securities fraud and conspiracy. The indictment alleges that Adani and co-defendants, including his nephew Sagar Adani and former Adani Green Energy CEO Vneet Jaain, concealed a bribery scheme to secure lucrative solar energy contracts from the Indian government. Prosecutors claim the defendants secured billions of dollars in investments from US investors while simultaneously paying or planning to pay approximately $265 million in bribes to Indian officials. The US Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a parallel civil action. Adani’s representatives have yet to comment. The Adani Group has previously faced allegations of stock manipulation and accounting fraud, which it has denied.

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