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  • Singapore’s Top 3 Ministers Of Accused Of Graft In 2023 – All Of Indian-Origin | world news

    NEW DELHI: Lauded as the least corrupt country in Asia, Singapore saw three Indian-origin Ministers face graft charges in the year 2023 alone — the same year an economist of Indian descent took over the reins of the city-state as its ninth President. . While two of them — Vivian Balakrishnan and K. Shanmugam were cleared of all charges as the year drew to a close, S. Iswaran’s pre-trial conference is scheduled for March 1, and he is currently out on bail of SG$800,000.

    The trio belongs to the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP), which has been in power since 1959 and holds a sizeable majority in the country’s Parliament. With the next election due in November 2025, political experts say that the graft allegations could hit PAP’s support base in a country that is ranked the fifth-least corrupt country in Transparency International’s latest Corruption Perceptions Index.

    Over the years, the government has justified seven-figure ministerial paychecks to keep out corruption. According to a Bloomberg report, the country’s public officers are among the world’s best-paid, with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong earning a total compensation of about S$2.2 million ($1.7 million) per annum.

    The country witnessed its last corruption case in the year 1986, which saw Teh Cheang Wan, a national development minister, being probed for allegedly accepting kickbacks.

    The case of Balakrishnan and Shanmugam

    Home Affairs and Law Minister Shanmugam and Foreign Minister Balakrishnan were accused of corruption relating to the rental of their colonial-era bungalows in the city-state. The 26 and 31 Ridout Road are two 100-year-old bungalows in the Ridout Park area that have been rented to the two Ministers. In May last year, opposition Reform Party Chief Kenneth Jeyaretnam questioned if the two Ministers were “paying less than the fair market value” for their rental of the two-state properties.

    It was debated in the Parliament in July, following a Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) investigation and a review by senior Minister Teo Chee Hean. The CPIB said in its report that it did not find any wrongdoing on the part of Shanmugam and Balakrishnan, while Teo’s review found that processes had been followed.

    Even as they were cleared, Lee Hsien Yang, the brother of Singapore’s Prime Minister, wrote posts on Facebook in July accusing them of corruption over the rental of their bungalows. Yang accused the ministers of acting for personal gains by having the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) give them preferential treatment by illegally felling trees without approval, and also having SLA pay for renovations to the bungalows.

    The ministers sued Yang, currently in self-exile overseas, for defamation with the judgment being granted in their favour.

    The case of ‘innocent’ Iswaran

    As per a New York Times report, Transport Minister S. Iswaran was among the 4G, or fourth generation, leaders who were considered with Prime Minister Lee hoping to step down, following PAP’s leadership transition within 10 months. But Iswaran was arrested on July 11 last year in one of the most high-profile cases involving a minister in the Asian financial hub in nearly four decades.

    The 61-year-old faces 27 charges of offenses in a corruption probe, which included receiving tickets from Ong Beng Seng, who is credited with bringing F1 racing to Singapore. While pleading not guilty to all the charges, Iswaran said he was ‘innocent’ and resigned from the Cabinet, as a Member of Parliament and as a member of the ruling PAP.

    According to the CPIB, Iswaran has allegedly obtained kickbacks worth SG$384,340.98 ($286,181) from Ong, partly to advance the property tycoon’s business interests. These ranged from tickets to shows, private plane rides, hotel stays, football matches, and various editions of the Singapore F1 Grand Prix. If convicted, he could be fined up to SG$100,000 or face seven years in prison.

    Indian diaspora in Singapore

    Indians make up around nine per cent of the Singapore population and as of 2024, their estimated population is seven lakh. According to the latest 2020 Census, 57.3 per cent of Singapore’s Indian population declared themselves as Hindus, mostly Tamils. Excluding Iswaran, who recently resigned, the present cabinet now includes four Indian-origin ministers — Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam, and Indranee Rajah, serving as Second Minister for Finance as well as Second Minister for National Development.

    Janil Puthucheary serves as a senior Minister of State for the Ministries of Transport and Communications and Information. Pritam Singh, the Secretary-General of the Workers’ Party, the largest opposition party in Singapore, is also of Indian descent.

