PRADHAN ALLEGES CASH DISTRIBUTION
NEET, NET Paper-Leak Row: Who is NTA director general Subodh Kumar Singh, removed over exam irregularities
The government has removed Subodh Kumar Singh as Director General of the NTA following allegations of irregularities in the NEET and NET exams. A high-level committee has been formed, and the CBI will investigate. Pradeep Singh Kharola will serve as interim head. Subodh Kumar has held significant positions in the Chhattisgarh Secretariat and the Ministry of Consumer Affairs. Despite allegations of corruption, he has received national awards for his work.
NEET-UG result uproar: Big shake-up looms for NTA amid backlash over exam results
Amid ongoing controversy over the NEET-UG medical entrance exam, significant changes are anticipated within the National Testing Agency (NTA). The agency's operations and exam management are under review, with a high-level committee potentially being formed to provide recommendations, according to government sources cited by The Times of India.
Anger in country over NEET exam will 'reverberate inside Parliament': Congress slams govt
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said that in the last 10 years, the Modi government has ruined the future of crores of youth through paper leaks and rigging. "Grace Marks was not the only problem in NEET exam. There has been rigging, papers have been leaked, corruption has taken place. The future of 24 lakh students appearing in the NEET examination is at stake due to the actions of the Modi government," the Congress president said.
Adani third Indian business house to cross $10-b mark in operating profit
Adani Group joins Tata Group and Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Group in achieving $10 billion annual operating profit in FY24 despite challenges.
BJD doling out cash, alleges Dharmendra Pradhan
"Cash-for-votes has been BJD's go-to method to sway voters. The news of involvement of government officials in distribution of money in the premises of state government Mission Shakti Bhawan in Remuna assembly is deplorable. A CM that claims to be number one has to resort to such undemocratic and unfair methods to gain electoral advantage. BJD has made a joke of free and fair elections," Pradhan wrote on social media platform 'X'.
Big electoral bond buyer Megha Engineering to sell city gas business
Megha City Gas Distribution (MCGDPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary, has decided to consolidate operations and reached out to state-run Indian Oil Corp, Hindustan Petroleum Corp, Bharat Petroleum Corp and Indraprastha Gas, among other players. It ventured into city gas distribution under the brand name Megha Gas in 2015 and continued to operate as MEIL till FY22.
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ED: Cash seized from Ranchi flat pertains to minister Alamgir Alam
The ED had raided Alam's personal secretary Sanjeev Kumar Lal and his domestic help Jahangir Alam on May 6 and recovered a total Rs 32.2 crore from a flat in the name of the latter person. The total cash seizure in this case is Rs 37.5 crore.
Alamgir Alam, Jharkhand Minister, arrested by ED in money laundering case
Alamgir Alam ED Arrest: On Wednesday, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Jharkhand Minister and Congress leader Alamgir Alam in connection with a substantial cash recovery from the household help of his personal secretary and state administrative service officer, Sanjeev Kumar Lal. The Congress leader was grilled by ED officials for over nine hours on Tuesday in connection with a money laundering case. Alam, the state's Rural Development minister, arrived at the ED office around 11 am and departed around 8:30 pm.
Odisha Assembly Elections 2024: BJP's CM face to be decided by party's parliamentary committee, says Manmohan Samal
Amid speculation over BJP's chief ministerial candidate in Odisha, party's state chief Manmohan Samal said the parliamentary committee will decide. BJD leaders predicted the announcement on social media. BJD's Sasmit Patra claimed BJP faced internal disputes, while BJP leaders criticized BJD's governance and projects. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan highlighted migration issues.
Money laundering case: ED summons Jharkhand minister Alamgir Alam for questioning after massive cash seizure
The money laundering investigation pertains to alleged irregularities and payment of "bribes" in the state rural development department.
CBI seizes Rs 1.42 cr during searches in FSSAI bribery case, total haul rises to Rs 1.8 cr
Besides the cash, the Central Bureau Investigation (CBI) also seized two gold biscuits, a laptop and incriminating documents during the further searches on Tuesday at the premises of Reliable Analytical Laboratories Pvt Ltd's senior manager Harshal Chougule. Chougule was arrested for allegedly paying a bribe of 1.20 lakh rupees to Jagtap in order to clear the pending bills of the company, according to reports.
Jharkhand minister's secretary collected commission for 'influential people': ED
The total seizure of cash by the ED in the case has been recorded at around Rs 36.75 crore as the agency seized about Rs 3 crore from another location that included Rs 10.05 lakh from Lal's place. Rs 1.50 crore was also seized from a contractor's premises on Tuesday.
5 booked as NCP (SP) alleges cash distribution by Ajit Pawar-led party in Baramati Lok Sabha seat
The Pune police registered a non-cognizable offence against five individuals following allegations from the Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) that some members of the Ajit Pawar-led NCP were distributing cash to voters in Bhor town ahead of the Baramati Lok Sabha seat polling. Both parties lodged complaints with the Election Commission (EC), with Ajit Pawar denying the accusations. NCP (SP) candidate Supriya Sule and Ajit Pawar-led NCP's Sunetra Pawar are contesting the Baramati Lok Sabha seat.
