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ED arrests Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal in bank fraud linked money laundering case, reports PTI citing officials.
Adani Group issues media statement in response to OCCRP report, reports Rueters.
Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal being questioned by ED in a money laundering case. Likely to be arrested.
As Manipur grappled with protracted ethnic strife, the Supreme Court Friday asked the Centre and the state government to ensure uninterrupted supply of basic commodities like food and medicines to people facing economic blockade in certain areas of the border state. A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice JB Pardiwala also directed the state government to explore all options to deal with the blockades, which are disrupting essential supplies to the affected people. The court said the option of air-dropping the supplies, if needed, should be considered. "We direct that both the Union government and the state of Manipur should ensure that basic supplies of food, medicines and other essential items continue to be distributed in the affected areas so as no part of the population suffers on account of an existing or apprehended blockade," the bench said.
Adani Group issues media statement in response to OCCRP report, reports Rueters.
Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal being questioned by ED in a money laundering case. Likely to be arrested.
As Manipur grappled with protracted ethnic strife, the Supreme Court Friday asked the Centre and the state government to ensure uninterrupted supply of basic commodities like food and medicines to people facing economic blockade in certain areas of the border state. A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice JB Pardiwala also directed the state government to explore all options to deal with the blockades, which are disrupting essential supplies to the affected people. The court said the option of air-dropping the supplies, if needed, should be considered. "We direct that both the Union government and the state of Manipur should ensure that basic supplies of food, medicines and other essential items continue to be distributed in the affected areas so as no part of the population suffers on account of an existing or apprehended blockade," the bench said.
Competition Commission of India approves Air India-Vistara merger subject to certain conditions, reports PTI.
Union Home minister Amit Shah, along with Union ministers Arjun Ram Meghwal, Anurag Thakur and Meenakshi Lekhi, attends 'Meri Maati, Mera Desh' event in Delhi. Union Home minister Amit Shah launches 'Mitti Anthem' at Meri Maati Mera Desh event in Delhi.
Coordination Panel formed after meet; Sharad Pawar, Raut and others part of the panel. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and other leaders reach venue in Mumbai to attend INDIA bloc meeting. The third meeting of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) alliance is scheduled to start at 10.30 am at Grand Hyatt Hotel in Mumbai. As many as 63 representatives from 28 political parties are taking part in the meeting. During the meeting, INDIA bloc passed resolution at its Mumbai meeting on ISRO’s successful Chandrayaan-3 mission
Holding simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and state assemblies would need at least five constitutional amendments and a large number of additional EVMs and paper-trail machines costing "thousands of crores of rupees", but will yield a huge long-term saving to the public exchequer, officials said on Friday. A parliamentary panel had examined the issue of simultaneous elections in consultation with various stakeholders, including the Election Commission. The committee made certain recommendations in this regard, the officials said.
The opposition Congress on Friday asked the Left Front government in Kerala to initiate criminal proceedings against a former Secretariat employee for alleged cyberbullying of Achu Oommen, daughter of late Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, in the wake of the upcoming Puthuppally bypoll. The opposition party urged Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to cancel the former Secretariat employee's reappointment at the Institute of Human Resources Development (IHRD), an autonomous educational institution established by the Government of Kerala, and register a criminal case against him. The accused, Nandakumar, was reportedly a former leader of a Left-oriented service organisation.
Amid speculation of early polls and formation of a panel to explore the possibility of 'one nation, one election', top leaders of the Opposition bloc INDIA on Friday initiated crucial discussions to give structure to their cooperation and crystallise their plans about seat sharing and a common agenda to take on the NDA in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. During the formal talks in the third round of opposition meeting, the opposition leaders are likely to come out with a joint statement and announce the coordination panel besides some sub panels to give proper shape to their poll plans.
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Agitation for Maratha quota Turns violent in Maharashtra, dozens injured
A protest for Maratha reservation in Jalna district of central Maharashtra turned violent on Friday leading to dozens of persons including police personnel getting injured, officials said. Police used baton-charge and fired teargas shells to disperse a violent mob at Antarwali Sarathi village on Dhule-Solapur road in Ambad tehsil. Villagers also claimed that police fired some rounds in the air, but officials did not confirm it. The protesters, led by Manoj Jarange, had been staging a hunger strike demanding reservation for the Maratha community at the village since Tuesday.
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Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot speaks on the ED raid in the state, in the alleged scam in the Jal Jeevan Mission
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US Treasury Secy Janet Yellen to attend G20 Summit in Delhi
US Treasury Secy Janet Yellen to attend G20 Summit in Delhi; focus on economy, climate, global health security.
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Massive fire breaks out at a factory in the Bodai Industrial area of Bhatpara, North 24 Parganas
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Singapore's Indian-origin ex-minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam wins presidential election
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PM Modi congratulates RBI Governor on being rated “A+” in Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards 2023
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NSG rehearses aerial Insertion on high-rise buildings as part of security preparation for G-20 Summit in Delhi
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IAF and Indian Army recently carried out helocasting training in remote high-altitude areas: Indian Air Force
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Aditya-L1 mission will be launched tomorrow, 2nd September from Sriharikota
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Preparations are underway at Sriharikota for much awaited Aditya L1 mission launch by ISRO
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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee returns to Kolkata after the INDIA alliance meeting in Mumbai.
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Ahead of the G20 Summit, North District Police conducts drone surveillance in various parts of Delhi
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INDIA meet: Key takeaways of bloc meeting
- INDIA alliance finalised 13-member coordination committee
- INDIA parties to coordinate their communications strategies, campaigns on 'Judega Bharat, Jeetega India' theme in different languages
- Seat-sharing arrangements will be initiated immediately and concluded at earliest in collaborative spirit of give-and-take
- We will hold rallies at earliest in different parts of country on issues of public concern
- We resolve to contest Lok Sabha elections together as far as possible
- Seat sharing to be finalised by September 30
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Simultaneous polls require at least 5 amendments but will yield savings
Holding simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and state assemblies would need at least five constitutional amendments and a large number of additional EVMs and paper-trail machines costing "thousands of crores of rupees", but will yield a huge long-term saving to the public exchequer, officials said on Friday. A parliamentary panel had examined the issue of simultaneous elections in consultation with various stakeholders, including the Election Commission. The committee made certain recommendations in this regard, the officials said.
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One nation, one election: Amendment no issue, states' nod needed, says Nath
BJP national president JP Nadda on Friday met former President Ram Nath Kovind at the latter's residence in New Delhi on Friday. The meeting assumes significance as the Centre constituted a committee headed by the former President to explore the possibility of 'One Nation, One Election'. If the proposal comes into effect, elections for Lok Sabha and state assemblies across India will be held simultaneously with voting taking place at the same time. The government has decided to call a Special Session of Parliament from September 18-22 where it is speculated that the government could bring a bill for this proposal to take effect.
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First Published: Sep 01 2023 | 9:05 AM IST
