SERIOUS CHARGES
Attempt to murder charge against TMC strongman in Chopra flogging case
Police have leveled serious charges, including attempt to murder, assault with intent to outrage the modesty of a woman, and causing grievous hurt, against arrested Trinamool Congress strongman Tajemul Islam in the Chopra flogging case, a senior police officer said on Tuesday. Islam, who was remanded to police custody for five days by a local court in West Bengal's Uttar Dinajpur on Monday, also has 12 old criminal cases, including a murder case, pending against him.
PM Modi, five ministers lead charge; seek apology from Rahul Gandhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and five senior ministers defended the central government against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's criticism in Lok Sabha. The ministers demanded Gandhi's apology, refuted his claims, and challenged his statements on various issues. The heated exchange included accusations of disrespecting parliamentary rules and misleading the House. Gandhi stood firm on his positions despite the ministers' objections.
Rahul Gandhi asks in Parliament, "why is Modi always serious?" Check PM's reply
Rahul Gandhi's speech sparked a contentious atmosphere in the house as he criticised the BJP and RSS, alleging that they promote violence and misinformation in the name of Hinduism. He underscored that these organisations do not speak for the entire Hindu community, refuting their assertion of exclusive religious legitimacy.
Chinese Communist Party expels two ex-defence ministers on corruption charges
The Chinese Communist Party has expelled two former defense ministers, Li Shangfu and Wei Fenghe, in an anti-corruption crackdown. This move follows Li's disappearance last year and comes amid rising tensions between China and the United States over Taiwan.
No imprisonment of four Hinduja family members; trafficking and exploitation charges dismissed, says group
In a recent development related to the Hinduja family trafficking case, the spokesperson of the family announced that accused members have been cleared of exploitation and human trafficking charges. The court dismissed the most serious charge of human trafficking against them. Four prominent Hinduja family members were convicted for exploiting underpaid servants at their luxurious villa in Geneva, Switzerland.
Take charge of finances: How to make a personal financial bucket list to achieve all your goals
Taking control of our money lives is something many of us are unable to do. It sounds simple, but many of us do not believe we can take charge and do something about our dreams. Slipping into excuses, living in denial of our true situation, blaming the world for our unhappiness, and assigning it to bad luck are tactics that stop us from asking what we could do.
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Who is Suraj Revanna? Here's all you need to know about the charges against him
Suraj Revanna, a Karnataka MLC and member of the prominent Revanna family, was arrested on sexual assault charges. The charges stem from a complaint by a party worker alleging abuse at Revanna's farmhouse. Revanna denied the accusations, claiming extortion attempts. The case adds to the ongoing controversies surrounding the Revanna family, including the recent arrest of his brother, Prajwal Revanna.
Donald Trump ally Bannon asks the Supreme Court to delay his 4-month prison sentence on contempt charges
Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, asked the Supreme Court on Friday to delay his prison sentence while he fights his convictions for defying a subpoena from the House committee that investigated the attack on U.S. Capitol.
Hinduja Family, UK's richest, facing charges for human trafficking, paying domestic staff less than spending on dog in Switzerland
Four members of the Hinduja family are facing charges in Switzerland over allegations of exploiting their domestic staff, including human trafficking and unfair treatment. The case highlights stark contrasts in treatment and expenditures on their staff and pet dog, sparking a broader conversation on domestic worker mistreatment in Geneva.
'No OTP needed': Poll official junks EVM 'unlocking' charge
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has dismissed a newspaper report claiming that a phone was used by a relative of Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Waikar to unlock an Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) inside a counting centre in Maharashtra. The ECI issued a notice to a tabloid newspaper in Mumbai, which claimed Waikar's relative Mangesh Pandilkar was using a phone that generated an OTP to open the EVM.
Shah Rukh Khan's childhood mentor Brother Eric D'Souza seriously ill, politician urges superstar to visit ailing well-wisher
Brother Eric S. D'Souza, Shah Rukh Khan's former school mentor, is seriously ill. On Friday, Szarita Laitphlang, the National Secretary of the Indian National Congress party responsible for Tripura and Nagaland, appealed on X for the Jawan star to visit his ailing former teacher and mentor due to his rapidly deteriorating health.
46 per cent of newly elected MPs face criminal cases: ADR
An analysis by the Association of Democratic Reforms reveals that 46% of the newly elected Lok Sabha members, totaling 251, face criminal charges, with 27 already convicted. This marks a 55% increase since 2009, with 31% facing serious charges including murder, rape, and crimes against women.
Lok Sabha polls: 2,572 crorepatis; 1,643 candidates with criminal cases in fray
As India braces for Lok Sabha election results on Tuesday, there are 2,572 candidates who are crorepatis while 1,643 candidates have criminal cases registered against themselves, according to poll rights body ADR. An analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and National Election Watch has shed light on the profiles of the candidates.
20% Lok Sabha candidates face criminal cases in 2024: ADR
ADR analysis shows 55% of 2024 Lok Sabha candidates face criminal cases, with 14% facing serious charges, slightly higher than 2019 but still higher than 2009. Average candidate assets have grown 50% since 2019.