Mamata Banerjee questions heavy force deployment in Bengal
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has questioned the Election Commission of India (ECI) about the record number of central paramilitary forces deployed in West Bengal and alleged that RSS cadres were distributing cash to people while seeking votes in Medinipur. Banerjee also raised questions about the seven phases of elections in Bengal, compared to one phase in Tamil Nadu, and accused the BJP of designing the poll schedule for ECI to allow their leaders to campaign in Bengal.
Rs 4 cr cash seized from three persons suspected to be supporters of BJP candidate in Tamil Nadu
A flying squad seized Rs 4 crore from three individuals heading to Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu, suspected supporters of BJP's candidate Nainar Nagendran. The cash, intercepted without valid documentation, prompts an Income Tax investigation. DMK demanded action against Nagendran, alleging voter bribery, while he denied involvement, calling it an attempt to tarnish his reputation.
Rs 48.06 cr alleged fraud in Union Bank: CBI searches premises of Swastic Coppers Pvt Ltd
The CBI conducted searches at five locations in Jaipur related to Swastic Coppers Pvt Ltd and its directors, in connection with an alleged fraud of over Rs 48.06 crore in Union Bank of India. The company and its directors are accused of cheating the bank by submitting false documents to avail cash credit limits and defaulting on inland LCs and BGs.
'Pradhan Mantri Hafta Vasuli Yojana': Congress's swipe at Centre over electoral bonds issue
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said that with each passing day, more examples emerge on the true depths of the "electoral bond scam". "Today, we zoom in on the 'Pradhan Mantri Hafta Vasuli Yojana', the second of the four channels of corruption in the Electoral Bond Scam: 1.Chanda Do, Dhandha Lo 2.Hafta Vasuli," Ramesh said in a post on X.
Behind the OnlyFans porn boom: allegations of rape, abuse and betrayal
OnlyFans says it is building "the safest social media platform in the world." But a Reuters investigation identified 128 cases in which women and men complained to U.S. law enforcement agencies that sexual content featuring them ended up on OnlyFans without their permission - and was often sold for profit - between January 2019 and November 2023.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan condemns mob attacks on Enforcement Directorate in West Bengal
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan condemned the mob attacks on Enforcement Directorate teams in West Bengal. He criticized those lacking respect for the law and resorting to violence to hinder probe agencies. The attacks occurred during an ED raid related to a ration distribution scam involving Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Sajahan.
FCI to borrow Rs 50,000 cr to meet short-term fund needs
The Food Corporation of India (FCI) is set to borrow Rs 50,000 crore to meet its short-term fund requirements. The government-owned corporation has invited bids from banks for a three-month tenure loan to meet its cash flow mismatch and procurement and distribution of food grains.
On Day 3 of I-T raids, 156 bags of cash found; PM Modi says money looted from public to be returned
The Income Tax department conducted raids on an Odisha-based distillery group, recovering over Rs 220 crore in cash. Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the money looted from the public will have to be returned. The raids, linked to tax evasion, found 156 bags of cash, totaling Rs 220 crore, in places associated with the distillery group.
ED 'distributing' money during elections: Ashok Gehlot
The ED recently claimed that a forensic analysis and a statement made by a 'cash courier' have led to "startling allegations" that the promoters of the 'Mahadev' betting app paid about Rs 508 crore to the Congress-ruled Chhattisgarh's Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel.
Free foodgrain scheme to be extended by another 5 years: Modi
During election campaigns in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a significant announcement: the government will extend the free-foodgrain program for 80 crore people by an additional five years from January 2024. The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY), initially scheduled to conclude on December 31, 2023, will now run until December 2028.
Delhi HC upholds OMCs tender conditions for LPG cylinders
The Delhi High Court has upheld the eligibility criteria set by three leading oil marketing companies (OMCs) for their tenders for procurement of LPG cylinders. The criteria stated that cylinder manufacturers with common business ownership could only submit a single bid.
Modi govt 'sabotaging' Anna Bhagya scheme in Karnataka: Congress
The Congress on Sunday alleged that the Centre is "sabotaging" its Anna Bhagya guarantee in Karnataka and asserted that the 10 kg free rice scheme of its state government would be implemented at the earliest, "come what may". In a statement, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh alleged that it is nothing but Karnataka's 'durbhagya' (misfortune) that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "punishing the poor of the state for voting to secure their future".
Time has come to take pledge to change corrupt government in Odisha: Dharmendra Pradhan
On his visit to Angul to attend the Garib Kalyan Samabesh, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that from mineral revenue Odisha used to get Rs 5000 crore earlier and now it has increased to 50,000 crore.
Probe into alleged corruption in FCI a wake-up call; guilty will not be spared, says Food Minister Piyush Goyal
It's a wake-up call for the organisation and those found involved in corrupt practices will not be spared, Goyal was quoted as saying while referring to the ongoing investigation into the alleged cases of corruption in FCI.
BJP moves EC alleging irregularities in Odisha and Telangana bypolls
Pradhan said the party has brought the issue to the ECI's attention as it was disappointed with the State Election Commission over the irregularities in the two constituencies.
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