In a clash between government authorities and the Chanesar Town in Karachi, Chanesar Town chairman Farhan Ghani and his associates were arrested and remanded in a terrorism and attempted murder case for assaulting a government employee overseeing fibre optic network laying work. The incident was initiated by disputing permissions granted for the digging of Sharea Faisal. However, Farhan's elder brother, local government minister and senior Pakistan Peoples Party leader Saeed Ghani states that it is not a political matter and will be addressed through legal means. The police have registered a case against Farhan and his associates for various offences, and the complainant, a government employee, alleges that he was illegally confined and beaten at gunpoint.
CRPF Assistant Sub-Inspector Moti Ram Jat has been arrested for allegedly sharing classified information with a Pakistani intelligence operative, who was also found to be in contact with personnel from the Indian Army, paramilitary forces and various departments of the Central Government. Investigations have also revealed that Jat received regular payments and sent sensitive documents to his handler in Lahore. The source of these payments has been traced to multiple locations in India and a man who was arrested for passing on classified information to ISI handlers. Jat initially began communicating with a woman posing as a journalist before being contacted by a Pakistani official masquerading as a fellow journalist.
The Karachi Anti-Terrorism Court has remanded Farhan Ghani, brother of PPP Minister Saeed Ghani, and several others to police custody until August 28th. The suspects have been accused of assaulting a group of officials, but the prosecutor was unable to provide the identity of the department those officials belonged to. The accused has requested legal representation and the court has granted a 14-day remand for further investigation.
The EOW of Mumbai Police has arrested Amarjit Shukla, owner of Mid City Heights, for allegedly cheating 13 residents of a building undergoing redevelopment to the tune of Rs 55 crore. The builder had promised to deliver homes within a specified time frame but allegedly sold several flats to third parties without the residents’ knowledge. This case shines a light on the issue of fraud in redevelopment projects and stresses the importance of conducting thorough background checks before investing in such projects.
The controversy surrounding actor-politician Vijay's recent speech took a new turn as Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi slammed the TVK leader for his comments against Chief Minister MK Stalin, calling them "immature" and unfit for someone new to politics. Poyyamozhi also reminded Vijay of his family's cordial ties with the ruling DMK and urged him to show restraint in his public speeches. DMK cadres have also responded by putting up posters in Madurai, condemning Vijay's use of the term "uncle" for the Chief Minister, with one minister stating that it lacked political decorum.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has reopened a corruption case against former chief minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, alleging that he received a property worth crores from Delhi Land & Finance (DLF) in exchange for railway projects. Interestingly, the probe has named Yadav's son Tejashwi as an accused for purchasing the property at a much lower price. This latest development is expected to create political turbulence in Bihar, as the Opposition accuses the BJP of using central agencies for political revenge.
This year, the Kerala state government has announced an increase in the Onam gift for workers under the rural and urban employment guarantee schemes. The gift amount has been raised to Rs 1,200, benefiting 5,25,991 workers. An allocation of ₹51.96 crore has been made for rural workers, while urban workers under the Ayyankali Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme will receive a total of ₹63.68 lakh. This move is expected to provide much-needed relief to workers who have completed at least 100 days of work in the past year.
In his address at the inauguration of two major projects at a Suzuki Motor plant, PM Modi urged states to take advantage of the current global interest and compete in implementing pro-development policies. He also emphasized on the importance of embracing swadeshi products and highlighted India's potential as a manufacturing and investment hub. The event was attended by Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel and Japanese Ambassador Keiichi Ono, showcasing the strong bonds between India and Japan.
On Thursday, Telangana Congress organized a series of candlelight rallies in all district headquarters as part of their ‘Vote Chor-Gaddi Chhod’ campaign, targeting BJP for their alleged “vote theft” in the 2024 general elections. Leaders from various levels of the party, including Ministers, MLAs, and MPs, participated in the rallies, condemning the recent filing of police cases against Rahul Gandhi for highlighting discrepancies in the voter list. Speakers at the rallies emphasized the need to protect democracy and called upon citizens to come forward and take a stand against BJP's alleged attacks on democracy.
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