As a deep depression in the southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclone and move towards Tamil Nadu, the Indian Coast Guard has started coordinating with the state agencies to ensure seafarers' safety. The ICG said that its ships, aircraft and radar stations issued advisories for fishing boats to return to the harbour. "Deep Depression in the #BayofBengal likely to intensify into a cyclone and move towards #Tamilnadu, as per #IMD. @IndiaCoastGuard Region HQs (East) is coordinating with state agencies to ensure seafarers' safety. #ICG Ships, Aircraft & Radar Stations issuing advisories for fishing boats to return to harbour," the ICG said in a post on X on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the Deep Depression over Southwest Bay of Bengal moved slowly north-northwestwards with a speed of 3 kmph during past 6 hours. "The Deep Depression over Southwest Bay of Bengal moved slowly north-northwestwards with a speed of 3 kmph during past 6 hours and lay centred at 1730 hours IST of today, the 27th November 2024 over the same region near latitude 8.9degN and longitude 82.1degE, about 100 km east-northeast of Trincomalee, 320 km southeast of Nagappattinam, 420 km southeast of Puducherry and 500 km south-southeast of Chennai," the IMD said. "It is very likely to continue to move north-northwestwards skirting Sri Lanka coast and intensify into a cyclonic storm during next 12 hours. Thereafter, it will continue to move north-northwestwards and reach near north Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts as a deep depression around morning of 30th November," the IMD added. Meanwhile, Pamban Port in Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram experienced strong winds on Wednesday due to a deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the deep depression is expected to move north-northwestwards and intensify into a cyclonic storm later today (November 27). Fishermen in the Cuddalore district were seen pulling their boats ashore due to rough seas. Authorities have declared a holiday for schools and colleges in nine districts, including Villupuram, Tiruvallur, Cuddalore, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Ramanathapuram, and Trichy, due to heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday. Schools in Chennai, Kanchipuram, Chengalpet, Ariyalur, Sivagangai, and Pudukottai will also remain closed today. Madras University, Karaikudi Alagappa University, Bharathidasan University, and the Directorate of Technical Education have postponed their scheduled semester exams, citing heavy rainfall predictions. Revised dates will be announced later. The IMD has predicted widespread heavy rainfall today due to the possible cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal. "Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected at a few places, with extremely heavy rain at one or two locations in Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, and the Karaikal area. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is also likely at isolated places in Chennai, Thiruvallur, Kanchipuram, Chengalpet, Villupuram, Ariyalur, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, and Pudukottai districts, as well as in Puducherry," the IMD said in a release earlier. 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
27 November,2024 10:48 PM IST | Chennai | ANIShiv Sena MPs on Wednesday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, days after the BJP-led Mahayuti registered a landslide victory in the Maharashtra Assembly election 2024. Shiv Sena MPs led by Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav, Ravindra Waikar, Sandipan Bhumare, Shrirang Appa Barne, Milind Deora, Dhairyasheel Mane and former Lok Sabha member Rahul Shewale met Shah in Parliament. Mane said the MPs thanked Shah for campaigning extensively for the elections and touring almost every district of the state. "People of Maharashtra listened to what Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, and the Mahayuti returned to power with a thumping majority," Mane said. The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance won the Maharashtra elections by a landslide, bagging 235 seats in the 288-member House. The BJP alone won 132 seats while the Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) emerged victorious on 57 and 41 seats, respectively. Smaller parties of the coalition won five seats. The meeting took place as Eknath Shinde, the outgoing chief minister and Shiv Sena leader, addressed a press conference in Thane and declared that he would abide by the decision of the prime minister on his successor. BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis is considered as frontrunner for the chief minister's post with the Shiv Sena and the NCP getting deputy chief minister posts. NCP leaders Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare also met Shah and congratulated him on the Mahayuti's victory. Tatkare also met the prime minister and greeted him on the victory in Maharashtra elections. 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
