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Thanjavur Temple: 11 Dead Due To Electrocution, Probe On
A probe is underway after eleven people died due to electrocution at the Appar Swami temple in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, during a procession. Commenting on the tragic incident, the Inspector General of Police (Tiruchi Range), V Balakrishnan, noted that an investigation has already been initiated, following the registration of an FIR. Besides, Chief Minister MK Stalin has announced ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakhs, for the victims' families.
Tags: accident, Electrocution, Tamil Nadu, incident, Probe
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VD Satheesan Demands Investigation Into Alleged PFI Training
Congress' D Satheesan demanded a probe into the allegation that Kerala Fire and Rescue Services were seen giving training to the members of the Popular Front of India. In addition, he claimed that CPI(M) is appeasing majority and minority extremists. ''The CPI(M) itself claims that the RSS is infiltrating forces. There are reports of SDPI infiltrators. On both sides, there are majority extremists and minority extremists,'' stated Satheesan… read-more
Tags: politics, Kerala, D Satheesan, CPI, Probe
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IT Dept Finds Suspicious Rs 2 Cr Entry, Shiv-Sena Leader Claims It For Mother
The IT department officials are probing BMC's standing committee chairman Yashwant Jadhav's properties and accounts. The officials has found a diary in which two entries purportedly, watch worth Rs 50 lakh and another gift of Rs 2 crore were given to 'Matoshree'. When questioned about the suspicious expense, under "Matoshree" also residence of Thackeray, Jadhav said 'Matoshree' refers to his mother. He added, gifts were for distribution to… read-more
Tags: politics, Shiv Sena, Yashwant Jadhav, I-T department, Probe
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SC Hears Petition Over Fake Medical Certificates; Seeks Suggestion
Expressing concerns over fake medical certificates for COVID-19 ex-gratia, the Supreme Court sought suggestion to curb the same from the Central Government. Solicitor Advocate General of India (SAGI) Tushar Mehta suggested a duration for COVID-19 victims, seeking Rs 50,000 compensation. The court also ordered an independent probe and sought the Government to prepare a mechanism to curb the fake certificate issue. However, the matter has been… read-more
Tags: Supreme Court, Medical Certificate, COVID-19 Ex Gratia, Probe, Government of India
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8 Dead, 45 Injured As Bikaner-Guwahati Express Derails In Jalpaiguri: WB
The death toll is now eight, after Bikaner-Guwahati Express derailed in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district on January 13, at around 5:15pm. Sources confirmed that the train had 12 coaches carrying about 1,200 passengers. An ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh and Rs 1 lakh has been announced for relatives of deceased and injured, respectively. Meanwhile, an inquiry has been ordered to probe the cause of the accident.
Tags: Bikarner-Guwahati Express, accident, West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, Probe
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Japan Calls US' Decision To Resume F-16 Fighter Jets 'Highly Regrettable'
Defence Minister of Japan, Nobuo Kishi stated that US' decision to resume flights of F-16 fighter jets is "highly regrettable", especially before the investigation of the matter where US aircraft dropped fuel tanks. Previously on November 30, US F-16 was forced to drop two fuel tanks during an emergency landing near the… read-more
Tags: Japan, USA, Defence Ministry, Probe, World news
Courtesy: ANI
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SC Not Satisfied With SIT's Probe In Lakhimpur Kheri Violence
While hearing the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, the Supreme Court said on November 8 that it's not satisfied with the SIT's probe in the case. The apex court told the UP government's advocate Harish Salve that ''we granted 10 days' time...lab reports haven't come so far.'' The SC also said it was ''inclined to appoint a judge...to monitor day-to-day investigation''. The next hearing will be held on November 12.
Tags: Lakhimpur Kheri Violence, SC, UP government, Probe, SIT
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Amazon Accused Of Bribing Govt Officials; Govt Claims 'Zero Tolerance Towards Corruption'
Amazon is under scrutiny for its legal representatives allegedly bribing Indian government officials on September 21. The government questioned Amazon for spending over Rs. 8500 crores in "legal fees" since 2019. The government also defended its stand through a "zero-tolerance policy" towards corruption. Modi government accused "Whole system working on bribes, which is not the best business practice". Amazon has reportedly launched an… read-more
Tags: Amazon, Goverment, Bribery, Probe, corruption
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Calling It Attempt To 'Thwart' Probe, NIA Denies Elgar Accused Plea
NIA has told the Bombay HC that the plea filed by two Elgar accused challenging the transfer of the probe is an attempt to "thwart" the investigation. In an affidavit, the agency stated that the "Naxal Plague has destroyed at many levels". It further said, the Centre suo motu directed the NIA to handle the case, given the gravity of the scheduled offense that reflects “national security”.
Tags: Elgar Parishad Case, NIA, Naxal, investigation, Probe
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Maha Govt Orders Probe Against Tweets By Lata Mangeshkar, Sachin
Maharashtra government has ordered an investigation against recent tweets by celebrities including Sachin Tendulkar and Lata Mangeshkar. Earlier, several Indian celebrities had tweeted in support of united India with the hashtag #IndiaAgainstPropaganda after Rihanna, Greta Thunberg, and Mia Khalifa tweeted supporting farmers’ protests. Ordering for investigation, Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh said the motive is to check whether the… read-more
Tags: Maharashtra , Tweets, Sachin Tendulkar, Lata Mangeshkar, Probe, Uddhav Thackeray
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