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ED grills Vadra for third time in one week in money laundering case
Businessman Robert Vadra was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate on Saturday for the third time in a week here in a money laundering case.Vadra, son-in-law of UPA chairperon Sonia Gandhi, reached ED's office at Jamnagar House in central Delhi around 10.45 am on Saturday morning.Earlier in the day, Congress leader and Punjab cabinet minister Navjot Singh Sidhu reached Vadra's residence to meet him.ED officials had quizzed Vadra on Wednesday and Thursday as well.On Thursday, his questioning started at around 9.20 am. It was only around 9.20 pm that his wife and now Congress general secretary Priyanka Vadra reached the ED office and thereafter, the duo headed back to their residence in their heavily guarded convoy as per their entitlements.Vadra's lawyer KTS Tulsi alleged that the ED was leaking information about his questioning. He claimed that the probe agency has nothing concrete against his client.Vadra was questioned for around six hours for the first time on Wednesday. The ...
ED files money laundering case against Pakistani terror group
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday registered a case against Falah-e-Insaniyat Foundation (FIF), a Pakistani terror group, for their involvement in money laundering through various hawala channels.
CBI begins quizzing Kolkata Police chief in Shillong
The CBI began questioning the Kolkata Police chief on Saturday at highly secured agency's office here in connection with chit fund scam cases, officials said. Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar, his counsel Biswajit Deb and senior IPS officers Javed Shamim and Murlidhar Sharma arrived at the probe agency's office at 11 am, they said. Kumar's counsel and the two IPS officers were asked to leave the CBI office within 30 minutes, they said. Kumar is being interrogated at the highly secured CBI office at Oakland area in the Meghalaya capital where three senior CBI sleuths from Delhi reached on Friday. The Supreme Court on Tuesday had directed the Kolkata Police chief to appear before the CBI and "faithfully" cooperate in the investigation of cases arising out of the Saradha chit fund scam, while making it clear that he will not be arrested. The CBI had alleged in the Supreme Court that Kumar, who was leading the SIT probe into Saradha chit fund scam, tampered with the electronic ...
Canada mosque shooter jailed for life
A Canadian man who killed six worshippers in a Quebec City mosque in 2017 has been sentenced to life in prison with no chance for parole for 40 years.
Sharifs' pleas for removal of names from ECL rejected
Pakistan's Interior Ministry on Saturday rejected pleas of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, his daughter Maryam Nawaz and son-in-law Muhammad Safdar seeking removal of their names from the Exit Control List (ECL).
Cong will not unwarrantedly interfere in MP govt's functioning: Surjewala
The Congress said Saturday that it will not "unwarrantedly interfere" in the functioning of the Madhya Pradesh government on the issue of imposition of the stringent NSA against five people on charges of cow slaughter and illegal transportation of cattle. The party said law and order is the domain of the chief minister and police. "Kamal Nathji has categorically said the law will take its own course. Nobody who is innocent will be persecuted or punished in any manner and nobody who is guilty will be spared," Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala told reporters. "He is experienced and seasoned enough to see if any officer of the police has made any overreach at the instance of somebody who is previously embedded on behalf of the BJP regime," Surjewala said. The senior leader said the Congress does not decide on these issues based on the prism of caste or religion. "Kamal Nathji is also competent enough to see whether the particular offence provides what kind of punishment under the ..
CBI begins to grill Kolkata Police chief in Shillong
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday began questioning Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar in connection with the chit fund case, an official said.
Jihadists get life for deadly 2015 Tunisia attacks on tourists
A Tunisian court has sentenced seven jihadists to life in prison over attacks at a museum and on a beach in 2015 that killed 60 people, many of them tourists, prosecutors said Saturday. Dozens of defendants faced two separate trials over the closely linked shootings, which occurred just months apart in Tunis and Sousse, but many were acquitted. Three were given life sentences for homicide over the first attack in March 2015 at the capital's Bardo museum, in which two gunmen killed 21 foreign tourists and a Tunisian security guard. Four received the same term for the shooting rampage at a Sousse tourist resort in June that year, which killed 38 people, mostly British tourists. Other defendants were sentenced to between six and 16 years, said prosecution spokesman Sofiene Sliti on Saturday. Prosecutors said afterwards that they planned to launch appeals in both cases. The court heard that the two attacks, both claimed by the Islamic State group (IS), were closely linked. Several ...
CBI questions Kolkata Commissioner Rajeev Kumar in Shillong
Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar arrived at the CBI office in Shillong on Saturday morning for questioning by the probe agency in connection with the Saradha chit fund scam.A CBI team from New Delhi also reached its office in Shillong to probe Kolkata's top cop.On February 7, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had summoned Kumar for questioning on February 9 in the case related to Saradha chit fund scam.On February 5, the Supreme Court had directed the 1989-batch IPS officer to appear before the CBI in connection with the scam. The apex Court had said that no coercive step should be taken against Kumar, who will now appear before the probe agency in Shillong in Meghalaya.The Supreme Court directive had come against the backdrop of a 'dharna' organised by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata in protest against the CBI's move to enter Kumar's office without any warrant from the competent court.Kumar has been serving as Kolkata's Police Commissioner since
Robert Vadra appears before ED for third round of questioning
Robert Vadra, the brother-in-law of Congress President Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) here for a third round of questioning in a money laundering case.
