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I-T Dept Searches at 11 Premises of TN Based Business Group
The Income Tax department conducted searches on a business group involved in tiles and sanitaryware in Chennai on Saturday, 27 February, CBDT spokesperson told ANI.
“Search was conducted at 11 premises and surveys in nine premises of group in Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Kolkata. Cash of around Rs 8.30 crores was found and seized,” the spokesperson added.
(Source: ANI)
16,752 New COVID Cases, India’s Tally Over 1.10 Cr
India on Sunday reported 16,752 new cases of coronavirus, taking the tally in the country to 1,10,96,731. The death toll increased by 113 to 1,57,051.
According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are currently 1,64,511 active cases across the country, while 1,07,75,169 patients have been discharged, with 11,718 discharges recorded in the last 24 hours.
NCB Arrests Three During Drug Raids in Mumbai
The Narcotics Control Bureau arrested three persons in drug raids conducted in Dongri, Wadi Bunder and Nagpada areas, in Mumbai on the night of Saturday, 27 February.
(Source: ANI)
EC Removes Bengal IPS Officer A day Post Announcement of Poll Schedule
A day after announcing the dates for assembly polls in West Bengal, the Election Commission on Saturday, 27 February, removed Additional Director General of Police (Law and order) Jawed Shamim and brought in Jag Mohan in his place, an official order said.
(Source: PTI)
'Will Reduce Unemployment Rate in Puducherry to Less Than 40%': Amit Shah
While addressing a gathering in Puducherry’s Karaikal on Sunday, 28 February, Home Minister Amit Shah said that if the public votes for the NDA government, they will reduce the unemployment rate to less than 40 per cent.
“About 75 per cent of Puducherry youth is unemployed, if you vote for NDA government, we will reduce the unemployment rate to less than 40 per cent,” he said.
Taking a dig at the Congress party, he said, “So many Congress workers are joining BJP, not just in Puducherry but all over the country because there is no place for merit in Congress.”
(Source: ANI)
Shiv Sena Minister Resigns From Maha Cabinet
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Rathod tenders his resignation as Maharashtra Minister, after his name surfaced in connection with TikTok star Pooja Chavan’s death by suicide.
Cabinet Extends Tenure Of CBDT Chairman
Cabinet extends tenure of Pramod Chandra Mody as CBDT chairman by 3 months with effect from 1 March.