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Judicial custody of AAP leaders Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh extended till 17 February
Delhi: In the money laundering case pertaining to Delhi’s purported spirits scandal, a Delhi court has granted Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh an extension of judicial custody until February 17. Sanjay Singh, who is detained, is permitted by the court to take the oath of office on February 5 as a Rajya Sabha MP. It is the jail officials’ responsibility to transport him to Parliament by 10 a.m. This revelation coincides with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s decision to once more decline to answer questions from the ED.
Had requested for interim bail
The court of Special Judge MK Nagpal on Saturday allowed Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh to go to Parliament and take oath as a Rajya Sabha member. The court directed the jail authorities to take Sanjay Singh to Parliament at 10 am on February 5 to administer the oath. Sanjay Singh had approached the court on Thursday seeking interim bail for a period of seven days to enable him to take oath on February 5 and attend the ongoing Parliament session from February 5 to February 9.
ED did not protest
However, advocate Rajat Bhardwaj, appearing for Sanjay Singh, in his amended plea said that the prayer for interim bail was not being pressed as Singh has to go to Sultanpur for hearing in another case filed against him on February 7, instead He may be allowed to visit Parliament only to take oath as a Rajya Sabha member on February 5. Sanjay Singh’s amended prayer was not opposed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
Sanjay Singh’s interim bail plea rejected, but allowed to take oath. Thus, the court rejected Sanjay Singh’s interim bail plea and allowed him to take oath on February 5. The court also directed that adequate security arrangements will be made to Sanjay Singh during this period. During this period, Sanjay Singh Ho will not be allowed to use mobile phone or talk to any accused, suspect, witness or media persons. The court also allowed his family members and advocates to be present with him.
Sisodia was in jail since February 26, 2023. On November 11, 2023, the court had allowed Sisodia to meet his wife for a few hours. CBI arrested Sisodia on 26 February 2023. Since then he has been in jail, during which five of his bail applications have been rejected.
Application rejected on these dates
- The petition was canceled in the trial court for the first time on March 31, 2023.
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  The first bail petition was filed in the High Court on 03 May
- On May 30, the High Court rejected the petition. On July 03, the High Court again canceled the bail petition.
- On October 30, the Supreme Court had rejected the bail application.
  On December 14, the Supreme Court had also rejected the review petition.
Kejriwal did not appear this time too. AAP says that CM Arvind Kejriwal had asked many questions to the Central Investigation Agency regarding the notices issued earlier also, but the answers to those questions have not been received till date. ED had issued a notice to Kejriwal for the fifth time and called him for questioning in the money laundering case related to the alleged liquor scam. However, Kejriwal participated in a protest organized by the Aam Aadmi Party on Friday. At the same time, AAP made it clear that the ED notice is illegal and hence he will not appear.
February 3, 2024
Following reports of deaths from cervical cancer, Poonam Pandey declares, “I’m here, alive.”
After rumours of her cervical cancer death, model-actor Poonam Pandey declared, “I’m here, alive.” With an Instagram post announcing her recovery, she said that the purpose of this was to raise awareness of cervical cancer, a disease that has taken many lives.
Poonam Pandey is still alive.
To spread awareness about cervical cancer, Poonam Pandey took a different approach. The model-actor passed away from cervical cancer, according to reports that surfaced on February 2. It has now been revealed that Poonam is well and in good health, in contrast to the previous reports.
The ‘Nasha’ actor posted on Instagram on February 3, saying, “I feel compelled to share something significant with you all – I am here, alive. Cervical Cancer didn’t claim me, but tragically, it has claimed the lives of thousands of women who stemmed from a lack of knowledge on how to tackle this disease. Unlike some other cancers, Cervical Cancer is entirely preventable. The key lies in the HPV vaccine and early detection tests. We have the means to ensure no one loses their life to this disease. Let’s empower one another with critical awareness and ensure every woman is informed about the steps to take. Visit the link in the bio to delve deeper into what can be done. Together, let’s strive to put an end to the devastating impact of the disease and bring #DeathToCervicalCancer (sic).”
A post about her stunt for the awareness campaign was posted over her Instagram account along with few other videos where Poonam Pandey addressed the incident with appologies. This came out after over a day’s time form the announcement of her death.
