Tag: CBI
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Botswana Launches ‘Golden Passport’ Program: Citizenship by Investment Starting at $75,000
Introduction: A New Path to Botswana Citizenship In a landmark move that could reshape mobility for investors and families, Botswana has announced its first Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program. Branded as the Impact Investment Program, the scheme aims to confer citizenship in exchange for a structured investment beginning at roughly $75,000, with formal rollout anticipated…
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UK Business Leaders Urge Reeves to Embrace Unpopular Tax Moves in Budget
Overview: A Call for Bold Tax Decisions UK business chiefs say the time has come for magistral fiscal clarity, urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to adopt a more audacious tax strategy in the upcoming Budget. While Labour has campaigned on a fiscally responsible platform, seasoned executives across the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) argue that the…
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Business chiefs urge Reeves to adopt bold, even unpopular, tax moves in Budget
UK business chiefs press Reeves for bold Budget choices In the run-up to the Budget, a broad chorus of business leaders is urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to take a bolder approach to taxation. While manifesto promises can provide a political compass, executives warn that sticking to a cautious, incremental path may fail to unleash the…
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CBI Arrests Punjab Police DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar on Bribery Charges
Overview The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Punjab Police Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Harcharan Singh Bhullar on charges of bribery, marking a dramatic development in a case that has drawn attention to corruption allegations within the state police hierarchy. Bhullar, who most recently headed the Ropar Range, faces accusations of extorting a monthly…
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CBI Arrests Punjab Police DIG Harcharan Bhullar in Bribery Case
Overview of the Case The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Punjab Police Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Harcharan Singh Bhullar on charges related to bribery. The agency alleges Bhullar extorted a monthly payment of Rs 5 lakh from a scrap dealer connected to an ongoing case. In a parallel development, the CBI also took…
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CBI Arrests Punjab Police DIG Harcharan Bhullar on Bribery Charges
CBI Arrest Shocks Punjab Police: DIG Harcharan Bhullar in Bribery Case The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Punjab Police Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Harcharan Singh Bhullar on charges of bribery. The agency reports that Bhullar was extorting a monthly payment of Rs 5 lakh from a scrap dealer connected to an ongoing investigation,…
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Karur Stampede Probe: Supreme Court Questions Impartiality
Overview: A High Court Controversy Becomes a National Issue The Karur stampede, which claimed 41 lives at a TVK rally in September 2025, has transcended a regional tragedy to become a matter of national concern about the integrity of criminal investigations. The Supreme Court’s intervention follows intense scrutiny of statements by senior Tamil Nadu police…
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Karur Stampede: Supreme Court Pushes CBI Probe for Impartiality
Introduction: A high-stakes intervention in the Karur stampede case The Supreme Court of India has stepped into a politically charged and emotionally sensitive case following the Karur stampede, where 41 people died during a rally organized by the Tamil political outfit TVK. The court’s order to transfer the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation…
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Karur Stampede: Why Senthil Balaji Is Alarmed and AIADMK Questions
Overview of the Karur Stampede The Karur stampede, which authorities say resulted in 41 fatalities, unfolded as crowds swelled at a public event, underscoring risks of overcrowding and crowd management. Officials say immediate actions included emergency medical responses and ongoing inquiries while investigators review the sequence of events. The tragedy has left families in mourning…
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Senthil Balaji Panicking: AIADMK Slams Allegations and Probes
Introduction: A Political Storm Around Senthil Balaji In Tamil Nadu, Senthil Balaji finds himself at the center of a political fight after a deadly crowd incident in Karur district and a flurry of accusations surrounding governance, law and order, and the liquor trade. The opposition AIADMK has sharpened its questions, arguing that the state government…