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‘You are not bigger than the Constitution’: Rahul Gandhi targets PM Modi, Shah and CEC Gyanesh Kumar at mega INDIA bloc rally
Rahul Gandhi addressed a rally in Delhi, alleging that the BJP has manipulated electoral processes. He claimed that 13.5 crore voters were improperly removed from electoral rolls, affecting the electoral outcomes. Gandhi emphasized that the opposition would take legal steps against Prime Minister Modi and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. He criticized the BJP for capturing key institutions and concentrating wealth among a few industrialists.
CBI registers FIR into anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota's murder in Punjab; Autopsy to be done at PGIMER
The CBI has taken over the investigation into Parvinder Singh Jhota's murder following Punjab government's consent. A special team with experts has been formed to investigate the crime thoroughly. Ashwani Kumar, the alleged shooter, has been arrested in Rajasthan for the murder. This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding drug trafficking and violence in Punjab. Jhota was known for his activism against drug sales, raising significant awareness in the community.
Parvinder Singh Jhota murder probe to be handed over to CBI: Bhagwant Mann
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced the transfer of the Parvinder Singh Jhota murder case to the Central Bureau of Investigation. Jhota was murdered in a medical store in Mansa while speaking on a Facebook Live session. His family and supporters have been protesting for justice and demanding accountability from local authorities since his death. The accused, the store owner, was arrested in Rajasthan following the shooting incident.
NEET UG should be computer-based, NTA must vet paper setters, says Parliamentary panel
A Parliamentary panel has made several recommendations regarding the NEET (UG) examination and the National Testing Agency. It suggests that NEET (UG) should transition to a computer-based testing format for greater efficiency. The panel emphasizes the importance of having a reliable system to evaluate the integrity of paper setters. Furthermore, it recommends a robust question bank without prior knowledge of the questions.
SC asks CBI, trial court to ensure examination of victim-witnesses in Manipur sexual violence case
The Supreme Court has directed the CBI and trial court to ensure that two key victim-witnesses in the Manipur sexual violence case are examined on October 7, 9 and 28, while stressing the need to expedite the trial. The court said witness safety was the authorities’ responsibility and indicated it would consider the challenge to the accused persons’ bail after the victims’ statements are recorded.
Retired government employee sent to jail for taking Rs 100 bribe at the age of 75; CBI caught him red-handed in 1995, Jharkhand HC convicts him for corruption after 31 years
A retired railway booking clerk who demanded a Rs 100 bribe in 1995 has had his corruption conviction confirmed by the Jharkhand High Court 31 years later, with the court reducing his jail term to one year considering his age of 75 and the long delay in the case.
Allahabad HC says ED free to act if illegality found during probe into Rahul Gandhi's assets
The Allahabad High Court has directed a senior CBI officer to personally file a fresh affidavit. This affidavit must detail the progress made in the probe concerning Rahul Gandhi's assets. The court expressed dissatisfaction with the CBI's previous response regarding the investigation's status. The Enforcement Directorate can proceed if illegality is found during its inquiry. The next hearing for this matter has been scheduled for August 20.
CBI court grants bail to 3 arrested in Odisha bribery case
A CBI court in Odisha granted bail to three individuals arrested in a bribery case involving a CPSU general manager and contractors. The CBI had seized ₹10 lakh and is investigating alleged corruption related to awarding work orders. Senior IAS officer Bishnupada Sethi, summoned for questioning, was transferred by the state government.
Calcutta HC calls for report on probe in respect of Leaps and Bounds CEO
The Calcutta High Court has ordered the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to provide updates on its investigation into the CEO of Leaps and Bounds Private Ltd, a firm accused of engaging in dubious transactions. The ED has already arrested the firm's chief operating officer Sujay Krishna Bhadra.
Calcutta HC stays CBI probe into construction of high-rise at heritage Tripura House
The division bench presided by Justice Arijit Banerjee said that the Supreme Court has in many cases said that only in matters involving greater public or national interest, should the Central Bureau of Investigation be burdened with the task of investigation.
Unrelenting CBI chief Rakesh Asthana has more netas in crosshairs
CBI interim chief has given green signal to probe politicians too, in what could rile Congress as initials of some of its leaders feature in a diary with CBI.
Inform before filing case on Harish Rawat in sting CD case: Uttarakhand HC to CBI
Uttarakhand High Court today directed the CBI to intimate it prior to filing a regular case against Chief Minister Harish Rawat on the basis of its preliminary investigations into the sting CD case.
Take over all Vyapam cases, at whatever stage they are: SC asks CBI
"You take over and the SIT/STF will cooperate with you, We will ask them to co-operate," the bench, which also comprised Justices C Nagappan and Amitava Roy, said.
Bombay High Court stays prosecution of former CM Ashok Chavan in Adarsh case
Justice Sadhana Jadhav, while staying the prosecution against the Congress leader, clarified that the trial of other accused in the case can proceed.
AgustaWestland scam: CBI questions West Bengal Governor and ex- NSA M K Narayanan
Narayanan's statement was needed as he had participated in the meeting in 2005 that allowed key changes in the specifications of the chopper.
K J George rules out CBI probe into killing of youth by anti-naxal force personnel
K J George today refused to pay heed to the demand for a CBI probe into the killing of a youth by Anti-Naxal Force personnel at Sringeri.
CBI expects deluge of cases, to seek more manpower
Central Bureau of Investigation director Ranjit Sinha is looking for more staff to handle cases referred to it by the Lokpal.
CBI raids Babu Singh Kushwaha's residence in Lucknow in NRHM scam
The CBI has raided 60 premises, including the residence of former BSP minister Babu Singh Kushwaha, in the multi-crore National Rural Health Mission scam.
BJP running scared of bitter truth, defending indefensible, says Cong
Congress retaliated against BJP, asserting that its leaders were "running scared" of the bitter truth in the Sohrabuddin Shaikh fake encounter case.
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