Lalit blames Srini for forex law breach

June 20, 2015

New Delhi, Jun 20: Lalit Modi blamed N Srinivasan for violation of forex laws while organising the Indian Premier League (IPL), but the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) ex-chief said they were “taken for a ride” by the IPL former boss, according to their interactions with law enforcement agencies.

lalit-modiThe mutual animosity they harbour is evident in Modi's responses to agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Directorate of Revenue Intelligence.

Srinivasan's remarks against his rival are recorded in a Parliamentary Standing Committee report and a complaint he filed against Modi in Chennai.

In almost all responses, lawyers on behalf of Modi harped on the same themes, saying there was no personal allegation against him, and that Srinivasan played a “key role” in decision-making. The cases included remittance of Rs 88.48 crore to International Management Group, transaction of Rs 243.45 crore between BCCI and Cricket South Africa and acceptance of Performance Deposit from an NRI investor in Rajasthan Royals, all RBI permission. Irregularities in awarding media rights to MSM-WSG were also probed.

Modi, Srinivasan and other BCCI officials were also issued show-cause notices related to FEMA violations. An ED report said Modi was responsible for the conduct of IPL and had “full knowledge and awareness of the nature of transactions between BCCI and foreign parties”. It also found fault with Srinivasan, saying he failed to take prior permission of RBI as required under FEMA before accepting deposit from people residing abroad.

Modi's stock argument was that Srinivasan was the treasurer of BCCI when IPL started. “Without he being at the centre of decision-making, being in-charge of and responsible for all financial matters, none of these decisions could have been made,” he said, adding that taking permission from RBI was his responsibility.

He also said Srinivasan, as de facto owner of Chennai Super Kings and BCCI office-bearer, knew about the workings of IPL, and was at all times “personally interested in its pecuniary and financial matters”.

Modi also went on to say that after becoming BCCI secretary, Srinivasan routed all financial matters to the treasurer through his office.

On his part, Srinivasan had told the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance in 2011: “We were taken for a ride. Unfortunately, there was too much of power given to him. Was he above the IPL at that time? The powers given to him were like that, and that is how he acted.”

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March 28,2020

Amaravati, Mar 28: The state governments of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka carried out a joint quarantine operation to help over a thousand migrant labourers from various districts of Andhra Pradesh.
The Andhra Pradesh administration received the information that 1,334 migrant labourers were trying to return to the state after obtaining passes from the Deputy Director of Fisheries in Mangalore, Karnataka.
The labourers, according to a press release by the Andhra Pradesh government, were headed towards the Nangili Toll Plaza in Kolar district, from where they would enter the state to return to their native places.
"The Chittoor Collector, Superintendent of Police and Sub-Collector rushed to the spot to coordinate with their counterparts from Kolar, Karnataka. The migrant workers were not permitted to enter AP due to the lockdown and the guidelines of the Union as well as state government," according to the release.
Instead, both the governments decided to initiate a joint quarantine operation in Kolar while taking precautionary measures to ensure that none of the labourers are carriers of the COVID-19 infection.
The Andhra government also reassured the Kolar administration that it will provide doctors, healthcare and all other facilities. It has also issued directions for logistical support, food, water, transport to take the labourers to quarantine facility, and medical team, consisting of 12 doctors, 22 supervisors and other staff, to be provided.
While the Prime Minister had imposed a nationwide lockdown, including the suspension of inter-state travel to prevent the spread of coronavirus, migrant workers and labourers around the country have started returning back to their native places fearing joblessness and cash crunch.
Andhra Pradesh as of Saturday 9:30 am, had 14 confirmed cases of coronavirus while Karnataka's count stood at 55, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

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June 9,2020

New Delhi, Jun 9: BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia and his mother Madhavi Raje Scindia have tested positive for COVID-19 and are currently undergoing treatment in a Delhi hospital, India Today reported on Tuesday.

They were admitted on Monday to Max Super Specialty Hospital, Saket, after the two complained of throat irritation and fever.

"Not so good news: @JM_Scindia and his mother have tested positive for corona, The former Cong turned BJP leader from MP has been admitted to hospital.. Wish him a speedy recovery!" tweeted Rajdeep Sardesai, consulting editor at the India Today group.

Breaking now: Not so good news: @JM_Scindia and his mother have tested positive for corona, The former Cong turned BJP leader from MP has been admitted to hospital.. Wish him a speedy recovery!  @IndiaToday

— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) June 9, 2020

Scindia, former Congress MP from Guna constituency in Madhya Pradesh, quit the party and joined BJP last March. Scindia, who was once Minister of State with independent charge for Power, is the BJP candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from Madhya Pradesh.

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April 3,2020

New Delhi, April 3: The Government on Thursday launched a mobile app developed in public-private partnership as part of efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus.

"The app, called 'AarogyaSetu' will enable people to assess themselves the risk for their catching the coronavirus infection," an official release said.

It said that the app will calculate this based on their interaction with others, using cutting edge Bluetooth technology, algorithms and artificial intelligence.

"Once installed in a smartphone through an easy and user-friendly process, the app detects other devices with AarogyaSetu installed that come in the proximity of that phone. The app can then calculate the risk of infection based on sophisticated parameters," the release said.

It said that the app will help the government take necessary timely steps for assessing risk of spread of COVID-19 infection and ensuring isolation where required.

"The app's design ensures privacy. The personal data collected by the app is encrypted using state-of-the-art technology and stays secure on the phone till it is needed for facilitating medical intervention," the release said.

It said the app is available in 11 languages and has highly scalable architecture.

"This app is a unique example of the nation's young talent coming together and pooling resources and efforts to respond to a global crisis. It is at once a bridge between public and private sectors, digital technology and health services delivery," the release said.

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