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The Delhi high court on Thursday granted a final opportunity to former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and other respondents to file their replies in the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) petition seeking expunging of adverse observations made by a trial court while discharging them in the excise policy case. A bench of justice Swarana Kanta Sharma issued the direction after counsel appearing for Kejriwal and others sought additional time to submit their responses. The court was informed that ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's stand on a plea by the ED challenging his acquittal in two separate cases lodged against him for not appearing before the agency despite summonses issued in the excise policy case. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma issued notice to the AAP leader on two pleas by the the ED against the trial court's January 22 orders, and listed the matter for hearing on April 29. "Respondent has chosen not to app ...Read More >
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday approached the Delhi High Court, seeking a review of the trial court's decision that acquitted former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in two cases linked to his failure to appear before the agency. These cases relate to summons issued to him in the excise policy investigation. The appeal, filed against the January 22 orders, is scheduled to be heard on Wednesday by Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma. In its petition, the ED claimed that Kejriwal deliber ...Read More >
The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned the Union government for continuing to suspend business dealings with Defsys Solutions Private Limited, a defence supplier, over its alleged role in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam, even though the suspension imposed on AgustaWestland (now part of Italian firm Leonardo SpA) itself -- the principal accused in the case, was revoked in 2021. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi expressed its reservations about ...Read More >
A senior employee of Rajasthan's information technology and communications department, Pradhyuman Dixit, has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly drawing salaries from two private companies, OrionPro Solutions and Treegen Software Limited, under his wife's name. Both firms are engaged in the state government's IT projects. The FIR states that Dixit, joint director of RajCOMP Info Services Ltd, a fully owned Government of Rajasthan company, allegedly used his official ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 23 (ANI): BRS Working President K T Rama Rao came down heavily on the Congress government, accusing it of large-scale corruption, administrative collapse, and lawlessness across the state. He said that the "stench of corruption under the Congress regime has spread throughout Telangana," and that the once agriculture-leading state is now being turned into a hub of gun culture and mafia-style politics, the party said in a release on Thursday. KTR said he had ...Read More >
Lack of further action on the summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's son, Vivek Kiran, in 2023 in connection with the LIFE Mission money-laundering case is the result of an "unholy nexus" between the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress Working Committee member Ramesh Chennithala, MLA, has said. Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Mr. Chennithala said the Chief Minister's son appeared to enjoy ...Read More >
Madhya Pradesh: A district court has denied bail to paediatrician Dr Praveen Soni, arrested in the Coldrif cough syrup deaths case, after police informed the court that he confessed to receiving a 10% commission from the pharmaceutical company for prescribing the medicine. The syrup has been linked to multiple child deaths and cases of kidney failure. Commission Kickbacks And Fatal Outcomes During police interrogation, Dr Soni admitted to taking a 10% cut from the company for promoting Coldrif ...Read More >
The allegation badly bruised the Basavaraj Bommai government, delivering a major blow to the BJP, and helping the Congress regain power with a majority. The contractors' body has now said the size of commission demanded for payments has doubled under the Congress regime, leaving the Siddaramaiah government in a tight spot. The 40% commission in award of government contracts, a campaign on which the Congress rode to power two years ago, has come back to haunt the Siddaramaiah regime. The Karnata ...Read More >
