Rishi Kumar Shukla Takes Charge as CBI Chief February 04, 2019 17:39
Newly appointed CBI chief Rishi Kumar Shukla takes charge today. Shukla, a IPS Officer of 1983 batch from Madhya Pradesh cadre who has taken charge as new CBI chief was Former Madhya Pradesh Director General of Police. He is currently the chairman of the Madhya Pradesh Police housing Corporation. He has taken charge of CBI Director when CBI officials were detained by Kolkata Police only yesterday. On Sunday, CBI offiials who went to question Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar in Chit Fund scam were arrested by Kolkata Police but later they were released. Political Crisis broke down when West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has sit on dharna blaming the central government has been using agencies like CBI to destroy the Federal Structure and Democracy of the country. -Sai Kumar
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Supreme Court Issues warning to Kolkata Police Commissioner February 04, 2019 15:17
Supreme Court of India gives stern warning to kolkata Police commissioner today after CBI’s Petition. Kolkata police Commissioner Rajeev kumar was central figure in constitutional and political crisis in yesterday’s face Off between WB CM Mamata Banerjee and central government. Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi said “If Kolkata Police Commissioner even remotely thinks of destroying evidence, bring the material before this Court. We will come down so heavily on him that he will regret.” After the CBI complained to top court that police Commissioner is not co-operating in the investigation. CBI also suspected that the police officer is destroying the evidence. Solicitor general Tushar Mehta told the bench led by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi that “The commissioner was served summons four times but he still did not cooperate.” The judges of SC decided to hear the CBI plea on Tuesday and asked Solicitor General to file an Affidavit listing all its points. On, Sunday political crisis broke down when CBI officials went to kolkata Police Commissioner residence to question him in alleged Chit Fund Scam. But some of the CBI officials were arrested by kolkata police officers for few hours, but they were released later in evening. Soon West Bengal Police surrounded CBI Office in Kolkata. However, they were soon left the area as CRPF forces taken control of the premises. But West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed that CBI officials came at police commissioner’s residence as part of secret operation. She blamed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and NSA Ajit Doval for these actions. She later sat on dharna to protest in order to “Save the Constitution and Save the Democracy.” -Sai Kumar
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Robert Vadra Gets Interim Protection From Arrest February 02, 2019 16:21
Delhi’s Patiala House Court Grants Interim Protection from Arrest To Robert Vadra In Money Laundering Case till February 16. Robert Vadra’s Lawyer KTS Tulsi gave assurance in the court that he will join the Enforcement Directorate Investigation on February 6. Yesterday late in the evening Vadra approached the Delhi court seeking anticipatory bail in a money laundering case filed by ED. Manoj Arora, Vadra’s close aide another accused in the same case already given protection from arrest till February 6. According to the reports this case is related to allegations in money laundering in purchase of property at 12, Bryanston Square, London, UK, which is worth of 1.9 million pound, which is said to be owned by Robert Vadra. Robert Vadra, husband of Priyanka Gandhi who recently given charge of Eastern Uttar Pradesh for the Upcoming Lok Sabha elections. In the past Vadra alleged BJP government of Political Vendetta. They are out to implicate him in false cases. -Sai Kumar
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Government Not to Push Triple Talaq and Citizenship Bill February 02, 2019 12:19
National Democratic Alliance led by BJP has decided not push the Controversial Citizenship and Triple Talaq Amendment bills before Lok Sabha elections. On Friday in an all part meeting, opposition parties asked the government not to push contentious bills like Triple Talaq and Citizenship bills. Ghulam Nabi Azad, Opposition leader said the government should take up only those bills for passage on which there is a consensus among all parties. These bills are likely to be lapsed along with long pending Land Acquisition as well As per the law, a bill that originates from Lok Sabha but is pending in Rajya Sabha lapses after the Lok Sabha term ends. A bill that originates in and is passed by Rajya Sabha but is pending in Lok Sabha also lapses, as do bills passed by Lok Sabha but are pending in Rajya Sabha. However, A Bill originating in the Rajya Sabha which has not been passed by the Lok Sabha and which is still pending in the Rajya Sabha does not lapse -Sai kumar
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Interim Budget 2019: Exemption Of Income Tax Upto 5lakh February 01, 2019 15:29
