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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
TopicMoney laundering

Topic: money laundering

National Herald case: Sonia, Rahul acquired publisher’s assets at low rate, ED claims in charge sheet

Agency alleges that 'accused no. 1 & 2' acquired assets of National Herald publisher at just Rs 50 lakh compared to actual market value of the assets, which amounted to Rs 2,000 crore.

Money trail in IAS Sanjeev Hans case leads ED to senior Bihar govt officials, massive stash of cash

Action came after names of these officials surfaced during interrogation of Patna-based ‘middleman’ in a money laundering probe against suspended IAS officer Sanjeev Hans.

UP govt scraps MoU with VueNow, blacklists it after founder’s arrest by ED in Rs 3,500 crore ‘scam’

MoU was related to setting up data centres at Rs 13,500 crore investment. At UP Global Investors Summit 2023, VueNow founder was seen speaking in presence of senior govt officials.

Himachal scholarship ‘scam’: After ED tip & its officer’s arrest, CBI reopens cases against 2 varsities

CBI charged 20 institutes in March 2024 for allegedly diverting funds in the name of scholarships to students from SC/ST categories, but 2 of them were given clean chits.

Mumbai tech firm founder had ‘history of ailment’, says police after flak over death during ED raid

Dinesh Nandwana died during an ED raid Friday, and his autopsy report is awaited. The case has spurred calls, including from Mohandas Pai, for accountability from central agencies.

Why are more ED officers landing in CBI net? It’s not an agency vs agency power tussle

In 6 months, at least 3 such cases have come to fore wherein Enforcement Directorate officers have been arrested & CBI has carried out raids at offices of economic intelligence agency.

Why Delhi HC denied IIT-BHU grad relief in PMLA case despite giving him bail in predicate case last year

The court emphasised the distinct nature of money laundering offences under PMLA, saying that bail in a predicate offence does not guarantee relief in money laundering cases.

Manipur govt sets up anti-extortion cell & helpline as cases surge to peak insurgency-era levels

The unit will include representatives from Manipur Police, CAPF, Assam Rifles & army. Data shows over 200, mainly from Meitei-dominated Imphal Valley, have been arrested for extortion.

Interpol launches ‘Silver Notice’ to track criminal assets worldwide. India played key role in move

At a pilot stage, initiative will be formalised at Interpol General Assembly to be held in Morocco at the end of the year. First silver notice was requested by Italy.

Arrested Bihar IAS Sanjeev Hans ‘accumulated Rs 100 cr assets, took bribe for contract’—ED chargesheet

In its first prosecution complaint after Hans's arrest in October, ED says the firm that won the contract to supply smart meters in Bihar in 2022-2023 routed Rs 60 crore bribes to him.

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India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.