Over Rs 100 crore in cash and counting: Congress MP raided in Jharkhand, Odisha
Tax raids on several locations linked to Jharkhand Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Dheeraj Sahu's premises in Odisha led to the recovery of cash worth more than Rs 100 crore on Friday. The BJP has demanded an Enforcement Directorate probe into the matter. Key Points
India TodayAnti-terror agency raids Hizb commander's house, 5 locations in south Kashmir
The anti-terror investigating agency, NIA, carried out raids at the house of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Omar Ganie in Kashmir's Kulgam on Friday. The agency also raided five different locations in connection with a terror-related case. Key Points
India TodayMK Stalin slams BJP’s ‘intimidation politics’ after ED raids against Tamil Nadu minister
MK Stalin slammed the ED raids against Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji. He accused the BJP-ruled Centre of “controlling its political opponents through the investigative agencies”. Key Points
India Todayraids across Kashmir districts over crowdfunding by suspected terror sources
Raids by the State Investigation Agency (SIA) were underway in various districts of Kashmir, in connection with crowdfunding by suspected terror sources. An FIR in the case has already been registered. Key Points
India TodayNIA conducts raids at over 70 locations in 8 states in gangster network cases
The ongoing raids are in connection with a probe into a case registered by NIA against gangster and their criminal syndicate. This is the fourth round of NIA raids on the gangster network. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan Times
More tax raids at Congress MP Dheeraj Sahu's premises in Odisha, 19 more bags full of money seized
Income Tax sleuths first raided BDPL on December 6 on allegations of tax evasion. They later searched the premises of Baldeo Sahu and Group of Companies, from where they claim to have recovered 156 bags of cash. Key Points
Business TodayNIA busts 'Ballari module' with arrest of 8 'IS operatives' after raids in four states
Arrests made barely a week after similar action carried out in Maharashtra & Karnataka. Accused were circulating documents for 'recruitment of Mujahideen', says anti-terror agency. Key Points
ThePrintOdisha cash haul set to be India's ‘highest-ever’ as I-T raids intensified
The raids on Boudh Distillery Private Limited began in Odisha, Jharkhand and West Bengal on Wednesday. The company is linked to Congress MP Dheeraj Sahu. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesNIA raids in Karnataka in connection with PFI 'plot to kill PM Modi'
Enforcement Directorate (ED), last year in its remand note against PFI member Shafeeque Payeth, had said that the PFI had conspired to target PM Modi during his visit to Patna on July 12, 2022. The NIA raids are in connection with the conspiracy. Key Points
India Today‘Third-rate politics of vendetta, vengeance and harassment’: Amid ED raids on Chhattisgarh party leaders, Congress hits out at Centre
Jairam Ramesh said, "The revelations that are coming out with regard to Gautam Adani…the Prime Minister’s favourite industrialist….there is no investigation against him." Key Points
The Indian Express
‘They have unleashed terror in the country’: Ashok Gehlot slams BJP as ED summons his son, Vaibhav Gehlot
Even Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge slammed the BJP. He said that agencies such as the ED, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Income Tax Department become the real 'panna pramukh (party workers)' of the BJP as soon as elections come. Key Points
Business TodayNIA raids several locations in J&K in terror conspiracy case
Raids are being conducted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) at various locations in Jammu and Kashmir, including in Srinagar, Kupwara, Poonch and Rajouri. The raids pertain to the criminal conspiracy hatched by the terror groups operating under various pseudo names, at the behest of their Pakistani commanders and handlers. Key Points
India TodayIncome tax raids yield Rs 290 crore cash recovery across three states
Income tax raids in three Indian states unveil a record ₹290 crore in cash, with more anticipated. Odisha-based distillery offices and affiliated sites were targeted, revealing cash concealed in furniture. Prime Minister Modi pledges the return of looted funds. BJP demands a CBI inquiry, implicating local leaders and the ruling BJD. Congress MP's properties in Jharkhand also yielded substantial amounts. Questions arise about the state's departments' involvement in the alleged tax evasion. Key Points
Economic Times'BJP clearly afraid': Stalin slams 'vindictive politics against INDIA bloc' after DMK MP faces IT raids
