<h1>Government urges scientists to prepare for deep-space mission as fraud, PMLA arrests, and sensational allegation probes intensify</h1> The head of government urged scientists to prepare for a deep-space mission. Law enforcement agencies filed a criminal bank-fraud case against a corporate director and the company for alleged misappropriation of approximately Rs 2,929 crore and conducted residential searches. The financial crime regulator arrested a state legislator under anti-money-laundering laws in connection with alleged illegal betting. A special investigation team detained a person who had lodged sensational allegations of long-term murders and sexual offences while probing those claims. An opposition vice-presidential candidate warned of constitutional threats. Separately, diplomatic engagement continued amid trade tensions as a new ambassador nominee was reported.