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CBI registers PE against Chanda Kochhar’s husband in ICICI loan case

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The CBI has registered a preliminary enquiry against Deepak Kochhar, husband of ICICI bank MD and CEO Chanda Kochhar, officials of the Videocon group and others to determine whether any wrongdoing was involved in the sanctioning of a Rs 3,250 crore loan to the Videocon Group by the ICICI Bank Ltd as part of a consortium of banks in 2012.

CBI sources said that Chanda Kochhar, against whom conflict of interest questions have been raised, has not been named in the PE as of now.

They said that Deepak Kochhar will soon be called for questioning along with some bank officials. These officials are also likely to include from the banks which were part of the consortium that lent money to the Videocon group.

The CBI action comes in the wake of the news reports raising questions about Videocon Chairman Venugopal Dhoot allegedly providing crores of rupees to a firm promoted by Deepak Kochhar and two relatives six months after his group got the Rs 3,250 crore loan from ICICI Bank.

The said amount was part of a loan of RS 40,000 crores which Videocon received from a consortium of 20 banks led by State Bank of India (SBI).

A PE is conducted to determine if there is enough evidence of wrongdoing for a case to be taken up for detailed investigation. If sufficient evidence suggests that a cognizable offence has been committed, then the PE is converted into a regular case or First Information Report (FIR).

The source said that the agency has collected documents related to the loan given to Videocon group in 2012.

Case Filed Against Rahul Gandhi For Remarks Against Modi

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The BJP spokesperson filed the complaint at the Deoria district fast track court under IPC sections 499 and 500 (defamation).
BJP leader Shalabh Mani Tripathi today filed a defamation case against Rahul Gandhi for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Congress party’s national conclave in New Delhi recently.

The BJP spokesperson filed the complaint at the Deoria district fast track court under IPC sections 499 and 500 (defamation).

Tripathi’s counsel said April 5 has been fixed as the date of hearing of the case.

When contacted, Tripathi said, “During the Congress party national conclave in Delhi, Rahul Gandhi tried to draw similarities between PM Modi, Nirav Modi (tainted diamond businessman) and Lalit Modi (former IPL commissioner).”

“He also said the name Modi had become synonymous to corruption. This remark has hurt the sentiments of BJP party workers and countrymen and for this reason I have filed a defamation case against him in Deoria court today,” he said.

Reacting to the development, the Congress party said it would keep raising voice against government’s policies and its “failure” to check corruption.

“It is our duty to raise issues related to the people of the country and we will continue to do so,” said Congress district general secretary Anwar Hussain. “We are ready to face court cases and even jail for country.”

During three-day Congress national conclave in Delhi on March 16,17 and 18, Congress president Rahul Gandhi attacked PM Modi and compared him with Nirav Modi and Lalit Modi, both accused of fleeing the country after massive fraud.

CBI charge sheet confirms Peter Mukerjea’s role, property was a motive

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A supplementary charge sheet filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday asserted that former media baron Peter Mukerjea was indeed aware of the murder of Sheena Bora. The report also confirmed property angle in the 2012 murder case. Arguments on framing of charge are set to begin on Saturday.

Rahul Mukerjea, Peter Mukerjea, Indrani Mukerjea and Sheena Bora. Rahul Mukerjea, Peter Mukerjea, Indrani Mukerjea and Sheena Bora.
CBI has asserted that though “Peter was not in India when the murder took place, he was part of the conspiracy.” The charge sheet, third in the case, also said that the investigation has thrown up evidence that “Indrani was in touch with him while she was doing the recce of the place to dispose of her body, and after the disposal of Sheena’s body,on Friday.

Sheena Bora chargesheet: Indrani had kept Peter in loop in process of disposing of the body; Peter was aware of the conspiracy

The charge sheet also asserts that unlike what Peter has been stating, he was against the relationship between his son Rahul and Sheena citing an email conversation between the accused and Rahul.

The charge sheet also throws light on how Sheena and Rahul were separated by Indrani and how Indrani brought Sheena to Mumbai under the pretext of financial assistance, TimesNow said on Friday. “The charge sheet gives details of the relationship between Indrani and Sheena citing few email and SMS exchanges between the two,” it said.

The charge sheet for the first time also confirms property angle in the murder. “It has brought out in the open details of financial transactions, and wills of Ridhie and Sheena Bora that were not raised by Indrani,” the news channel said. Moder details on the evidence are expected to surface when the case goes on trial.