    The penalty for the corrupt

    In Singapore, graft cases are mostly handled by the CPIB, or Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau, a government agency that investigates and prosecutes corruption in the public and private sectors. The agency reports directly to the Prime Minister, enabling the CPIB to operate independently. A person convicted for corruption offenses under either Section 5 or 6 of the Prevention of Corruption Act faces a fine not exceeding SG$100,000, or a custodial sentence of up to five years (or both) for each charge for which he is convicted.

  • The curtain did not rise from the inauguration plaque during CM’s program, electricity officer got suspended

    During the program of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, the blame for the breakdown of electronic equipment fell on a senior official of the electricity department. Umadevi, Principal Secretary, Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms, suspended Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) Managing Director (MD) CN Sridhar after the program.

    What is the matter?

    Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had attended an event organized by the Water Resources Department and Cauvery Neeravari Corporation at Koppa in Piriyapatna taluk of Mysuru district. A project to bring water from Kaveri river near Muthinamulusoge to fill 150 lakes of 79 villages has been inaugurated here. This project will reduce the problems related to water supply of the villagers. While inaugurating this project the curtain from the plaque was not lifted.

    Suspended officer did not ensure arrangements

    It is alleged that at the time of the inauguration of the project, the electronic equipment used to remove the plaque curtain was not working. In the report, District Magistrate Rajendra said that despite being informed by a letter on January 23, CESC MD Shridhar violated the protocol by not attending the Chief Minister’s program. Also Sridhar failed to ensure whether the arrangements were in place or not.

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  • Elon Musk Terms India Not Having Permanent Seat In UNSC As ‘Absurd’ | world news

    Tesla founder and owner of social media platform Musk made the remarks while replying to a post of American-Israeli businessman Michael Eisenberg who confronted Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres’ post backing Africa for a permanent seat.

    “How can we accept that Africa still lacks a single Permanent Member in the Security Council? Institutions must reflect today’s world, not that of 80 years ago. September’s Summit of the Future will be an opportunity to consider global governance reforms & rebuild trust,” said Guterres.

    To this, Eisenberg responded, “And what about India? Better yet is to dismantle the UN and build something new with real leadership.”

    And what about India?

    Better yet is to dismantle the @UN and build something new with real leadership. https://t.co/EYpyooHaH4 — Michael Eisenberg (@mikeeisenberg) January 21, 2024

    Musk responded to Eisenberg’s post saying there needs to be a revision of the UN bodies. “At some point, there needs to be a revision of the UN bodies. Problem is that those with excess power don’t want to give it up. India not having a permanent seat on the Security Council, despite being the most populous country on Earth, is absurd. Africa collectively should also have a permanent seat imo,” said Musk.

    At some point, there needs to be a revision of the UN bodies.

    Problem is that those with excess power don’t want to give it up.

    India not having a permanent seat on the Security Council, despite being the most populous country on Earth, is absurd.

    Africa collectively should… — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 21, 2024

    India has been vying for a permanent seat in the UNSC but its bid has been blocked by China time and again. Even Prime Minister Narendra Modi had questioned the credibility and effectiveness of the UNSC. PM Modi had once said that the credibility and effectiveness of global institutions is being questioned as there has been no change in these institutions despite the passage of time. “These institutions reflect the mindset and realities of the world 75 years ago,” he had said.

    The reform of the United Nations Security Council has been under discussion for over a decade, yet member nations have not reached a consensus on the council’s size and whether additional nations should possess veto powers. Consequently, the Security Council still mirrors the global power dynamics of 1945, with the P-5 (the USA, UK, France, Russia, and China) retaining their privileged status as victors of the Second World War.

    Countries such as India, Germany, Japan, and Brazil have been advocating for the acquisition of permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council. These nations aspire to have a more significant role in global governance and decision-making within the UN, reflecting their economic and geopolitical importance on the world stage.

  • Samsung competes with Apple, opens first offline flagship store in India, know what is special

    Samsung BKC Store: After Apple, now Samsung has also reached BKC. However, both their stores are in different malls. Samsung has launched its first online-to-offline Lystyle store. This store is in Jio World Plaza Mall located at BKC in Mumbai. This Samsung store is spread over an area of ​​approximately 8000 square feet.

