Himachal Pradesh CM Appeals to Union Home Minister Amit Shah for Expedited Relief Funds
On meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu says, "When disaster struck the state, we requested relief from the central government, which we didn't get, but as per the rules of the central government, we were eligible for a claim called PDNA (Post-Disaster Needs Assessments). I met him (Union Home Minister Amit Shah) based on that and asked him to approve the claim for Rs 9,700 crore. I requested him to clear this as soon as possible."
Enforcement Directorate Raids Properties Linked to Ravi Raman, Seizes Assets Worth Rs. 850 Crore
ED conducted search operations under the provisions of the PMLA, 2002 on 28.12.2023 at 8 locations connected to Ravi Raman, promoter of R R Group, Chennai and also the Honorary Counsel to Mauritius. During the search operations, various incriminating documents, electronic devices, significant number of property deeds, documents having a value of more than Rs. 850 Crore and unaccounted cash of Rs. 74 lakhs have been recovered and seized.
ED Conducts PMLA Search Across Multiple States in Illegal Stone Mining Case; High-Ranking Officials’ Premises Raided
ED has conducted search operations under the provisions of the PMLA, 2002, on 03.01.2024 at 12 premises located in the States of Jharkhand, West Bengal, Rajasthan, and Bihar. The premises includes the residences of Abhishek Prasad “Pintu” (Press Advisor to Hon’ble CM of Jharkhand State), Ram Niwas Yadav (DC of Sahibganj District) and Rajendra Dubey (DSP of Sahibganj) in connection with to a case of illegal stone mining. During the search operations, various incriminating, documents/records, digital devices and cash amounting to Rs. 36.99 lakhs including Rs 7.25 lakh from the camp office of Ram Niwas Yadav, DC of Sahibganj.
Delhi Police Special Cell Arrests Hizbul Mujahideen Terrorist Linked to Jammu and Kashmir Incidents
Official statement: Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested a terrorist of the outfit Hizbul Mujahideen. He is involved in various terror incidents in Jammu and Kashmir: Delhi Police Special Cell
MEA: Details Awaited for France President Macron’s Republic Day Visit
On France President Emmanuel Macron's visit to India on Republic Day, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, "A program is being finalised. It's a work in progress. Closer to the date, we will share the details."
BMW car which was used to move ex-model Divya Pahuja’s body from the Gurugram hotel has been located in Punjab’s Patiala
VAdm Dinesh K Tripathi Assumes Role as Vice Chief of Naval Staff
Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, AVSM, NM took over as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff on January 4. Prior to taking over as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, VAdm Dinesh K Tripathi served as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command.
Delhi police arrests a Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist wanted in a number of terror incidents in J&K
Akhilesh Yadav Accuses Government of Targeting Opposition Leaders with Probes
On Delhi Arvind Kejriwal, Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav says, This is nothing new, Govt is doing probe against all opposition leaders, putting pressure on them and insulting them. Whole nation knows that agencies are being misused. One by one all opposition leaders are being probed."
Jairam Ramesh: Congress Plans 2024 Election Prep and Bharat Nyay Yatra Route with Rahul Gandhi
Congress General Secretary in-charge Communications, Jairam Ramesh says, " On the discussion today with Congress PCC Presidents and CLP leaders. There were 2 items on the agenda, preparations for 2024 Lok Sabha elections and finalisation of the route for Bharat Nyay Yatra that was announced, which would be led by Rahul Gandhi, beginning on the 14th January, from Manipur."
