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Tuesday December 19, 2023

ED Raids Multiple Locations in PMLA Probe: Unearths Rs. 90 Cr Transactions, Rs. 78 Lakh Valuables

ED has conducted search operations on 15.12.2023 at various locations in Delhi NCR, Haryana, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra under PMLA, 2002 against M/s SVOGL Oil Gas & Energy Limited and M/s Max Tech Oil & Gas Services Pvt Ltd. and other connected persons/ entities. During search operations, evidence relating to sham transactions, transactions with shell entities and investments in shares and immovable properties to the extent of Rs. 90 Crore [approx.] have been found. Further,valuables worth Rs. 78 lakh and various incriminating documents/digital records were also recovered and seized.

Tuesday December 19, 2023

On suspension of 92 opposition MPs, LoP Rajya Sabha & Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge says, “This is not good for democracy”

92 MPs were suspended from Parliament on Monday. Today 71 Questions asked by them are deleted/cancelled. In Lok Sabha, a total of 27 Questions are deleted. In Rajya Sabha, 44 Questions are cancelled.

Tuesday December 19, 2023

Samajwadi Party MP Condemns Suspension of Opposition MPs, Calls Ruling Party’s Attitude Towards Opposition ‘Disregardful’

On suspension of Opposition MPs & INDIA block meeting, Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav says, "The way MPs are being suspended it seems they (ruling party) look at Opposition as a non-entity. They are living in fool's paradise."

Tuesday December 19, 2023

CM MK Stalin Commends Tamil Nadu’s Preparedness as Historical Rainfall Surpasses Chennai Metrology Department’s Forecast

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin says, "Chennai Metrology Department forecasted heavy pouring on December 17 & 18 and they announced on December 16. The pour was extremely high than the Metrology Department's prediction. This is historical rainfall. Even though we received the warning a bit late, the Tamil Nadu government took proper measures for rescue and relief."

Tuesday December 19, 2023

Advani-Murli Manohar Joshi won’t attend consecration ceremony in Ayodhya

BJP stalwarts, former deputy prime minister LK Advani and Union minister Murli Manohar Joshi, won't attend the grand consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya next month, the temple trust informed on Monday.

Tuesday December 19, 2023

Nation pays homage to martyrs who laid their lives for liberation of Goa: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said the nation pays homage to the martyrs who laid down their lives for liberation of Goa from colonial rule and wished for a bright future to the residents of "this beautiful state". The Goa liberation day is celebrated on December 19 every year to mark the success of 'Operation Vijay' undertaken by the armed forces to liberate the state from the Portuguese in 1961. "On Goa Liberation Day, the nation pays homage to the martyrs who laid down their lives for liberation of Goa from colonial rule. We salute the freedom fighters and our armed forces for their exemplary courage and sacrifice. I wish a bright future to the residents of this beautiful state," the president's office said in a post on X.

Tuesday December 19, 2023

2 killed, 12 injured in road accident in UP

Two men were killed and 12 people injured when a dumper truck hit two vehicles and a handcart parked on the side of a road here, police said on Tuesday.  The incident occurred late on Monday evening near the Mahadev intersection here. The dumper truck hit a motorcycle, e-rickshaw and a handcart, killing Sunil (22) and Sachin (23) and injuring 12 others, the police officer said. The injured were rushed to the community health centre from where they were referred to a hospital for better treatment, he said, adding that the dumper truck has been impounded and the driver was taken into custody.

Tuesday December 19, 2023

Important cases to be heard in the Delhi High Court on Tuesday, December 19

  • HC to hear Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra's plea challenging cancellation of her government accommodation and asking her to vacate the house by January 7, 2024.
  • HC to hear plea seeking to replace the term 'Central government' with the 'Union' or 'Union government', as intended by the Constitution in all its orders, notifications, and correspondences.
  • HC to hear petition by former Indian cricketer Kapil Dev and his wife against animal cruelty.

Tuesday December 19, 2023

Dawood Ibrahim Poisoned In Pakistan? Close Aide Chhota Shakeel Ends Suspense

Dawood Ibrahim, India’s most wanted criminal, was reportedly poisoned in pakistan. Media reports claim that fugitive Dawood Ibrahim has been hospitalized in Karachi. However, both Indian & Pakistani authorities have not officially confirmed the reports. Dawood’s close aide Chhota Shakeel has responded to ‘poisoning’ rumors.

Monday December 18, 2023

Indian Army Ex-Chief Mocks Xi Jinping With ‘2020 Birthday’ Jibe | Galwan | China | Gen MM Naravane

Former Indian army chief, General Mukund Naravane, provided a rare insight into the deadly Galwan Valley clash that erupted on June 15, 2020. In his memoir 'Four Stars of Destiny,' Naravane spoke about how Indian troops responded to the aggressive Chinese PLA in eastern Ladakh along the LAC. Naravane said, "Chinese President Xi Jinping will not forget June 16 any time soon as China's People's Liberation Army suffered fatal casualties for the first time in over two decades in the fighting."