    Top of the line premium products of the brand will be available in it. You will also get an idea of ​​how these products will look in your home and in the store. The company has created many types of experience zones, which show how these devices will look in your home or office in real life.

    What is special in Samsung BKC Store

    Samsung’s largest display has been placed in this store, which is probably 33 feet long and 13 feet wide. It has been directly imported into India from South Korea. Samsung Neo QLED Smart TV has been introduced in the store to which you will be able to enjoy a great gaming experience by connecting Xbox. Apart from this, concepts like connected kitchen, home cafe, home office, mobile zone, private cinema have been shown.

    The same wall micro LED TV has been installed in the store. It is a 110-inch Micro LED 4K TV, which features a 6HDMI 2.1 port along with two USB ports, an optical port, and 6.2.2 channel speakers with Dolby Atmos support. The TV comes with 4000 nits brightness. Its price is Rs 1.15 crore.

    In this store you will get to see many devices ranging from studies to entertainment and cooking. In this you will get to see the experience zone of Frame TV. Apart from this, you will get the option of a special customized fridge, which will be connected to the internet, which you will be able to control from anywhere in the world. The people working in this store are very creative. Meaning, the one who watches the gaming section has experience in gaming, while the one who works in the kitchen is safe. He is a tech expert working in the mobile and device section.

    8 Lifestyle Zones of Samsung BKC

    hobby room

    In this room, customers can enjoy an exciting and immersive mobile gaming experience on an 85-inch 8K QLED TV and Samsung’s professional range of gaming monitors and laptops.

    home office

    This area features state-of-the-art home office setup using large screens and smart monitors. Here one can connect the monitor to the Galaxy Buds or make calls on the smart monitor with Google Meet, displaying scenarios like ‘distraction free work from home’ or ‘big screen conference call’. Customers can experience next level productivity by working seamlessly across multiple screens including our monitors, tablets, laptops and smartphones.

    Home Atelier

    Here customers can experience how Samsung technology can essentially transform your home into an art gallery or even a yoga studio. This showcases our premium televisions, including 8K TVs and The Frame that turns the screen into a work of art. Customers can also check out an Al-enabled smart YOGA mat that is connected to the television, giving users a real-time experience on their yoga asanas.

    Home Cafe

    In this zone, customers can take a look at our exclusive refrigerators and vacuum cleaners. The color of a custom refrigerator can be tailored to match the color scheme of the home.

    connected kitchen

    Here, a professional chef operates the kitchen and cooks healthy food in real time. The kitchen also has an AI-enabled refrigerator, which has several unique features like recipe suggestions and shopping lists based on what’s inside the refrigerator. In this area, customers can learn how to use Samsung products for healthy food management and preparation as well as effective visitor management.

    Intelligent Closet

    This zone introduces our top AI-enabled washing machines and dryers, and how one can plan and select laundry settings using a smartphone. The zone also talks to customers about home energy management, giving them information about the energy consumption levels of their homes and each of their appliances using SmartThings’ Al Energy mode.

    private cinema

    This is another showcase of the connected device experience offered by Samsung. Here, customers experience the amazing 110-inch MicroLED TV while connecting via smartphone to the SmartThings app to control everything from curtains, lights, sound bar to air conditioner to turn the room into a movie theatre.

    Mobile Zone (Samsung BKC Store)

    This is the centerpiece of the store, which will showcase Samsung’s flagship Galaxy devices – the Galaxy Z series and Galaxy S series – including the latest Galaxy S24 series as well as our flagship tablets, laptops and wearables.

  • Plane Carrying 65 Ukrainian POWs Crashed; All Aboard Dead, Says Russia world news

    MOSCOW: A military transport plane that Russia said was carrying 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war crashed Wednesday in a Russian region near Ukraine. All aboard were killed, according to the governor. It wasn’t immediately clear what caused the crash in the Belgorod region. Gov. Vyacheslav Gladkov didn’t specify how many people were on the plane or who they were.

    The Associated Press could not confirm who was on board, and Ukrainian officials cautioned against sharing unverified information. Russian state agency news RIA Novosti, citing the ministry, reported that the POWs were being transported to the border region for a prisoner exchange. Footage of the crash posted on social media showed a plane falling from the sky in a snowy, rural area, and a massive ball of fire erupting where it apparently hit the ground.

