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ED raids aviation consultant Talwar in FCRA money laundering case
The ED today conducted multiple searches in Delhi and Haryana in connection with a case of alleged money laundering against aviation consultant Deepak Talwar, an NGO linked to him, and others for allegedly "misutilising" over Rs 90 crore funds taken through the foreign funding route, officials said. They said the agency raided at least nine premises, including those of Talwar, after it registered a criminal case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), based on a CBI FIR of last year. The teams are on spot at these locations in Delhi and Haryana and are looking to gather documents and evidences, they said. Talwar, for a long time, is said to be out of the country and is reportedly in Dubai. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) case pertains to the allegations of misutilisation of foreign contribution (under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act) which were received as part of the corporate social responsibility (CSR) scheme for the purpose of carrying out educational and ...
Delhi Police opposes suspected IM operative's bail plea
The Delhi Police on Wednesday opposed before the Supreme Court a bail plea filed by suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) member Fasih Mahmood, who was deported from Saudi Arabia in 2012.
Holy cross found desecrated in South Goa, case registered
A holy cross was found desecrated near a chapel in Raia village in South Goa, police said today. The Christian religious symbol was found crushed to pieces last night and a case was registered against an unidentified person in this connection today, police said. "The complaint about the desecration was lodged by the chapel committee of Raia, after it found that the cross next to St Cajetan Chapel was crushed to pieces," a senior police officer attached to Maina-Curtorim police station stated. Raia village is located around 40 kms from Panaji in South Goa. "Some people noticed the damaged cross and immediately informed the chapel committee," the officer said. A dog squad has been deployed to find clues, he said. Goa had witnessed a number of desecrations of holy crosses in July last year, following which 50-year-old Francis Pereira was arrested from Curchorem village. Police had claimed that the man was involved in desecrating over 150 religious structures over the past 15 .
One killed in boiler blast at Gadkari's farm in Maha
A 45-year-old worker died due to a fall while running away after a boiler blast at a farm owned by Union minister Nitin Gadkari's family near here, the police said today. The deceased, identified as Pradeep Shriram, and two other workers were processing turmeric in a water boiler at the farm located in Dhapewada village last evening, Kalmeshwar police station in-charge Chandrashekhar Bahadure said. There was a blast in the boiler following which the three workers ran from there, but Shriram fell to the ground and sustained injuries, he said. The worker was rushed to a hospital in Kalmeshwar town where he succumbed to his injuries, he said. A case of accidental death was registered, Bahadure said. He confirmed that the farm was of Gadkari's family. When contacted, Nitin Kulkarni, the PRO of Manas Agro Industries, which is run by the minister's family, said a turmeric production process was underway at the farm yesterday. Two to three people, including Shriram, were putting
Cross desecrated in Goa
A cross was found desecrated in a South Goa district village, 40 km south of the state capital, following which police registered a case against unidentified persons on Wednesday.
Australian Archbishop to stand aside after sex abuse cover-up
Australian Archbishop Philip Wilson, who is facing up to two years in jail for covering up child sexual abuse, on Wednesday said he will stand aside from his duties, but will not resign unless it becomes "necessary or appropriate".
Former S Korean president Lee slams 'insult' corruption charges
Former South Korean president Lee Myung-bak today defiantly described the corruption charges he faces as an "insult" at his first court appearance since his arrest in March. The 76-year-old former CEO turned president -- who served from 2008 to 2013 -- faces multiple charges including bribery, abuse of power, embezzlement, and tax evasion. The case against Lee means all four former South Korean presidents who are still alive have been charged or convicted for criminal offences. TV footage showed Lee, wearing a dark blue suit with a badge with his inmate number "716" pinned to the lapel, being led into a courtroom in Seoul. He was uncuffed due to his advanced age. "I stand here broken-hearted," Lee said in his opening statement. He has been charged with accepting a total of some 11 billion won (USD 10.2 million) in bribes between late 2007 when he was elected president and 2012, according to prosecutor documents. These allegations include claims that the Samsung Group bought a ...
UP: Two killed after being hit by speeding bus
Two people were killed after their motorcycle collided with a Roadways bus on the national highway here, police said. Javed (28) was going with his sister-in-law Hira (20) yesterday when their motorcycle was hit by a speeding bus near Katiyara village under Ramnagar police station area, they said. The injured were rushed to a primary health centre where the doctors declared them brought dead, a police official said. A case has been registered and police is investigating the matter for further details, he added.
Delhi HC seeks CBI's response on Upendra Rai's plea
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought response from Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on a plea filed by journalist Upendra Rai seeking quashing of the second FIR against himThe Court also directed the CBI to file a status report regarding the second FIR by tomorrow.On May 5, CBI filed second FIR against Rai, former CEO and editor-in-chief of Tehelka and Sahara Media claiming he took money from a Mumbai-based real estate company to save them from an alleged impeding raid by income-tax officials.The CBI, on May 3, arrested Rai on the basis of first FIR filed in connection with his alleged involvement in dubious financial transactions.He is also accused of committing the offence in connivance with the officials of aviation company Air One Aviation Pvt Ltd and some public servants of Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS).The CBI's first FIR named Upendra Rai, Air One Aviation Pvt Ltd, its Chief Security Officer Prasun Roy, some unidentified public servants of BACS and others.
HC seeks CBI response on journalist Upendra Rai's plea
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought a response from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on a plea by senior journalist Upendra Rai seeking quashing of a second FIR filed by the agency against him.
