CBI raids Stalin’s house

March 21, 2013

Chennai, Mar 21: The CBI on Thursday carried out searches at 19 places across Tamil Nadu, including the residence of DMK chief M Karunanidhi’s son M.K. Stalin in Chennai in a case of alleged tax evasion of imported cars.

The CBI team reached the house of Mr. Stalin in Chennai, who is alleged to be one of the beneficiaries of importing foreign cars, agency officials said.

stalin The raids comes close on the heels of DMK pulling out of the UPA alliance and its five ministers resigning.

An FIR was registered on Wednesday against one senior Intelligence Officer of Directorate of Revenue Murganandam and two others for allegedly abusing their official position by not taking any action when the import of foreign cars, including some limousines, was made.

According to the FIR, the officials have allegedly entered into a criminal conspiracy with unknown people and caused a loss of Rs 20 crore to the exchequer.

One of the imported cars is being used by Mr. Stalin’s son, officials said, adding after further investigation names of beneficiaries of importing the car would be included in the FIR.

The CBI said that the FIR was registered on the basis of a ’source information’ as the agency had been probing the leads in the case for quite some time.

Raids were going on at other places including a business house, house of an owner of a medical college and others, the sources said.

Meanwhile, Mr. Stalin dubbed the CBI raid as a “political vendetta” and said he would face the case legally.

“I am not aware of the reasons for the raid. We will face the case legally,” 60-year old Mr. Stalin, considered the political heir of Karunanidhi, told reporters in Chennai.

Reports had suggested that Mr. Stalin had prevailed over his father in the decision to pull out from the UPA.

As the news of CBI raids spread, senior DMK leaders and a large number of party supporters gathered at the residence of Mr. Stalin.

Chidambaram disapproves

In a statement, the Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram said that he strongly disapprove of the CBI action on DMK leader Stalin.

Mr. Chidambaram also added that whatever may be the reason, he is afraid that it may bound to be misunderstood. Mr. Chidambaram stated that he had conveyed his view to the Minister incharge.

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India's COVID-19 tally stands at 21,700

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April 23,2020

New Delhi, Apr 23: With an increase of 1,229 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the total number of cases reached 21,700, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday.

The tally is inclusive of 16,689 active cases, 4,325 patients have been cured/discharged and migrated, while 686 patients who have died due to the deadly virus.

According to the ministry's data, Maharashtra is on the top of the list with most COVID-19 cases, 5,652 cases of which 789 patients have recovered and 269 patients succumbing to coronavirus.

Gujarat and Delhi are second and third on the list respectively with Gujarat having 2407 cases of which 179 patients have recovered and 103 deaths. Meanwhile, in Delhi, the tally stands at 2248 cases of which 724 patients have recovered and 49 patients have died from COVID-19.

Rajasthan's tally stands at 1,890 cases with 230 patients cured while 27 deaths have been reported as of Thursday.

Madhya Pradesh has 1695 cases of which 148 patients have recovered and 81 deaths reported. Tamil Nadu, on the other hand, stands with 1629 cases of which 662 patients have recovered and 18 have died due to the deadly virus.

Goa has seven cases reported of which all seven patients have recovered from the coronavirus.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on April 14, that the nationwide lockdown would be extended to May 3.

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Four grenade explosions rock Assam on Republic Day

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January 26,2020

Guwahati, Jan 26: Four powerful grenade explosions--three in Dibrugarh and one in Charaideo districts--rocked Assam Sunday morning as the country celebrated Republic Day, police said.

In Dibrugarh district, an explosion took place at Graham Bazar and another beside a gurudwara on A T Road, both under Dibrugarh police station.

Another explosion rocked the oil town of Duliajan whose details are still awaited, police said.

Another explosion rocked Teok Ghat under Sonari police station of Charaideo district, they said.

Senior officials have rushed to the explosion sites and details of casualty are awaited, police added.

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You're a fighter, will overcome this challenge: Modi to UK PM who tests coronavirus positive

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March 27,2020

New Delhi, Mar 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday described British premier Boris Johnson as a "fighter" and hoped he recovers from coronavirus infection.

"Dear PM @BorisJohnson, you're a fighter and you will overcome this challenge as well," Modi tweeted.

He said he prays for his good health and extends best wishes in ensuring a healthy UK.

Johnson said on Friday that he has tested positive for coronavirus after experiencing mild symptoms and is now self-isolating at 10 Downing Street in line with the medical advice.

"I am now self-isolating, but I will continue to lead the government's response via video-conference as we fight this virus," he said.

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