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Topic: Bhupesh Baghel

How HC punched holes in ED, EoW probe, granted bail to Chhattisgarh ex-CM Bhupesh Baghel’s son

Chhattisgarh HC granted bail to Chaitanya in two liquor scam cases probed by EOW & ED.  It is alleged the ‘scam’ took place during Bhupesh Baghel's tenure as CM.

Excise case: EOW cites ‘coal deal bid for brother-in-law’ to show influence of Bhupesh Baghel’s son

Chhattisgarh EOW's charge sheet says Bhupesh Baghel’s son was 'controlling player' who pocketed Rs 200-250 cr. Chaitanya's lawyer calls allegations 'move to prejudice case further'.

Chhattisgarh liquor ‘scam’: In chargesheet against son, ED’s 1st direct allegation against ex-CM Baghel

Chargesheet against Chaitanya Baghel mentions intimation of delivery of 'saamaan' or cash by former CM, identifies kingpin of ‘liquor scam’, and records chats, statements and money trail.

ED’s case against Chaitanya Baghel hinges on ‘Rs 1,000 crore laundered for liquor syndicate’

New Delhi: He used his real estate projects and his contacts to try to launder about Rs 1,000 crore generated by a liquor syndicate,...

ED arrests Bhupesh Baghel’s son in Chhattisgarh liquor ‘scam’, ex-CM alleges conspiracy by ‘Modi-Shah’

Congress veteran claims that the action was taken to stop him from asking questions about Adani in the ongoing Chhattisgarh Assembly session.

‘Op Sindoor not a success until Pahalgam attackers are caught or killed,’ says Congress

Party reiterates demand for special Parliament session & all-party meet to discuss the situation. Kharge decides to not attend any all-party meet from which PM Modi abstains.

As CBI raids Bhupesh Baghel’s residence in Mahadev betting app case, a look at allegations against him

Former Chhattisgarh CM and Congress leader alleges the raids were aimed at providing ammunition to PM Modi, who is set to visit the state on 30 March.

In defence of Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Indian State’ remark, Congress plays Article 12 card

At a press conference, Congress leaders Bhupesh Baghel & Pawan Khera say state institutions have been captured by BJP-RSS.

Why Chhattisgarh govt now supports ED’s plea for re-trial in PDS scam case, 2 yrs after opposing it

In an affidavit filed before Supreme Court, the months-old state BJP govt has affirmed ED’s charges against 2 senior civil servants who served in erstwhile Bhupesh Baghel regime.

ED makes 9th arrest in probe against betting app Mahadev Online Book

ED says Nitish Diwan was ‘working at the highest level’ in the operations of UAE-based betting company, which is being investigated on several counts.

On Camera

Indian welfarists destroyed right to property by guaranteeing rights to life, liberty

A welfare state grows out of mutual co-operation and spontaneity, not through measures thrust forcibly upon the masses, wrote G Jayachandran in 1959.

Maharashtra Budget: Fadnavis hands farmers another loan waiver even as 6 lakh await benefits of 1st one

Other key promises in the budget include AI- and other technology-enabled services for farmers and continuation of the Ladki Bahin Yojana, which will have the same outlay. 

Iranian naval ship Lavan with crew of 184 docked in Kochi same day US torpedoed IRIS Dena

IRIS Lavan was in the region for the International Fleet Review held last month and ‘sought urgent docking in Kochi citing technical issues,’ it is learnt.

Trump brings the Age of Humiliation for friends. Modi needs stoicism abroad, humility at home

Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.