Akhilesh Yadav summoned as witness tomorrow in UP illegal mining case
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has been summoned by the CBI on Thursday for questioning in a case of illegal mining in Uttar Pradesh's Hamirpur district. The federal agency filed an FIR in the case in January 2019. Key Points
India TodayElon Musk shares clip on illegal immigration, calls it ‘alarming’; nearly 73 lakh have entered USA under Joe Biden
Elon Musk has shared a video where Tucker Carlson highlights the issue of illegal immigration in the US. Under President Biden, a record number of migrants have crossed the U.S. southwest border, surpassing populations of 36 states. Key Points
mint'Shoot-at-Sight' orders enforced as violence breaks out in Uttarakhand amid Madrasa demolition
Over 50 police officers were injured in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, during a clash while dismantling an illegal madrasa. Shoot-at-sight orders were issued to control unrest as the demolition turned violent, with stones thrown at officials. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami condemned the clash, emphasizing adherence to a court order. Municipal Commissioner Pankaj Upadhyay reiterated the illegality of the structures, with efforts underway to apprehend instigators. The government is taking strict measures to restore peace and uphold the rule of law. Key Points
Economic Times3 charged with illegal entry, as boat from Kuwait arrives in Mumbai
The trio, hailing from Tamil Nadu, had moved to Kuwait two years ago. They claim to have escaped the country after being ill-treated by agent. Key Points
ThePrintHardship has driven people to risk illegal immigration
It’s often a hazardous journey to a better life in another country, but migration goes on. Swelling global numbers in recent times can be traced to K-shaped economic recoveries from the covid pandemic. Key Points
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‘How you came to UK?’ People react to Rishi Sunak’s new immigration policy
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that the new laws are the ‘toughest’ anti-illegal migration law ever and now foreign courts can't stop the Rwanda plan from taking place. Here's how people have reacted. Key Points
mintExpulsion of illegal immigrants begins from Pak on Nov 1
As the deadline loomed for all undocumented immigrants, including 1.7 million Afghan nationals, to leave Pakistan, interim Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti said the caretaker government would start expelling such people in phases from November 1 if they do not leave the country. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaRising number of Indians are entering US illegally through Canada despite diplomatic tensions
Despite diplomatic tensions between India and Canada, the number of Indian individuals illegally entering the US through Canada is on the rise. In September alone, 8,076 Indians were arrested for illegal entry, with 3,059 apprehended on the US-Canada border. Many illegal immigrants, particularly from Gujarat, have settled in Canada or are waiting for an opportunity to enter the US. Key Points
Economic TimesU.K. PM Rishi Sunak joins raid on illegal migrants, 105 arrested
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak joined the U.K. Home Office enforcement officials on a raid as part of a nationwide crackdown on illegal migration, which ended in the arrest of 105 foreign nationals from across 20 nationalities. Key Points
The HinduAlaya schools people causing road accidents, internet reminds her about seatbelt
Alaya F's recent video about illegal U-turns has left many criticising her. She will be seen next in the film U-Turn. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan Times
Bengal: Toll in illegal firecracker factory blast rises to 9, one arrested
Bengal: Toll in illegal firecracker factory blast rises to 9, one... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaBengal: Toll in illegal firecracker factory blast rises to 9, one arrested
Bengal: Toll in illegal firecracker factory blast rises to 9, one... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaBengal: Toll in illegal firecracker factory blast rises to 9, one arrested
Bengal: Toll in illegal firecracker factory blast rises to 9, one... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaBengal: Toll in illegal firecracker factory blast rises to 9, one arrested
Bengal: Toll in illegal firecracker factory blast rises to 9, one... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaAnother blast in Bengal, third in seven days
The two back-to-back blasts followed a huge explosion that claimed 12 lives in another illegal firecracker factory in Purba Medinipur district on May 16. In order to make sure that such illegal factories do not exist any more, the state Cabinet decided to set up clusters for manufacturing green firecrackers industry and formed a committee headed by Chief Secretary HK Dwivedi to look into the matter, a senior minister said here. Key Points
Economic Times
In Assam, a mining death & a woman’s 3-month fight to find husband’s body
The last time 24-year-old Urbashi Moran spoke to her husband Pranjal was on January 12. Magh Bihu was just around the corner, and he told her he would be home in two days. Eighty-five days later, on Friday, Pranjal’s body was retrieved from a coal mine more than 40 feet deep, in Assam’s Tinsukia district. […] Key Points
The Indian ExpressUnited Kingdom to house illegal migrants in disused military sites
The move is intended to tackle the “eye-watering 2.3 billion pounds a year bill” for hotels used to house asylum seekers who land on UK shores. Key Points
India TodayIndian national arrested for involvement in illegal money exchange business in Nepal
An Indian national has been arrested from Kathmandu for his involvement in an illegal money exchange business in Nepal. Vijay Kumar, 49, who hails from Himachal Pradesh is currently residing in Kuleshwor, Kathmandu. Key Points
India TodayPune engineer gets fake call about illegal advertisements in his name, loses Rs 81 lakh in new online scam
A retired engineer from Pune was duped of Rs 81 lakh in a sophisticated online scam involving fake allegations of illegal advertisements. The scammers posed as law enforcement officials to intimidate and extort money from the victim. Key Points
India Today'Not within ED jurisdiction' — HC stays summons issued to 5 Tamil Nadu collectors in sand mining case
Though summons has been stayed, ED has been given 3 weeks time by Madras HC to respond. Meanwhile, court hasn't put a stay on probe carried out by ED into illegal sand mining. Key Points
ThePrint
Manipur resumes biometric capture of illegal Myanmar immigrants; to be completed by Sep
Manipur government resumes campaign to capture biometric data of illegal immigrants from Myanmar. Completion targeted by September 2023. Key Points
mintBombay 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 IndiaED searches premises of Jharkhand CM Soren's press adviser in Rs 1,250 crore illegal mining case
Premises of Sahibganj DC and DSP searched too. Eight people have been arrested in the case, including Hemant Soren’s MLA representative Pankaj Mishra, the 'kingpin' according to ED. Key Points
ThePrintJharkhand: Three dead, several feared trapped as illegal coal mine collapses near Dhanbad
The mishap occurred at around 10.30 AM at Bhowra Colliery Area of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), about 21 km from Dhanbad. Key Points
FinancialexpressThe EU’s Threats to Elon Musk Are Empty, Sources Say
European commissioner Thierry Breton warned X it could be fined for failing to control disinformation and illegal content. But critics say his threats lack teeth. Key Points
WIRED
Safdarjung neurosurgeon illegally got Rs 3 cr from patients: CBI chargesheet in cash-for-treatment case
Investigation has revealed that Rawat had allegedly obtained illegal money of Rs 2.5 crore to Rs 3 crore from patients in the last two years and invested it in his wife’s shell companies. Key Points
The Indian Express