Sheena (24) was strangled in a car in Mumbai on April 2012 allegedly by her mother Indrani Mukerjea, Indrani’s former husband Sanjeev Khanna and her former driver Shyamvar Rai. Sheena’s body was then dumped in a forest in neighbouring Raigad district.

There had been two charge sheets filed in the case so far. According to the first charge sheet filed on 19 November last year, the CBI had named Indrani, Khanna, and Rai as accused in the case. The trio was arrested in August last year after Rai spilled the beans while he was being interrogated in a case pertaining to illegal possession of arms.

Rai later turned approver in the case. According to investigators, Sheena’s relationship with Rahul, son of Indrani’s current husband and former media baron Peter Mukerjea, was the possible motive behind her murder apart from certain financial dealings. The second charge sheet was filed on 16 February against Peter for his alleged role in the murder plot. He was arrested on 19 November last year.

The agency had stated Sheena was killed as her relationship with Rahul was disapproved by Peter and Indrani both of whom were part of the plot to murder her. However, Peter had denied the allegations. He had cited his emails to prove that he was never against the relationship.

The investigation agency had informed the Bombay High Court of the charge sheet on 17 October.The trial on the case is expected to begin in the first week of December. The high court had given the CBI one month’s time (November) to comply with formalities

Indian Journalist Arrested for Posting Fake News On Muslim Attack

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Mahesh Vikram Hegde’s online Postcard news reported on March 18 that Jain monk Upadhyaya Mayank Sagarji was attacked by Muslims. Police said Sagarji was actually injured in a road accident.

Indian police have arrested the editor of a website for publishing a fake report that Muslims had attacked a monk from the Jain faith, officials said on Friday.

Mahesh Vikram Hegde was arrested in southern Karnataka state on Thursday on charges of spreading fake and communally sensitive news on his right wing website, a senior police officer said.

Hegde’s online Postcard news reported on March 18 that Jain monk Upadhyaya Mayank Sagarji was attacked by Muslims. Police said Sagarji was actually injured in a road accident.

“We have arrested Hegde for posting a fake news on his news portal Postcard alleging that a Jain monk was attacked by Muslims,” Bangalore joint commissioner of police N. Satish Kumar said in a statement.

The cyber crime police “have registered a case against the portal and its owner Hegde for the false news”, Kumar added.

Hegde also shared the “news” on Twitter where Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is one of his more than 78,000 followers.

The news item and tweet were later deleted, police said.

Postcard news is a controversial website which usually carries stories that glorify Modi and his right-wing Bharatiya Janata Party.

One story on the site details the heroism of an Indian soldier “who single-handedly killed 300 Chinese soldiers”.

Another talks about how India would reduce nuclear China and Pakistan into “crumbling ruins” if it is faced with a “two-front war”.

India has seen a proliferation of fake news as more and more people in the country of 1.2 billion turn away from traditional media to internet items on smart phones.

False stories peddled as news led to seven people being killed by a mob in eastern Jharkhand state last year after a rumour spread on WhatsApp that they were child-traffickers.

‘Missing’ Comedian Sidharth Sagar Of Kapil Sharma Show Alleges ‘Mental Harassment’ By Family

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Comedian Sidharth Sagar, who used to feature on The Kapil Sharma Show as ‘selfie mausi’, trended a great deal on Thursday after a friend of his uploaded photos of the actor, inquiring about his whereabouts. On Friday, there arrived a video on the young comedian’s Instagram account (which is unverified), in which he says he decided to respond to his well-wishers via an Instagram message. Sidharth, who is reported to have been missing for four-six months, alleged he was mentally harassed by his family, adding that he had even registered a non-cognizable report with the police against his family but that only made things worse for him.

“Hi everyone, I have been getting a lot of calls from my friends and the media to ask me if I’m alright, asking where I am and how I am. I have been through a lot of difficulties recently. I had filed an NC against my family for which they created a lot of problems for me. I have been mentally harassed and been through a lot,” Sidharth says in the Instagram video.

Sidharth Sagar, who reportedly had a rather troubled relation with his mother, said that he has more to share and will soon address the media. “I have received a lot of support and help from where I am right now. I will speak about my ordeal to the media in a day or two. I will share in detail of what I’ve been through,” he adds in the video.
Earlier, a Facebook profile of Somi Saxena, who is said to be Sidharth’s friend, posted this: “You guys remember him Sidharth Sagar aka Selfie Mausi or Naseer? This guy is missing since four months, last seen on 18 November, 2017.” However, this post appears to have been deleted now.