Patna, Aug 1 (PTI) Healthcare services were affected at AIIMS-Patna on Friday as resident doctors went on an "indefinite strike" in protest against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. According to a press statement issued by the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA), AIIMS-Patna, on Friday, "The RDA expresses deep disappointment and anguish over the lack of action by the administration following the violent and traumatic incident that occurred on Wednesday, when MLA Chetan An ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Enforcement Directorate has framed charges against Saisree Engineers Pvt. Ltd. (SEPL) and others for defrauding a bank of Rs 7.51 crore. The ED said SEPL engaged in the layering of loan funds through its bank accounts. A part of the loan was siphoned off and withdrawn in cash and used for the personal benefit of SEPL directors. The investigation revealed that SEPL received Rs 13.53 crore from Bharat Coking Coal Ltd., which it deposited in its current account held with Andhra Bank ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: YSRCP MP P V Midhun Reddy was arrested by Andhra SIT late on Saturday after nearly seven hours of questioning in the alleged Rs 3,200 crore liquor scam. The arrest comes after the anticipatory bail petitions of Mithun Reddy were rejected by AP high court and Supreme Court, reports Madhu Rasala.He is the second politician to be arrested in the alleged scam that took place during the previous YSRCP rule. With the latest arrest, the number of accused arrested so far has increased to 12. ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The crime investigation department (CID) has been probing several cases of alleged misappropriation of funds involving members of Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) since 2011. With the recent arrest of five people, including the association's president A Jagan Mohan Rao, treasurer CJ Srinivas Rao and CEO Suneel Kante, a total of eight cases have been filed against HCA office bearers. Five cases are currently under investigation, and three are awaiting trial.Former Indian captain Md ...Read More >
New Delhi: Children exposed early to extreme heat may lose up to 1.5 years of schooling with climate change having a direct impact on education and threatening to undo educational gains of recent decades, according to a new global report. Climate-related stressors such as heat, wildfires, storms, floods, droughts, diseases and rising sea levels, affect education outcomes. Most low and middle-income countries are experiencing climate-related school closures every year, increasing chances of lear ...Read More >
Vijayawada: YSRCP leader and Rajampeta MP P Mithun Reddy was on Saturday arrested and questioned by Special Investigation Team (SIT) officials for his alleged involvement in the liquor scam. The accused number four was grilled for more than seven hours at the Vijayawada Police Commissionerate. Accompanied by his legal counsel, Reddy appeared before the SIT, whose officials reportedly questioned him about the liquor policies during the YSRCP rule and his alleged role in formulation of rules, tra ...Read More >
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], July 20 (ANI): BJP's Andhra Pradesh spokesperson Sadineni Yamini Sharma on Sunday welcomed the arrest of YSRCP MP PV Midhun Reddy by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in connection with the alleged 3,200 crore liquor scam. Sharma stated that the arrest demonstrates the accountability, transparency, and commitment of the current government. She accused Midhun Reddy of manipulating the state's liquor policy, altering the automatic order placement system, a ...Read More >
Vijayawada, July 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the multi-crore liquor scam during YSR Congress Party rule in Andhra Pradesh has summoned former excise minister K. Narayana Swamy. He has been issued notice under section 179 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), directing him to appear before SIT at its office here at 10 a.m. on Monday (July 21). The SIT conveyed to the former minister that since he appears to be acquainted with the facts and circumstances of the c ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 20 (ANI): Participants in the Indian stock markets will closely monitor ongoing tariff-related discussions, high-frequency indicators from both the US and India, two consecutive declines in foreign exchange reserves, and the earnings of companies. According to market analysts, the first trading day of the market will be crucial, as investors will react to the first-quarter results of heavyweights such as Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank. Going a ...Read More >
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], July 20 (ANI): BJP Andhra Pradesh spokesperson Sadineni Yamini Sharma on Sunday welcomed the arrest of YSRCP MP PV Midhun Reddy by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in connection with the alleged ₹3,200 crore liquor scam. Sharma stated that the arrest demonstrates the accountability, transparency, and commitment of the current government. She accused Midhun Reddy of manipulating the state liquor policy, altering the automatic order placement system, and ...Read More >
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh police on Saturday arrested YSRCP Lok Sabha member PV Midhun Reddy in the alleged Rs 3,200-crore liquor scam during the previous YSRCP regime. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged liquor scam grilled Midhun Reddy for several hours today and followed it up with his arrest at around 7.30 pm in Vijayawada. "Yes (he has been arrested). The process (to produce him before a court) is going on," Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha told PTI over the phone. M ...Read More >
