Rape convict Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh gets furlough again, released for 21 days
This is the third time that the the Dera Sacha Sauda chief has been granted parole/furlough this year. Ram Rahim had earlier been granted parole in January this year for 40 days followed followed by three weeks' furlough in February. Key Points
Economic TimesDera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim gets 50-day parole
Convicted Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has been granted 50-day parole. This comes two months after his third temporary release from jail in 2023. During his release, Singh will go to the Dera Sacha Sauda Ashram in Barnawa. He is serving a 20-year jail term for raping two disciples. Key Points
Economic TimesPrime Minister Modi applauds record number of patents granted in 2023-24
New Delhi [India], November 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed appreciation for achieving the highest-ever number of patents granted during the fiscal year 2023-24. In response to a post by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, the Prime Minister shared his thoughts on the accomplishment. Show Full Article PM Modi posted […] Key Points
ThePrintHaryana: Dera chief's month-long parole ends, returns to Sunaria jail
Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh returned to Sunaria jail after his 30-day parole ended. He had gone to the Dera Sacha Sauda Ashram, Barnawa, during his parole. He is serving a 20-year jail term for raping two disciples. He was granted parole twice this year for 40 and 30 days. Key Points
Economic TimesDelhi HC seeks govt, Oppn replies on using INDIA acronym
Delhi HC gives final chance to Centre and 26 Opposition parties to respond in a week on petition against using INDIA acronym. Hearing on April 10. | Latest News India Key Points
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SC questions CBI over not objecting to repeated extension of interim bail to Chanda Kochhar, husband
The Supreme Court has questioned the CBI for not objecting to the repeated extension of bail granted to former ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar and her husband Deepak Kochhar in a loan fraud case. The court asked why the probe agency did not resist the extension of bail, which was originally granted for only two weeks. Key Points
Economic TimesU.S. judge temporarily blocks Microsoft acquisition of Activision
A U.S. judge granted the FTC’s request to temporarily block Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Key Points
The HinduAurangabad arms haul case: HC suspends convict’s life sentence, grants bail
The Bombay high court has suspended the life term of a man convicted in the 2006 Aurangabad arms haul case and granted him bail during pendency of his appeal. Afroz Khan Shahid Khan Pathan, a pharmacist, was convicted in 2016 for being part of a larger conspiracy to commit anti-national activities. The court granted him bail after accepting his contention that there was no evidence to suggest he had visited Bangladesh via Calcutta and brought funds pursuant to the conspiracy. The court also took into consideration that Pathan had been in jail for the last 17 years. | Mumbai news Key Points
Hindustan TimesContent creator Elvish Yadav gets bail from Gurugram court in assault case
Elvish Yadav, Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner, granted bail in assault case against YouTuber Sagar Thakur. Police seek production warrant, Noida jail detainment mentioned. Court orders appearance, Gautam Budh Nagar court bail issued. Key Points
Economic TimesElvish Yadav case: Gurugram court grants bail to Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner
Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner Elvish Yadav was recently arrested in a drugs case on Friday. Now, the Gurugram Court has granted him bail. Key Points
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Bombay HC says arrest of Chanda Kochhar, her husband in ICICI Bank-Videocon loan case illegal
India Business News: The Bombay High Court has declared the arrest of Chanda Kochhar and her husband in the ICICI Bank-Videocon loan case as illegal. The court confirmed their bail and criticized the CBI for the casual and mechanical manner of the arrest. Find out more about the case and the allegations against ICICI Bank and Videocon. Key Points
Times Of IndiaProbe agency challenges anticipatory bail to Robert Vadra, claims non-compliance
The Enforcement Directorate has challenged the anticipatory pre-arrest granted to Robert Vadra in a money laundering case. The probe agency has claimed Vadra violated conditions of the relief. The court granted ED 2 weeks to file additional affidavit. Key Points
India TodayHC tells Haryana govt to not grant parole to Dera Sacha Sauda chief Ram Rahim without its permission
Singh is serving 20-yr jail term for allegedly raping 2 of his disciples. In 2021, he and 4 others were convicted for hatching a conspiracy to kill Ranjit Singh, a Dera manager. Key Points
ThePrintSC extends AAP leader Satyendar Jain's interim bail till 8 January in money laundering case
ED arrested Jain 30 May last year through 4 firms allegedly linked to him. He was arrested on the basis of CBI FIR lodged against him in 2017 under Prevention of Corruption Act. Key Points
ThePrintThis is a fight against 'Mitrkaal' to save democracy: Rahul Gandhi
Gandhi has been taking the 'Mitrkaal' jibe at the central government, accusing it of working to benefit its crony capitalist friends . A sessions court on Monday granted bail to Gandhi in the defamation case and will hear the matter on April 13, an official said. Key Points
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Satyendar Jain's interim bail extended in money laundering case
