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Manish Sisodia arrest: 'CBI has bureaucrat's statement, WhatsApp chats as proof'
The fresh details have emerged hours after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), after a day-long questioning on Sunday, arrested Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in connection with the excise policy scam. The source claimed that besides the chats, a bureaucrat had also recorded his statement against Sisodia. The CBI also alleged that Sisodia has destroyed evidence.
Forced to arrest Manish Sisodia as he was evasive, didn't co-operate: CBI
It said that the present case was registered against the deputy Chief minister & In charge Excise Minister, and 14 others for investigation into the matter of alleged irregularities in framing and implementation of Excise Policy for 2021-22 and extending post tender benefits to private persons.
IAF to participate in multi-national exercise 'Cobra Warrior' in UK
This year, the IAF is participating in the exercise with five Mirage 2000 fighters, two C-17 Globemaster III and an IL-78 mid air refueller aircraft. The aim of the exercise is to participate in diverse fighter aircraft engagements and learn from the best practices of various Air Forces, the IAF said.
Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia arrested in excise policy scam
Manish Sisodia's questioning began at around 11.10 a.m. As per sources, he was asked about kickbacks which were allegedly received to campaign in Goa elections. He was also confronted with the statement of accused Dinesh Arora who has now turned approver.
B.V.R. Subrahmanyam takes charge as NITI Aayog CEO
An Indian Administrative Service officer of the 1987 batch (Chhattisgarh cadre), Subrahmanyam has held important assignments over the last three decades in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Jammu & Kashmir, along with a stint at the World Bank. He has been the Secretary in the Ministry of Commerce & Industry; Chief Secretary of Jammu & Kashmir; Principal Secretary of Chhattisgarh, and has held positions in the Prime Minister's Office.
PM Modi, German Chancellor hold talks in Delhi
The weaving of Meghalaya stoles has been passed down through generations with a rich history. Also, the shawls woven for centuries by the tribes in Nagaland are known for their vibrant colours, intricate designs, and the use of traditional weaving techniques, which have been passed down from generation to generation.
Raids continue on Uflex premises, Rs 3 crore seized
The department conducted raids after receiving an information about tax evasion and unaccounted transactions by the company. Bogus transactions worth Rs 715 crore have been found. Besides this, Rs 635 crore transactions were carried out by shell companies. Around 140 people, mostly company's employees have been inquired nd information about transactions was found.
Over 3.4mn lives saved by India's Covid vax strategy: Mandaviya
In a virtual address of the 'The India Dialog' session on the Economic Impact of Vaccination & Related Matters, he said that for the effective management of Covid-19, the country "adopted a 'whole of government' and 'whole of society' approach in a proactive, preemptive and graded manner thus adopting a holistic response strategy". He also released a working paper.
'India's G20 Presidency opportune moment to push for strong political signal'
"We are coming to the end of the technical phase of the Global Stocktake. But it is the following phase, the political piece, that requires elevation. It can only be affected by the political will and the support of all parties. "In terms of moving the needle and within the G20, it is an opportune moment with India taking on the presidency," observed Stiell at 'Towards Equity and Climate Justice', a high-level session on COP28.
'Bullet train is national project', SC declines to entertain Godrej's plea for higher compensation
A bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud and comprising Justices P.S. Narasimha and J.B. Pardiwala told senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, representing Godrej and Boyce Manufacturing Co Ltd, that the court is not willing to entertain the petition. The bench said, "Much water has flown, possession has been taken over of the land and the construction.
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