In a Big relief to the middle class people Finance Minister Piyush Goyal said that there will Full tax rebate for the individuals having Income of Rs 5 lakh per annum. Those having an annual income of Rs 5 lakh per annum will get full rebate in Income-tax said Piyush Goyal announced during budget speech. “Individual taxpayers having annual income up to Rs5 lakh will get a full tax exemption and therefore will not be required to pay any income tax” He further added, “Even people who are having gross income up to Rs6.50 lakh may not be required to pay income tax if they make investments in provident Funds, Specified savings, Insurance etc.” “This will provide a tax benefit of Rs 18,500 crore to an estimated three crore middle-class taxpayers comprising self-employed, small business, small traders, salary earners, pensioners and senior citizens,”he said. Other important announcements are favourable loan terms for small businesses, farm loan waiver and even direct cash transfers to small farmers. The Finance Minister said it will send Rs. 6,000 to small farmers directly into their bank accounts in a scheme that will be funded 100 per cent by the centre. The Above programme will cost Rs. 75,000 crore, he said -Sai Kumar
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Budget Day: Finance Minister Piyush Goyal Presents Interim Budget February 01, 2019 12:12
Finance Minister Piyush Goyal tables Interim Budget 2019 as this is the election year. Earlier there were reports that of presenting a full Budget but Center has struck down those reports . As this is the interim budget and full fledged budget will be presented after After elections that is in July. So, the vote on account will be only for three months. Interim budget is generally used to make big announcements as it is before the Lok Sabha elections it is done to attract the voters in elections. But history says it has not always worked for the party which is in power. The ruling BJP party may try to win back its core vote base of traders and upper caste and also while continuing to woo the OBCs, dalits and the tribals. The main opposition, Congress, has asked the government not to deviate from the norm of a Vote on Account said that government should stick only to provisions for the next three months. BJP leaders criticize Congress that they themselves have breached this convention and have no right to preach them. -Sai Kumar
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Anna Hazare Begins Fast Over Lokpal and Lokayukta January 30, 2019 15:30
Activist Anna Hazare begins his hunger strike on Wednesday over delay in the appointment of Lokpal and passage of the Lokayukta Act in the Maharashtra state. In the Morning Anna Hazare visted Padmavati Temple to offer prayers in his village Ralegan Siddhi, Maharashtra. Speaking to PTI he said he welcomed the Cabinet’s decision of Maharashtra to bring the office of state chief minister under the jurisdiction of Lokayukta. “However, the strike will continue till the government fulfils promises they made before coming to power about passage of Lokayukta Act, appointment of Lokpal and to tackle farmers’ issues,” he said. Docters conducted a basic health check up of Hazare. One of his aide said, “Hazare has now begun his fast as he is disappointed with the state government for not appointing the Lokayukta.” On Monday, Anna Hazare had written a letter to CM Devendra Fadnavis informing about he would launch he agitation. Girish Mahajan, Minister who has been acting as an representative between the government and Hazare. On Tuesday urged the activist to cancel the agitation, claiming that almost all the demands made by him were fulfilled. Hazare said until the Lokayukta Act becomes reality would not call off the agitation. Anna Hazare has been demanding implement the Swaminathan Commission recommendations and also some electoral reforms apart from the appointment of lokpal at the center and Lokayukta in states. “It has been five years since the Lokpal Act was passed. Yet the Narendra Modi government has not appointed Lokpal.” “Lokayukta Act has not been passed in Maharashtra for four years,” Hazare observed in his letter dated January 28. “Nine months have passed, yet the demands have not been fulfilled. Hence, I will be on hunger strike in my village Ralegan Siddhi on January 30,” he had said in the letter. The Maharashtra government on Tuesday decided to bring the office of chief minister under the jurisdiction of Lokayukta. Hazare had welcomed the government’s decision. “I thank them on behalf of the people for taking the decision towards appointment of Lokayukta through a constitutional process. But, it is not mean that I will not stage hunger strike. The agitation will go on until the Act is in place,” he had said. -Sai Kumar
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ED Issues Notice to Singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan January 30, 2019 13:16
A Popular Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has been charged with smuggling illegal foreign currency out of India. According to Reports, It is has been said that Rahat Fateh Ali Khan got $340,000 it means Rs 2.42 crore through illegal means of which he smuggled Rs 1.6 crore. Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued the notice to him and asked to give reply within 45 days. He was detained by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) at the Delhi international airport for allegedly carrying a huge sum of undeclared foreign currency. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and two of his associates were caught allegedly carrying in undeclared foreign currency. He has been released after questioning by authorities. His songs are popular was part of many Bollywood movies. Enforcement Directorate has issued notice to Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan under Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA); More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/m0TfXJMl76 — ANI (@ANI) January 30, 2019 -Sai Kumar