Canadian serial killer gets life sentence
Canadian serial killer Bruce McArthur has been handed a life sentence for the murder of eight men and he cannot apply for parole for 25 years.
U.S. prosecutors weigh if American Media violated immunity deal - Bloomberg
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. prosecutors are reviewing whether National Enquirer parent company American Media Inc violated an earlier agreement granting it legal immunity in exchange for cooperation given the tabloid's handling of a story about Amazon.com Inc Chief Executive Jeff Bezos, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.
Woman arrested for killing her 12-yr-old sister in UP
A woman was arrested for allegedly killing her 12-year-old-sister after the latter learned about her illicit relationship with two men, a police official said Saturday. Himanshi was found dead near her house at Kapur Ghar village, he said. During investigation, police found that Kajal killed her minor sister with the help of her two lovers Mohit and Bharat Vir, he said. Police arrested Kajal on Friday while efforts were underway to nab her two lovers, the official added.
Lord Ram ancestor of both Hindus and Muslims: Baba Ramdev
Yoga guru Ramdev appears to have stirred a possible controversy by claiming that Lord Ram was an ancestor of not only Hindus but also Muslims.On the sidelines of a yoga event here on Friday, Ramdev told media persons, "The Ram Temple must be constructed. If not in Ayodhya will Ram Temple be built in Mecca-medina or the Vatican city? It is an undisputed truth that Ayodhya is the birthplace of Lord Ram and Ram is not only the ancestor of Hindus but also Muslims. This is not a political issue and nor a vote bank."Earlier on February 2, he had said that there would be a risk of "law and order" across the country if Hindus march towards Ayodhya for the construction of the Ram temple."We respect the Constitution, either Parliament should find some way or the Supreme Court should find some way out. If marching towards the Ayodhya is required then Hindus can collectively march and build the Ram temple, but in that case there will be a risk to law and order across the country," said Ramdev.The
5 stray cows die of cold in UP
Five stray cows lodged at a temporary shelter home in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli district died allegedly of cold, an official said Saturday. The deaths were reported from a shelter home in Sambhalna village which comes under the jurisdiction of Babri police station and an inquiry has been ordered, said Sub-Divisional Magistrate Prashant Kumar. The carcasses were sent for postmortem, he said.
Saudi dismisses Khashoggi murder claims
Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel al-Jubeir has rejected the attempt to link Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Mumbai: 23-year-old man held for raping, killing 5-year-old girl
A 23-year-old man who identifies himself as Mehndi Hasaan Mohommad was arrested on Friday for allegedly raping and killing a 5-year-old girl in Mahim.As per the police, the family of the victim could not find her at home in the morning. After searching around they registered a complaint at the police station."During our search for the child, we found her body at an isolated place. We recovered the body and sent it for post morterm after which we came to know that she had been raped and was then strangled to death," said the police.A case under relevant sections including the POCSO Act has been registered. Further investigation in the matter is underway.
American arrested for trying to travel to Pakistan to join LeT
In a dangerous sign that Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) has expanded its tentacles in the United States, federal prosecutors on Friday announced to have arrested a New Yorker who was about to catch a flight to Pakistan to join the terror group. While in Texas, the FBI charged a teenager with using social media to recruit people on behalf of the LeT. Jesus Wilfredo Encarnacion (29), was arrested Thursday night at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK Airport) as he was about to board an international flight with Pakistan being his final destination. "Encarnacion allegedly attempted to travel to Pakistan to join a foreign terrorist organization and conspired with another individual to provide that organization with material support," said Assistant Attorney General John Demers. Encarnacion, a.k.a. "Jihadistsoldgier", "Jihadinhear", "Jihadinheart" and "Lionofthegood," plotted to travel to Pakistan to join and train with LeT, which is infamous around the world for perpetrating ..
Gautam Khaitan sent to judicial custody till Feb 20
Gautam Khaitan on Friday was sent to judicial custody till February 20 by Patiala House Court. However, he has moved a bail plea.The court has sought a reply of Enforcement Directorate (ED) till February 15 on the bail application filed by Khaitan.Elaborating upon the ground of bail which has been moved in the court, Khaitan's counsel Pramod Kumar Dubey told the media, "Black Money Act is not applicable in his case. Khaitan has never misused anything, he has always been available and has not tampered with any evidence."A Delhi court on Saturday granted further six days remand custody of Gautam Khaitan to the ED in a black money and money laundering case.Khaitan, the lawyer accused in the AgustaWestland case, was arrested by the ED in a fresh case in connection with black money and money laundering.A few weeks back, the Income Tax Department sleuths raided offices and various other properties in Delhi-NCR belonging to Khaitan.The I-T department claimed to have gathered evidence against
Lawyer attempts suicide to press for special category status to Andhra
An advocate on Friday attempted suicide at Nandyal Court in Kurnool district to press for 'special category' status to Andhra Pradesh.The lawyer, Anil Kumar, also recorded a video while consuming pesticide within the court premises.As seen in the video, Anil, who wrote on his forehead 'special status is the right of Andhraites' consumed pesticides in the court premises.Venkata Ramaiah, victim's father said: "My son was struggling for state's special status. He went to court like any other day. We do not know what happened. He had completed his law a few months ago."Lawyers present in the court took him immediately to a nearby hospital. As per the doctors, Anil's condition is said to be critical.It is worth mentioning that states like Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Sikkim enjoy the 'special category' status, which entitles them various financial benefits.