Authorities who misconstrue authority Of late, much of the ED’s powers have been discharged in effecting pre-trial arrests, which used to be the prerogative of the police investigating the predicate offence The Hindu · Jul 18, 2023
Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today Welcome to the Tamil Nadu Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today. The Hindu · Jul 18, 2023
Arrested T.N. Minister Senthilbalaji moves Supreme Court in cash-for-jobs scam case The order has revived the central investigative agency’s power to subject Mr. Senthilbalaji to interrogation as soon as he comes out of the hospital. The Hindu · Jul 18, 2023
Madras High Court Chief Justice grants approval for listing of Tamil Nadu Minister Senthilbalaji case before a Division Bench once again Madras High Court Chief Justice S. V. Gangapurwala has granted administrative approval for listing a habeas corpus petition (HCP) filed by arrested Minister V. Senthilbalaji’s wife Megala before a Division Bench. The Hindu · Jul 18, 2023
T.N. CM Stalin speaks to Minister Ponmudy over phone; promises DMK’s support Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin advised K. Ponmudy to "face, boldly and legally" ED inquiry in alleged money laundering case. He assured DMK's solidarity with Minister for Higher Education against BJP's "political vendetta". Ponmudy appeared before ED last night and has been summoned again for 4 pm today. The Hindu · Jul 18, 2023
T.N. Minister Ponmudy summoned by ED for second round of questioning ED probes TN Min. K. Ponmudy & son P. Gautham Sigamani in money laundering case. Summoned for questioning for 2nd consecutive day. Searches conducted at their residences, documents, cash & jewellery seized. FD of ₹41.9 crore frozen & 2 luxury cars seized. The Hindu · Jul 18, 2023
Top Tamil Nadu news developments today Tamil Nadu: Get the latest news updates here. Stay informed on current events and developments. The Hindu · Jul 18, 2023
Higher Education Minister Ponmudy taken in for questioning by ED ED searches 13 hrs in Chennai & Villupuram, takes DMK Minister K. Ponmudy & son MP P. Gautham Sigamani for questioning in money laundering case. Documents, cash & jewellery seized. Searches conducted at 7 places. DVAC case pending in court. Assets worth ₹8.6 crore seized from Sigamani. ED probes illegal… The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023
ED searches against Ponmudy will strengthen DMK-Congress alliance: K.S. Alagiri ED searches confirm BJP's defeat, strengthen DMK-Cong alliance: Alagiri. ED searches in TN confirm BJP's defeat, strengthen DMK-Cong alliance; Alagiri says ED doing their job, BJP unable to accept united Opposition. The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023
Tamil Nadu Minister Senthilbalaji shifted from hospital to jail V. Senthilbalaji, TN Minister, shifted to Central Prison in Chennai after discharge from hospital. Arrested for alleged money laundering in cash-for-jobs scam, he underwent bypass surgery while in judicial remand. ED allowed to interrogate him, but unable to do so. Court extended remand till July 26. The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023
Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today ED searches nine premises linked to TN Min. K. Ponmudy in money laundering case; Senthilbalaji shifted to Puzhal prison; HC directs SIT to complete probe in Ramajeyam murder case; Fire destroys plastic goods in Madurai shop. Welcome to the Tamil Nadu Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the… The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023
AIADMK justifies ED’s searches linked to T.N. Minister Ponmudy’s premises AIADMK's D. Jayakumar defends ED's action against Higher Education Minister K. Ponmudy, saying ED has prima facie materials. He urges DMK to face situation legally, not complain of victimisation. The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023
Opposition meet in Bengaluru will be a game-changer in Indian politics: Congress Leaders of 26 parties from across India will take part in the second conclave of the opposition, in Bengaluru on July 18, to forge an electoral alliance for a battle against the NDA, led by the ruling BJP, in the 18th Lok Sabha elections to be held in 2024. The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023
ED searches only an expression of BJP government’s annoyance at Opposition meet; to divert attention: T.N. CM Stalin DMK Chief Stalin charges ED searches of TN Minister's premises as BJP's annoyance over Opposition unity meet; Stalin asserts Minister will face case legally & DMK won't back down from Karunanidhi's stand on Cauvery issue. The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023
Dynamite News · Jul 17, 2023 ED conducts raid at TN Minister Ponmudi's residence in Chennai and Viluppuram The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday conducted searches at Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister Ponmudi's residences, the officials said. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023 ED searches under way at residences, premises linked to T.N. Minister Ponmudy in Chennai, Villupuram Sources said the searches were also carried out at the premises of Surya Educational Trust in Vikravandi and the residence of Tamil Nadu’s higher education minister Ponmudy’s son Gautham Sigamani in Villupuram.
The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023 Top Tamil Nadu news developments today Tamil Nadu: Stay informed on the latest news with a quick read. Get the facts on current events and developments in the state.
The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023 DMK MPs resolve to question BJP government in Parliament DMK MPs to question BJP govt. over alleged boycott of TN, proposed UCC, anti-people Bills, excesses by Governors, actions against democracy, secularism & social justice. They will also raise GST dues, fuel prices, unemployment, dilution of cooperative federalism & concessions to corporates.
The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023 ED seizes ₹3.94 crore linked to Pigeon Education Technology India The Enforcement Directorate has seized ₹3.94 crore in the case related to Pigeon Education Technology India Private Limited under the Foreign Exchange Management Act. The agency had earlier seized ₹8.31 crore in the same case taking the total amount seized to ₹12.25 crore.
The Times of India · Jul 14, 2023 West Bengal school teachers' recruitment 'scam': ED attaches assets of expelled TMC functionaries NEW DELHI: Assets worth more than Rs 15 crore of expelled TMC youth wing leaders Kuntal Ghosh and Santanu Banerjee and another person have been attached in connection with a money laundering probe into the alleged West Bengal school teachers' recruitment scam, the ED said on Friday.
The Times of India · Jul 14, 2023 Delhi excise policy case: SC seeks response of ED, CBI on interim bail pleas of AAP leader Manish Sisodia NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday sought responses of the CBI and the ED by July 28 on the interim bail pleas of AAP leader Manish Sisodia in two Delhi excise policy cases being probed by the central agencies.
The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023 In a setback to Senthilbalaji, Madras High Court rules in favour of Enforcement Directorate Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthilbalaji's habeas corpus petition (HCP) was ruled not maintainable by Madras High Court Justice C.V. Karthikeyan. He was arrested in a cash-for-jobs scam and questioned for 18 hours by the ED.
The Hindu · Jul 14, 2023 SC dismisses ED appeal against HC order allowing Bharathi Reddy to replace attached assets with FDs SC declines ED's appeal against Telangana HC order allowing Y.S. Bharathi Reddy, wife of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, to substitute property attached by ED in money laundering case with fixed deposits; Bench notes property attached was not actual one acquired from proceeds of crime.
Dynamite News · Jul 14, 2023 Delhi Excise Case: SC notice to CBI, ED on bail plea of Manish Sisodia; Next hearing on July 28 A bench of justices Sanjiv Khanna, Bela M Trivedi and Ujjal Bhuyan listed the matter for further hearing on July 28 for interim directions. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Times of India · Jul 13, 2023 Congress, BJP clash over Centre’s budget on advertising NEW DELHI: The main opposition Congress party and the ruling BJP on Thursday clashed over the Centre’s expenditure on advertising and publicity. While the Congress alleged that the central government was indulging in “misappropriation” of funds, the BJP retorted by stating that it is a usual practice in the government…