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Arvind Kejriwal's arrest in ED excise policy case
April 30, 2024 | Indirect Indicator- Tihar jail administration denies permission for Sunita Kejriwal, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife, to visit him on April 29, without providing a reason.
- This denial raises questions about transparency and accountability within the prison system, as well as the rights of those in custody.
- The Supreme Court is set to hear a plea challenging Arvind Kejriwal's arrest in a money laundering case.
- Kejriwal accuses the Centre of misusing the powers of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to suppress AAP and its leaders, arguing that his arrest has compromised the fairness of upcoming elections.
- PM Narendra Modi addressed Kejriwal's arrest, expressing confidence that the situation will not set a precedent in Indian democracy. He also commented on employment in his tenure, highlighting a decrease in unemployment and initiatives supporting youth employment and entrepreneurship.
- Kejriwal argues that his arrest by the ED is an assault on the Opposition and fair elections. He is in judicial custody in Tihar jail until May 7.
- The Supreme Court is also set to hear pleas from former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, arrested in an alleged land scam. Both Kejriwal and Soren argue that their arrests are part of a BJP conspiracy to hinder their Lok Sabha election campaigns.
- Tihar jail officials have permitted Sunita Kejriwal to visit her husband. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is also scheduled to meet Kejriwal.
- Sunita Kejriwal defends her husband, claiming his imprisonment is a result of his initiatives for Delhi, such as building schools and providing free electricity.
Prajwal Revanna's sexual assault case
April 30, 2024 | Indirect Indicator- Prajwal Revanna, a Karnataka MP accused of sexual assault, claims morphed videos of him are being circulated to tarnish his image. - The government has formed a special investigation team to probe the scandal, led by IPS officer Vijay Kumar Singh.
- Prajwal Revanna has been booked in a sexual harassment case following complaints by his former house help. - His father HD Revanna, is also connected with the case. - Prajwal Revanna is accused of behaving rudely and misbehaving with the victim's daughter over a video call. - Prajwal Revanna has left the country for Germany amidst the controversy.
- The National Commission for Women (NCW) has been criticized for remaining silent on the Prajwal Revanna harassment issue. - Opposition leaders such as Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi have criticized the BJP for not taking action against Prajwal Revanna, who is allied with the party. - The Karnataka government has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to look into the allegations against Prajwal Revanna.
- The Supreme Court issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on a petition moved by former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren, seeking interim bail in a money laundering case.
- A Janata Dal (Secular) legislator, Sharan Gouda Kandkur, has written to the party's national president and Prajwal Revanna's grandfather, HD Deve Gowda, demanding action. - HD Revanna and Prajwal Revanna have been booked for sexual harassment and are facing calls for expulsion from their party.
- A sexual harassment and stalking case has been registered against HD Deve Gowda's son and grandson, H D Revanna and Prajwal Revanna respectively. - The cook filed the complaint at the Holenarasipur police station, alleging inappropriate behavior by Revanna and Prajwal. - The Karnataka government has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the matter thoroughly.
- BJP leader and former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai commented on the sexual harassment case involving JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna, stating that he believed the case was pre-planned. - Prajwal Revanna, who is the grandson of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, is facing scrutiny and backlash amidst the ongoing scandal.
- In the latest developments, one of the victims in the Prajwal Revanna scandal, who worked as a cook in Revanna’s residence, filed a complaint against Prajwal Revanna and his father, HD Revanna. - The Karnataka government has set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to look into the sex scandal case. - The case has been registered at the Holenarasipur police station under sections 354 A, 354 D, 506, and 509 of the IPC.
- Congress leader Pawan Khera has questioned why BJP formed an alliance with JD(S) if they were aware of Prajwal Revanna and queried who helped him escape to Germany. - JD(S) MLA Sharana Gowda Kandakur wrote to party president HD Deve Gowda asking for the expulsion of Prajwal Revanna from the party due to the scandal.
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China winning LAC infra war against India? Here's what latest reports indicate
The Economic Times | English | News | April 30, 2024 | Geopolitical Conflict and Disputes
The article discusses how China has been increasing its infrastructure development along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with India, including building roads, bridges, tunnels, and military facilities. China has also been deploying more fighter jets and aircraft to strengthen its positions in the region. India has reportedly been matching China's military deployments in the area as well. China has made upgrades to its airfields to address high-altitude terrain limitations and deployed more fighters, bombers, reconnaissance aircraft, and drones in the region.
IT firms’ margins hit a three-year low in FY24
Hindu Business Line | English | News | April 30, 2024 | Operating Results
Margins for top Indian IT firms, excluding TCS, have hit the lowest in three years during FY24. Economic troubles, including the war in Ukraine, have led to declining margins for firms like HCL Tech, Wipro, and Infosys. Tata Consultancy Services was the only firm to maintain a margin in the historically comfortable range, but there are concerns about sustaining this in the first half of FY25. Investments in generative AI are impacting margins, with TCS being the only firm immune to these costs. The shift from digital transformation deals to optimization deals has also affected margins, with limited growth seen for firms like Infosys and HCL. Despite the squeeze on margins, the investor community is not overly concerned as these investments are expected to deliver growth in the future.
Oil prices fall 1% on Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks, US inflation concerns
Deccan Herald | English | News | April 30, 2024 | Energy Prices
Oil prices fell in early Asian trading on Monday, erasing gains from Friday as Israel-Hamas peace talks in Cairo eased fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East and US inflation data further dimmed the prospects of interest rate cuts anytime soon. Brent crude futures fell by as much as $1 to $88.50 a barrel before ticking back up to $88.55 at 0149 GMT, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures were down 84 cents at $83.01 a barrel. Stepped-up efforts to mediate a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas moderated geopolitical tensions, and US inflation concerns led to a more hawkish tone expected from the US Federal Reserve's May 1 policy review.
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