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Akhilesh Yadav demands Aadhaar-linked voting, with metal cards replacing PVC and paper to avoid poll rigging
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has called for linking Aadhaar cards with voting and introducing fingerprint or iris-based biometric identification ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. He also proposed tamper-proof metal voter ID cards to prevent electoral fraud. His remarks come amid Opposition parties' protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Enforcement Directorate raids against IPS officer, others in APPC exam 'fraud' case
Enforcement Directorate officials conducted searches at the premises of IPS officer P Sitarama Anjaneyulu and others. This action is part of a money laundering investigation linked to APPSC examination irregularities. Allegations include the manual evaluation of answer scripts where Rs 1.14 crore was reportedly paid to a private company. The evaluations were contracted to Camsign Media, where the scripts were physically examined.
ED raids Punjab AAP MLA, family in PMLA case
The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids on premises connected to AAP Punjab MLA Amandeep Kaur Arora. The investigation is linked to allegations of fraudulent acquisition of government properties. A total of seven premises, including residences of Arora and her family, were searched. This case originates from a June 2024 FIR filed by Punjab Police regarding government land mutation.
SP leader Azam Khan moves Supreme Court challenging ED arrest in Jauhar Trust money laundering case
Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan has taken his case to the Supreme Court following his recent detention by the Enforcement Directorate. After his arrest related to the Jauhar Trust, a special court in Ghaziabad placed Khan in 14 days of judicial custody. His legal team has filed a plea for a hearing, though the court has denied an urgent review at this time.
Ghaziabad court sends Samajwadi Party's Azam Khan to 14-day judicial custody
Senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan was sent to judicial custody for 14 days in a money laundering case. Khan was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate shortly after being released on bail from Rampur Jail. The case involves allegations of diverting government funds intended for public works to construct a private university. His assets, valued at Rs 1,170 crore, were attached as part of the investigation.
Bengal govt now free to transfer I-PAC raid obstruction case to CBI: Mamata
Mamata Banerjee informed the Supreme Court that the new government can transfer the investigation to the CBI. The Enforcement Directorate sought an independent probe into the alleged interference in its operations. Banerjee's lawyer argued that with her departure as chief minister, there is no conflict of interest anymore. The Supreme Court reserved its verdict on whether the CBI should handle the investigation.
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ED moves SC against Delhi HC order quashing PMLA case against news portal NewsClick
The Enforcement Directorate has challenged a Delhi High Court ruling that dismissed a money laundering case against NewsClick. The high court determined that the FIR was an abuse of legal process after evaluating the evidence presented. The court found insufficient grounds for the allegations of violating Foreign Direct Investment guidelines. After extensive investigations, the ED did not find any incriminating evidence against the accused.
No political family faced as much injustice as Azam Khan: Akhilesh Yadav after meeting jailed leader
Akhilesh Yadav visited Azam Khan in Rampur jail, discussing the political injustices faced by Khan's family. He criticised the BJP government for allegedly pursuing a vendetta against Khan and undermining education. Yadav conveyed that they talked about the upcoming assembly elections and suggested ideas from party allies. He stressed on the need for social justice, stating the Samajwadi Party's commitment to defeating BJP in future elections.
Pinarayi Vijayan files 4 appeals in Kerala HC against order to register case in "Masappadi" case
The court issued the directive while considering a plea seeking a detailed investigation into allegations of illegal monetary transactions between a private mining firm and high-profile political leaders and entities.
Dino Morea allegedly questioned for 6 hours by Mumbai Police in Rs 65.54 crore Mithi River scam
Dino Morea has reportedly been questioned for six hours by the Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing. The actor's name surfaced during the investigation of alleged financial irregularities in the Mithi River desilting project. Read on to know more about it in detail.
'AAP plundering Punjab's resources to fund other elections': BJP slams Bhagwant Mann, Kejriwal
BJP MP Tarun Chugh criticized Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP for alleged corruption practices. Chugh claimed that resources from Punjab were misused to finance election campaigns in other states. The CBI initiated an investigation stemming from court orders regarding corruption allegations against Mann's associates. Raids were conducted across various locations linked to the accused, revealing extensive corruption operations.
ED says ex-Bengal minister Indranil Sen awarded Rs 85 cr tenders to associates, Rs 30 lakh to Mamata
Indranil Sen, a former minister, is under investigation for awarding tenders to close associates for personal gain. The Enforcement Directorate claims around Rs 30 lakh was transferred to Mamata Banerjee, which Sen described as a royalty payment. It is further alleged that Sen's company collected large sums from the public for preview shows of Durga Puja. The investigation revealed over one lakh tickets sold, with funds misappropriated.
ED raids 15 premises in Kolkata, covers former Minister Indranil Sen, associates in MassArt financial irregularities case
The Enforcement Directorate executed search and seizure operations at 15 locations linked to MassArt Society's financial irregularities. The action involved former Minister Indranil Sen and several associates amid allegations of fraudulent practices. MassArt is accused of misleading the public by claiming to be affiliated with UNESCO. Investigators are examining documents to understand the flow of funds and their usage.
Ram temple donations pilfered during counting process, 105 instances caught on CCTV: SIT
A Special Investigation Team has unveiled a significant case of embezzlement involving donations meant for the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The investigation has produced a chargesheet documenting 105 instances of illicit cash withdrawal recorded on CCTV. Eight suspects have been apprehended and are in judicial custody, while additional witnesses are being interviewed.