6-year-old girl raped in UP
A six year-old girl was allegedly raped by a 65-year-old man in a village under Satrikh police station area here, police said today. The girl was playing outside her house about a week ago when Panni Lal lured her to his house and escaped after raping her, police station incharge Atul Srivastava said. An FIR in this connection was filed after father of the victim registered his complaint yesterday, he said, adding that the girl has been sent to a district hospital for medical examination. Efforts are on to nab the culprit, Srivastava added.
Police opposes suspected IM member's bail plea in SC
The Delhi Police today "strongly opposed" in the Supreme Court the plea filed by a suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) member, who was deported from Saudi Arabia in 2012, seeking bail in connection with a case relating to setting up of an alleged illegal arms factory here. The police told a bench comprising Justices A M Khanwilkar and Navin Sinha that they would file their response on the plea by accused Fasih Mahmood, who has challenged the Delhi High Court order denying him bail in the case. "I am strongly opposing it. This is not a normal matter," the counsel representing the police told the bench. The court granted two weeks' time to the police to file their response on the plea and asked the petitioner to file a rejoinder to the reply within a week thereafter. The apex court said the matter will be listed for hearing after three weeks. On April 17, the high court had dismissed the bail plea of Mahmood, who is alleged to be an aide of IM co-founder Yasin Bhatkal, observing that ...
Construction scam: No anticipatory bail to 4 PWD engineers
A Delhi court has denied anticipatory bail to four PWD officials, accused of conspiring with a contractor in an alleged construction scam involving over Rs 3 crore, saying the allegations against them are serious. Special Judge Sanjay Khanagwal, who last week rejected the bail of contractor Vinay Bansal in the matter and sent him to jail, rejected the plea of the four Public Works Department engineers and said they did not deserve protection of the court. The four PWD officials - executive engineer Praveen Kumar Kathureea, assistant engineer Suresh Pal and junior engineers Baljeet Singh and Ashutosh Singh -- are named along with Bansal, son of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's late brother-in-law Surender Bansal, in an FIR lodged by the Delhi Police's Anti-Corruption Branch. "It is true being public servants, any arrest by the investigating officer may not only affect their personal but social life as well but the offence alleged against the applicants is of serious nature ...
Film celebs condole 'murdered innocents' in TN
Film celebrities like R. Madhavan, Siddharth and Jayam Ravi have condoled the death of civilians killed in police firing during ongoing anti-Sterlite protests in Tamil Nadu's Toothukudi district.
Jason Bateman, Will Arnett involved in car crash
Jason Bateman and Will Arnett got into a car accident. The actors, who are currently doing well, were riding in a taxi in New York City on May 21, when their driver rear-ended a sedan in front of them, according to TMZ. As per the eyewitnesses, two other people were sitting in a taxi van cruising near Madison Square Park. The police was informed, but no one was transported to the hospital. Law enforcement sources say the driver of the black Ford sedan claimed to have suffered some back pain as a result of the collision. The actors are said to have gone unharmed. They even stayed back to talk to the police. The "Arrested Development" cast was in New York City to promote the upcoming fifth season of the show.
Indo National gets unfavourable order against its appeal before NCLAT
The Hon. NCLAT passed an order to stay the penalty with the direction of depositing 10% of the penalty amounts to Rs.4.22 crore within 15 days with the Registry of the NCLAT.
Female McDonald's employees allege sexual harassment
At least 10 female Mcdonald's current and former employees in the US have filed sexual harassment complaints against the company, the media reported.
Air travellers may soon get compensation for loss, damage of baggage
In good news for air travellers facing baggage-related issues, the air passenger citizen charter for domestic sector has proposed that an airline will have to pay Rs 3,000 for loss of baggage and Rs 1,000 for damage. The entitlement for passenger relating to baggage is crucial as cases of missing, stolen and damaged luggage have been reported by passengers from time to time, often ending on a sour note with the airline concerned. The charter was unveiled yesterday and is expected to come into effect from August after a month-long consultation process with stake-holders. It has proposed that if a passenger dies or suffers injuries on board an aircraft, the "limit of liability to be paid by the airline must be same for both international and domestic passengers". While the charter has proposed no cancellation charges if a booked ticket is cancelled within 24 hours and four days away from the departure time, it has proposed full refund if an airline informs passenger 24 hours before ...
Australian archbishop guilty of concealing child abuse steps down
An Australian archbishop who became one of the world's highest-ranked church officials found guilty of covering up child sex abuse announced Wednesday he will stand down from his official duties. Adelaide Archbishop Philip Wilson, 67, was accused of concealing abuse in the 1970s by notorious paedophile priest Jim Fletcher in New South Wales state by failing to report the allegations. He denied the charges but was found guilty by a Newcastle court this week of concealing a serious indictable offence of another person. Wilson, who faces up to two years in jail, said Wednesday he was stepping aside from his church duties while he weighs up the magistrate's verdict. "I am still considering those reasons together with my legal advisors," he said in a statement. "While I do so, it is appropriate that, in the light of some of his Honour's findings, I stand aside from my duties as Archbishop." Wilson's legal team had made four attempts to have the case thrown out, arguing his diagnosis of ...
Australian archbishop to step down after sex abuse cover-up
Australian Catholic Archbishop Philip Wilson, who is convicted of concealing child sexual abuse, said on Wednesday he will step down from his position on Friday and if need be take even further formal steps.