If you remember, sometime in 2016, Sidharth Sagar had also made headlines for his reported romance with Comedy Classes co-star Subuhi Joshi. According to reports, the two parted ways after Sidharth’s mother abused and threatened Subuhi.

Video showing filthy kitchen conditions of bakery goes viral, officials act late

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People in the city had gleefully been munching on a variety of snacks from their favourite bakeries until a video footage of the miserable conditions of an eatery’s godown went viral.

On Wednesday, National Environment Care Federation state secretary Shashidhar Shetty stumbled upon water leakage from a latrine in a multi-storeyed building. Shetty sought to know where the water was being collected. To his dismay, the environmentalist realised that the toilet water was getting accumulated near the godown of a popular bakery. The video shows food kept uncovered in this tiny godown.
Notwithstanding this, Shetty entered the kitchen and filmed the filthy conditions in which the godown was being operated. The video shows dye used in garment factories and grease being used to make the snacks look colourful and attractive.
The video has garnered around 5,000 shares and 1.30 lakh views in 48 hours on a social networking site.
Shetty alleged the situation is similar in several bakeries and eateries across the city. Despite apprising the government officials concerned of the situation immediately, the latter seemed reluctant to address the issue.

After two days, when they finally visited the godown on Friday, the shopkeepers had already shifted their commodities out and left no traces of evidence there. It appears that they may have vacated the godown after having accessed the video.
“The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India is a sham,” Shetty alleged.

Dr Manjayya Shetty, health officer, Mangaluru City Corporation, however said he had acted upon the complaint lodged verbally by Shetty. However, he could not take immediate action as he did not know the exact location of the godown.
“I visited the godown along with the food and safety officer and others. They have cleaned the godown and shifted all items out. We have taken samples of food items which we will be sending to a food laboratory in Mysuru. The report may be out in 15 days. We have locked the godown,” Dr Shetty said.

Dubai cops act on those spreading fake news on quality of Kalyan Jewellers gold

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The Dubai Public Prosecution has directed the Dubai Police to initiate criminal proceedings against five people, for spreading false information about Kalyan Jewellers.

All the five accused are of Indian origin and face charges of cyber crime and abuse using the internet or social media platform. The action was initiated based on a complaint filed by the company in November last year, following a series of posts online, that attacked the brand.

The action comes in the wake of several false social media posts that claimed that the gold sold by the jewellery brand was fake. One version of the post claimed that owners of Kalyan Jewellers in Dubai, was arrested for selling fake gold ornaments.

According to Kalyan Jewellers, one of the five people under the scanner, has during the course of the investigation, admitted that he had logged in and slandered the company.

Even as Dubai police started investigation on the complaint, recently, more fake posts were circulated on social media, especially on WhatsApp. A latest post that is being widely circulated along with an invoice of purchase accused the jeweller of mixing wax in huge proportion in antique jewellery.

Brands must take social media slandering seriously

Speaking to TNM, Ramesh Kalyanaraman, Executive Director of Kalyan Jewellers, said that the brand takes social media slandering seriously and was particular that they would respond through a legal channel.

“The first thing which we did when the social media attack started was to counter it on our own accounts and post the truth there. Then we complained to the police and we were waiting for the end result. Today, we have got a confirmation from the Dubai police,” he said.

Saying that when it comes to purchasing gold, customers are always concerned about what they buy, Ramesh said:

“Customers spend time in ensuring that the gold they purchase is pure. With regard to antique jewellery, people are well aware that a certain quantity of wax is used and this is mentioned in the invoice. But even so, when such a fake message questioning the purity of the jewellery is shared online, fear is created. That is not only going to affect the brand, but also the industry. That’s why we reacted fast in India,” he said.

Saying that it is extremely important for brands to clear the air as soon as possible when false information about the brand begins to circulate, Ramesh said, “Unfortunately, brands can clear the air only in their own official social media pages. But that does not get shared as much as a post meant to defame the brand. People should exercise caution when they receive these kind of posts,” he said.

Commenting on the development, Chairman and Managing Director of Kalyan Jewellers TS Kalyanaraman said:

“It is very reassuring to see the steps taken by the Dubai Police to contain social media abusers. Perpetrators should know that social media slandering will not be taken lightly. A brand’s reputation is built over years by the contribution and hard work of many people. Such instances of fake propaganda by a few irresponsible individuals, is an attempt to tarnish the

image and reputation of brands. These acts have deep impact on the emotions of all those associated with the brand and the company. I thank the UAE’s legal system and the Dubai Police for taking strict measures in preventing cybercrimes and establishing the truth in such situations.”