27 November,2024 10:34 PM IST | New Delhi | PTISenior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis said on Wednesday that the decision on selecting the Maharashtra cabinet will be taken by the next Chief Minister after his name is finalised and the Mahayuti stands united, reported the PTI. Tipped as a front-runner for the CM post after Maharashtra election result, Devenda Fadnavis stressed that the Mahayuti coalition of Shiv Sena, BJP, and NCP remains united in forming the government. "Once a chief minister is decided, that person will finalise the state cabinet," the outgoing Deputy chief minister told reporters in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.Later, speaking in Maharashtra's Nagpur, Devendra Fadnavis said the constituents of the Mahayuti are united, as per the PTI. "All decisions will be made collectively, and we will hold meetings with our top leaders. If anyone has doubts, Eknath Shinde has made it clear," he said. Devendra Fadnavis was referring to Eknath Shinde's press conference in Thane wherein he rejected reports of his disappointment over not getting a second term despite the Mahayuti alliance winning a thumping victory under his leadership. "(Eknath) Shinde Saheb, (Deputy CM and NCP leader) Ajitdada Pawar and I are together. There is no dispute in the Mahayuti alliance. Before the elections, we had said that all decisions would be taken jointly with our senior leadership. We will take joint decisions," he said, according to the PTI. Shindeji has cleared all doubts of "ifs and buts", he added. According to sources, Maharashtra NDA leaders are likely to meet the top BJP brass in Delhi on Thursday, indicating that the formula of one chief minister and two deputy CMs representing the three major 'Mahayuti' constituents, will be followed in the new government in the state. While the BJP is tipped to get the chief ministerial post, its two allies -- Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party -- are expected to be given the post of two deputies. Devendra Fadnavis also slammed the Opposition parties for their objection to using Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in the election process. "The Supreme Court has already stated its position on the EVM issue. The top court indicated that the blame for losses should not be shifted to EVMs. The EVMs will continue to operate," he added, the news agency reported. A day earlier the apex court dismissed a plea seeking to revert to paper ballot voting in elections in the country, saying allegations of tampering with electronic voting machines (EVM) raked up only when people lose polls. (with PTI inputs)
27 November,2024 09:35 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondentIn a significant move towards transforming the education system in India, the government has introduced the APAAR ID (Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry), a unified identification system designed for all students across the country. The initiative is part of the broader 'One Nation, One Student ID' program, which aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The APAAR ID aims to streamline educational processes, enhance student data management, and promote a more efficient, transparent, and personalised learning experience. Here's all you may need to know about the APAAR ID. What is APAAR? APAAR, which stands for Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry, is a specialised identification system designed for all students in India. This initiative is part of the 'One Nation, One Student ID' program launched by the government, aligning with the new National Education Policy of 2020. APAAR ID - a unique 12-digit code will help students to digitally store, manage, and access all their academic credits, including Score card, marksheets, gradesheet, degrees, diplomas, certificates and co-curricular accomplishments. This ID functions as a permanent digital identity for the student in the education ecosystem. The APAAR ID is linked to Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) and DigiLocker, an online repository, where students securely access their essential documents like exam results & academic credentials and documents. It receives academic credits of students directly from institutions and awarding bodies through the National Academic Depository. Thus being a single source of truth, this streamlines authentication for transfers, entrance examinations, admissions or job applications, simplifying the verification of academic records. Key features of APAAR It is a lifelong Academic Identity and each student gets a unique 12-digit ID. It is a centralised system which manages academic records in one place. It also facilitates the transfer of credits between institutions. An APAAR ID stays with the student throughout their educational and professional career. Additionally it has features to; Preserving student achievements, Streamlines credit recognition, Enhance educational flexibility and Credit transfer across institutions. How APAAR is useful It is a single platform to consolidate and showcase academic records. It’s an identity proof, which may have many other possible benefits as envisaged by schools, state government colleges and universities, facilitating smooth transitions between educational levels and it facilitate skilling reskilling upskilling from early school education to higher education and beyond during employment. With an APAAR ID the students can effortlessly monitor their academic journey, enabling personalized study plans and real-time performance analytics. The system aids in skill gap analysis and provides industry-relevant content for upskilling programs. It also simplifies academic record-keeping for students. Facilities mapped through APAAR Facilities including admissions, Scholarships, Concessions, Credit accumulation, Credit redemption, Credit accounting, Credit transfer form one institution to another institution, Internships, Certifications, Job applications, and verification of academic records. APAAR supports lifelong learning by maintaining a continuous record of a student’s academic and skill achievements, from early education through higher