'Corruption taking place right under CM's nose': Punjab Congress chief Warring questions ED timing of Punjab raids
Amrinder Singh Raja Warring criticized the Enforcement Directorate's recent investigations into corruption in Punjab. He questioned why the agency became active only before elections. Warring emphasized that significant corruption had occurred under the Chief Minister's watch over the past five years. He also highlighted concerns about potential collusion at high levels amid political tensions. Meanwhile, Aam Aadmi Party protested against alleged misuse of central agencies by the government.
Mahadev app still active, generated over Rs 94,000 cr from illegal betting: Enforcement Directorate
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed a complaint at a Raipur court against the Mahadev online betting app and 42 individuals. The app has generated substantial illegal profits over the last decade, with its operations continuing. The ED's investigation links various known personalities and financial activities to this gambling network. Recently, the agency has arrested numerous individuals while seizing assets worth over Rs 2,100 crore.
AAP alleges Centre misusing agencies ahead of assembly polls amid ED searches in Punjab
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema slammed the Centre over the the Enforcement Directorate's search operations in the state, accusing it of misusing probe agencies ahead of the state assembly polls. AAP workers on Thursday staged a protest outside the GMADA office and raised slogans against the Union government. The ED on Tuesday search operations at the offices of GMADA in Mohali. The agency also searched the residence of the nephew of Punjab minister Hardeep Singh Mundian in Sahnewal in Ludhiana.
ED raids ex-Haryana minister Gopal Kanda in PMLA case linked to real estate 'fraud'
The Enforcement Directorate raided former Haryana minister Gopal Kanda's Gurugram properties. This action is part of a money laundering investigation into alleged real estate fraud. The probe involves Vatika Limited and its four commercial projects. Investors collectively paid Rs 248.46 crore for these projects.
TMC leader Kunal Ghosh links Saha's arrest in SSC scam to Modi's Kolkata rally
TMC leader Kunal Ghosh said central agencies became active after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally in Kolkata, alleging it was "expected" and "all is not well in the BJP." The comment followed TMC MLA Jiban Krishna Saha's arrest in the SSC scam case.
ED arrests TMC MLA Jiban Krishna Saha in SSC recruitment scam
Trinamool Congress legislator Jiban Krishna Saha was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday concerning alleged irregularities in the School Service Commission (SSC) recruitment process in West Bengal. Saha, previously arrested by the CBI in 2023 for the same scam, attempted to evade arrest during the ED raid but was apprehended after a brief chase.
TMC alleges vendetta after ED arrests MLA Jiban Saha in SSC scam; BJP slams Trinamool over graft
Jiban Krishna Saha, a TMC legislator, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate. This arrest relates to the school jobs scam in West Bengal. Saha allegedly tried to escape during the raid. He threw his mobile phones into a pond. The ED arrested him under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
ED arrests TMC MLA in West Bengal school jobs 'scam'
According to sources, the MLA tried to escape from his house during the raids by jumping from a wall. He also threw his phones into a drain behind his house, and those have been recovered, they said.
TMC MLA caught while 'fleeing' as ED raids house over Bengal school job 'irregularities'
Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials apprehended a TMC MLA, Jiban Krishna Saha, in West Bengal's Murshidabad district as he allegedly attempted to escape his residence during a search related to a school recruitment scam. Saha was caught in a field after scaling a wall, and his mobile phones, which he allegedly threw into a pond, have been recovered for forensic analysis.
CBI raids multiple locations in Bengal, house of TMC MLA
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) initiated raids at the residences of several Trinamool leaders, including a party MLA in Murshidabad and two Municipal councillors. This action follows Union Home Minister Amit Shah's criticism of the Mamata Banerjee government for alleged widespread corruption in Bengal. The CBI conducted extensive searches across the state, including multiple locations in Kolkata and Murshidabad, in connection with an ongoing recruitment scam. Raids were carried out at Trinamool MLA Jafikul Islam's residence and his BEd and DElEd colleges.
WBSSC Teachers recruitment scam: Trinamool MLA Jiban Krishna Saha arrested by CBI
Known to be a close aide of Anubrata Mondal, Saha is the third MLA to be arrested in connection with the scam after the arrest of former Education Minister & Behala Paschim MLA Partha Chatterjee and Palashipara MLA Manik Bhattacharya. Saha has been remanded to four-day CBI custody.
Bengal school jobs scam: TMC MLA Jiban Krishna Saha arrested by CBI
Saha is the third TMC MLA to be arrested in connection with the investigation by the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate. Former state minister Partha Chatterjee, who held the education portfolio between 2014 and 2021 when the irregularities in the recruitment of teaching and non-teaching staff in state government-sponsored and-aided schools are alleged to have taken place, and another MLA Manik Bhattacharya were arrested earlier.
Trinamool MLA Jiban Krishna Saha detained by CBI
Saha, an MLA from Burwan constituency, was being questioned by CBI officers since April 14 in connection with the case involving alleged illegal recruitments in West Bengal government aided schools. Saha was detained on Monday morning and taken away in a convoy of vehicles with CRPF security by CBI officials, the official said.
More than 100 TMC MLAs worked as agents in WBSSC recruitment scam, claims Suvendu Adhikari
"I have worked with the Trinamool Congress for many years, I can say at least 100 MLAs (including some who have not received tickets in 2016) have worked as agents of WBSSC scam in the education sector. They have collected at least 15-18 lakh from each candidate and around Rs 10 lakhs in each case has been sent to Kalighat and the rest has been kept by them," Adhikari alleged.
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