Latest news with #IAS
Time of India
18 minutes ago
- Time of India
Liquor scam accused gets bail as ACB fails to file charge sheet
Ranchi: A special ACB court in Ranchi on Tuesday allowed bail by default to suspended senior IAS officer Vinay Choubey, who was the ex-excise secretary, in connection with the ongoing liquor scam being investigated by the state anti-corruption bureau (ACB) as the agency failed to submit the charge-sheet within the stipulated 90-day period since the arrest. Choubey's advocate Devesh Ajmani said, "The bail was granted on condition that Choubey would submit two sureties of Rs 25,000 each and would not leave the state without the court's permission. The court also ordered that Choubey would not change his mobile phone number without informing the court, and one of the bailers would be a close relative. The bail bonds have been furnished, and the release order in the case has been sent to the jail authorities. " However, Choubey will still not walk out of jail, as the ACB had recently made him an accused and taken him into custody in another case related to changing the nature of 2.75 acres of khasmahal land and allocating it to private persons during his tenure as deputy commissioner of Hazaribag. ACB had arrested Choubey on June 20 after interrogation in the Rs 38-crore liquor scam in the state. As the ACB's investigating officer did not file the charge-sheet within 90 days, Choubey moved the court for default bail under Section 187 of BNSS on Tuesday, which was allowed by the court. Notably, ACB nabbed 11 accused in the liquor scam case, including Choubey, joint commissioner excise Gajendra Singh, the general manager (finance) of the Jharkhand State Beverage Corporation Limited (JSBCL), Sudhir Kumar Das, and GM (operation-cum-finance) Sudhir Kumar of JSBCL in the case. Ganjendra Kumar had already secured bail in the case earlier. Leader of the opposition and state BJP president Babulal Marandi alleged that ACB did not file the charge sheet intentionally to enable the IAS officer to get bail and weaken the case. He added that ACB is investigating the case only to obstruct the enforcement directorate's investigation. "ED probe must be initiated in the liquor scam in Jharkhand," Marandi demanded. Meanwhile, Congress spokesperson Sonal Shanti claimed that Marandi's allegations were baseless and said that the latter was only spreading rumours against the state govt. Shanti said the govt would continue to play its constructive role and its investigation in the case would continue. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
News18
4 hours ago
- Business
- News18
Success Story: Meet Sonal Goel, Who Cleared UPSC While Studying LLB, Working As A CS
Last Updated: IAS Sonal Goel cleared the UPSC exam in her second attempt and achieved the highest marks in General Studies compared to her optional subjects, Commerce and Public Administration. Sonal Goel is a 2008 batch IAS officer whose inspiring journey to becoming an IAS is worth noting. Born in Panipat, Haryana, Goel completed her studies in Delhi. She graduated from Delhi University's Shri Ram College of Commerce and decided to prepare for the UPSC civil services exam while studying LLB. She missed the interview in her UPSC first attempt due to low marks in General Studies in the main exam. However, this setback fueled her determination to leave no stone unturned in achieving her UPSC goal. Thereafter, she dedicated herself to mastering the General Studies paper and improving other aspects of the Mains, emphasising making notes, revising repeatedly, and writing answers. She poured her heart and soul into every aspect of the syllabus, along with pursuing LLB from Delhi University while doing a part-time job as a Company Secretary (CS). Goel had said that her efforts paid off as she not only cleared the UPSC exam in her second attempt but also achieved the highest marks in General Studies compared to her optional subjects, Commerce and Public Administration. She shared that this journey taught her an invaluable lesson for candidates: no obstacle can withstand dedication and relentless effort. She scored 1372 out of 2300 marks in the exam. She had 210 and 195 marks in GS 1 and 2, while in the four optional papers, she scored 147, 165, 166, and 190 marks, which were less than her General Studies marks. In the interview round, she scored 183 out of 300 marks. The IAS advised aspirants to believe in their abilities, pursue their goals with passion, and never forget their dreams, as greatness is achieved through perseverance. 'It's a reminder that with dedication and relentless effort, no obstacle is insurmountable. Every setback and failure is an opportunity to learn, improvise and ultimately, triumph," she had posted on X earlier. 'Dear students, Believe in your abilities, pursue your goals with passion, and never lose sight of your dreams. It is through perseverance that greatness is achieved," the IAS officer added. She joined the Tripura cadre after securing All India Rank 13 in the Civil Services Examination in 2008. She then joined the Haryana cadre in July 2016 and since then she has played an important role as the CEO of Gurugram Metropolitan City Bus Limited (GMCBL) and later as Additional CEO of Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA). view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Loading comments...
