Agency files charge sheet against 8, including local law officer in embassy's visa dept. Officer allegedly lured applicants into paying huge sums of money to obtain Schengen visas.
Kannan Singh, a former head constable dismissed from service earlier this year, was involved in multiple cases, it is learnt. Situation is now under control in Imphal Valley.
The CBI laid a trap and caught the accused red-handed Thursday while accepting a bribe to clear pending his bills. He was arrested and produced before the Special Judge, Mumbai, on Friday.
In a hearing before Special Judge Vishal Gogne, the probe agency claimed that several applications to railways were cleared the same day allegedly in exchange for gifts to Lalu Yadav & aides.
Singal was arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 25 lakh from a pizza-chain owner. The CBI conducted searches at the premises of Singal, & Harsh Kotak, following a trap operation.
CBI registered a case of corruption in the matter and confirmed the involvement of Chintan Raghuvanshi, a deputy director-rank ED officer. Process to arrest him is underway.
The CBI strongly opposed the bail plea, arguing that the former police official intimidated and assaulted the complainant while also destroying crucial evidence.
Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited chief engineer Negi went missing 10 March, body was found 8 days later. Family alleges he was subjected to mental harassment by superiors.
Chandhok is accused of defrauding American citizens through shell companies where he & his associates posed as tech support providers, deceiving victims into transferring substantial sums of money.
India’s competitiveness cannot be defended abroad if it is eroded at home. Short-term measures can provide a cushion, but without reforms, exporters will remain perpetually vulnerable.
According to the Niti Aayog quarter trade watch report launched Monday, India’s total trade in FY 2025 was at US$1.73 trillion—exports at US$823 billion & imports US$908 billion.
Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.
Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.
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