Homes of MP S Jagathrakshakan's relatives also searched in connection with suspected tax evasion. Stalin says arrest of AAP MP Sanjay Singh also example of BJP's 'misuse of agencies'. Key Points
ThePrintAgencies searching for three suspected IS operatives in Delhi, among them, an 'IED expert'
All of them are wanted in Pune IS module case, in which several arrests have been made in last few months. NIA offered Rs 3 lakh reward for information on them earlier this month. Key Points
ThePrint
NIA raids multiple locations in Jammu & Kashmir, searches underway in Poonch
Searches are underway in south and central Kashmir, sources said. raids are also being reported from the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch. Key Points
India TodayTejashwi Yadav's Delhi home raided by ED in land-for-jobs scam probe
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting raids at Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav's Delhi residence in connection with the land for jobs scam case. The ED sleuths are carrying out raids at the RJD leader's residence located in the New Friends colony in the national capital. Key Points
India TodayOn Karnataka official’s death, colleague says: ‘She raided a few places recently’
Senior officer Dinesh, who worked closely with Pratima, remembered her as a brave and capable official. He mentoned that she had recently conducted several raids. Key Points
India TodayI-T Department seizes Rs 42 cr in raids on Karnataka contractors
The Income Tax Department has alleged that the contractors were involved in tax evasion and money laundering. The department has seized incriminating documents and digital evidence during the raids. Key Points
Business TodayDelhi Police’s special cell raids homes of journalists linked to NewsClick
Abhisar Sharma, one of the journalists, wrote on social media platform X: “Delhi Police landed at my home. Taking away my laptop and phone.” | Latest News Delhi Key Points
Hindustan Times
Tejashwi claims ED showing sisters’ jewelry as ‘recovery’, dares agency to declare seizure list
Alleging that the number of such raids had increased in 2017 as well, the RJD leader said, “They used to then call it benami property (land and mall, allegedly worth thousands of crores, owned by his family). They are not using the term benami any longer....” Key Points
The Indian ExpressCBI raids travel firms in 7 cities after reports of Indians being sent to Russia-Ukraine frontlines
A CBI statement says some people have been detained but doesn't specify how many. At least 35 were deceived into going to Russian frontlines under false promises of a job, it is learnt. Key Points
ThePrintNIA conducts multiple raids, seizes LTTE related papers
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted raids in Tamil Nadu in an LTTE-inspired arms seizure case. The raids targeted premises belonging to suspects, including members of the Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) party. The agency seized electronic devices, documents, and books related to the LTTE. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesChhattisgarh CM’s aides raided in coal levy scam, Congress says ‘cheap politics’, BJP reacts | 10 points
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at multiple locations, including the ones linked to Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel’s aides, prompting reactions from several political leaders. Read on to find out more. Key Points
India TodayTax raids linked to Congress MP continues, 19 more bags worth Rs 20 crore seized
Tax raids on Dheeraj Sahu's premises in Odisha and Jharkhand have yielded over Rs 200 crore in unaccounted cash so far. Additionally, nearly 19 bags of money from the house of Bunty Sahu. Key Points
India Today
ED, CBI, I-T raids in Chhattisgarh can’t demoralise Congress, says Kharge
Kharge was addressing a public meeting in the Balaghat district of MP. He asserted that Congress will win the assembly elections there as well as in Chhattisgarh. Key Points
ThePrint'You give me plot, I'll give you job': BJP minister mocks Lalu Prasad Yadav
On Friday, the ED carried out raids at over 24 locations in the national capital region (NCR), Patna, Ranchi, and Mumbai, including the residence of Lalu Prasad Yadav’s son Tejashwi Yadav and daughters, and recovered ₹70 lakh cash, 1.5 kg gold jewellery, 540 grams of gold bullion and foreign currency, including 900 US dollars. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesMahadev online app case: ED arrests Chhattisgarh Police ASI, 2 hawala operatives
ED arrests Chhattisgarh Police ASI and hawala operators in money laundering case. Multiple searches conducted. Key Points
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