Special assistant in CMO & 4 contractors allegedly close to CM were called for questioning by ED in February. Matter came to light in April, but reason for ED summons wasn’t known.
Sukesh Chandrasekhar, alleged kingpin of Rs 200 crore extortion racket, says actor Jacqueline Fernandez, who’s under ED scanner, had no role in money laundering case.
The raids, which come weeks before Punjab polls, follow ED taking cognisance of 2018 Punjab Police case. Channi's nephew Bhupinder Singh Honey not named as accused in police FIR.
The money laundering case against Deshmukh was filed after the CBI booked him in a corruption case related to bribery, as alleged by ex-Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh.
Raj Kundra, in custody on charges related to alleged creation of porn films, could be summoned by ED under Prevention of Money Laundering Act and Foreign Exchange Management Act.
Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.
Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.
21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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