Poonam’s death hoax sparked a lot of debate on social media, with some people criticizing her for using such a sensitive topic for publicity. However, many others praised her for her bold move and for using her platform to raise awareness about a critical health issue.
Death Hoax of Poonam Pandey
The death of Poonam Pandey was confirmed by her manager and the announcement about the same was also put out by her team over Instagram, which said “This morning is a tough one for us. Deeply saddened to inform you that we have lost our beloved Poonam to cervical cancer. Every living form that ever came in contact with her was met with pure love and kindness. In this time of grief, we would request for privacy while we remember her fondly for all that we shared (sic),”
Here are some key takeaways from Poonam Pandey’s death hoax:
- Cervical cancer is a serious disease that can be prevented with early detection and vaccination.
- It is important to talk about cervical cancer and raise awareness about the disease.
- Social media can be a powerful tool for raising awareness about important health issues.
February 3, 2024
BJP MLA Opens Fire Inside Police Station in Maharashtra, Arrested
The incident took place at the Hill Line Police Station in Ulhasnagar. According to the police, Gaikwad’s son had come to the police station to file a complaint in a land dispute case. Mahesh Gaikwad, the Kalyan unit chief of Shiv Sena, also arrived at the police station with his supporters.
Soon after, Ganesh Gaikwad also reached the police station. An argument broke out between the two groups, following which Ganesh Gaikwad allegedly opened fire inside the cabin of the senior inspector. Mahesh Gaikwad and his associate were injured in the firing.
Ganesh Gaikwad claimed that he fired in self-defense as his son was being beaten up by the police inside the police station. He also accused Chief Minister Eknath Shinde of trying to establish a “kingdom of criminals” in Maharashtra.
The BJP and the Shinde-led Shiv Sena are part of the ruling coalition in Maharashtra.
Mahesh Gaikwad was initially taken to a local hospital and then shifted to a private medical facility in Thane. His condition is said to be stable.
The police have registered a case against Ganesh Gaikwad and two others under sections 307 (attempt to murder) and 120B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code.
This incident has sparked outrage in Maharashtra. The opposition parties have demanded the resignation of Ganesh Gaikwad and a high-level probe into the incident.
February 3, 2024
Rs.65 crores lost, but hope of a job not lost
CGL was scheduled for two dates. The first exam took place on January 28. There were over 3 lakh applicants that took part. The 4th of February has been set as the date for the second phase examination. Currently, the exam for the second phase has also been canceled. Leaked was the exam paper from the January 28 exam. There were three shifts for the examination. Each shift’s exam lasted for two hours. An hour-long break was provided following the first and second shift exams. The candidates had permission to leave the center after the second shift. At 8:30 a.m., the first shift assessment began. This is why only seven o’clock was set as the reporting time at the exam center. Who will cover the candidates’ lost time and money is the question that emerges.
Owing to the substantial number of students taking the test, centers were established both in urban and rural areas. For the exam, students had to travel between 100 and 200 kilometers. Students managed to get to the center by making reservations for a bus, train, car, or other means. stayed the night by the roadside or at the station in the bitter cold. In all of this, at least Rs 2000 was spent on each candidate. The data indicates that approximately three lakh candidates took the test. In this way, the candidates’ travel, lodging, and food expenses totaled around Rs 65 crore. The majority of applicants who took the test are from low-income backgrounds.
Neelima, a candidate from Bhagalpur, had her center in Dhanbad. She is parentless. She claimed that she had borrowed money from her neighbor in order to appear for this exam. Plus there was the additional hassle of having to stay the night at the station due to a lack of funds for the hotel. Neelima reported that the exam went well, but the outcome was insignificant. The concern now is how she’s going to quickly return the neighbour’s money.
Suraj, a Pakur candidate, claimed that the CGL was arranged after a long period of time. The exam was then conducted and canceled. On the day of the exam, Suraj claimed to have been hungry from dawn until dusk. Additionally, the center was located in a way that made commuting the only task required. He commuted at great financial cost.
How the events occured:
- Application submitted in the year 2015.
- The scheduled examination for August 21, 2016, did not happen.
- 2017 saw the release of another advertisement.
- The test was scheduled for March 2017, but it was postponed.
- This test was scheduled to be administered in November and December of 2019, but it was not able to happen.
