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Manish Sisodia Named In FBU Corruption, CBI Registers Case
The CBI registered a case against jailed Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia over alleged corruption in the Delhi government's Feedback Unit (FBU). The FBU was formed by the AAP after coming to power in Delhi in 2015. "The unlawful manner of creation and working of the Feedback Unit has caused wrongful loss to the government exchequer to the tune of approximate ₹ 36 Lakhs," the CBI claimed.
Tags: Manish Sisodia, Delhi Minister, FBU Corruption Case, CBI, ED
Courtesy: NDTV
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Satyendar Jain Moves HC, Demands Shifting Of Judge In Money Laundering Case
AAP leader and Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain approached the Delhi High Court challenging a trial court's order to transfer the money laundering case against him to another judge. On September 23, the AAP leader filed a plea, which mentioned urgent listing before a bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad. The matter demanding shifting of the money-laundering case to another judge is listed on September 25… read-more
Tags: Satyender Jain, Delhi Minister, AAP Leader, Indian Politics, Petition
Courtesy: Press Trust of India
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Delhi Ministry To Hold Crucial Meeting To Discuss Winter Action Plan
Ahead of the Delhi winters, Environment Minister Gopal Rai is set to conduct a crucial meeting to discuss department-wise responsibilities under the 15-point winter action plan. Notably, during winters, the national capital region faced serious pollution issues, especially due to crop burning in neighbouring Haryana and Punjab regions. To discuss the same, a special meeting will be held on September 5, on curbing air pollution from a… read-more
Tags: Winter Action Plan, environment, Delhi Minister, Pollution, Delhi-NCR
Courtesy: News 18
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Delhi Court Rejects Satyendra Jain Bail In Money Laundering Case
Satyendra Jain, a Delhi minister who was detained by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case, bail application was refused by a Delhi court on June 18. Special Judge Geetanjli Goel dismissed Jain's request for bail, stating that the stage was not appropriate for his release. He was arrested under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act's criminal provisions (PMLA).
Tags: Enforcement Directorate, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, Delhi Minister, Satyendra Jain, Bail Plea
Courtesy: Free Press Journal
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Delhi Extends Ban On Construction & Demolition Works Amid Rising Air Pollution
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai, announced to continue ban on construction and demolition works in Delhi, until further notice. The decision was taken on November 29, considering the worsening air quality in Delhi. In addition, restrictions on entry of trucks and "red light on, gadhi off" campaign duration has also been extended till December 7 and December 18, respectively. Reportedly, the Delhi Government is constantly reviewing the… read-more
Tags: environment, Delhi Minister, AAP, Delhi Air Quality, Air Pollution
Courtesy: Free Press Journal
