Top Indian opposition leaders accused of financial crimes
India's financial crime agency arrested Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi's chief minister, for alleged graft linked to the city's liquor policy. His Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) calls it a politically-motivated attack. Opposition leaders like Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, Manish Sisodia, Hemant Soren, K. Kavitha, Bhupesh Baghel, Abhishek Banerjee, and Lalu Prasad Yadav face other allegations. Key Points
Economic TimesReligare independent directors move against Burmans’ takeover plan; write to Sebi, RBI, IRDAI
Sebi has also asked REL to provide evidence and documents to back the allegations made in an October 18 letter. It also sought the response of JM Financial, who are the managers of the open offer, as mentioned in the report. Key Points
Business TodayActress accuses Taarak Mehta producer of sexual harassment, production head denies allegations
TV actress has alleged that she was being mentally and sexually harassed by Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah producer and two members of his team. One of those accused, Sohil Ramani, denied the allegations, adding they will take the legal route. Key Points
The Indian ExpressSerious allegations by wrestlers; Need consideration, says SC
There are serious allegations made in the petition by wrestlers who have represented India and sexual harassment meted out to them. The matter requires consideration, SC observed. The petitioners include a girl wrestler, as reported by ET on Tuesday. Representing the wrestlers, senior advocate Kapil Sibal said there are seven petitioners including a minor. Key Points
Economic TimesRaut alleges ‘threat’ from Maha CM son; Fadnavis sees sympathy angle in claim
The Sena (UBT) leader made the allegations in the letter to the Mumbai police commissioner, copies of which were also sent to Mr. Fadnavis and the Thane city police. Key Points
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Kalakshetra rocked by sexual harassment allegations: The story so far
Since March, Kalakshetra Foundation has been rocked by sexual harassment allegations and incompetent investigations. Two separate committees are now probing the matter. Key Points
India TodayScheduled Castes panel visits violence-hit Sandeshkhali, BJP demands NIA probe
SC panel chief Arun Haldar is in Sandeshkhali to assess the situation in the violence-stricken area. His visit comes amidst escalating tensions over allegations of sexual assault against Trinamool supporters, prompting demands from the BJP for a probe by the National Investigation Agency. Key Points
India TodayJaishankar raises Canada row in talks with Australia, says Ottawa 'giving space to extremism'
Jaishankar discusses allegations levelled by Canada with foreign minister of Australia. Both Canada & Australia are part of Five Eyes. Key Points
ThePrintPrithviraj Sukkumaran refutes claims of making propaganda films, paying ED
Prithviraj Sukkumaran issued a statement regarding a few allegations against him. He said he will be taking legal actions in the matter as well. Key Points
Hindustan TimesIs it safe to bet on Adani stocks now? Deven Choksey explains
The Supreme Court panel's clean chit in the Adani-Hindenburg case indicates that the committee has run due diligence and found nothing untoward. The panel is now waiting for regulations from the Sebi. The fundamentals of the company have not been impacted by the allegations and if no wrongdoings are found, confidence should gradually return, says Deven Choksey. Key Points
Economic Times
Row over Kerala chief minister's daughter getting suspcious payments of Rs 1.7 crore
Allegations of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter T Veena and her company receiving Rs 1.72 crore from a private company for services that were never provided have sparked a row in the state. The Congress party has demanded a judicial probe into the matter. Key Points
India TodayIndia needs to take Canada's allegations seriously, Trudeau says after US case
U.S. allegations that an Indian government official directed an unsuccessful plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist on U.S. soil underscores the need for India to take similar allegations by Canada seriously, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday. Key Points
ReutersBBC reveals presenter facing allegations of paying young person for explicit photos is Huw Edwards
Britain's BBC on Wednesday revealed that the presenter facing allegations of paying young person for explicit photos is Huw Edwards. The organisation had earlier defended its handling of an allegation that one of its senior presenters paid a young person for explicit images, after acknowledging that it did not flag a complaint to senior management until a tabloid newspaper approached it. Key Points
Economic TimesRomanian authorities ramp up human trafficking case against Andrew Tate, brother Tristan and two associate
Andrew Tate, his brother Tristan and their two associates have been under house arrest since April this year. They were first arrested in December 2022 over allegations of rape, people trafficking and even forming an organised crime group. Key Points
Economic TimesKerala CPM state secy Govindan sends Rs 1 crore defamation notice to Swapna Suresh
CPI(M) had allowed these leaders to individually sue Suresh, but none of them dared to take such a step. Suresh on her side had also dared these CPI(M) leaders to sue her and threatened to reveal evidence against them. Key Points
The Indian Express
Tech company CEO forced assistant to sign sex slavery contract, abused her for years
Christian Lanng, the 45-year-old co-founder and former CEO of San Francisco-based tech company Tradeshift, is under fire for alleged sexual abuse and forcing his assistant into a disturbing "sex slavery" contract. The allegations have come to light through a lawsuit filed by a former employee, identified as Jane Doe. Key Points
