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Last Updated: March 30, 2024, 14:03 IST
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Sources said the cash from Kamal Nath’s aides was from a large alleged corruption scam run in Madhya Pradesh which involved collection of bribes from a number of people. (PTI)
Hello readers, today’s News18 afternoon digest brings you the latest updates on the Income Tax department’s action on the Congress party’s account. We are also covering news related to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest by ED among other top stories.
I-T Dept’s Detailed Proof in Court Deepens Congress’ Troubles, Kamal Nath Under Lens Too: Sources to News18
The Congress has not been able to get any kind of stay from the various judicial bodies in the Income Tax matter because the I-T department has produced detailed and corroborated evidence in courts that is on record to say the party received cash to the extent of Rs 626 crore between 2013 and 2019, sources have told News18. READ MORE
Arvind Kejriwal News LIVE: ED Questions AAP Minister Kailash Gahlot; Hemant Soren’s Wife in Delhi for Tomorrow’s Rally
Trouble continues for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal as a fresh Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking his removal from the post of Chief Minister. The petition, filed by Hindu Sena President, Vishnu Gupta, says that the situation after Kejriwal’s recent arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the money laundering case related to the alleged excise policy scam constitutes a breach of constitutional trust mandated by the Constitution. READ MORE
Like Atiq’s Wife, Did Mrs Mukhtar Too Try to Attend Husband’s Burial? Amid the Hunt, All About ‘Lady Dons’ & Their ‘Thug Life’
As a sea of people turned up for gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari’s burial at his ancestral residence in Ghazipur’s Mehmoodabad amid tight security, Uttar Police kept a strict vigil to see if his wife and lady don, Afsa Ansari, will turn up to bid her final adieu to her deceased husband. However, Afsa, who has been absconding from the police since 2022, was not seen at the funeral. READ MORE
Indian Navy Rescues 23 Pakistani Fishermen From Somali Pirates In Arabian Sea
The Indian Navy rescued at least 23 Pakistani fishermen from Somali pirates during a 12-hour-long operation in the Arabian Sea. “After more than 12 hrs of intense coercive tactical measures as per the SOPs, the pirates on board the hijacked FV were forced to surrender. The crew, comprising 23 Pakistani nationals, have been safely rescued,” the Indian Navy said in a statement. READ MORE
Tamil Actor Daniel Balaji Dies at 48 After Heart Attack
Tamil actor Daniel Balaji passed away on Friday, March 29 night. He suffered a heart attack following which he was rushed to a private hospital in Chennai, where he breathed his last. Balaji’s final rites will be held today. He was 48. READ MORE
‘Combat Connectors Remaining…’: IAF Tells Delhi HC What Led To Accidental BrahMos Firing Into Pakistan In 2022
The Indian Air Force informed the Delhi High Court that the accidental firing of a Brahmos missile in March 2022, which landed in Pakistan, was because of its combat connectors ‘remaining connected to the junction box’. READ MORE
Vijay Deverakonda CONFIRMS ‘Love Marriage’ Soon, Says ‘I Want To Be a Father’
Vijay Deverakonda has opened up about his marriage plans. Recently, the actor was promoting his upcoming movie The Family Star in Tamil Nadu when he was asked by a reporter if he is planning to tie the knot soon. To this, the actor responded by saying that he wants to get married and become a father. However, he also clarified that he wants to be a bachelor for some more time now before getting married. READ MORE
‘Not Only Fair Play Award But Also an Oscar!’: India Legend’s Hilarious Take on Virat Kohli And Gautam Gambhir Embracing During RCB vs KKR
Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli were seen embracing with a hug during the strategic break that sent the internet into a frenzy. READ MORE
‘I’m Not Finished Yet…’: Guyana President Shuts BBC Interviewer Down On Climate Change, Video Goes Viral
Guyana President Irfaan Ali while discussing Guyana’s recently found offshore oilfields had an argument with BBC’s Stephen Sackur, who hosts the interview programme HARDTalk, over climate change. READ MORE
TCS Accused Of Firing Americans, Replacing With Indians On H-1B Visa: Report
For years, the US visa program designed for skilled foreign workers has sparked fears among American workers about losing their jobs to foreign counterparts who may accept lower wages. Recently, a cohort of seasoned American professionals reportedly levelled accusations against Indian IT behemoth, Tata Consultancy Services, alleging sudden terminations and subsequent replacement of many positions with workers from India holding H1-B visas. READ MORE