education and into their professional career. APAAR also empowers schools by streamlining operations, simplifying tasks like admissions, and organizing crucial student information for enhanced academic management. With the use of digital data analytics, APAAR enables schools to generate insightful reports, refine teaching methodologies, and transition into a future without paperwork. The transformative approach allows educators to focus entirely on their core mission of delivering quality education to students. How can students obtain their APAAR ID Visit official website of APAAR & ABC? - APAAR Website – https://apaar[dot]education[dot]gov[dot]in - ABC Website – https://www[dot]abc[dot]gov[dot]in Students need to follow the below steps: - Verification: Visit the school to verify demographic details - Parental Consent: Obtain parental consent if the student is a minor - Authentication: Authenticate identity through the school - ID Creation: Upon successful verification, the APAAR ID is created and added to DigiLocker for secure online access The following student details are mandatory for APAAR ID creation: UDISE+ Unique Student Identifier (PEN), Student Name, Date of Birth (DOB), Gender, Mobile Number, Mother's Name, Father's Name, Name as per Aadhaar, Aadhaar Number To check the status of APAAR ID generation for a student As soon as APAAR ID is generated, it is pushed into student's DigiLocker Account. Student can find virtual APAAR ID Card in Issued document section of DigiLocker. The status of APAAR ID generation can also be checked in the UDISE+ Portal under the APAAR Module, which displays a list of students along with their APAAR ID statuses. Students may request their school authority to check the status of their APAAR ID creation.
27 November,2024 06:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Integral Coach Factory, Chennai, in collaboration with BEML, is designing and manufacturing high-speed train sets that will have a design speed of 280 kmph, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told Parliament on Wednesday. In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Vaishnaw said following the success of Vande Bharat trains under the "Make in India" initiative, the Indian Railways (IR) has now taken up designing and manufacturing of high-speed train sets. "The manufacturing cost is approximately Rs 28 crore per car (excluding taxes), which is highly competitive compared with other train sets," he said, replying to questions raised by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs Sudhir Gupta and Ananta Nayak. "The design and manufacturing of high-speed train sets is a complex and technology-intensive process," the minister added. He also highlighted the major technical aspects, such as the design and manufacturing of the aerodynamic, airtight car body, design and manufacturing of electrics including propulsion for high-speed application, weight optimisation of the train sets and heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) of the trains. "The train sets will have chair cars with best-in-class features, such as aerodynamic exteriors, sealed gangways, automatic doors, optimum climatic conditions inside compartments for passenger comfort, CCTV, mobile-charging facilities, optimum lighting, fire safety equipment etc.," Vaishnaw said. He added that the completion of the project can be reasonably ascertained after the finalisation of the detailed design. The minister also provided an update on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project, under execution with technical and financial assistance from Japan, and said so far, 336 km of pier foundation, 331 km of pier construction, 260 km of girder casting and 225 km of girder launching have been completed. "The work of the undersea tunnel (approximately 21 km) has also started," he added. The 508-km-long MAHSR project will have 12 stations planned at Mumbai, Thane, Virar, Boisar, Vapi, Bilimora, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad and Sabarmati and the entire land (1,389.5 Ha) required for it has been acquired, the railway minister 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
27 November,2024 06:33 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIThe Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued a show cause notice to Akasa Air for reportedly not providing corrective training to a pilot-in-command (PIC) after a flight operated by the pilot made a hard landing, official sources said on Wednesday. During a regulatory audit of the airline conducted in Mumbai last month, the regulator discovered the same for a Bagdogra-Bangalore flight (QP 1851) operated on a Boeing 737 MAX (VT-YAE) on March 5, 2024. “The incident was closed with a counselling session only without any corrective training being imparted to the PIC,” the regulator has found and mentioned in its notice. the notice issued to the airline has asked it to file a reply within 14 days. Sources say the aircraft had made a hard landing. “It bounced after touching down. The pilot then pressed the take off go around (TOGA) button to take off and land in a second attempt. TOGA was then rejected and the aircraft went on to land,” said sources. Incidentally last month the regulator had fined Akasa Rs 30 lakh for alleged non-compliance of rules in its training procedures for pilots. The regulator, previously, in May had conducted a spot check at Akasa’s Gurgaon HQ and then subsequently issued a show cause notice to the airline leading to the previous Rs 30 lakh fine. When contacted, an Akasa Air Spokesperson denied a comment on the matter citing it to be a legal notice.
