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KCR's Daughter Skips Enforcement Directorate Date, Sends Documents Instead

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  K. Kavitha, the daughter of Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao, recently skipped a date with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money laundering case. Instead, she sent a set of documents through her lawyers to the ED office. The case pertains to alleged irregularities in a land transaction in Hyderabad, in which Kavitha was a partner. The ED had earlier issued a summons to her to appear before them for questioning in the case. However, Kavitha cited prior engagements and sent the documents through her lawyers instead. Kavitha's move has drawn criticism from several quarters, with opposition parties accusing her of trying to evade questioning. However, Kavitha has defended her actions, stating that she had provided all the necessary documents and was willing to cooperate with the authorities. The case has raised questions about the fairness and impartiality of the investigation, with some alleging that the ruling party is trying to shield Kavitha fr...

'Didn't say anything anti-India', says Rahul Gandhi amid Parliament row

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The Indian parliament has been embroiled in a row over the remarks made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during a recent debate. Several members of parliament, particularly from the ruling party, have accused Gandhi of making anti-India remarks. However, Gandhi has denied making any such comments and has stated that his remarks were misinterpreted. During the debate, Gandhi spoke about the ongoing farmers' protest and criticized the government's handling of the issue. He stated that the government was trying to "crush" the farmers' protest and was not addressing their concerns. He also spoke about the impact of the new farm laws on farmers and claimed that the laws would lead to the privatization of the agricultural sector. Following Gandhi's remarks, several members of parliament, particularly from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accused him of making anti-India comments. They demanded an apology from Gandhi and even went as far as to call for his su...

"No Question Of Apology": M Kharge On Rahul Gandhi's Democracy Remarks

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  Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has defended Rahul Gandhi's recent comments about the state of democracy in India, saying that there is "no question of apology" for his remarks. Gandhi sparked controversy with his statement that "the whole world is mocking India" for its supposed lack of democracy. The comments were made during a virtual interaction with students from the University of Chicago on March 11th. Kharge, who is the leader of the Congress party in the Rajya Sabha, said that Gandhi's remarks were "well within the ambit of freedom of expression." He further added that the state of democracy in India was a matter of concern and that it was the duty of every citizen to raise their voice against any threat to it. The comments by Gandhi have drawn criticism from various quarters, with some accusing him of tarnishing India's image on the international stage. However, supporters of the Congress party have defended his right to sp...

Lalu Prasad, Rabri Devi, Misa Bharti granted bail in land-for-job scam case

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 Lalu Prasad, former Chief Minister of Bihar, his wife Rabri Devi, and their daughter Misa Bharti were granted bail in the land-for-job scam case on Monday, March 13th. The case dates back to 2006 when Lalu was the Railway Minister. He allegedly granted two railway hotels in Ranchi and Puri to a private firm in exchange for prime land in Patna. The CBI had filed a charge sheet against Lalu and his family members in 2017. The three accused had already been granted bail in other cases related to the fodder scam and the IRCTC scam. Lalu, who has been suffering from various health issues, had been in jail since December 2017. The granting of bail to the accused has been met with mixed reactions. While supporters of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), the political party founded by Lalu, have welcomed the move, others have criticized it as a failure of the justice system. It is important to note that the granting of bail does not mean that the accused have been acquitted of the charges agai...

Stopped from submitting complaint against Adani Group to ED, Kharge emails it

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 The Adani Group is one of the largest conglomerates in India, with interests in various sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and logistics. However, the group has faced criticism and allegations of impropriety in the past, leading to calls for investigations and regulatory action. Recently, news emerged that the leader of the opposition in the Indian parliament, Mallikarjun Kharge, was prevented from submitting a complaint against the Adani Group to the Enforcement Directorate (ED), a government agency tasked with investigating financial crimes. Kharge alleged that he was stopped from doing so by the agency's director, who cited procedural reasons for the refusal. In response, Kharge sent an email detailing his complaint and the reasons for it to the ED, arguing that the Adani Group had benefited from favorable policies and contracts from the government and had engaged in illegal activities such as money laundering and tax evasion. Kharge also accused the government of protecti...

YSRTP's YS Sharmila detained by Delhi Police at protest against Telangana govt

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YS Sharmila, the sister of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and the founder of the newly formed YSR Telangana Party (YSRTP), was detained by the Delhi Police on Friday during a protest against the Telangana government. Sharmila was protesting against the alleged harassment of people from Andhra Pradesh living in Telangana by the state government. She alleged that the Telangana government was deliberately targeting people from Andhra Pradesh and creating an atmosphere of fear and insecurity among them. The Delhi Police detained Sharmila along with several of her supporters as they were marching towards the Telangana Bhavan in New Delhi. The police stated that the protest was held without permission and violated COVID-19 protocols. Sharmila's detention has sparked a political uproar, with the Andhra Pradesh government accusing the Telangana government of suppressing dissent and violating the right to protest. The YSRTP has also alleged that the Telangana government ...

Asia's first woman loco pilot now runs Vande Bharat Express

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In a historic achievement, India's Vande Bharat Express, also known as Train 18, is now being operated by Asia's first woman locomotive driver or loco pilot, Surekha Yadav. The train is a flagship project of the Indian Railways, known for its high speed, state-of-the-art facilities, and energy efficiency. Surekha Yadav joined the Indian Railways in 1999 as an assistant driver and has since then worked her way up through the ranks. She has been driving trains for the past 15 years and has a wealth of experience and expertise in operating high-speed trains. Speaking about her achievement, Surekha Yadav said that she was proud to be a part of such a prestigious project and to represent women in the male-dominated field of locomotive driving. She also expressed her gratitude towards the Indian Railways for providing her with the necessary training and support to excel in her profession. The Indian Railways has been actively working towards promoting gender diversity and inclusion i...