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ED raids linked to ex-MLA Vinay Tiwari in Rs 700 crore bank fraud
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday carried out searches at 10 locations across Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Mumbai in connection with a Rs 700 crore bank fraud case involving former MLA and Samajwadi Party leader Vinay Shankar Tiwari.Tiwari, who is a promoter of Gangotri Enterprises, is under investigation for his alleged role in large-scale financial irregularities. The firm, known for securing government contracts, is reportedly at the center of the suspected fraud.The ED's action comes as part of its ongoing crackdown on economic offenses.ED's multiple teams carried out simultaneous searches at premises linked to Tiwari across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Mumbai based on a specific input under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
07 April,2025 12:54 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Rahul Gandhi joins NSUI's 'Palayan Roko Naukri Do' rally in Begusarai
Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, participated in the NSUI-led ‘Palayan Roko, Naukri Do’ rally in Begusarai on Monday. The rally, spearheaded by NSUI national in-charge Kanhaiya Kumar, highlights the ongoing concerns over unemployment and youth migration. Following the rally, Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to address a public gathering in Patna later in the day. "Young friends of Bihar, I will be coming to Begusarai on April 7th to join you in the 'Roko Palayan, Do Naukri' campaign, walking shoulder to shoulder with you. The goal is to show the world the spirit of Bihar's youth, their struggles, and their hardships," Rahul stated, reported ANI. The Lok Sabha LoP also requested the youth to wear white t-shirts to pressurise the Bihar government. "Come wearing a White T-Shirt, ask questions, raise your voice to put pressure on the government for your rights, to hold them accountable. Let's come together and make Bihar a state of opportunities," Gandhi said, reported ANI. “The challenges you face—unemployment, inflation, repeated paper leaks, shrinking government job opportunities, and privatisation that fails to serve your interests—are exactly why we’ve launched this campaign. We’re calling it the ‘Palayan Yatra.’ Join us wearing a white t-shirt, so the world can witness the strength and spirit of Bihar’s youth. Together, we can send a strong message to the Bihar government. It’s time to channel the energy of our youth and work towards building a new Bihar.” Rahul Gandhi stated. Earlier, the Congress leader visited Bihar on January 18 and February 5. The Bihar Legislative Assembly election for all 243 constituencies is scheduled to be held in October or November this year. The last assembly elections were held in October-November 2020. "Rahul Gandhi coming to Bihar to fulfil his commitment of social unity, social justice": Congress leader Shakeel Ahmad Khan Ahead of Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's visit to Bihar, Congress leader Dr Shakeel Ahmad Khan on Monday said that he is coming to the state to fulfil his commitment of social unity and social justice. "People are happy, and he is coming to Bihar frequently to fulfil his commitment of social unity and social justice. He is appealing to the people to take part in this campaign to remove this blind and deaf government," Khan stated, reported ANI. Earlier today, Rahul Gandhi left for Bihar, where he will join NSUI National in-charge Kanhaiya Kumar's 'Palayan Roko Naukri Do' Yatra in Begusarai. The Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition will later address a public meeting in Patna. In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said that he would visit Begusarai in Bihar, where he would hold the Yatra. "Young friends of Bihar, I will be coming to Begusarai on April 7th to join you in the 'Roko Palayan, Do Naukri' campaign, walking shoulder to shoulder with you. The goal is to show the world the spirit of Bihar's youth, their struggles, and their hardships," Rahul said. (With inputs from ANI)
07 April,2025 12:49 PM IST | Begusarai | mid-day online correspondent
ED raids SP leader Vinay Shankar Tiwari in Rs 700-cr bank fraud case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday carried out searches at 10 locations across Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Mumbai in connection with a Rs 700 crore bank fraud case involving former MLA and Samajwadi Party leader Vinay Shankar Tiwari.Tiwari, who is a promoter of Gangotri Enterprises, is under investigation for his alleged role in large-scale financial irregularities. The firm, known for securing government contracts, is reportedly at the center of the suspected fraud.The ED's action comes as part of its ongoing crackdown on economic offenses.ED's multiple teams carried out simultaneous searches at premises linked to Tiwari across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Mumbai based on a specific input under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). (ANI) This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
07 April,2025 12:46 PM IST | Mumbai | ANI
19-year-old allegedly gang-raped in Varanasi, six arrested
A teenage girl was allegedly gang-raped in Lalpur Pandeypur area here, with police arresting six of the seven accused in the case. Additional Commissioner of Police, Cantonment, Vidush Saxena said the survivor had gone somewhere with some youths on March 29. The 19-year-old survivor's family filed a missing report on April 4 when she did not return home. When the police recovered her, she did not mention about the rape, he said.However, the survivor's family on April 6 lodged a report about the gang-rape. The survivor told police that between March 29 and April 4 the accused allegedly took her to many hotels and hookah bars and raped her, the officer said. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
