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CJI D Y Chandrachud urges citizens to take part in special Lok Adalat in SC for amicable, speedy resolution of cases
In a bid to lessen the pendency of cases in the top court, the special Lok Adalat will be organised in the 75th year of the establishment of the apex court, which came into existence on January 26, 1950 with the coming into force of the Constitution.
ED arrests two in Chhattisgarh liquor 'scam'-linked money laundering case
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested two liquor businessmen in connection with a money laundering probe into an alleged excise scam in Chhattisgarh. The case, which is estimated to have generated over Rs 2,100 crore of slush funds, involved 70 individuals and companies, including former excise minister Kawasi Lakhma and former chief secretary Vivek Dhand. The ED has pegged the proceeds of crime at Rs 2,161 crore. Trilok Singh Dhillon was accused of being a "prime beneficiary" of the proceeds of crime through a "classic" mode of money laundering.
Delhi HC denies bail to two accused in money laundering case involving AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan
The Delhi High Court has refused to grant bail to two individuals arrested in a money laundering case involving alleged irregularities in Delhi Waqf Board recruitment, including AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma dismissed bail pleas of accused Zeeshan Haider and Daud Nasir, stating there was sufficient material to attract the bar on bail under the anti-money laundering law.
Zika virus cases in Maharashtra: Govt urges vigilance, focus on pregnant women screening
Zika is an Aedes mosquito-borne viral disease like dengue and chikungunya. Though non-fatal, Zika is associated with microcephaly (a condition where the head is much smaller than expected) in babies born to affected pregnant women which makes it a cause of major concern.
Jharkhand HC grants bail to former CM Hemant Soren in land scam case
Former Chief Minister Hemant Soren was granted bail by the Jharkhand High Court on Friday in a money-laundering case connected to an alleged land scam. Soren, 48, had filed a petition seeking bail on May 27. He has consistently denied the charges, attributing them to a political vendetta by the BJP-led Central government.
NEET paper leak case: Bihar Police investigation points to modus operandi, flaws in system
In NEET cases, arrests were made in Godhra and Kheda in Gujarat, Latur in Maharashtra and Patna in Bihar. Sources told ET that the place of the examination centre plays a big role in 'fixing' the system. They usually choose a city which is away from the limelight and where there could be little doubt about any malpractice. Students from West Bengal appeared for NEET in Godhra in Gujarat.
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Nearly 50% adults in India insufficiently physically active in 2022: Lancet Study
The 2022 Lancet study revealed that nearly 50% of Indian adults lacked adequate physical activity, leading to a rise in non-communicable diseases. In 2021, India had 101 million diabetics, 315 million with hypertension, 254 million obese individuals, and 185 million with high LDL cholesterol levels.
Hindujas 'appalled' by Swiss court's jail term order; File appeal
The statements follow a hearing in the Swiss city of Geneva after prosecutors opened the case for alleged illegal activity, including exploitation, human trafficking and violation of Switzerland's labour laws. The family members were accused of seizing the workers' passports, barring them from leaving the villa and forcing them to work very long hours for a pittance in Switzerland, among other things.
Hinduja family members get jail term for to up to 4.5 years for exploiting servants; family issues statement
Hinduja family members jal: A Swiss criminal court has sentenced four members of the wealthy Hinduja family to between four and 4 1/2 years in prison for exploiting their domestic workers. The court, however, dismissed more severe charges of human trafficking. The family members were accused of exploiting mostly illiterate Indian workers at their Geneva villa, including withholding passports, paying in Indian rupees instead of Swiss francs, and imposing long working hours under restrictive conditions.
Gangster Chhota Shakeel's brother-in-law, Arif Abubakar Shaikh dies of heart attack in Mumbai hospital
Arif Abubakar Shaikh, known as Arif Bhaijaan, passed away at Mumbai's J J Hospital. He was the brother-in-law of fugitive gangster Chhota Shakeel and was accused in a terror-funding case involving the Dawood gang. Shaikh, a businessman, was arrested by the NIA in May 2023 and was undergoing treatment at the hospital when he died. The NIA had attached his property in Thane district in July 2023. Shaikh and his brother were accused of extorting money for terrorist activities and collaborating with international terrorist organizations.
