BRS leader K Kavitha was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) from her residence in Hyderabad on March 15, 2024, in connection with the Delhi excise policy-linked money laundering case. The photo credit goes to PTI. BRS MLC K. Kavitha was arrested after ED conducted searches at her residence in Hyderabad. In a dramatic turn of events, Enforcement Directorate officials arrested Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) Kalvakuntla Kavitha in connection with the Delhi Liquor Policy scam case. She has been arrested under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
The United States has expanded its investigation of Adani Group to look into the conduct of its founder, Gautam Adani, and whether the company might have engaged in bribery, as reported by Bloomberg News. Prosecutors are investigating whether an Adani entity or individuals associated with the company, including Mr. Adani, were involved in paying officials in India for favorable treatment on an energy project.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear pleas on March 19 for a stay on the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), 2019, and its rules, which were notified on March 11. This act fast-tracks the granting of Indian citizenship to non-Muslim migrants from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.
Former bureaucrats Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu have assumed charge as Election Commissioners a day before the announcement of dates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. This is the first time Election Commissioners have been appointed in accordance with the new Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023, introduced by the Government in December last year.
The State government has handed over the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO) case against former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). The decision came after the city police registered a case against the former Chief Minister.
Santiago Martin, also known as the Lottery King, has topped the list of electoral bond donors over five years, donating a significant amount to political parties. The Coimbatore-based businessman emerged on top of the list, thanks to the Supreme Court’s order to release the data on electoral bond donors.
The Indian Railways will create mega railway terminals with multi-modal connectivity in aspirational cities with a population of more than 10 lakhs as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Viksit Bharat’ initiative. This initiative aims to develop infrastructure in select cities across the country.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has dismissed suggestions that electoral bonds were purchased as a shield against investigative agencies, arguing that the bonds might have been transferred to regional parties or donated to the ruling party before any probes began.
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi stated that his party did not receive any electoral bonds, and those who did may have engaged in quid pro quo with the donors.
The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract worth ₹2,890 crore with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the midlife upgrade of 25 Dornier patrol aircraft of the Indian Navy. The upgrade will also enable the aircraft to carry out additional roles such as search and rescue and casualty evacuation.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expanded his Cabinet, inducting 21 new Ministers from his party JD(U) and the ruling ally BJP, a day before the Lok Sabha election date announcement.
Assam MP Abdul Khaleque resigned from the Congress party after being denied a ticket to contest from the Barpeta parliamentary constituency.
The Centre has approved wage revision for LIC employees, resulting in a 17% increase in the wage bill for the State-owned insurance major. The revision also includes an enhancement in NPS contribution for employees who joined after April 1, 2010.