Jharkhand: ED probes ex-minister Yogendra Sao in sand mining, extortion case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday conducted raids at multiple locations in Jharkhand as part of a money laundering investigation linked to alleged illegal sand mining and extortion involving former state minister Yogendra Sao and his family.
The searches began early morning at around eight premises spread across Hazaribag and Ranchi. The operation is being carried out under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), according to PTI.
Hyderabad: Defence minister Rajnath Singh to attend jayanti celebrations of Alluri Sitaram Raju
In a post on X, Rajnath Singh said, “Tributes to the valiant freedom fighter Shri Alluri Sitaram Raju on his 128th birth anniversary. He led the Rampa Rebellion against British rule and stood fearlessly for the rights and dignity of tribal communities. His life of sacrifice and resistance continues to inspire generations in our pursuit of justice and self-respect.”
268th session of Rajya Sabha to begin on July 21
The 268th session of the Rajya Sabha is set to commence on Monday, July 21, according to an official notification in the Parliamentary Bulletin.
As per the legislative section, summons for the upcoming monsoon session have been issued exclusively via the Members’ Portal. All members have been informed about the session schedule and designated business days.
This session will cover key legislative matters and is expected to run concurrently with the monsoon session of the Lok Sabha, reported PTI.
Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ passes US Congress; republicans claim legislative win
- US President Donald Trump announced a celebratory bill signing event at the White House following the passage of the Republican-backed legislation known as the “ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL.”
- The measure narrowly passed in the House of Representatives with a 218-214 vote, earning strong support from GOP members. Expressing his enthusiasm, Trump said,”The Republicans in the House of Representatives have just passed the ‘ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL ACT.”
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Second batch of devotees departs from Pahalgam for their pilgrimage to the Holy cave of Amarnath