Crime in North India: How women are becoming instrumental for gangs like Lawrence Bishnoi
Gang leaders in North India are increasingly using social media to recruit women interested in crime, playing multifaceted roles from honey-trapping targets to executing reconnaissance and participating in lethal operations. This trend is credited to Lawrence Bishnoi and his faction, who used social media to enlist females for their criminal enterprises.
Pune Porsche case: Is it not confinement if juvenile is kept in custody after bail, asks HC
The bench also questioned the police under what provision of law, the order granting bail to the minor accused in the Porsche accident case was amended and how he has been kept in "confinement".
Brutal heatwave: Death toll climbs to 143, actual numbers could be high
The Indian health ministry has reported 143 recorded deaths and 41,789 people suffering from suspected heatstroke between March 1 and June 20 this year. However, the heatwave toll is expected to be higher due to the lack of updated data from states and health facilities uploading data on heatwave casualties. Union Health Minister J P Nadda has directed officials to visit central hospitals to assess the number of deaths due to heatstroke and to set up special heatwave units in all central government hospitals.
Bihar call center horror: Women lured with fraudulent job offers in Muzaffarpur, trapped and sexually assaulted
A man was arrested in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh for his involvement in a racket that kept young women captive in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district, where they were sexually assaulted under the guise of job offers. The arrest was made by an SIT formed to investigate the case, as per a PTI report.
Renukaswamy murder case: Darshan fan clubs under police scanner
Fan clubs of Darshan Thoogudeepa are now under police scanner as they intensified investigation into the Renukaswamy murder case in which the Kannada actor and his friend Pavithra Gowda have been arrested along with 15 others. Renukaswamy, a fan of the actor, was abducted from his hometown of Chitradurga by a key club member and his associates and brought to Bengaluru where he was tortured and murdered. His body was found here on June nine.
Badrinath, Kedarnath dhams receive rainfall, but pilgrim activities robust
Badrinath and Kedarnath dhams received rainfall on Friday, but pilgrim activities remained robust. While clouds remained in Gangotri and Yamunotri, the weather has deteriorated and there is light drizzle. Despite the weather, over 22 lakh pilgrims have visited the four Dhams of Uttarakhand so far this season.
Delhi LG sanctions prosecution of Arundhati Roy, former professor Sheikh Showkat Hussain under UAPA for 'provocative' speeches
Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena has authorized the prosecution of author Arundhati Roy and former Central University of Kashmir professor Sheikh Showkat Hussain under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for allegedly making 'provocative' speeches at a conference in 2010. The FIR against them was registered following the orders of the Court of Metropolitan Magistrate, New Delhi. Roy and Hussain had allegedly spoken at a conference promoting the separation of Kashmir from India. Saxena had granted sanction to prosecute them under different sections of the Indian Penal Code as well.
ED searches offices linked to Fairplay app over 'financial fraud'
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) Thursday said it conducted searches on multiple locations in connection with its probe on an offshore illegal betting application, Fairplay. The said app was allegedly involved in illegal broadcasting of cricket matches, including the Indian Premier League (IPL) and various online betting activities including results of recently concluded Lok Sabha polls.
ED makes fresh arrest in money laundering case against Hemant Soren
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested a broker, Shekhar Prasad Mahto, in connection with a land grab-related money laundering case involving former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren. Mahto is accused of colluding with others to acquire a 4.83-acre land in Ranchi through fake deeds and tampered records. The ED seeks to trace the proceeds of crime and investigate other beneficiaries in this ongoing investigation.