India Today'Not safe' for women: Australian senator claims sexual assault in parliament
In a tearful Senate address, a woman Australian MP said she had been subjected to “sexual comments”, cornered in a stairwell, “inappropriately touched” and “propositioned” by “powerful men”. She has named Conservative Party senator David Van as her abuser. Key Points
The Hindu‘Why didn’t Satya Pal Malik speak up when he was governor’: Amit Shah on allegations over Pulwama attack
"We should also ask why such people remember these things only after parting ways with us... why don't their consciences awaken when they are in power?" Amit Shah said in an interview. Key Points
The Indian ExpressWife of Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu accuses him of fraud, Vembu blames his uncle for creating family crisis
There are allegations and there are counter allegations. Wife of Zoho CEO and co-founder Sridhar Vembu has accused him of fraud in a petition filed in a California court. Vembu, in a tweet thread, denies allegations and says that the family crisis has been orchestrated by his uncle. Key Points
India TodayRoster of celebrities and leaders accused in NY's Adult Survivors Act lawsuits; here's everything you need
New York's Adult Survivors Act exposed a flurry of lawsuits, encompassing celebrities and political figures accused of sexual abuse. From Donald Trump's defamation case to allegations against Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Harvey Weinstein, the legal window prompted a surge of accusations, shedding light on pervasive abuse issues. With the law expired, these lawsuits have drawn attention to the challenges survivors face in seeking justice against powerful figures. Key Points
Economic TimesHindenburg allegations against Adani Group duly investigated; Chairperson Buch disclosed, recused when necessary: SEBI
Mumbai, August 11 In its first comments following a new report by US-based short seller Hindenburg Research, capital markets regulator SEBI on Sunday said it has investigated all the allegations against the Adani group. Chairperson Madhabi Buch made relevant disclosures... Key Points
The TribuneDiddy accused of threatening Miss Jones amid sexual assault lawsuits
Radio personality Miss Jones claims to have Diddy threatening to put her “in a trunk” on tape. Found a hero in Lil Kim as she stood by her side. Key Points
Hindustan TimesCommittee formed in 2013 to address complaints, discontinued a year later
Speaking to The Indian Express, Navandar said that each and every allegation was true and the minister should initiate a probe at his level. “We have nothing to gain by pressuring anyone,” he said. Key Points
The Indian ExpressIndia investigating attempt on Pannun’s life: Indian envoy to Canada
In an interview to the network CTV News, which aired on Sunday, Sanjay Kumar Verma said, “If you look at the most recent incident to where there are some allegations put out in one of the newspapers against India, the US did provide us inputs. And we have already started following up on that.” | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesDay after charges, minor’s father hopes to move on: ‘Wish wrestlers well’
The events of the past few months have left the 38-year-old shaken, even paranoid. “I have lost all trust in people around me…I fear for my life,” he said. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan Times
Cash for query scam: CBI conducts searches at TMC leader Mahua Moitra's residences and other places in Kol
The CBI carried out searches at the home of Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mahua Moitra as part of its probe into the cash-for-query scam. Following a directive from the Lokpal, the CBI conducted a preliminary inquiry and was tasked with thoroughly investigating all aspects of the complaints against Moitra within a six-month period. Key Points
Economic TimesCBI registers preliminary enquiry against TMC MP Mahua Moitra
The CBI has registered a preliminary enquiry which is the first step towards ascertaining if the allegations merit a full-fledged investigation. If enough prima facie material is found during the PE, the CBI can convert it into an FIR. Dubey had accused Moitra of asking questions in Lok Sabha to target the Adani Group and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the behest of businessman Darshan Hiranandani in exchange for gifts. Key Points
Economic TimesDeloitte sought independent external probe into Hindenburg allegations; Adani firm says reasons for resign
In the August 12 resignation letter, Deloitte said it was resigning as auditor of APSEZ with immediate effect because we are not statutory auditors of a substantial number of other Adani Group of companies. It went on to state that it had given a qualified opinion in audit of financial statements for quarters ended March 2023 and June 2023. Key Points
Economic TimesLizzo breaks silence on allegations of harassment and fat-shaming, rejects them as ‘outrageous’; Here’s he
Lizzo addressed the allegations made against her production company Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc. (BGBT) and Shirlene Quigley, the captain of her dance team. Key Points
Economic TimesWFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh, booked under POCSO, says act being misused, will force govt to change law
WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh has alleged the POCSO Act is being "misused" and said under the leadership of seers, "we will force the government to change" the law. He has been booked under the act after a minor wrestler levelled sexual harassment allegations against him. Key Points
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