27 November,2024 04:40 PM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentThe All Mizoram Village Council Association (AMVCA) has called the state government's move to shorten the present term of village councils (VC) "undemocratic" and stated that they will dispute the order in the high court, PTI reported. According to a notification issued last week by the local administration department, the current term of Mizoram village councils, except those in three autonomous district council areas in the state's south, has been reduced by six months and will end on February 19 next year. According to AMVCA president K Lalngaizuala, village council members unanimously adopted a resolution to seek the Gauhati High Court to safeguard village councils' prestige during a conference held in Aizawl on Tuesday, PTI reported. Lalngaizuala claimed that they did not simply oppose the curtailment but called the government's decision "undemocratic." He further claimed that they had decided to move to the high court in order to protect their rights and the reputation of village councils. The reduction of the term of the village councils has led to criticism from different quarters, including opposition parties, PTI reported. Congress claimed that the village council tenure was shortened as the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM)-led state government found it difficult to cooperate with The Congress claimed that the tenure of the village councils was cut because the state government led by the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) found it impossible to deal with opposition-dominated VCs. Previously, Mizoram Local Administration (LAD) minister C Lalsawivunga claimed that the duration of the existing village councils (VCs) was lowered to ensure proper management and use of state money, as well as to adjust the extension necessitated by the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020, PTI reported. As per PTI, the minister said that the state government received a post-devolution revenue deficit (PDRD) grant of Rs 122.83 crore during the fiscal year 2023-24 and Rs 89.91 crore per month during the current fiscal. According to the 15th Finance Commission's recommendation, Mizoram will receive a PDRD grant of Rs 48.83 crore per month in fiscal year 2025-2026, he stated. Despite these financial limits, the state will hold civic polls (village councils and local councils) next year, as well as elections for the Lai Autonomous District Council (LADC) at the end of the year, the minister said. In addition, the state government plans to hold elections for the Aizawl Municipal Corporation (AMC) in early 2026, PTI cited. "Keeping in mind the upcoming civic polls, the government has decided to shorten the current VCs term and conduct elections to ensure that the general public is not inconvenienced," Lalsawivunga had said. The most recent elections for vice presidents and local councils (LCs) were held in August 2020. (With PTI inputs)
27 November,2024 02:57 PM IST | Aizawl | mid-day online correspondentMaharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Wednesday said instead of raising question marks over the electronic voting machines (EVMs), the opposition parties should accept their defeat in the state assembly polls and introspect, reported news agency PTI. Talking to reporters in Nagpur, he also accused the opposition of speaking lies over the issue of EVMs. Responding to a query on the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) allies alleging manipulation of EVMs, Bawankule asked why they did not raise a question mark over these machines when they performed well in the Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra earlier this year. "The Congress also won the Nanded Lok Sabha bypoll. So was the EVM proper in Nanded?" he asked, reported PTI. "All these are just lies...They should accept their defeat and introspect. We introspected after losing the Lok Sabha elections (in Maharashtra) and moved ahead. We worked at the booth level and met people. This time (in the assembly polls), our vote percentage increased," he said, reported PTI. The MVA, comprising the Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP (SP) and Congress, won 30 out of 48 Lok Sabha seats in the general elections, and one Congress rebel later extended support to the alliance. In the assembly elections held on November 20, the ruling Mahayuti of BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP won a whopping 230 seats, while the MVA managed to get only 46 in the 288-member House. Bawankule's remarks on the EVMs come a day after the Supreme Court dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking to revert to paper ballot voting in elections in the