Pink Villa
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Ram Charan goes barefoot as he jets off from Hyderabad with daughter Klin Kaara for vacation
Ram Charan was recently seen departing from Hyderabad with his daughter, Klin Kaara Konidela. The actor was spotted holding his daughter as they left together, and we noticed him dressed in all black outfit and was barefoot. For the unversed, RC has been spotted barefoot on multiple occasions as he observes Ayyappa Deeksha. This practice entails 41 days of devotion to Lord Ayyappan, during which devotees traditionally don black attire and refrain from wearing footwear. Watch: Ram Charan go barefoot as he departs for a vacation His wife, Upasana Konidela, followed behind him, wearing a white and green top, paired with a cream-colored skirt and carrying a handbag. Ram Charan's Independence Day celebrations Ram Charan recently made the headlines after celebrating Indian Independence Day along with his wife and daughter. The actor took to his X (formerly Twitter), where he shared a clip and penned, 'Wishing everyone a Happy 79th Independence Day. Jai Hind.' See the clip shared by Ram Charan Ram Charan's work front Ram Charan was last seen in Game Changer. Directed by Shankar, the political action drama told the story of an honest IAS officer who goes head-to-head with a corrupt politician. Charan played dual roles alongside an ensemble cast featuring Kiara Advani, Anjali, SJ Suryah, Srikanth, Sunil, Jayaram, and others. The movie is currently available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Ram Charan is next set to appear in the lead role for Peddi, directed by Buchi Babu Sana. The sports action drama is set against the backdrop of a village-based cricketing tournament. With Janhvi Kapoor playing the female co-star, the movie includes actors like Shiva Rajkumar, Divyendu, Jagapathi Babu, and several others in key roles. Additionally, the film's music is being composed by AR Rahman. While it is expected that Charan will next work with director Sukumar for the tentatively titled movie, RC17, the buzz suggests that the project requires more time to materialize. Recent reports indicate that the Rangasthalam star is likely to work on a film under the producer Naga Vamsi's banner, although an official announcement is awaited.
New Indian Express
10 hours ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Andhra Pradesh HC adjourns plea against DyCM Pawan Kalyan
VIJAYAWADA: Former IAS officer Vijay Kumar on Monday filed a petition in the Andhra Pradesh High Court seeking interim orders to restrict Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan from acting in films, participating in entertainment programmes, producing and promoting films, and appearing in advertisements. In his petition, Vijay Kumar alleged that Pawan Kalyan misused his office and government funds in the making of the film Harihara Veeramallu and requested the court to direct the CBI to conduct an impartial investigation into the matter. The High Court, comprising Judge Dr Justice Venkata Jyotirmayi Pratapa, rejected the request of the petitioner's lawyer to issue notices to the respondents—the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), ACB, and Pawan Kalyan. The judge refused to issue notices at this stage, posted the hearing to next week, and ordered the registry to print the names of the lawyers representing the CBI and ACB in the list of cases to be heard.
New Indian Express
10 hours ago
- New Indian Express
Jharkhand liquor scam: ACB court grants default bail to suspended IAS officer Vinay Choubey
RANCHI: Suspended IAS officer Vinay Choubey, who has been in jail since May 20 in connection with the Jharkhand liquor scam, has been granted default bail by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) court in Ranchi under Section 187(2) of the BNSS. The court allowed bail on the condition that he must inform the court before leaving the state and not change his mobile number during the trial. He has also been directed to furnish two personal bonds of Rs 25,000 each. Choubey secured default bail as the ACB failed to file a chargesheet within the stipulated 90-day period. The investigating agency said the delay was due to the non-receipt of prosecution approval. The ACB had arrested Choubey on May 20 after questioning him in connection with the scam. He remains in judicial custody, and the state government has suspended him over the serious allegations. According to investigators, Choubey allegedly collaborated with the Chhattisgarh liquor syndicate to frame Jharkhand's new liquor policy, implemented on March 31, 2022, which caused financial losses to the state. At least 10 accused in the case are currently in jail, and they too may become eligible for default bail due to the non-filing of the chargesheet.
