Wednesday, April 3, 2024

ENHANCED NEWS DIGEST dated 03 April 2024, Wednesday

INDIA (National Affairs)

Since 2014, 25 Opposition leaders facing corruption probe crossed over to BJP, 23 of them got reprieve
3 cases closed, 20 stalled; officials say probe is open, will act if required.

AAP leadership behind bars, why Sanjay Singh bail raises hopes in party
Ever since the arrest of Kejriwal, the party’s star draw, its election campaigns in Delhi and Punjab have taken a hit.

India will get permanent UNSC seat, but it will have to work harder this time: EAM Jaishankar
The world is amazed at India moving towards 7 per cent growth despite the COVID-19 pandemic hampering growth, he said.

Cash-for-query allegation: ED files money laundering case against Moitra, Hiranandani
The ED filed the case against the two taking cognisance of a CBI FIR, a source said. Moitra has been accused of accepting cash to ask questions on behalf of Hiranandani.

Cavalier approach, says SC after dist collectors fail to appear before ED
It noted they did not appear in person before the ED and filed their replies to the summons stating they would need more time to collect the information and data sought for.

Ensure pre-mixes not sold as health or energy drinks: FSSAI to e-firms
FSSAI said these are licensed as proprietary foods as there is no category called health drinks under the act that governs food products in the country.

60 Indian construction workers leave for Israel: Envoy
This poses a challenge for Delhi, in which Indians will be working in Israel which is currently in a conflict situation with Hamas since the October 7 terrorist attacks.

INDIA (Community Affairs)

In Tamil Nadu, Muslim group backs INDIA bloc, Christian outf ..

In the season of Ramadan, lessons in kindness
Most of my Muslim friends have stopped sharing forwards about Gaza, or even talking about it, including me.

No official word on Quran-burner Salwan Momika's death rumours
Former Iraqi militia leader Salwan Momika has been in the spotlight for his anti-Islam stance and burning of the Quran. Social media was abuzz with reports that Momika had been found dead, but there was no official reaction from Norway. A news portal junked the reports quoting Norwegian police's immigration unit.

Petitioner claims Hindu symbols found during ASI's Bhojshala survey

Muslim Leaders Reject White House Iftar Invitation Over Gaza Siege Concerns

Shahnawaz urges Muslims to have faith in Modi

FOREIGN

Taiwan hit by biggest earthquake in 25 years

MUSLIM WORLD

Outrage grows over aid workers killed by Israel

ECONOMIC / BUSINESS / FINANCE

March sees second-highest gross GST revenue of ₹1.78 lakh crore, lifts FY24 collections to ₹20.2 lakh crore
Gross revenues from domestic transactions grew 17.6% in March, compared with a 13.9% rise in February. While the Finance Ministry did not share the growth trajectory for revenues from goods imports, a calculation by The Hindu indicates it shrank about 5% in March, after recording an 8.5% uptick in February

NEWS FROM RIGHT WING PUBLICATION

Pondicherry University: HoD asked to step down, case filed against director and writer of the anti-Hindu play, internal committee to probe the issue
In response, the university has initiated an internal investigation by forming a committee to examine the matter. Pending the outcome of this inquiry, the HoD has been instructed to step aside from his role.







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