ED has attached properties worth Rs 1.3 crore belonging to Anitha R Radhakrishnan, Tamil Nadu's fisheries minister, over money laundering allegations. The probe revealed Rs 17.7 crore proceeds of crime. The case traces back to disproportionate assets amounting to Rs 2.07 crore during 2001-2006. Other DMK ministers, including Senthil Balaji, also face ED investigations.
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Tourists at Sela Pass in Arunachal Pradesh had a close call when a frozen lake they were on collapsed. Quick-thinking bystanders rescued them. Union minister Kiren Rijiju warned travelers of such dangers and urged precautions. The incident, caught on video, underscores the importance of proper preparation and experienced guides in winter tourism.
The government plans to expand 25,000 km of two-lane highways to four lanes within the next two years, with an investment of Rs 10 lakh crore. Traffic threshold criteria for expansion have been revised for smoother traffic flow, and the detailed project reports for 3,500 km have been prepared.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav congratulated Isro on its 100th mission, praising the successful launch of the NVS-02 navigation satellite via the GSLV-F15 rocket. This mission strengthens India's navigational capabilities for civilian and defense sectors. Part of the NavIC series, the satellite supports applications like precision agriculture, fleet management, and IoT. Isro’s first mission of 2024 follows the NVS-01 launch in May 2023.
SC on Tuesday took suo motu cognisance of the controversial order passed by Allahabad HC, which had held that grabbing a minor girl's breasts and breaking her pyjama string were not enough to charge an accused with the offence of rape or attempt to rape. The matter will be heard on Wednesday by a bench of Justices B R Gavai and A G Masih.
The Rajasthan assembly witnessed chaos on Monday when parliamentary affairs minister Jogaram Patel used "unparliamentary" language during a discussion on crop damage. This led to a heated exchange with the opposition. After being called out by Congress leaders, Patel apologized, clarifying there was no intention to disrespect anyone. Speaker Vasudev Devnani urged members to maintain decorum, and the session continued with a debate on the governor’s address.
A class 12 student in Delhi has admitted to sending the last 23 bomb threat emails to various schools. Previous threats were also traced to students aiming to postpone exams. The incidents have caused frequent disruptions in schools, with threats targeting various institutions, including hospitals and airports, since December last year.
Congress will inaugurate its new headquarters, Indira Gandhi Bhawan, on Jan 15 in Delhi. Sonia Gandhi will officiate the ceremony, accompanied by party leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi. The new office, featuring modern facilities, will address the party's evolving needs while retaining its historic Akbar Road base for some cells.
AAP Punjab leader Neel Garg criticized Congress leaders for holding meetings in Delhi, despite accusing AAP of being Delhi-centric. He pointed out the contradiction in their actions and questioned their focus on Punjab's issues. Garg claimed AAP, under CM Bhagwant Mann, is dedicatedly working for Punjab’s development, unlike Congress's disconnected approach.
BJP criticized West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee for her comments on religious harmony, alleging she failed to maintain law and order. Banerjee's remarks were made after Eid clashes in Malda district. BJP's Amit Malviya accused her of inciting anti-Hindu violence and corruption.