The Supreme Court has extended the interim bail granted to former Delhi minister Satyendar Kumar Jain in a money laundering case until November 6. The court will then hear his plea for regular bail. The Enforcement Directorate has accused Jain of seeking repeated adjournments in the trial court by claiming that his bail plea was pending before the apex court. The AAP leader was arrested last year on charges of money laundering. Key Points
Economic TimesDelhi HC issues notice to ED on businessman Neeraj Singhal's plea challenging arrest, remand
New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice to Enforcement Directorate (ED) on businessman Neeraj Singhal’s plea challenging his arrest and remand granted to the agency in a money laundering case. He is in the custody of ED till Saturday. He is a former Promotor and Managing Director of […] Key Points
ThePrintImran Khan gets bail in 'hate speech' cases till June 8, to appear before Lahore HC today over May 9 violence
The Islamabad High Court on Tuesday granted bail to Imran Khan till June 8, 2023, in cases registered against him. Meanwhile, the Lahore High Court today will hear Khan's bail plea in the terrorism cases, following his arrest in the Al-Qadir Trust corruption case. Key Points
India TodayJamnagar Airport granted international status for ten days amidst lavish pre-wedding celebrations by Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant
Jamnagar Airport was granted international status for ten days amidst lavish pre-wedding celebrations by Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. The Indian Air Force (IAF) has accorded international status to Jamnagar Airport for ten days, allowing it to accommodate high-profile guests arriving for the grand celebrations. The government has also allocated resources for a dedicated customs, immigration, and quarantine facility at Jamnagar Airport. Key Points
Times Of IndiaYet to finalise mechanism for regulating cryptocurrencies: Centre to SC
The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that it is yet to decide on a mechanism to regulate cryptocurrencies and investigate related offences. Additional Solicitor General Vikramjit Banerjee stated that the government is deliberating on the regulation of digital currencies and needs more time to file an affidavit with updated information. The court emphasized the need for appropriate safeguards against fraud and misuse of cryptocurrencies. The matter will be further heard on March 21. Key Points
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Defence ministry denied Rahul's aircraft permission to land at Kochi naval airport, says Congress
Local Congress leader alleges that ministry initially granted landing permission but later withdrew it. As a result, the aircraft was directed to Cochin International Airport. Key Points
ThePrintBharti Airtel-backed OneWeb gets regulatory OK to launch satcom services in India
Bharti-backed low earth orbit satellite firm OneWeb has been granted regulatory approvals from the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) to launch commercial broadband services in India. OneWeb, which merged with France's Eutelsat, is the first entity in India to receive this approval. Key Points
Economic TimesWoman who stole millions from Dennis Rodman and others released
Peggy Ann Fulford, the woman who orchestrated a sophisticated scheme to embezzle millions from notable figures including Dennis Rodman and Ricky Williams, has been granted early release from her 10-year prison sentence. This saga, marked by deception, financial intricacies, and an intricate web of schemes, exposes the complexities of white-collar crime and raises questions about the consequences of such elaborate financial fraud on iconic personalities. Key Points
Economic TimesMahua Moitra has constitutional immunity. Even if she took bribe, she can't be prosecuted
The PV Narasimha Rao v State (1998) judgment ensured such immunity for MPs. Now, the Supreme Court is right to revise it. Key Points
ThePrintTakeda announces voluntary withdrawal of lung cancer therapy
Takeda Pharmaceutical (4502.T) said on Monday it would be working with the U.S. health regulator towards a voluntary withdrawal of its lung cancer therapy in the country, after it failed to meet the main goal in a late-stage study. Key Points
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Resumption of yatra in Nuh: Hindu group gets conditional nod for mahapanchayat in Palwal
Palwal SP, Lokender Singh, said the permission has been granted on several conditions. "Hate speech is prohibited. Our team will keep an eye on each and every person and action will be taken against people for any wrong action." Key Points
Business TodayICICI Bank's board gave sanction to prosecute Chanda Kochhar in loan fraud case: CBI tells court
The Bombay High Court later granted interim bail to the couple (Kochhars) and came down heavily on the CBI for making the arrest in a casual and mechanical manner and without application of mind. The agency had also arrested Videocon group founder Venugopal Dhoot. He has also been granted interim bail. Key Points
Economic TimesDelhi court grants NOC to Rahul Gandhi to obtain ‘ordinary passport’ for 3 years
A Rouse Avenue court granted an NOC for three years to Gandhi. "I'm partly allowing your application. Not for 10 years but three years," the judge told Gandhi's lawyer, news agency PTI reported. Key Points
The Indian ExpressWill tell whole Pakistan...: Imran Khan back at Lahore home after being granted bail
Pakistan former PM Imran Khan returned to his residence in Lahore's Zaman Park in the wee hours on Saturday after two days of detention. During his journey, he revealed that the Inspector General of Islamabad police made extensive efforts to prevent him from leaving for Lahore. Key Points
India TodayModerna's combination skin cancer therapy receives FDA's breakthrough tag
Moderna Inc said on Wednesday its experimental personalised mRNA skin cancer vaccine in combination with Merck & Co Inc's drug Keytruda has received breakthrough therapy designation from U.S. regulators as an additional treatment for high risk patients. Key Points
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