- Again accepting applications in 2021.
- In 2021, there was no exam.
- Additionally, the exam scheduled for August 21, 2022, was rescheduled.
- Intake of applications for 2023
- Although the exam date was set for August 2023, it was not held.
- The exam was originally scheduled for December 16–17, 2023, but it was rescheduled.
- Exam dates have been rescheduled by the Commission to January 21 and 28, 2024, in response to student protests.
- Then the dates of the exams—January 28 and February 4—were revealed.
- The exam, which was scheduled for January 28th, has been canceled. Furthermore, the exam scheduled for February 4th was canceled as well.
February 2, 2024
Assam can also adopt the Uniform Civil Code, according to CM Sarma; stated however, we’ll bring our model.
In states like Gujarat and Uttarakhand, the Uniform Civil Code is being implemented. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has made a significant announcement in the interim. If all goes according to plan, he said, we will also apply the Uniform Civil Code in Assam. It will, however, undergo a few modifications.
We’re monitoring the Civil Code Act, said Sarma.
The state law department is looking into a bill that we are drafting to outlaw polygamy in Assam, according to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. We are also keeping a careful eye on Uttarakhand’s progress. We are also investigating whether we will be able to implement the full UCC if the UCC Bill is introduced in Uttarakhand on February 5. We still have time; our assembly session will begin on February 5.
He stated that we are attempting to work out whether or not the northeastern state can fully implement it. We will then be able to make a choice. We would like to inform you that Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami received the draft report from the five-member committee that was appointed by the Dhami government of Uttarakhand on Friday. It is only after Assam that, Chief Minister Sarma’s response has surfaced.
The Assam government intends to outlaw polygamy as well.
According to Sarma, his government is drafting legislation to outlaw polygamy in Assam. He had stated earlier this month that while his government would execute the UCC, the tribal population would not be covered by it. He had previously stated that Assam would modify the UCC bills and introduce them in its state, while Uttarakhand and Gujarat would introduce the legislation first.
Himanta stated, “I am looking forward to seeing the Uttarakhand UCC Bill.” We will also introduce the same law in Assam once this is finished. This will change a little because we are fighting against child marriage and polygamy. In Assam, the tribal community will be exempt.
Sarma added that the UCC Bill will be introduced in the Assam Assembly soon if a public consultation on it can be held in two to three months. He stated that while the bills in Gujarat and Uttarakhand will decide everything, Assam will be the third state to apply the UCC.
“We’ll keep an eye on the bill and see if we can fully implement it,” he stated. We have time to look into this and take appropriate action. The Assam Assembly’s budget session is scheduled to start on February 5 and end on February 28. On February 12, the budget for the coming financial year will be announced.
February 2, 2024
CM Kejriwal again deemed the summons illegal and stated he would not be appearing before the ED today.
In the money laundering case associated to the liquor scam, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is not going to appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) even today. He received a call for questioning from ED today, marking his fifth summons. Aam Aadmi Party said that the ED’s summons was unlawful and that it was an attempt to detain Chief Minister Kejriwal. A valid summons will be complied with. Aam Aadmi Party, which is targeting Prime Minister Modi, declared that Kejriwal’s arrest is part of their plan to overthrow the Delhi government. We are not going to allow this to occur.
Shehzad Poonawala, the national spokesperson for the BJP, criticized Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at the same moment, asking, “If you have nothing to hide, why aren’t you presenting yourself before the ED and other agencies?” You are the same Kejriwal who was the first to advocate for resignation followed by an investigation while operating under Anna Hazare’s patronage. You’re not going to help with the investigation, today. You claim that everything is driven by politics, as though engaging in “corruption” is your “courtesy.” For what duration will you utilize this victim card? This is the “character” of the INDIA alliance; they have no goal or vision, only commission and corruption as their common bonds.
February 2, 2024
Byju’s issues got worse; the sword was hanging on another unit and filed for bankruptcy in court.
The problems facing Raveendran, the founder of Byju, don’t seem to be getting better. In order to pay his salary, he had recently raised money by mortgaging homes and other real estate owned by his family. Following this, his business ranked as the top loss-making startup in the nation in January.
Byju’s American unit reportedly filed for bankruptcy in the Delaware Court during the first week of February, according to media reports. The company’s current total assets are estimated to be between $500 million and $1 billion, per the court petition. Liabilities for the company range from $1 billion to $10 billion.
