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Rafale Deal: CAG to table the audit report on offsets in Parliament in winter session

OpIndia Staff - 26 August, 2019

Earlier, the CAG report on the Rafale deal was tabled in Parliament in February. The chief auditor had not reviewed the offset audits as he did not want to combine it with the offset audit.

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Supreme Court dismisses P Chidambaram’s interim bail plea in CBI case, deems it “infructuous” after his arrest

OpIndia Staff - 26 August, 2019

The Delhi HC judge had remarked that P Chidambaram appears to be the kingpin in the INX Media scam

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Inmate at Tihar jail branded with ‘Allah’, authorities claim its an attempt to vitiate communal atmosphere

OpIndia Staff - 26 August, 2019

The matter is currently being investigated.

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In a major crackdown against corruption by the government, 22 senior government officials in the Finance Ministry sacked

OpIndia Staff - 26 August, 2019

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has compulsorily retired 22 senior government officials in "public interest" on charges of corruption and misconduct under Rule 56 (J).

Crime

Telangana: Gandhi statue vandalised, pro-Pakistan slogans written in Nizamabad

OpIndia Staff - 26 August, 2019

The police officials suspect that a newly emerged outfit belonging to a 'particular community' is behind the attack on the statue.

Politics

Former PM Manmohan Singh continues to have Z+ security, SPG protection replaced with CRPF cover

OpIndia Staff - 26 August, 2019

MHA has stated that the security cover provided to former PMs is subject to a professional and periodical review as per threat assessment and the decision has been taken after a review report suggested so.

Politics

Mayawati slams Congress and opposition parties over Kashmir visit, says govt should be given time

OpIndia Staff - 26 August, 2019

Mayawati stated that Babasaheb Ambedkar was never in support of Article 370 because he was for establishing India's sovereignty and was a believer of equality.

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In a historic event, Jammu and Kashmir flag removed from state secretariat, only Indian flag to be hoisted

OpIndia Staff - 26 August, 2019

The red-coloured flag with three stripes was used to reflect the three regions of the state – Kashmir valley, Jammu and Ladakh. The plough in the flag is representative of farmers of the state.

Politics

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt may join BJP ally Rashtriya Samaj Paksh in Maharashtra ahead of assembly elections

OpIndia Staff - 26 August, 2019

60-year old Sanjay Dutt is expected to join the Rashtriya Samaj Paksh (RSP) on September 25, said party founder and Cabinet minister in Maharashtra government, Mahadev Janka on Sunday.

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