07 April,2025 12:44 PM IST | Uttar Pradesh | PTI
Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP govt over plight of tomato farmers in UP
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Monday hit out at the BJP-led government in Uttar Pradesh, alleging that tomato farmers are not even able to recover their input costs, highlighting the government's "neglect" of the farming community. In a post on social media platform X, Yadav wrote, "The fact that tomato farmers in UP are not able to recover even their basic costs shows how much the BJP government neglects agriculture and farmers. The BJP is not interested in boosting production but rather in promoting the buying and selling of goods, so that they can earn (as an intermediary)." He further alleged that the BJP's approach to both the economy and politics is centred around intermediaries. "BJP wants to hand over farmers' lands and businesses to corporates on a wide scale so that they can extract hefty donations from them," he alleged. Citing the now-repealed farm laws, Yadav said, "The black laws brought by the BJP government were proof of their ill intentions. But thanks to the awareness and unity of the farmers, these laws could not be implemented." He also blamed the BJP for the stray cattle problem, saying it was a direct result of the party's "flawed policies." "These abandoned animals destroy crops, discouraging farmers from continuing agriculture. This paves the way for BJP-backed corporates to capture agricultural land," he said. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
07 April,2025 12:40 PM IST | Lucknow | PTI
Man arrested with 2 kg heroin and 900 gm meth in Amritsar
A man has been arrested with two kg of heroin in Amritsar, Punjab Police said on Monday. Besides heroin, police also recovered 900 grams of ICE (methamphetamine) from the accused, identified as Tamandeep Singh, said Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav. "In a major blow to drug trafficking networks, Amritsar Rural Police apprehends Tamandeep Singh, a resident of village Kakkar, and recovers 2 kg Heroin and 900 gm of ICE (Crystal Meth)," said Yadav in a post on X. A case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act has been registered, said police. "Further investigation is underway to trace the forward and backward linkages and dismantle the entire network involved," said the DGP. On Sunday, another man was arrested with the same amount of heroin. The accused was arrested in the Fazilka district after a brief encounter. A pistol, four cartridges, two empty shells and a motorcycle were also recovered from the accused. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
07 April,2025 12:34 PM IST | Punjab | PTI
Security beefed in Kashmir ahead of Amit Shah's visit
Security beefed in Kashmir ahead of Amit Shah's visit Security was beefed up across Kashmir on Monday ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's arrival later in the day, officials said here. Shah, who is currently in Jammu, is on a two-day visit to the Union Territory to review security measures. He is scheduled to visit the house of deceased police officer Humayun Muzammil Bhat in Humhama, before heading to the Rajbhawan for an overnight stay. Deputy Superintendent of Police Bhat was among four security personnel who died in the line of duty while battling terrorists in 2023. The encounter took place on September 13 in the dense forests surrounding Gadool village of Kokernag in south Kashmir's Anantnag district. Shah will review the security in Kashmir in a meeting with top security forces and police officers on Tuesday. He will also review the developmental projects underway in a separate meeting. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
07 April,2025 12:30 PM IST | Kashmir | PTI
Bloodbath on Indian Markets, Nifty opens at 1-year low, both indices down 5
The Indian markets followed the path of the global bloodbath in stock indices, and both the indices of India opened with heavy selling pressure. The Nifty 50 index tanked 5 per cent in the opening, marking one of the highest falls since COVID during opening, and opened at 21,758.40 points with a decline of 1,146.05 points or -5 per cent. Meanwhile, the BSE Sensex was down by 5.29 percent, opening at 71,379.8 with a decline of 3,984.80 points or 5.29 percent. Experts stated that the need of the hour is a reform package by the government to help the markets navigate this global selloff amid Trump's announcements. Ajay Bagga Banking and Market Expert, told ANI, "India will face the heat, not due to domestic reasons, but as an interlinked chain in the global portfolio flows. India will need a fiscal, monetary and reform package to protect the domestic economy from this global economic winter that is threatening to settle in. The consequences of an Economic-Nuclear policy which has announced the highest tariffs of a century on all trading partners are now coming home to roost." He further added, "Taking the cue from the USD 5.4 trillion 2-day meltdown in the US markets, we are seeing unprecedented selling in Asian markets, with Taiwan, which was closed on Thursday and Friday seeing a 20 per cent down day and Hong Kong seeing a 10 per cent cut and then some recovery". The experts also noted that the economic situation needs a rollback by the Trump administration, either as a postponement of the reciprocal tariffs or as some reduction. However, Trump Administration officials have stated that they see the tariffs being in place for the next few weeks/months. In the other Asian markets, Japan's Nikkei 225 index dropped sharply by 5.79 per cent. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index followed with a steep fall of around 10 per cent. Taiwan's Taiwan Weighted Index also saw a major slide, losing 9.61 per cent in early trade. South Korea's KOSPI index was down by 4.14 per cent, while China's Shanghai Composite fell by 6.5 per cent at the time of filing this report. Australia's benchmark index, S&P/ASX 200 also registered a decline of 3.82 per cent, indicating that the sell-off was not limited to major manufacturing economies alone but had spread across the Asia-Pacific region. "Nifty 50 did not perform well and remained down, showing a strong bearish trend in the sector. A big red candle indicated the dominance of sellers in the sector, potentially pushing the price to a lower low. Currently, the price has broken one support level and is hovering towards the second. A breakdown below this support would confirm the continuation of the downtrend in the sector," said Sunil Gurjar, SEBI-registered research analyst and founder of Alphamojo Financial Services. The impact of Trump's tariff announcement was also visible in the American markets. Futures of the US stock index Dow Jones were down by 2.22 per cent, suggesting a negative start for the US markets as well. The price of Brent crude also declined to a 52-week low and trading at USD 63.97 at the time of filing this report. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
07 April,2025 12:09 PM IST | Mumbai | ANI
MP: Fake cardiologist booked after seven deaths at Damoh missionary hospital
A case has been registered against a man posing as a cardiologist at a missionary hospital in Madhya Pradesh’s Damoh district, following the deaths of seven patients allegedly under his care, according to PTI. The Damoh police filed the FIR late on Sunday night based on a complaint by the district's Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO), Dr MK Jain, PTI reports. The accused, identified as Dr Narendra John Camm, has been booked for allegedly conducting critical cardiac procedures without proper medical registration. A team from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is set to visit Damoh from 7th to 9th April to probe the allegations. Dr Jain’s complaint stated that Dr Camm had fraudulently carried out angiographies and angioplasties at the Mission Hospital despite not being registered with the Madhya Pradesh Medical Council, as is mandatory for all practising doctors in the state. “His name does not appear on the council’s database, and the registration number is missing from his documents,” the FIR noted, as per PTI. A preliminary investigation carried out by a panel of doctors – formed following a directive from the district collector – could not verify the authenticity of Dr Camm’s credentials. The hospital’s management later claimed the doctor had already vacated the premises. The FIR further stated that while the hospital had submitted a medical registration certificate from the Andhra Pradesh Medical Council for the accused, checks on the council’s official website revealed no such listing under the name ‘Dr Narendra John Camm’. The matter took a more disturbing turn when a local resident alleged in a previous complaint to the NHRC that the individual in question had used the alias ‘Dr N John Camm’, borrowing the identity of a well-known British cardiologist, Professor John Camm, in a bid to gain the trust of patients. The complainant claimed the man’s real identity is Narendra Vikramaditya Yadav, and accused him of misrepresenting himself as foreign-educated and trained. The complaint also highlighted that several deaths had occurred in January and February this year due to the “unauthorised” treatment provided in the hospital’s cardiology department. NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo, in a post on X, said the deaths occurred as a result of heart procedures performed by an unqualified individual, and that the hospital operates under the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Yojana, indicating misuse of public healthcare funds. दमोह मध्यप्रदेश 📌मिशनरी के अस्पताल में नक़ली डॉक्टर द्वारा ह्रदय रोग के उपचार के नाम पर रोगियों के ऑपरेशन किए जाने के दौरान 7 लोगों की अकाल मृत्यु का मामला प्रकाश में आया है।शिकायत के अनुसार उक्त मिशनरी अस्पताल प्रधानमंत्री आयुष्मान योजना से आच्छादित है इसलिए सरकारी राशि का… pic.twitter.com/Fo8eJmghGp — प्रियंक कानूनगो Priyank Kanoongo (@KanoongoPriyank) April 4, 2025 Kanoongo confirmed that the NHRC’s investigation team will interview affected families, hospital staff, and local officials during their visit to Damoh. The inquiry will assess both institutional accountability and any lapses on part of administrative personnel involved. Damoh Collector Sudhir Kochar also confirmed that a complaint had been received and that an investigation is currently underway, PTI reports. The accused has been charged under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including 315(4) for dishonest misappropriation, 338 for forgery, 336(3) for fraudulent alteration of documents, 340(2) for use of forged records, and 3(5) for joint criminal liability. (With inputs from PTI)
07 April,2025 12:08 PM IST | Bhopal | mid-day online correspondent
Uddhav has left Balasaheb’s ideology for Rahul Gandhi’s politics: Poonawalla