country. The apex court said that allegations of tampering with EVMs raked up only when people lose polls. "What happens is, when you win the election, EVMs are not tampered with. When you lose the election, EVMs are tampered (with)," remarked a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and P B Varale on Tuesday, reported PTI. On a query over finalising the name of the chief minister in Maharashtra, Bawankule said, "In the alliance government, such things take time as many factors like the ministerial post, portfolios and guardian ministership have to be taken into account and decided," reported PTI. The MVA candidates who faced defeat in the Maharashtra assembly elections have decided to seek verification of the EVM-Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs) units in their segments, a leader of the opposition alliance said, reported PTI. Many losing candidates of the Shiv Sena (UBT) pointed fingers at the functioning of the EVMs during their interaction with party head Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday. (With inputs from PTI)
27 November,2024 02:50 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondentIn a landmark judgement, the Supreme Court of India ruled that religious conversions carried out solely to claim reservation benefits, without genuine belief in the adopted religion, constitute a "fraud on the Constitution". The verdict was delivered by a bench of Justices Pankaj Mithal and R Mahadevan on November 26, as per PTI reports. The court dismissed the plea of C Selvarani, who had challenged a Madras High Court decision from January 24 that denied her a Scheduled Caste (SC) certificate. Selvarani, born to a Hindu father and a Christian mother, was baptised as a Christian but later claimed to be Hindu to access reservation benefits for employment. Justice Mahadevan, writing the 21-page judgement for the bench, observed that religious conversion should stem from genuine inspiration by the principles and tenets of the adopted faith. "However, if the purpose of conversion is to derive reservation benefits rather than a sincere belief in the religion, such actions are impermissible. They undermine the social ethos of the reservation policy," he noted. The bench highlighted that Selvarani continued to practise Christianity, attending church regularly, despite claiming to have reverted to Hinduism. Her dual claims, the court stated, were "untenable" and contradicted the objectives of India's reservation policies, which aim to uplift marginalised communities. The evidence presented confirmed that Selvarani’s father, though born into the Valluvan caste (classified as SC), had converted to Christianity, thereby losing caste identity. The apex court underscored that individuals converting to another religion lose their caste status and must provide substantial evidence of reconversion and acceptance by their original caste to regain SC benefits. The bench noted a lack of credible evidence supporting Selvarani's reconversion to Hinduism. "There was no public declaration, ceremony, or credible documentation to prove her return to Hinduism or acceptance by the Valluvan caste. On the contrary, factual findings indicated she continued practising Christianity," the judgement observed. The court further emphasised that while caste identity is lost upon conversion to Christianity, its resumption requires more than mere claims. Selvarani’s argument that her caste was "under eclipse" during conversion and could be reinstated upon reconversion was deemed "unsustainable". The ruling also addressed the broader implications of conversions made for ulterior motives, stating that such actions erode the fundamental social objectives of reservation policies. "Conversion purely for reservation benefits, devoid of belief, is impermissible," the bench declared. The Supreme Court's decision aligns with the spirit of India's Constitution, reinforcing the integrity of reservation policies and protecting their intent to support truly marginalised groups. According to PTI, the judgement reaffirms that caste identity is fundamentally linked to one's faith and community acceptance. In cases of disputed reconversion, compelling evidence is essential to validate claims, the court concluded. (With inputs from PTI)