NIA searches multiple locations in Punjab linked with aides of Canada-based terrorist Goldy Brar
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches at locations linked to Canada-based terrorist Goldy Brar in Punjab, probing an "extortion and firing case." Nine locations were searched, and information on Brar and his gang is sought from the public. Brar is implicated in various crimes, including the murder of Sidhu Moosewala.
How an Israeli firm tried to build anti-BJP narrative during polls
OpenAI claims to have disrupted an AI-based covert operation launched by an Israeli firm that allegedly peddled anti-BJP agenda. In 2021, the BJP government drew flak after Israeli spyware Pegasus was allegedly used to snoop on journalists, Opposition leaders and rights activists
Delhi excise case: Over Rs 1,100 crore laundered, alleges ED in supplementary charge sheet
A Delhi court on Monday extended till July 3 the judicial custody of BRS leader K Kavitha in a money laundering case linked to the alleged excise scam. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja extended the custody after Kavitha was produced before the court in pursuance of its earlier order issuing a production warrant against her.
Delhi HC grants Sharjeel Imam bail in 2020 riots case
The Delhi High Court granted bail to student activist Sharjeel Imam in a 2020 communal riots case. The HC overturned a trial court order. Imam was booked for sedition and unlawful activity for speeches threatening to cut off Assam and the North East. The court allowed his appeal and noted that the he had already served half the sentence in case he was convicted.
HC to hear Rajkot gaming zone fire case today; SIT report in 72 hours
A special bench of the Gujarat High Court, comprising Justice Biren Vaishnav and Justice Devan Desai, observed that "prima facie, a man-made disaster has occurred where innocent lives of children have been lost" as such recreation facilities have come up without adequate approvals from the competent authorities.
HC grants interim protection from arrest to YSRCP MLA who smashed EVM
The Andhra Pradesh High Court granted interim protection from arrest to Macherla YSRCP MLA P Ramakrishna Reddy, who is accused of smashing an EVM on polling day, till June 6 due to his candidacy in the Assembly election. The court issued restrictions to prevent any criminal activity and ensure public tranquility.
Delhi Court refuses to extend Supertech Chairman RK Arora's Interim bail, directs him to surrender on May 13
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has registered 26 FIRs against Supertech Limited and its group companies for various offenses including criminal conspiracy, breach of trust, cheating, and more. These allegations involve cheating over 670 home buyers for Rs 164 crore. ED also accuses Supertech of diverting funds to purchase properties, often at lower values, resulting in illegal gains.
Terror IS couple that ‘plotted over 100 blasts’ in Delhi get up to 20 years in jail
Jahanjeb Sami and Hina Bashir Baig, a couple from Delhi's Jamia Nagar, have been sentenced for their ties to the Islamic State (IS). Arrested in 2020, they were found guilty of attempting to establish a caliphate and plotting 100 blasts in the city. Sami received sentences ranging from three to 20 years, while Baig was awarded two seven-year sentences. Investigations revealed their online roles as radicalizers linked to IS operatives in Syria and Afghanistan.
Aravalli hills: No final permission for mining be granted by 4 states till further orders, says SC
The Supreme Court has directed Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat to not grant final permission for mining activities in the Aravalli hills and their ranges until further orders. The order is not to prohibit legal mining activities already carried out in accordance with valid permits and licenses. The court noted issues with illegal mining and permissions granted by the states, and a major issue was with different definitions of Aravalli hills and ranges as adopted by different states.
Salman Khan House Firing Case: Who is Vishal, aka 'Kalu', one of the shooters arrested by Mumbai police
Salman Khan House Firing Case: The Mumbai Police arrested two suspects, including Vishal alias Kalu, linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, for firing shots near Salman Khan's residence. Vishal has a criminal history dating back to 2020 and is suspected of involvement in the murder of a bookie. The incident has prompted Maharashtra CM and Mumbai Police Commissioner to upgrade Salman Khan's security to Y+. Anmol Bishnoi, brother of Lawrence Bishnoi, claimed responsibility for the attack, referring to it as a 'trailer.'
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