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ED grills ex-CFO of Religare Enterprises in money laundering probe
The ED had last week lodged an enforcement complaint information report to investigate an alleged money-laundering offence. The ED's case is based on an FIR registered with the Mumbai Police, where the central agency is the complainant.
Women drink liquor during 'Reclaim the night', their safety is everyone's responsibility: Bengal min
West Bengal minister Swapan Debnath has sparked controversy by urging parents to monitor their daughters during late-night protests, citing an incident of a woman consuming liquor. The ruling TMC distanced itself from his remarks, emphasizing that they do not endorse moral policing but share concerns for women's safety.
Court grants conditional bail to BJP MLA Munirathna
A special court has granted conditional bail to BJP MLA N Munirathna, who faces charges including using casteist slurs. The court required a Rs two lakh bond and two sureties, and instructed him not to tamper with evidence. Munirathna's legal team claims the charges are politically motivated.
UP: Telephone pole found on railway track in Rampur, officials allege sabotage
A potential train accident was averted in Rampur, UP, when the loco pilot of the Naini Jan Shatabdi Express spotted an iron pole on the tracks and applied emergency brakes. Officials suspect sabotage as similar incidents have been reported recently. Investigations are ongoing to identify and prosecute those responsible.
Doctors to start partial services tomorrow following floods
The West Bengal Junior Doctors Front will resume emergency services from Saturday due to the state's flood situation. Their protest, which has lasted 41 days, will continue. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged doctors to return to work. Meanwhile, DYFI's Minakshi Mukherjee cooperated with CBI in the RG Kar Hospital case investigation.
Corporates need to take ownership, participate in skills development: Jayant Chaudhary
"Companies in India need to do a lot more lifting (in terms of skill development programmes). Corporates and industry have to come forward and take ownership for skilling the labour force," Jayant Chaudhary said. "Also, effort is needed at the state government level. The government cannot think and act as fast as the industry. So there needs to be some partnership on this. In fact, we are open to certifying the industry curriculum and adopting it, if they follow best practices."
FATF report has proven India's credibility to world: FinMin official
"We have been assessed very deeply, comprehensively and there is no fault that has been found, so far as our integrity and credibility of our institutional framework is concerned...This is a major plus and a demonstration to the world that the Indian system is in place and it works," Vivek Aggarwal, additional secretary at department of revenue in the finance ministry, told ET.
Kolkata RG Kar case: Junior doctors to resume emergency services; OPD strike to continue
Agitating junior doctors announced that they will "partially" lift their 'cease work' and partially rejoin their duties at emergency and essential services in state-run hospitals from Saturday as the West Bengal government has accepted most of their demands. The medics, who have been on 'cease work' for the last 41 days following the rape and murder of a woman doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, announced that they would lift their sit-in outside Swasthya Bhawan on Friday. Before lifting the sit-in, they would hold a march from Swasthya Bhawan, the state health department headquarters, to CBI office at CGO Complex in Salt Lake area.
India, US to sign 2 pacts At Modi-Biden bilateral
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to the US for the Quad summit will focus on developing the Indo-Pacific region and sustainable development goals. Key bilateral agreements with President Joe Biden will be signed, and Modi will engage with the Indian diaspora and business leaders during his three-day visit.
Kolkata rape-murder case: Junior doctors announce partial withdrawal of strike, to rejoin emergency services
Junior doctors in Kolkata, West Bengal, have announced a partial withdrawal of their agitation, resuming emergency services on Saturday after weeks of protests against the TMC-led government. While emergency services will restart, outpatient departments will remain suspended as doctors focus on flood relief and continue their Justice for Abhaya movement.
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Manipur’s Tamenglong district gears up to protect Amur falcons, interdicts air guns
Authorities in Tamenglong district are implementing measures to protect Amur falcons during their roosting period. This includes a temporary ban on air guns and hunting. Residents must deposit their weapons with village authorities. Violations will result in penalties under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
Significant progress on major river-linking initiative in next couple of months: Minister
Jal Shakti minister C R Paatil announced that significant progress on a major river-linking project would occur within the next couple of months. Speaking at India Water Week 2024, he emphasized the importance of local water conservation and the potential of innovative solutions to address India's water challenges. The event saw participation from delegates worldwide.
Speculative and misleading: MEA on media report saying ammunition from India entering Ukraine
India has refuted a media report claiming that artillery shells sold by Indian arms manufacturers have been diverted to Ukraine by European customers. The Ministry of External Affairs called the report speculative and misleading, emphasizing India's strong compliance with international export obligations and robust legal framework.
Probe is underway: labour minister Mandaviya on EY employee's death
Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced an investigation into the death of 26-year-old Chartered Accountant Anna Sebastian Perayil, who died of cardiac arrest in Pune. Her mother raised concerns about overwork at EY Global. The Labour Ministry is committed to ensuring justice and addressing the allegations.
ED gets max tip offs for money laundering cases from media reports, social networks: FATF
The FATF praised India's efforts in combating money laundering, highlighting the Enforcement Directorate's use of open sources like media and social networks to identify cases. The report called for major improvements in prosecution and noted a significant increase in ED's resourcing since 2018, with further growth expected.
PM Modi to propose possible peace plan at UN for Ukraine war? MEA says, 'conversation is on…'
On the question if PM Modi can propose a peace resolution in connection with Russia-Ukraine war in upcoming Summit of the Future (SOTF) in United Nations, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said, “Recently, the Prime Minister visited Russia and Ukraine, after which he also talked to the leaders, talked to President Biden and President Putin and when our National Security Advisor also went to Russia, he also talked to President Putin. So, I will just say that this conversation is going on between these leaders. As far as the question of making a (peace) proposal arises, we will have to see how much consensus is reached and then whether we are able to reach a level where a proposal can be put before a larger audience.”