    Firefighters, ambulances and police rushed to the site of the crash in the Korochansky district of Belgorod, state news agency Tass said, citing a local emergency services official. Two senior Russian lawmakers alleged, without providing evidence, that the plane was brought down by missiles launched by Ukrainian forces.

    Shortly before the crash, Vyacheslav Gladkov, Belgorod’s governor, said on his Telegram channel that a “missile alert” had been triggered in the region and warned residents to take shelter. Ukraine’s Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War said it was looking into the crash but did not immediately provide any information. Instead, it cautioned against sharing “unverified information.” “We emphasize that the enemy is actively conducting information special operations against Ukraine aimed at destabilizing Ukrainian society,” it said in a statement on Telegram.

    A special military commission was on the way to the crash site, according to the Russian Defense Ministry, which said that, in addition to the POWs, three people accompanying them and six crew were on board. Speaking on his morning call with reporters, President Vladimir Putin’s spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said he could not comment on the crash as he did not have enough information about it. The plane is designed to airlift troops, cargo, military equipment and weapons. It can carry up to 225 troops, according to Russia’s military export agency.

    The Russian air force has suffered a string of crashes that some observers have attributed to a higher number of flights amid the fighting in Ukraine. Seven hundred days after the Kremlin’s forces rolled into Ukraine, the 1,500-km (930-mile) front line largely static amid icy weather. As both sides seek to replenish their weapons stockpiles, the war has recently focused on long-range strikes.

    Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a major Russian missile attack on Tuesday had killed 18 people and injured 130. The barrage, employing more than 40 ballistic, cruise, anti-aircraft and guided missiles hit 130 residential buildings in three Ukrainian cities, “all ordinary houses,” Zelenskyy said on X, formerly Twitter.

    Russia’s onslaught, which included targets in the capital Kyiv and second-largest city Kharkiv, was the heaviest in weeks and lent weight to Zelenskyy’s appeals for Western allies to provide more military aid. “This year, the main priority is to strengthen air defense to protect our cities and towns, as well as defend frontline positions,” Zelenskyy said on X late Tuesday.

    Analysts say Russia stockpiled missiles to pursue a winter campaign of aerial bombardment, while Ukraine has sought to strike inside Russia with new types of drones. Russia may have employed decoy missiles in Tuesday’s attack in an effort to open up holes in Ukraine’s air defenses, a US think tank said. The Washington-based Institute for the Study of War said Moscow is likely trying to acquire more ballistic missiles from foreign countries, including Iran and North Korea, because they may be more effective in some circumstances.

    A further barrage of Russian S-300 missiles struck residential districts of Kharkiv late Tuesday, injuring nine people and damaging residential buildings, regional Governor Oleh Syniehubov said. Russia denies its forces strike civilian areas, although there is substantial evidence to the contrary. Meanwhile, the Russian Defense Ministry said that air defenses shot down four Ukrainian drones over the Oryol region of western Russia early Wednesday.

    Oryol Mayor Yuri Parakhin said that several drones were downed over the city. He said there were no casualties, but windows were shattered in several apartment buildings in the city. Another Ukrainian drone was downed early Wednesday over the Belgorod border region, according to regional Gov. Vyacheslav Gladkov. He said there were no casualties or damage. Ukraine’s allies have promised to keep sending military aid packages, even though their resources are stretched. Help from the United States, by far Ukraine’s single biggest provider, has also hit political snags. The German defense ministry announced Wednesday that it plans to send six SEA KING Mk41 multi-role helicopters to Ukraine.

  • DGCA Fines Air India: DGCI imposed a fine of Rs 1.1 crore on Air India, know why the action was taken

    DGCA Fines Air India: India’s aviation regulator DGCA has imposed a fine of ₹1.1 crore on Air India for violation of safety rules. Air India did not follow the necessary rules and safety manuals related to oxygen in some flights of Boeing B777 aircraft. An Air India employee had complained about this to DGCA, after which this action has been taken.

    Action for not following safety rules and standards

    DGCA said that initial investigation found the airline violating the rules, after which a show cause notice was issued to Air India. After this, an investigation was conducted by DGCA, in which the airlines were found not following the Aircraft Safety Regulation standards.

    2 months ago DGCA had imposed a fine of Rs 10 lakh on Air India.

    Two months ago, DGCA had imposed a fine of Rs 10 lakh on Air India. This fine was imposed on the airlines for not following the standards set for providing necessary facilities to the passengers.

    DGCA had issued a statement saying, ‘We inspected Air India units at Delhi, Kochi and Bengaluru airports in May and September, in which we found that the airline was not properly following Civil Aviation Provisions (CAR). ‘

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  • Donald Trump Wins New Hampshire Primary Against Nikki Haley In US Presidential Run-Up | world news

    NEW YORK: In a pivotal moment for the Republican presidential race, Donald Trump has emerged victorious in the New Hampshire primary, propelling him closer to clinching the nomination. The final outcome remains uncertain as the vote count continues, leaving observers to question if Trump has definitively knocked Nikki Haley out of the contest.

    Haley’s Defiant Stance: Former UN Ambassador Warns Democrats Fear Trump

    Following the vote, Nikki Haley, Trump’s sole remaining challenger, declared the race “far from over” and asserted that Democrats actively desire to face her former boss. Haley, 52, cautioned that Trump is perceived as the only Republican Joe Biden can defeat.

    Challenging Path Ahead: Haley’s Upset Hopes Dashed Despite Strong Turnout

    Despite a strong voter turnout in New Hampshire, Haley’s aspirations for a major upset were quickly dashed as projections indicated her defeat. Polls suggested that her efforts in the northeastern state merely created a speed bump, making the upcoming challenges, especially in her home state of South Carolina, crucial for her campaign’s survival.

    Two-Person Race: Analysts Assess Trump Vs. Biden As The Main Showdown

    With Trump’s dominant position in national Republican polling, analysts like Keith Nahigian view the race as a two-person contest between Trump and Biden. The former president’s message, a blend of personal grievance and right-wing culture war, has given him substantial leads, even as Haley questioned his mental fitness and warned of potential chaos.

    Campaign Dynamics: Trump’s Strategy And Haley’s Attempt To Sway Independents

    While Trump did minimal campaigning in New Hampshire, his message resonated with his base. Haley, on the other hand, sought to appeal to independents, hoping they would see her as a moderate alternative. Her efforts to convey that most Americans do not want a Trump-Biden rematch faced challenges, with Trump claiming false Democratic involvement in the Republican contest.

    Biden’s Unofficial Victory: Democrats Defy Party Order In New Hampshire

    Simultaneously, New Hampshire Democrats defied a national party order to hold their primary later. Despite the absence of official candidate paperwork, broadcasters projected Biden as a “write-in” winner, campaigning against Trump’s stance on abortion rights alongside Vice President Kamala Harris in Virginia.

    Post-Election Statements: Biden Campaign Reacts To Trump’s Victory

    After the New Hampshire results, the Biden campaign issued a statement, suggesting that Trump had “all but locked up” the nomination. Describing the MAGA movement as “election-denying” and “anti-freedom,” the campaign asserted its takeover of the Republican Party. In this evolving presidential race, the dynamics between Trump, Haley, and Biden are setting the stage for fierce competition with significant implications for the future of American politics.

  • Announcement of giving Bharat Ratna to former Chief Minister of Bihar Karpoori Thakur, before his 100th birth anniversary, the Central Government announced…

    The Central Government has announced to give Bharat Ratna to former Chief Minister of Bihar Karpoori Thakur. Before the 100th birth anniversary of Karpoori Thakur on Wednesday, it has been announced that he will be honored with Bharat Ratna posthumously.

    Let us tell you that JDU had demanded to give Bharat Ratna to Karpoori Thakur. After this announcement, JDU has expressed gratitude to the Modi government. After 2019, now it has been announced to give Bharat Ratna after 5 years in 2024.

    Has been Chief Minister of Bihar twice

    Karpoori Thakur is an Indian freedom fighter, teacher, politician and has been the second Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar state and twice Chief Minister. Due to his popularity he was called a public hero. Karpoori Thakur was born during the British rule in India in Pitonjhiya, a village in Samastipur, which is now called Karpoorigram. He spent 26 months in jail during the Quit India Movement. He served as the Chief Minister of Bihar twice, from 22 December 1970 to 2 June 1971 and from 24 June 1977 to 21 April 1979.