104% rise in number of political parties contesting LS polls from 2009-24
The number of political parties contesting the Lok Sabha elections has surged by 104% from 2009 to 2024. A total of 751 parties are participating in 2024 compared to 677 in 2019, 464 in 2014, and 368 in 2009, according to an analysis by ADR. The analysis of 8,337 candidates reveals a diverse mix of representation. Criminal cases have been declared by candidates from different party types and a significant number of crorepatis feature among the contestants.
Top Russian military officials are being arrested. Why is it happening?
Following the arrest of a Russian deputy defense minister last month, a series of detentions of senior military officials on corruption charges has unfolded. These arrests coincided with President Vladimir Putin's fifth term and a reshuffle of Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu. The detentions have sparked speculation about Putin's control over the Defense Ministry, potential turf battles, or other internal power plays. Corruption has long been entrenched in Russia's system, but the recent crackdown, especially amid the war in Ukraine, suggests a significant shift in handling graft within the defense sector.
Public support for INDIA bloc similar to Janata Party wave of 1977: Digvijaya Singh
Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh compared the public support for the INDIA bloc to the 1977 wave that brought the Janata Party to power. He accused PM Modi of violating the model code of conduct and criticized the Election Commission for not taking action. Singh also disputed the PM's claims on various issues, highlighting alleged lies and faulty policies of the BJP government.
Lok Sabha polls: Only 12 pc of candidates in fray in phase 5 are women, says ADR
Low female representation in Lok Sabha polls, with 12% female candidates in the fifth phase. 23% candidates have criminal cases, including 18% with serious charges like murder and hate speech. Concerns raised over candidates' assets and educational qualifications.
SIT not going abroad to bring Prajwal Revanna back: Karnataka Home Minister
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara stated that the SIT investigating sexual abuse allegations against MP Prajwal Revanna will not go abroad to bring him back; Interpol will share information. He cautioned against making public statements related to the sensitive case. The scandal has sparked a political dispute between Congress and BJP-JD(S).
Bombay High Court grants bail to IFIN chief executive Ramesh Bawa
While the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) is probing Il&FS for alleged irregularities under Companies Law, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is investigating a case of money laundering. K Ramanand, the erstwhile MD of ITNL and Arun Saha, former joint director of IFIN, were arrested by ED.
Station Master dozes off on duty, makes Patna-Kota Express wait for half an hour near UP's Etawah
The Patna-Kota Express train waited for a green signal for about half an hour at Udi Mor Road station near Etawah in Uttar Pradesh on May 3 as the station master fell asleep on duty. Taking serious note of the incident, the Agra Division, under which the station falls, has asked the station master to explain the reason for negligence which could have resulted in an untoward incident.
Puri Lok Sabha Elections: Denied party funding, Congress candidate Sucharita Mohanty returns ticket
Congress candidate Sucharita Mohanty has withdrawn from the Puri Lok Sabha elections, citing a lack of funding from the party. Mohanty, daughter of former Congress MP Brajamohan Mohanty, expressed disappointment in a mail to AICC general secretary K C Venugopal, stating that despite her efforts, including a public donation drive, she couldn't gather enough support. AICC Odisha in-charge Ajoy Kumar had reportedly asked her to fund her campaign herself, which she found challenging. Mohanty returned the party ticket, emphasizing the impossibility of a successful campaign in Puri without adequate funding.
SFIO chargesheet sparks summons on 2013 'fraud'
A court case unfolds a decade after the Winsome scam, involving Jatin Mehta's family, BLS, and fraudulent activities with UAE clients. The case includes criminal conspiracy, breach of trust, and corporate law violations.
4 ways banks are overcharging borrowers on loan interest rates, as per RBI
Date for interest charging by banks: The Reserve Bank of India did onsite review of banks and other financial institutions to check how lenders are charging interest on loans issued to borrowers. The central bank found four instances where banks were following unfair lending practices. Read on to know more about this and what RBI has asked banks to do.
Arrest of Russian defence minister's deputy may be strike by rival 'clan'
Sergei Shoigu, Russia's defence minister, has tried to send a "business as usual" message since his deputy was arrested on a bribery charge. But the widening scandal looks bad for him too, and is seen as a push by a rival clan to dilute his power.
Karachi bans kite sales and flying after string of injuries
The decision was made in response to the heightened risks posed to citizens' lives by the use of hazardous metal strings in kite flying, stated the Karachi Commissioner.
Those serious about retirement aren’t attracted to NPS tax benefits: Santosh Agrawal, Policybazaar
"NPS is a good product, but it’s just accumulation and then it invests in annuity. People know of the NPS because of tax benefit, but Rs.50,000 is not a meaningful amount," says Santosh Agrawal, CBO, Life Insurance, Policybazaar.
RBI bans IIFL Finance from giving gold loans due to serious deviations
Gold loans constitute 32% or Rs 20,733 crore of IIFL Finance's total assets under management as of March 31, 2023, according to the finance company's annual report.
About 36% Rajya Sabha candidates declared criminal cases against themselves: ADR
The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and National Election Watch have found that 36% of Rajya Sabha candidates have declared criminal cases against themselves, with the average assets of candidates analysed standing at Rs 127.81 crore. The analysis also found that 17% of these individuals face serious criminal charges, with one candidate having cases related to attempted murder.
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