Supreme Court to hear ED plea to cancel bail to West Bengal coal scam ‘kingpin’

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the Enforcement Directorate’s plea to cancel the bail of alleged coal smuggling kingpin Anup Majee. While issuing a notice, the court noted the ED’s prolonged investigation. Majee, accused in a Rs 2,700 crore scam, claims cooperation, but the ED highlights his accountant’s absconding status and alleged payoffs.

Delayed by a year due to tech glitches, livestock census to be out after June

The 21st Livestock Census report’s release has been postponed to after June due to technical issues in data compilation and validation. This quinquennial exercise, which concluded its data collection in February last year, aims to provide crucial updated figures on livestock and poultry populations for policy decisions.

CBI busts graft ring in Punjab Vigilance Bureau

The CBI has uncovered a corruption ring involving the Punjab Vigilance Bureau, arresting three individuals for allegedly accepting payments to resolve official complaints. Vikas Goyal, his son Raghav Goyal, and associate Ankit Wadhwa are accused of facilitating these illicit deals. OP Rana, reader to the DG (Vigilance), is currently at large.

Insurance pool of Rs 13,000 crore for Indian ships

The Indian government has launched a $1.5 billion Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool, backed by a $1.4 billion sovereign guarantee, to offer risk cover for Indian vessels on international routes, including war zones. This initiative aims to reduce shipping insurance premiums and guarantee coverage even when global insurers withdraw due to rising risks.

Why Vijay’s floor test in Tamil Nadu is really a survival test for AIADMK

Tamil Nadu’s trust vote for CM-designate Vijay is overshadowed by a potential AIADMK rupture. Senior rebels are questioning party chief Palaniswami’s leadership, accusing him of seeking an understanding with the rival DMK. This internal strife could signal the AIADMK’s terminal decline as its MLAs consider shifting loyalty.

‘Atmosphere of unease’: Oppn reacts to PM Modi’s ‘sudden’ austerity call; Pawar, Thackeray raise red flags

In light of PM Modi’s push for austerity amidst the escalating Middle Eastern tensions, Sharad Pawar has called for a collaborative all-party dialogue to assess potential economic repercussions. Meanwhile, Raj Thackeray raised eyebrows over the timing of this call, noting the lavish election campaigns and planned international jaunts.

One vote, two Tirupatturs: DMK flags postal ballot mix-up after HC order

A single vote separated winners in a Tamil Nadu election, leading to a Madras High Court order. The court barred a TVK MLA from voting in the assembly floor test due to a potential postal vote mix-up. The DMK claims a recount could equalize votes, necessitating a coin toss. The election officer cited EVM issues […]

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay meets AIADMK rebel leaders ahead of crucial floor test

Tamil Nadu faces an AIADMK internal conflict as Vijay’s new government prepares for a floor test. A faction led by CV Shanmugam pledged support to Vijay, defying party directives. Agri SS Krishnamurthy warned rebel MLAs of action, while OS Manian asserted 47 MLAs back Edappadi K Palaniswami. This rift highlights deep divisions within the AIADMK […]