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US-India held frank talks on Delhi's defence tech ties with Russia, says US Dy Secy of State Campbell
US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell emphasized the importance of frank dialogue with India regarding New Delhi's ties with Russia, particularly in the technology sector, including defense. Despite US concerns about potential technology leakage to Russia due to India's use of Russian defense equipment, Campbell expressed trust and confidence in India's capabilities. He noted that while there are disagreements, both countries maintain respectful discussions. Campbell also highlighted discussions on the Quad initiative during recent meetings between US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and India's NSA Ajit Doval, affirming strong commitment to hold the Quad summit by year-end.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's wife appears before ED in coal pilferage case
The CBI was probing the scam over illegally-mined coal from the abandoned mines of Eastern Coalfields, estimated to be worth thousands of crores of rupees, officials said. They said the crime proceeds were transacted through the Hawala route, which the ED was probing.
Moloy Ghatak under CBI scanner following raids in connection with multi-crore coal pilferage scam
The raid in Moloy Ghatak’s residence comes as a blow to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee government as Ghatak is the state Law Minister and a senior leader who has immense control over the organization in Asansol region, especially after the recent arrests of former Education Minister Partha Chatterjee and Birbhum District President Anubrata Mondal.
Bengal coal pilferage case: CBI files charge sheet against 41 accused
"They entered into a conspiracy and in pursuance of that, fraudulently misappropriated coal from the coal reserve of leasehold areas under the dominion of ECL, and also from the coal stock parked in the Railway sidings for sale and supply," CBI said.
Another Eastern Coalfields Limited GM arrested in coal pilferage scam, CBI says many more involved
The CBI had registered an FIR in November 2020 against the alleged kingpin of the pilferage racket, Anup Manjhi alias Lala, ECL general managers Amit Kumar Dhar and Jayesh Chandra Rai, ECL security chief Tanmay Das, Kunustoria area security inspector Dhananjay Rai and Kajor area security in-charge Debashish Mukherjee.
ED quizzes Abhishek Banerjee's wife Rujira Narula Banerjee in coal pilferage scam
"We are grilling her about a few transactions made in a bank account in Bangkok. Her answers are being tallied with those given by people who were interrogated earlier in the same case," he said when contacted.The Supreme Court has allowed ED to quiz Banerjee and his wife in the coal smuggling case in Kolkata by giving them an advance 24 hour notice.
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Govt amends ammonium nitrate rules to curb pilferage; introduces fire-fighting provisions
Nearly 3,000 tons of ammonium nitrate was stored at Beirut's port for six years that detonated in August 2020, wreaking death and destruction.
TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee appears before ED in coal pilferage money laundering case
The investigating officer of the case will record Banerjee's statement under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), officials said.
Coal pilferage scam: Rujira Banerjee expresses inability to appear before ED citing COVID situation
The ED had summoned Abhishek Banerjee, the TMC general secretary and Diamond Harbour MP, and his wife for questioning in a money laundering case linked to an alleged coal scam in West Bengal.
e-RUPI may completely negate pilferage; ensure full benefit to beneficiary: industry
PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Sanjay Aggarwal said that the move is a significant step to enhance the digitization process of the country.
Bengal police officer arrested by ED in coal pilferage case
The agency had earlier arrested Bikash Mishra, the brother of Trinamool Congress youth leader Binay Mishra, in connection with the case.
Another businessman interrogated by CBI in coal pilferage case
The CBI had on February 27 questioned Randhir Kumar Barnwal, a city-based businessman, in connection with the alleged illegal coal mining in the Asansol-Raniganj belt of West Bengal.
CBI raids places in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh in coal pilferage case
The anti-corruption branch of the CBI raided premises of people in the two states, who it is suspected have links with Anup Majee alias Lala, the prime accused in the case, sources in the investigating agency said.
CBI examines TMC MP Abhishek's wife in coal pilferage case
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited the residence of her nephew Abhishek in south Kolkata's Harish Mukherjee Road minutes before the CBI team landed there.
CBI examines Abhishek Banerjee's sister-in-law Menaka Gambhir in coal theft case
Gambhir is the sister of Abhishek's wife Rujira Banerjee who told the CBI earlier in the day that she will be available for examination in connection with the case at her residence in Harish Mukherjee Road between 11 am to 3 pm on February 23.
Rujira Banerjee responds to CBI notice in coal pilferage scam, asks team to visit residence on Tuesday
"Though I am unaware of the reason for me being called for questioning or the subject matter of the investigation, you may visit my residence as per your convenience between 11 am and 3 pm tomorrow, i.e. 23 February, 2021," the wife of TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee said in her letter to CBI.
CBI notice to TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's wife in coal pilferage case
The agency remained tight-lipped on the alleged involvement, if any, of Narula in its ongoing probe. It has also summoned Banerjee's sister-in-law Maneka Gambhir in connection with the probe. The CBI also raided the premises of some local coal smugglers on Friday.
Won't be cowed down by CBI notice to wife: Abhishek Banerjee
"If they think they can use these ploys to intimidate us, they are mistaken. We are not the ones who would ever be cowed down," Abhishek, the nephew of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, said in a tweet.
Coal smuggling case: CBI conducts raids in West Bengal
As per available information local coal smugglers were searched by the agency. Some of the locations which were searched by the agency include Kolkata, Purulia, Bankura and Paschim Bardhaman etc.
Haryana agencies to transport paddy to check pilferage in procurement
To check the stock availability and bogus paddy procurement, verification of 1304 rice mills in the State was done. The verification process, which was videographed, showed a shortfall of 42,589 metric tonnes (MT) in 1207 Rice Mills.
Coal India may use drones to check illegal mining and pilferage
Coal India (CIL) is planning to use drones to check illegal mining and pilferage. Its exploration arm, Central Mine Planning & Design Institute, recently tied up with Centre for Aerospace Research, Anna University of Chennai, for drone technology.
Coal India to invest RS 20,000 crore to switch over to mechanised loading
The move is part of its thrust on green initiatives and upgradation of mechanised loading system in first-mile connectivity — coal-transport from pithead to dispatch points.
Coal India to switch over to mechanised coal transportation by FY'24
This initiative involves setting up of Coal Handling Plants with silos having rapid loading systems, which will have benefits like crushing, sizing of coal, quicker and quality coal loading. The system is already operational in some mines.
RPF to harvest modern technology to reduce coal pilferage
The RPF DG said that checking of calibration of weighbridges be done once every six months, instead of the present one year period.
Centre developing software for tracking explosives, check pilferage to naxalites
System for Explosive Tracking and Training Project (SETT) is being designed at a cost of Rs 62.45 crore.
BSF to conduct audit for better food for jawans and prevent pilferage
Other measures are suggesting procedural and systematic improvements and strengthening the vigilance set up for double checks. Another measure is enhancing communication.
Linking Aadhaar to ration cards saved Rs 14,000 crore: Ram Vilas Paswan
"Eighteen crore ration cards have been linked to Aadhaar cards in the country. This has resulted in savings of Rs 14,000 crore due to weeding out of bogus ration cards."
Aadhaar cards-linked device to check PDS pilferage
In the second phase, the e-POS system will be extended to block headquarters and in the third phase all panchayats will be covered, officials said.
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