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla launched a scathing attack on Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Monday, alleging that the latter has distanced himself from the ideology of his father, Balasaheb Thackeray, and embraced the political line followed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. According to ANI, Poonawalla's remarks came in response to a statement made by Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday, in which he claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), after targeting Waqf properties, was now allegedly going after land belonging to Christians, Jains, Sikhs, and temples. In a statement to ANI, Poonawalla questioned Thackeray’s apparent ideological shift. “Uddhav Thackeray should explain what compulsion has led him to turn against his own father’s beliefs. Balasaheb Thackeray once demanded the complete abolition of the Waqf Board. But today, the man who claims to be Balasaheb’s political heir is opposing amendments to the Waqf Act,” said the BJP leader. Poonawalla accused Thackeray of performing a “political conversion,” stating, “After his ‘siyaasi dharmaantaran’ (political transformation), Uddhav Thackeray has not only abandoned Balasaheb’s principles but has effectively adopted Rahul Gandhi’s ideology.” In addition to targeting Thackeray, Poonawalla also criticised the Congress leader for selectively addressing issues in Bihar while ignoring serious concerns in states governed by the Congress party. Speaking to ANI, Poonawalla remarked, “Before Rahul Gandhi dons his white t-shirt for the ‘Palayan Roko, Naukri Do’ campaign in Bihar, he must decide what colour t-shirt he will wear when addressing issues of inflation, corruption, and lack of employment in Telangana, Himachal Pradesh, and Karnataka.” The BJP leader highlighted that in Karnataka, crimes against women were rising, while Telangana was witnessing deforestation and violence against students under the Congress-led Revanth Reddy government. “Why doesn’t Rahul Gandhi go there instead of focusing on Bihar?” he asked. He also took a jibe at the Congress-RJD alliance in Bihar, asserting that Rahul Gandhi must address the legacy of lawlessness under Lalu Yadav’s regime. “Migration in Bihar didn’t happen without reason. During Lalu Yadav’s time, schools were replaced by illegal weapons factories. If Rahul Gandhi is serious about employment, he must first break his alliance with RJD,” Poonawalla added. Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to join NSUI national in-charge Kanhaiya Kumar in the ‘Palayan Roko, Naukri Do’ Yatra in Begusarai, Bihar. Later, he will address a public meeting in Patna. (With inputs from ANI)
07 April,2025 11:49 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
World Health Day 2025: PM Narendra Modi warns of rising obesity
On the occasion of World Health Day, PM Modi has highlighted the importance of healthy well-being while stating that health is the "ultimate fortune and wealth." In a social media post on X, the Prime Minister reaffirmed government's commitment to creating a healthier world on World Health Day. He said that the Centre will continue prioritizing healthcare and investing in various aspects of people's well-being."On World Health Day, let us reaffirm our commitment to building a healthier world. Our Government will keep focusing on healthcare and invest in different aspects of people's well-being. Good health is the foundation of every thriving society!" PM Modi posted on X. On World Health Day, let us reaffirm our commitment to building a healthier world. Our Government will keep focusing on healthcare and invest in different aspects of people’s well-being. Good health is the foundation of every thriving society! pic.twitter.com/2XEpVmPza9 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 7, 2025 The Prime Minister shared a video in which he highlighted the issue of obesity and appealed people to limit their consumption of cooking oil by 10 per cent. PM Modi quoted - 'Aarogyam Paramam Bhagyam'.The Prime Minister discussed the issue of the rising concern of lifestyle diseases, especially obesity, which has become a major health threat. He referenced a recent report that predicts over 440 million Indians will be affected by obesity by 2050."Aarogyam Paramam Bhagyam, means, Aarogya hi param bhagya, param dhan hai (Health is the ultimate fortune, the ultimate wealth). Better health is the way to the creation of a better future. Today, our changing lifestyle is challenging for our health. Recently, there was a report on obesity which states that more than 44 crores will suffer from obesity in 2050. These numbers are scary. We have to work on that from now onwards. We have to cut in our cooking oil consumption. This would be a huge step in cutting obesity. We have to make exercise a part of our lives. Keeping yourself fit will be a huge contribution to Vikshit Bharat," PM Modi said.On World Health Day 2025, with the WHO's theme "Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures," India remains committed to strengthening its healthcare systems through initiatives like Ayushman Bharat and the National Health Mission. This event has led a significant progress in improving maternal and child health, expanding digital healthcare access, and enhancing public health infrastructure.World Health Day is observed annually on April 7. This day highlights the importance of global health and calls for collective action to address pressing health challenges. It was established by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1950. It brings together the governments, institutions, and communities in addressing critical health priorities each year.(With ANI inputs)
07 April,2025 11:43 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent