EXTERNAL PROBE AGENCIES
Open to probe, regulations will help doing business: Axis My India chief on alleged stock market manipulation through exit polls
Facing scrutiny, Axis My India's Pradeep Gupta supports regulations for pollsters to improve business practices and credibility. Calls demands to ban exit polls 'childish' and stresses the importance of regulations.
The man who escaped the scam rings of Cambodia
Thousands of workers are trafficked to Southeast Asia to commit cyber fraud on their fellow citizens over social media. Ex-serviceman Botcha Sankhar, who was forced to work in the scam compounds of Cambodia for six months, unravels the modus operandi of this new and terrifying form of crime and forced labour
Prajwal Revanna to appear before SIT on May 31 in sexual assault case
Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna is scheduled to appear before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on May 31 to address allegations of sexual assault. The 33-year-old politician, who is the grandson of Janata Dal (Secular) (JD(S)) patriarch and former Prime Minister H. D. Deve Gowda, has been facing charges of multiple instances of sexually abusing women.
Sexual Abuse Case: MEA issues show cause notice to Prajwal Revanna
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday issued a show cause notice to suspended Janata Dal (Secular) MP Prajwal Revanna, reported Times Now. On Thursday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced that it is currently handling a request from the Karnataka government to revoke Revanna's diplomatic passport.
"New India comes into your home and kills you": Pak UN envoy brings up "targeted assassinations" in homeland, elsewhere
Pakistan's Permanent Ambassador to the United Nations, Munir Akram, has made a bold statement on a global platform, calling "new India" a dangerous entity. He cited alleged targeted assassinations in Pakistan and elsewhere, quoting reports of India's Prime Minister Modi boasting about India's ability to enter homes and kill. This comes amid claims in a British newspaper of India carrying out assassinations inside Pakistan, escalating tensions between the two countries. India has dismissed these claims as absurd, emphasizing its commitment to investigating any evidence presented.
In Maharashtra, oppn faces toilet, khichdi and other cases
Opposition in Maharashtra faces law enforcement actions. BJP denies political targeting. Candidates like Amol Kirtikar and Sudhakar Badgujar received notices. Sharad Pawar's faction also under probe. Allegations of tactics to target political rivals during elections.
Suspect in Hardeep Nijjar killing reveals he entered Canada using 'study permit'
A suspect in the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar disclosed in a social media video that he entered Canada on a 'study permit,' obtained within days. The accused, Karan Brar, shared this information in a video posted online in 2019, revealing details about his visa application through EthicWorks Immigration Services in Bathinda, Punjab. The revelation comes amid ongoing legal proceedings, as the accused appeared in court in Surrey, British Columbia, facing charges of murder and conspiracy.
Nijjar killing: Trudeau says that investigation ongoing & Canada is a 'rule-of-law country'
Karan Brar, 22, Kamalpreet Singh, 22, and Karanpreet Singh, 28, all Indian nationals residing in Edmonton have been charged on Friday with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
Canadian politician Jagmeet Singh alleges India hand in Nijjar killing despite police not giving any such proof
Jagmeet Singh's NDP has supported the Liberal minority government led by Justin Trudeau in exchange for support on some key bills. After the Canadian Police announced the arrest of three accused in the killing of Hardep Nijjar, Jagmeet Singh claimed that there was an Indian hand in the same.
India’s probe finds rogue officials involved in Pannun murder plot
US prosecutors alleged the Indian government agent — described as a “senior field officer” with responsibilities in “security management” and “intelligence” — had instructed Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national who had ties to criminal networks, to organize the assassination of Pannun. Gupta was arrested in the Czech Republic and is awaiting extradition to the US to face charges there.
MEA's Moscow staffer held for allegedly spying for Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence
Satendra Siwal, an Indian Embassy security guard in Moscow, was arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) for allegedly spying for Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Siwal, also a Ministry of External Affairs staff member, confessed to sharing sensitive information with a woman Pakistani intelligence operative for money. The authorities are investigating the ISI's modus operandi in Moscow, and Siwal's bank accounts will be analyzed to determine financial transactions. The incident is seen as a serious breach, and the Indian embassy in Moscow handles critical diplomatic missions.
MEA working with probe authorities, say sources after UP police arrests Indian embassy worker posted in Moscow
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is working with investigative authorities in the case relating to the Uttar Pradesh police arresting an Indian embassy staffer posted in Moscow for allegedly spying for Pakistan's intelligence agency ISI, official sources said on Sunday. The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of Uttar Pradesh Police arrested Satendra Siwal, a resident of Shahmahiuddinpur village in Hapur district of Uttar Pradesh, in Lucknow after questioning.
From Pakistan, with love: Indian embassy staff arrested in Moscow on suspicion of being ISI agent
The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) arrested Satendra Siwal, an employee of the Indian Embassy in Moscow, for allegedly spying for the Pakistani intelligence agency ISI. Siwal is accused of providing Pakistan with confidential information on India's Ministry of Defence, Ministry of External Affairs, and military establishments. The ATS investigation reveals Siwal's involvement in anti-India activities with ISI handlers, posing a threat to India's internal and external security.
Jharkhand officials now need to inform nodal heads before giving papers to external probe agencies
The cabinet's decision to formulate a standard operating procedure (SOP) was taken at a meeting chaired by Soren in view of "handing over of documents to external probe agencies without bringing this to the knowledge of state officials concerned".
Must hold assassination plotters accountable: US
The White House has urged India to hold accountable those behind an alleged plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist leader, which the US claims to have thwarted. The US is deepening its strategic partnership with India, a member of the Quad in the Pacific, and is participating in various issues. The White House acknowledges the seriousness of the allegations and wants them fully investigated.
This is what Canada has been talking about, says Trudeau after US charges Indian for plotting Sikh separatist's murder
The unsealing of the indictment follows recent sharing of information by the US on a nexus between organised criminals, gun runners and terrorists. India has since formed a high-level inquiry committee to address the security concerns highlighted by the US government. The Ministry of External Affairs said that India takes such inputs seriously since they impinge on national security interests as well, and relevant departments were already examining the issue.
SC's Adani-Hindenburg probe panel members have conflict of interests, petition claims
A petitioner has filed an application in the Supreme Court claiming that three members of the panel investigating irregularities in the Adani-Hindenburg saga have potential conflicts of interest. The experts named in the petition are OP Bhatt, KV Kamath, and Somashekhar Sundaresan. The petitioner requests the formation of a new committee with experts of impeccable integrity and no conflict of interest.
Adani-Hindenburg saga: SEBI files status report, says awaiting details from external agencies on two probes
Markets regulator SEBI in an affidavit informed the Supreme Court that out of its 24 investigations in the Adani-Hindenburg matter, 22 are final in nature and 2 are interim. SEBI is now awaiting from external agencies on two probes.
16 look out circulars issued against Khalistan leaders
India has issued 16 look out circulars (LOCs) against pro-Khalistan leaders and activists involved in protests and activities against the country abroad while another three dozen names have been identified to be put under the watchlist before revoking their Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards in some cases.
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