New Delhi: Leaders of the 24 party I.N.D.I.A. bloc met virtually on Saturday to finalise their strategy for the Monsoon Session of Parliament, which begins on Monday. They agreed to focus on eight priority issues, while reserving the option to raise additional local concerns as they arise. Among the key issues identified are Pahalgam terror attack and the Centre's response, Operation Sindoor and US President Donald Trump's claim that he brokered an India Pakistan cease fire ("five jets were sho ...Read More >
The special investigation team's probe points to significant irregularities in liquor procurement. YSR Congress MP PV Midhun Reddy is expected to surrender before the special investigation team (SIT) on Saturday morning in connection with the alleged multi-crore Andhra Pradesh liquor scam. This comes after the Supreme Court dismissed his anticipatory bail plea on Friday. Mr Reddy, against whom a lookout circular was issued by the SIT, is scheduled to reach the Vijayawada Airport at 9:30 am bef ...Read More >
Vijayawada, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has welcomed the arrest of YSR Congress Party MP P. V. Midhun Reddy in the liquor scam case in Andhra Pradesh. Sadineni Yamini Sharma, member of the BJP National Council, said that the BJP welcomes the arrest of Rajampet MP Midhun Reddy. "This move clearly shows the significance and commitment of our government, especially the police department," she said. She alleged that Midhun Reddy has been involved in the biggest liquo ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 19 (ANI): A contingent of 23 athletes supported by Reliance Foundation look to compete at the World University Games across six cities in Germany, with events running until July 27. Representing athletics, archery, and judo, these young talents aim to improve international rankings, achieve personal bests, and bring home laurels. The athletics team forms the backbone of the foundation campaign, with 18 athletes competing in sprints, jumps, throws, hurdles, re ...Read More >
Vijayawada, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) YSR Congress Party MP, P. V. Midhun Reddy, was arrested on Saturday by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in multi-crore liquor scam in Andhra Pradesh. The SIT, probing the scam that allegedly took place during YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) rule, arrested Midhun Reddy after questioning him for nearly seven hours at the SIT office here. The SIT officials informed Midhun Reddy's relatives that they had arrested him in the liquor case. Midhun Reddy, who is a m ...Read More >
Bengaluru: After Delhi, nearly 40 schools in Bengaluru received bomb threats via e-mail on Friday morning, leading to panic among students, teachers and parents. Police teams have rushed to all locations and search operations are underway. Schools in R R Nagar and Kengeri were among those targeted, the police said. Cyber experts are making all efforts to trace the sender of the mail. Sources revealed that the sender could be suffering from mental health issues. In the mail, he has spoken about ...Read More >
Raipur: The probe into Chhattisgarh's high-profile liquor scam intensified on Friday as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out fresh raids at the premises of former Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel and his son Chaitanya Baghel in Raipur. The searches were confirmed by Baghel himself through a post on social media. Bhupesh Baghel calls it a political conspiracy Calling the raids a deliberate political move, Baghel accused the central government of trying to divert attenti ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 3 (ANI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) questioned former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Minister Satyendar Jain in connection with a case related to alleged irregularities in the Delhi Jal Board (DJB). The 60-year-old politician deposed before the investigators at ED headquarters earlier this morning and the financial probe agency is examining his role in suspected financial misconduct during his tenure. The case pertains to alleged procedural lapses and irregular contracts aw ...Read More >
Mumbai: A sessions court refused to grant interim relief from arrest to former CEO of the New India Co-operative Bank Ltd, Abhimanyu Bhoan, in the bank scam case. The city's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) had registered a case of cheating and criminal breach of trust against Percept Ltd founder-director Harinder Pal Singh, New India Co-operative Bank former chairman Hiren Bhanu and his wife Gauri, bank's former CEO Abhimayu Bhoan, Ranjit Bhanu (deceased) and five others for allegedly causing a los ...Read More >
Kolhapur: While the NCP (SP) has declared support to the July 5 protest march against the "imposition of Hindi," the party's chief Sharad Pawar on Friday said celebrities such as cricketer Sachin Tendulkar should not be insisted upon to express their views on making Hindi a must in the Maharashtra school curriculum. "Ask Sachin about cricket; don't force him to take a stand on Hindi imposition," he said.Pawar was responding to Raj Thackeray's statement on Thursday that he wanted to see who -- es ...Read More >
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