Why did the business fail after such a promising beginning?
Included in the list of top tech companies, Byju’s faced a significant blow when some of its lenders filed for bankruptcy. But over the last few months, the business displayed bravery and made an effort to pay back the roughly $1.2 billion loan. However, he was unsuccessful in this endeavor. Here, the business has declared its intention to raise $200 million. The business stated that it will use a rights issue to obtain this money. Byju will pay back its loan and other costs with this money. In addition, the business is attempting to cut costs quickly.
Notification of founders’ removal sent
Sending out a notice to The company founder is facing serious difficulties in the midst of the crisis. The article claims that a proposal to remove the founder of Byju’s parent company was sent by six shareholders. 30% of the company is owned by these shareholders. A number of people have sent the notice: Owl, Chan Zuckerberg, Sofina, Peak XV, General Atlantic, and Sands.
February 2, 2024
Breaking News: Gyanvapi Masjid Committee Calls for Bandh Against Worship in Basement; Urges Special Prayers and Business Closures on Friday
The Muslim community has been urged by the Gyanvapi Masjid Committee to hold special prayers during Friday prayers and to close their stores and businesses on Friday.
Amidst all of this, the Gyanvapi campus has more security measures in place, and a significant number of security officers have been sent out. When it comes to Friday prayers, the police are very vigilant. In sensitive areas, police are conducting flag marches.
In an appeal released on Thursday night, Abdul Batin Nomani, the general secretary of the Gyanvapi Masjid Committee, stated: “Worship has begun in the southern basement of Gyanvapi Masjid based on the decision of the Varanasi District Judge.” A number of Muslim organizations have made an appeal in light of the current circumstances. Accordingly, Muslims should offer a special namaz and peacefully close their stores and businesses on February 2.
Muslims all throughout the nation have been asked to organize special prayers in their local cities and areas in response to the appeal. According to the appeal, total peace and order must be upheld during this time, and Muslims must offer Friday prayers at the same mosque where they normally pray.
February 2, 2024
Breaking News: Actress Poonam Pandey dies due to cervical cancer
This was a publicity stunt by Poonam Pandey and team
Read full story here: Following reports of deaths from cervical cancer, Poonam Pandey declares, “I’m here, alive.”
Poonam Pandey, an actor and reality TV star, announced on her official account that she died on Friday at the age of thirty-two. Her death was attributed to cervical cancer in the post. “This morning is a tough one for us”, the statement said. “We are very sorry to notify you that Poonam, our beloved, passed away from cervical cancer. She greeted every living thing that ever touched her with unadulterated love and kindness. We would ask for privacy during this difficult time while we cherish the memories we have of her.”
Her manager verified Pandey’s passing. Nikita stated, “She passed away at her Uttar Pradesh home.” People were shocked. While many expressed their condolences, others expressed skepticism, pointing out that she had only been spotted attending events a few days prior and sharing updates on social media. One fan commented, “But she was only seen in Mumbai three days ago.”
February 2, 2024
Controversy Unfolds: BJP Faces Allegations of Orchestrating Political Takeover Using ED Tactics in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Delhi
In a recent development, serious accusations have emerged suggesting that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is allegedly orchestrating a political takeover in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand, and Delhi by creating a trap through the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The opposition has raised concerns about the potential misuse of investigative agencies for political gains.
Sources claim that the BJP is employing ED as a tool to establish control or instill fear of defeat in upcoming elections. The opposition parties have accused the ruling party of attempting to create a political narrative that could sway public opinion in their favor.
Political analysts are closely monitoring the situation, emphasizing the need for a fair and impartial investigation into these allegations. The opposition parties have called for transparency in the functioning of investigative agencies to ensure that they are not misused for political purposes.
The BJP has vehemently denied the allegations, dismissing them as baseless and politically motivated. They argue that the government is committed to upholding the rule of law and that any actions taken by the ED are in accordance with legal procedures.
As the political landscape in these states becomes increasingly charged, citizens are keenly observing the developments, hoping for a fair and unbiased resolution to the allegations. The opposition has vowed to take the matter to the people, raising concerns about the democratic principles at stake in the face of such serious accusations.
February 1, 2024