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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
‘Substantial evidence': ED opposes bail for ex-min Mahesh Joshi in JJM scam
Jaipur: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) Tuesday opposed the bail plea of former public health engineering department (PHED) minister Mahesh Joshi, who is currently in jail in connection with the multi-crore Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scam. At a hearing in a special court for cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the ED submitted that it had substantial evidence against Joshi, alleging that the proceeds of the crime were funnelled into a company owned by his son. The court will hear the matter on Thursday. On May 27, Joshi's counsel senior advocate Vivek Raj Bajwa had contended in the court that the former minister was not named in the initial FIR lodged by the anti-corruption bureau (ACB) and argued that the ED failed to trace any proceeds of the crime back to him. Bajwa had argued that Joshi was being falsely implicated due to political rivalry. In response, ED's lawyer Ajatshatru S Mina Tuesday pointed to the four FIRs filed in the case by various govt investigation agencies, including one each by the Jaipur police and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), and two by the ACB. Mina told court that Joshi was named in one of these FIRs, which formed the basis of ED's enforcement case information report (ECIR). Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Provence-alpes-cote-d'azur: Voici l'astuce pour avoir des panneaux solaires sans payer l'installation ! Programme Ecologique Undo He elaborated on Joshi's alleged role in facilitating the approval of fraudulent bills for Shree Ganpati Tubewell Co and Shree Shyam Tubewell Co, and claimed he exerted undue influence on PHED officials to secure tenders based on a forged IRCON certificate. The ED further accused Joshi of directly benefiting from the scam's financial gains, which were reportedly invested in his son's company. Mina alleged that Joshi orchestrated the entire scam through an associate, Sanjay Badaya, and accused the proprietors of both tubewell firms of threatening PHED officials to ensure compliance of their demands, warning them of departmental transfers if they failed to do so. Joshi was arrested on April 24 when he appeared for questioning following a notice from the ED.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rickea Jackson shuts down pregnancy rumors with bold response after missing the Los Angeles Sparks game
Los Angeles Sparks forward Rickea Jackson has addressed pregnancy rumors circulating online following her absence from a recent game. Jackson, listed as 'out for personal reasons,' responded with humor, posting a photo on X holding a basketball to her stomach, captioned '#ItsAGirl'. She later clarified she is not pregnant, emphasizing her focus on being a 'rich auntie'. Los Angeles Sparks forward Rickea Jackson is breaking her silence after fans on social media began circulating baseless pregnancy rumors due to her absence from the team's recent game. The 2024 No.4 WNBA draft pick, who was listed as 'out for personal reasons,' wasn't on the court during the Sparks' 85-80 home loss to the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday. But while her team was dealing with an on-court loss, Jackson was addressing internet speculation most unexpectedly, with humor and a basketball. Rickea Jackson claps back at pregnancy rumors with viral post In response to rumors that she might be pregnant, Rickea Jackson took to X and posted a photo holding a basketball to her stomach, mockingly playing into the speculation. Her caption? '#ItsAGirl' That was followed up with another tweet to clear the air and warn fans not to trust social media accounts falsely claiming to have inside information. '1. My friends don't use twitter. Yall gotta stop linking people because of a follow,' she wrote. '2. Yall come to conclusions everyday it's hilarious, but I'm a 'rich auntie' typa gallll.' The direct response instantly caught fire online, with fans praising her for turning the rumor into a laughable moment instead of feeding the negativity. Many applauded her for protecting her peace while still staying playful. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Auvergne-rhone-alpes: Voici l'astuce pour avoir des panneaux solaires sans payer l'installation ! Programme Ecologique Undo Jackson, who averaged 13.4 points in her rookie season, has had a quieter sophomore year so far, appearing in just three games and averaging 7.3 points on 31% shooting. With the Sparks reshuffling their roster this year, including the blockbuster acquisition of Kelsey Plum, Jackson's role has slightly shifted, but her potential remains unquestioned. Following the loss to the Mercury, Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts addressed Jackson's status, emphasizing support from the organization. 'Rickea is a big part of our team,' Roberts said. 'She is taking personal time, and we support her. We're excited to get her back when she's ready.' For now, the rising WNBA talent is making it clear that she's still in control of her own story, basketball in hand, rumors behind her, and a sense of humor firmly intact. Image via @rickea Also Read: WNBA Issues verdict on investigation into racism claims during Angel Reese-Caitlin Clark game
Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
35-yr-old man arrested for alleged sexual assault of 7-year-old girl
New Delhi: A 35-year-old man was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a seven-year-old girl in northeast Delhi's Dayalpur, police said on Friday. The accused, a house painter by profession, was previously involved in a similar case registered under the POCSO Act in 2021. According to police, the incident took place on April 3, when the minor stepped out to visit a neighbour to ask about her studies. "The girl returned home crying and told her mother that an unknown man lured her into a hall in a street and touched her inappropriately. She said the man fled upon hearing someone approaching," a senior police officer said. A case under Section 137 (Kidnapping) of BNS and Section 10 of the POCSO Act was registered at Dayalpur police station, and a police team was formed to investigate. Initially, investigating police officers said there were no immediate leads or known suspects. Police scanned CCTV footage from over 250 cameras in and around the area. During the technical surveillance, a photograph of the suspect was extracted from one of the camera feeds. However, attempts to locate him in the immediate vicinity proved unsuccessful, police said. "Police then turned to the dossiers and the data of individuals involved in similar offences over the past five years. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Auvergne-rhone-alpes: Voici l'astuce pour avoir des panneaux solaires sans payer l'installation ! Programme Ecologique Undo A breakthrough came when a match was found; a man resembling the suspect in the CCTV footage was earlier arrested in a POCSO case registered at Jafrabad police station," the officer added. Acting on that lead, the team traced and detained Danish (35), a resident of New Kardampuri in Shahdara. Initially, he denied any involvement, but during sustained interrogation, police said he confessed to the crime. He has since been arrested.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
South Africa's minister to straight message to Elon Musk on Starlink: 'We are not attempting to...'
A South African minister has stated that a recently proposed draft policy, which introduces alternatives to the country's Black ownership requirements, is not exclusively designed to accommodate Elon Musk's Starlink or any single entity. This clarification comes days after Musk claimed he was prevented from launching Starlink satellite internet service in his birth country due to his race, labeling South Africa's Black empowerment laws "openly racist." Following his remarks, reports emerged that South Africa was considering new legislation reportedly aimed at meeting Musk's conditions for Starlink's operation. According to a report by news agency Reuters, South African communications minister Solly Malatsi stated that the law is not exclusively designed for any single entity. "We are not attempting to open a special dispensation for Starlink or any other company or an individual," Malatsi told a parliamentary committee. "I am pretty clear that transformation is sacrosanct in our country, that it's a non-negotiable in order for the country to achieve its aspirations," he affirmed. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Centre-val De Loire: Voici l'astuce pour avoir des panneaux solaires sans payer l'installation ! Programme Ecologique Undo South Africa proposes changes in draft policy Last week, Malatsi's department put forward a draft policy proposing the acceptance of "equity equivalent" investment programs within the information and communication technology (ICT) sector. This move could potentially encourage companies like SpaceX 's Starlink and other foreign communication providers to operate in the country. South Africa's Electronic Communications Act mandates that foreign-owned communications companies sell 30% of their local subsidiaries' equity to historically disadvantaged groups in order to obtain an operating license. This particular provision has drawn criticism from various companies, including Starlink. Despite the minister's clarifications, the draft policy has already faced pushback. Critics from the opposition and the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies, Khusela Diko, have argued that the proposed changes go too far in accommodating foreign businesses like Starlink.