‘Janardhan Reddy joining Congress cannot be ruled out’

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Not ruling out the possibility of the former Minister and mining baron Gali Janardhan Reddy joining the Congress, Labour Minister Santosh Lad has said that being the world’s largest political party, the Congress had many doors and exits.

Speaking to presspersons in Hubballi on Thursday, Mr. Lad said that he was not aware of any such development, but as the Congress was a big political party with a long history, anyone could come in and go out of it.

To a query on how he would consider any such development as he was one among those who fought against illegal mining and the Reddy brothers, Mr. Lad clarified that their fight was against a political party and not against any individual.

To another query, Mr. Lad clarified that there was no question of him contesting from Ballari and that he would contest from his constituency, Kalghatgi. Regarding the dissent among the local party workers on his non-availability in the constituency, he said that such differences were expected and they would be sorted out before the elections.

Regarding the open statement by a few party workers against him seeking re-election from Kalghatgi, Mr. Lad said that he was aware of the development, but he was confident of sorting out the differences.

“People of the constituency know what I have done for them in the last 10 years and they also know what my detractors and Opposition leaders have done for them. I am sure the people will bless me again,” he said.

No anti-incumbency against Congress government in Karnataka: Moily

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There is no anti-incumbency against the ruling Congress government in Karnataka, senior party leader and former Union Minister M. Veerappa Moily said on Saturday.

“The Congress does not face anti-incumbency in the ensuing poll as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has inspired regional pride in the state,” Moily said at an India Today conclave here.

Siddaramaiah has led the state for five years with political, social and economic stability, he asserted.

He (Siddaramaiah) inspired the regional pride in the southern state through the decision of having a separate symbolic identity for the state through a flag, which is awaiting an approval from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, Moily reiterated.

“Even with all the populist programmes, the state’s finances never crossed fiscal responsibilities and every programme announced has been implemented,” said Moily, the Lok Sabha lawmaker from Chikballapur constituency in the state.

Anti-incumbency occurs when the welfare programmes announced for the people are not implemented, the Congressman stressed.

The state government has also decided to accord the recognition of a separate religion status on March 19 to Lingayats and Veerashaiva Lingayats, who follow the principles of 12th century social reformer Basava, Moily said.

“Basava was a great revolutionary who gave identity to each community in Karnataka’s society,” he said.

Responding to a question on why then UPA government had in 2013 rejected the state government’s proposal to grant religious minority status to Lingayats, Moily sternly said: “It was only deferred for want of more details in the proposal but never rejected.”

The state’s Social Welfare Department had on March 23 issued a notification, amid protests from several communities, terming followers of Basava philosophy as a religious minority, which awaits approval from the central government.

Lingayats and Veerashaiva Lingayats, who worship Shiva as the universal god, together constitute the largest community (17 per cent) in the southern state, whose votes could influence the outcome of the ensuing state assembly poll.

Caught on cam: Congress leader seen distributing money ahead of Karnataka bypolls

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Meanwhile, the Congress leaders stood in support of the leader by stating that Lakshmi might have distributed money as a part of Suggi festival; however the clarity of the video landed the leader in major trouble.

Ahead of Karnataka bypolls, a major jolt was faced by the Congress party after their women’s wing president was caught on camera distributing money to party activists.

The Congress leader was later identified as Lakshmi Hebbalkar who was seen giving money to activists in Hannurukeri village near Gundlupet.
After the channels aired the controversial clip, a complaint was filed with the Election Commission (EC) by the Bharatiya Janata Party activist, Abhishekh.

Meanwhile, the Congress leaders stood in support of the leader by stating that Lakshmi might have distributed money as a part of Suggi festival; however the clarity of the video landed the leader in major trouble.

Previously, BJP’s KS Eshwarappa had alleged that the Congress was luring in voters in the assembly constituencies of Gundlupet and Nanjangud. In his statement, Eshwarappa had alleged that Congress is violating the model code of conduct by luring the votes by money.

Following the election in constituency, the district administration has cancelled all sorts of events or fairs in the election-bound constituency citing the poll code of conduct.

Earlier, Congress women’s wing chief, Hebbalkar’s Belagavi residence was raided by the Income Tax department on January 19.

The election in the constituencies is scheduled for April 9.

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