Morning Digest | Amit Shah considers EC for nationwide cooperatives; CBI to investigate Hanskhali rape and death case, and more

PNB SCAM | Subhash Shankar Parab, a close aide of Nirav Modi, sent to CBI custody till April 26

A special court on Tuesday granted CBI custody till April 26, Subhash Shankar Parab, a close aide of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, in the multi-crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam. Mr. Parab was arrested by the CBI and brought to Mumbai from Cairo on Tuesday morning. He was looking after the banking activities of Mr. Modi’s companies M/s Diamond R US, M/s Solar Exports and M/s Stellar Diamonds.

Amit Shah sets up election commission for cooperatives across the country

Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said elections in cooperatives should be held in a democratic and transparent manner and suggested a body on the lines of the Election Commission of India to conduct elections. Shah, in-charge of the newly created Ministry of Cooperation, said that many agricultural cooperatives were not registered due to political reasons and there should be transparency in the administration.

Elon Musk sued over delay in disclosing Twitter stake

Tesla CEO Elon Musk was sued Tuesday, April 12, 2022, by former Twitter Inc. shareholders who claim they missed out on the recent run-up in its stock price because they lost 9.2% in the social media company. Waited too long to disclose stake. ,

At least 10 were shot by a gunman on the subway in the Brooklyn area of ​​New York City

A gunman in a gas mask and a construction vest set off a smoke canister and shot at least 10 people on a crowded subway train in Brooklyn on Tuesday, officials said. Police were scouring the city in search of the shooter and a rental truck. When the other people on the train came out of the train limping, there was an atmosphere of panic as the frightened passengers fled. At least one fell on the stage.

Deoghar ropeway rescue operation ends; woman falls dead

Efforts to rescue cable car passengers stranded for over 46 hours in Jharkhand’s Deoghar district ended with a tragedy on Tuesday, as a 60-year-old woman died as she was being deboarded from a helicopter. The death toll rose to three.

Interview | India needs a President who maintains his secular, democratic character: Sitaram Yechury

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s silence on incidents of violence during Ram Navami processions in four states is an “important proof” that the forces behind these incidents have official patronage from the newly-elected general secretary of the CPI(M) Sitaram Yechury. to interview Hindu.

CBI gets nod to prosecute Amnesty India, Akar Patel

The Central Government has allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to prosecute Amnesty International India and its former chief Aakar Patel for alleged violation of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) provisions.

Calcutta High Court directs CBI probe into laughable rape, death case

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe the rape and death of a 14-year-old girl student at Hanskhali in Nadia district. A division bench of Chief Justice Prakash Srivastava and Justice Rajarshi Bhardwaj said that an investigation by a central agency is necessary for a fair investigation of the case and to instil confidence in the victim’s family.

analysis | Transformation of Shivraj Singh Chouhan from plain ‘Mama’ to ‘Bulldozer Mama’

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s transformation from plain “mama” (uncle) to welfare goods distributor and bulldozer mama (uncle with bulldozer) is not a sudden one, though there have been allegations of bulldozing into people’s homes. It may seem so because of his involvement in the communal clashes that took place in Khargone district.

BJP wins MLC election in UP but loses in Varanasi

The ruling BJP in Uttar Pradesh registered a resounding victory in the Legislative Council elections on Tuesday by winning 33 out of 36 seats, while the main opposition Samajwadi Party failed to bag a single seat. The BJP won 33 seats, two went to independent candidates, while another was won by Kunda MLA Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya’s Jansatta Dal Loktantrik.

Mandaviya says there’s no need to panic about the Omicron XE Edition

The prices of COVID-19 vaccines are expected to fall further as Indian markets are open to several companies offering competitive prices, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said at a press conference on Tuesday. He cautioned that the infection in India is under control but not wiped out and noted that there has been a week-on-week increase in cases from parts of the world, including China.

SC tells film institute to change mindset, accept color blind candidates

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Pune-based Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) to allow color-blind candidates to pursue filmmaking and editing courses, saying “art is non-conformist” and Not to be put in a “liberal thought process. A conformist box”.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Finance Minister Rishi Sunak fined for lockdown parties

Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson offered a “full apology” on Tuesday after being fined for breaches of COVID-19 lockdown laws in the so-called “Partygate” scandal, but appeared set to defer calls for his resignation. Crisis-hit Finance Minister Rishi Sunak and Mr Johnson’s wife Carey will also be fined, as a political storm threatens to engulf Mr Johnson once again after revelations of parties easing the lockdown in and around Downing Street.

IPL 2022: RCB vs CSK | Uthappa and Dubey attack RCB

Chennai Super Kings, playing their 200th IPL match, finally managed to secure their first win of the season as they registered a 23-run win over Royal Challengers Bangalore at the DY Patil Stadium here on Tuesday. After being asked to bat first, the night was up to Shivam Dubey (number 95, 46b, 5×4, 8×6) and Robin Uthappa (88, 50b, 4×4, 9×6), who did something to power the defending champions. Lighted up the sky with clean hitting. Mass total of 216 for four, the highest of this edition.