27 November,2024 01:46 PM IST | New DelhiUnion minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said there is a need to make existing laws more stringent to curb vulgar content on social media platforms, reported news agency PTI. In the Lok Sabha, the Information and Broadcasting Minister said the Parliamentary Standing Committee should take up the issue and also called for a consensus to frame more strict laws in this regard, reported PTI. Earlier, there were editorial checks and it was decided whether something was right or wrong but those checks have ended. Today, social media is a platform for freedom of press but it is uncontrolled and there is vulgar content, the minister said during the Question Hour, reported PTI. There is a need to make existing laws more stringent laws to curb vulgar content on social media platforms, Vaishnaw said amid din in the House. He was responding to questions by BJP member Arun Govil about existing mechanisms to check telecast of vulgar and sex-related content through social media platforms illegally and whether the government proposes to make the existing laws more stringent keeping in view the fact that the said laws are not much effective to stop misuse of these platforms, reported PTI. Railways recruited 5 lakh employees since 2014: Ashwini Vaishnaw Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said the department recruited five lakh employees in the last decade, a number slightly higher than the previous decade, reported PTI. He made the statement at the national convention of the All India SC/ST Railway Employees Association, held on Ajani Railway Ground in Nagpur. The minister said the recruitment number between 2004 and 2014 was 4.4 lakh, reported PTI. He also highlighted the introduction of an annual recruitment calendar for the first time in Indian Railways' history. According to a press release, the event was attended by the association president B L Bhairava, Central Railway General Manager Dharamveer Meena, and South East Central Railway General Manager Neenu, reported PTI. It said Vaishnaw also appreciated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's gesture of giving a bow to the Constitution before entering Parliament. "Respect for the Constitution goes beyond symbolism; it is reflected in action," he said ahead of the Constitution Day on Tuesday, reported PTI. The minister said 12,000 general coaches are currently under production. Vaishnaw at the event unveiled a souvenir commemorating the association's efforts and earlier paid his tributes to Dr BR Ambedkar at the Central Memorial in Deekshabhoomi. (With inputs from PTI)
27 November,2024 01:41 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentCongress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said businessman Gautam Adani should be arrested after his indictment in the US and accused the government of protecting him, reported news agency PTI. Speaking to reporters outside Parliament, Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, said when hundreds of people are arrested on "tiny" charges in the country, why is Adani not in jail? The reiteration by Gandhi comes hours after the Adani Group said the billionaire and his nephew Sagar Adani have not been charged with any violations of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) in the indictment filed by US authorities in a court in a bribery case. The duo has been charged with securities fraud that involves a levy of monetary penalties. "You think the Adanis are going to accept the charges. Which world are you living in? Obviously, he is going to deny the charges," Rahul Gandhi said when asked about the denial of charges by the Adani Group, reported PTI. "The point is he has to be arrested. As we have said, hundreds of people are being arrested on tiny charges and the gentleman has been indicted in the United States for thousands of crores. He should be in jail... The government is protecting him," the former Congress chief said, reported PTI. Gandhi was the first to demand the arrest of Adani after charges of alleged bribery were made out by the US against the businessman. Earlier, Adani's lawyer Mukul Rohtagi said there are no specific charges against the businessman or his associates and the accusations of bribery are very general and no specifics on who gave the bribe to whom are not specified. Earlier today, in its exchange filing, Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) had cited the news reporting on the alleged bribery and corruption charges against Adani officials as 'incorrect.' "Media articles state that certain of our directors namely Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani and Vneet Jain have been charged with violation(s) of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) in the indictment. Such statements are incorrect," said the statement by Adani Green Energy Ltd. "Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani and Vneet Jaain have not been charged with any violation of the FCPA in the counts set forth in the indictment of the US DOJ or civil complaint of the US SEC," it added. (With inputs from PTI)
27 November,2024 01:29 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