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  • Chinese Research Vessel Heading To Maldives: Report | world news

    BEIJING: A Chinese research vessel is heading to Maldives, Reuters reported, citing an Indian military official and an independent researcher. The timing coincides with Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu’s recent state visit to China, aimed at strengthening ties. This development raises concerns in New Delhi, as India has previously viewed the presence of such vessels near its shores, including in Sri Lanka in 2022, as problematic. These vessels are not military ships officially. However, it will spark concerns for India and others about the military use of their research.

    Relations between India and the Maldives have strained since President Muizzu took office in November, shifting the government’s focus towards China and requesting the withdrawal of nearly 80 Indian troops stationed in the Maldives, according to Reuters report. The Chinese vessel is heading to Male, according to post shared by open source intelligence researcher Damien Symon on social media platform to run an ocean survey operation in the Indian Ocean region raising concern in #India”.

    An Indian military official has confirmed Symon’s finding and said they are monitoring its movement, Reuters reported. Previously, India has flagged similar visits by other Chinese research vessels with its neighbor Sri Lanka, which has not permitted China to dock such vessels on its ports since 2022. This comes as India and the Maldives on January 14 “agreed to fast-track the withdrawal of Indian military personnel” from the island nation, according to the Maldives’ Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

    On January 14, India and Maldives held a core group meeting. During the meeting, both sides deliberated on finding a “mutually workable solution” to ensure the “continued operation” of Indian aviation platforms providing humanitarian and Medvec services, the Ministry of External Affairs said. The MEA announced that the next meeting will be held in the national capital. During the core group meeting, both nations delved “on several aspects of the bilateral relationship,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said during a weekly briefing on January 18 while sharing insights on the deliberations that took place in the meeting.

    “We mentioned that both sides held discussions on finding a mutually workable solution to enable continued operation of Indian aviation platforms that provide humanitarian and Medvec services to the people of the Maldives,” he also said. “The next meeting is to be held in India to take discussions forward. So that is where the situation as far as the Maldives is concerned,” Jaiswal added.

    When asked if India received a formal request from Maldives to withdraw the Indian military, Jaiswal said, “Whatever’s discussed was put out in the press release. That is where the situation actually stands. It is an ongoing process. Both sides held discussions on finding mutually workable solutions…This is an ongoing discussion, so things will go forward or things will be discussed in the next meeting of the core group subsequently soon.”

    Recently, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed traveled to China for a state visit. Upon arrival at Velana International Airport, Mohamed Muizzu announced that agreements to assist the Maldives in expanding agricultural growth to cater to food security were signed with the Chinese government. The agreements were signed following the official talks between China and Maldives during Muizzu’s state visit to China. The two nations exchanged 20 key agreements at the signing ceremony.

    Speaking on the agreements signed between the two nations, Muizzu stated that deliberations were conducted to initiate a specific agricultural scheme at Uthuru Thila Falhu (UTF), the Maldives President’s Office said in a press release. He stressed that the envisioned project will guarantee the cultivation of the most frequently used agricultural commodities, sufficient for a minimum population of 200,000 people.

  • Punjab News: Former Congress minister Sadhu Singh Dharamsot sent to jail in money laundering case

    Mohali. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) again produced former minister Sadhu Singh Dharamsot, accused in the money laundering case, in Mohali court on Monday after his two-day police remand was over. The case was heard in the special court of ED.

    During this time, ED had again sought police remand of Sadhu Singh Dharamsot in the court, but on this the former minister’s lawyer told the court that ED had already taken remand of Sadhu Singh Dharamsot twice. The lawyer said that first he was taken on police remand for three days and after this the remand was extended by two days. He has answered all the questions in the ED’s interrogation and now there is nothing left for interrogation in this case, hence there is no scope for further remand.

    Dharamsot has been a five-time MLA and was also arrested by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau last year in an alleged case of possessing disproportionate assets. He has represented Nabha assembly seat, while Giljian has been the MLA from Urmar seat in Hoshiarpur district.