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Amid Rafale Deal Row, Rahul visits Manohar Parrikar in Goa January 29, 2019 16:11
Congress President Rahul Gandhi meets Manohar parrikar in Goa amid Rafale Deal Row. It was termed as Personal Visit. Rahul Gandhi who is on private visit to Goa with his mother Sonia Gandhi Gandhi, just paid a visit to Goa CM Manohar Parrikar at the CM Office In Vidhan Sabha in Panaji. He inquired about the Parrikar’s health and wished him for a speedy recovery. It is interesting to be known whether Rahul Gandhi has discussed about Rafale deal or not with Chief Minister Parrikar. This morning I visited Goa CM, Manohar Parrikar, to wish him a speedy recovery. It was a personal visit. Later this afternoon I will address Polling Booth Committee Members from all over Kerala, in Kochi. The meeting will be LIVE on my Facebook page.https://t.co/NraAer1ksf — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) January 29, 2019 Earlier, Congress party accused Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar of keeping Rafale deal files in his bedroom and was blackmailing the Narendra Modi government. -Sai Kumar
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Vice President: NSS, NCC Should Be Made Mandatory For Children From Schooldays January 28, 2019 19:09
Vice President Venkaiah naidu said that participation of youth in decision making and development processes essential to take the country forward. Interacting with volunteers of National Service Scheme (NSS) who participated in the Republic Day Parade, here today, Shri Naidu appreciated their passion and commitment for taking up community service at a young age. By doing this you are realizing the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi who had said “the best way to find oneself is to lose oneself in the service of others”, he said. He has said that a stint in voluntary services like NSS, NCC should be made mandatory for children from schooldays. He said that such training would help students to develop the feeling of oneness, develop empathy and compassion and become sensitive to the needs of the less fortunate. Shri Naidu also showed them around his residence, including the badminton court and stressed the need for youth to be physically active and adopt healthy dietary habits to prevent lifestyle diseases. The Vice President asked students to develop the habit of social service from very early age. He also wanted the younger generation to love and live with the nature for a brighter future. He also appreciated NSS volunteers for actively participating in programmes like Swachh Bharat and for serving people in times of natural calamities like floods by collecting relief materials. He said that such activities reinforce India’s core philosophy of ‘Share and Care’. He asked them to become agents of social change, economic growth and technological innovation to take the country forward. National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers from various parts of the country have called on the Vice President at his residence. This interaction is part of NSS’s one-month Republic Day Parade Camp where they get an opportunity to interact with the President, the Vice President and the Prime Minister apart from participating in Republic Day Parade on January 26. -Sai Kumar
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Indian Air force Jaguar fighter plane crashes In Uttar Pradesh January 28, 2019 15:41
Indian Air Force Jaguar Fighter Plane was crashed in the Kushinagar area of Uttar Pradesh in the morning. According to ANI, no causality has been reported, the pilot managed to eject safely. The fighter plane had taken Off from Gorakhpur Air Force base. An inquiry has been ordered to find out the reason for the crash. IAF released a statement said “ Today morning, a Jaguar aircraft while on a routine mission from Gorakhpur, crashed. Pilot ejected safely. A court of Inquiry has been ordered to investigate the accident.” -Sai Kumar
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CBI transfers Officer who is investigating ICICI- Videocon Loan Case January 28, 2019 15:24
Central Bureau of Investigation transfers Officer who is investigating the ICICI-Videocon Loan case. This development happened after CBI filed FIR against former ICICI Bank chief Chanda Kochhar, her husband Deepak Kochhar, Videocon head Venugopal Dhoot and others in a case linked to alleged irregularities in loan. The CBI also named Nupower Renewables Ltd , Supreme Energy Pvt Ltd , Videocon International Electronics Ltd and Videocon Industries Ltd The Investigation agency transferred Sudhanshu Mishra, a Superintendent of Police who was part of the Banking and Securities Fraud Cell (BSFC) to the agency’s Economic Offences Wing In Ranchi. Central Bureau of Investigation has justified his decision of transfering the officer said that the preliminary inquiry was pending without any reasons. According to reports that there might be some possibility of Information regarding search operations are leaked. Officials at the agency have carried out a discreet inquiry and role of Sudhanshu Mishra was strongly suspected. So, they have transferred him. -Sai Kumar
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