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POLITICSOct 2Bengal Minister seeks Mamata Banerjee’s arrest over ED claims in Indranil Sen probeDigital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 2 (IANS) –A political controversy erupted in West Bengal on Friday after Labour Minister Arjun Singh demanded the arrest of former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, citing an Enforcement Directorate (ED) statement claiming that Rs 30 lakh was transferred to her from the bank account of Octave Records, a proprietorship concern of former state minister Indranil Sen, who is under investigation in connection with alleged money laundering cases. “The people of Bengal know that Mamata Banerjee made her nephew a money-making machine. The former Chief Minister was very much a part of the game. Now everything is coming out in the open,” Singh told reporters. He alleged that Mamata Banerjee had damaged the state's finances during her tenure and said she should be arrested. The comments came after the ED issued a statement on Thursday naming Mamata Banerjee and former West Bengal Tourism Minister Indranil Sen in connection with an investigation into a money laundering case separate from the "Mass Art" case, in which the organisation had been accused of selling Durga Puja preview show passes in 2024 and 2025. Sen is already under the ED scanner in connection with the Mass Art case. The latest matter relates to the ED's investigation into Sen's proprietorship concern, Octave Records. According to the ED statement, during Sen's tenure as Tourism Minister in a Trinamool Congress government led by Mamata Banerjee, multiple tenders worth more than Rs 85 crore from the state Tourism and Cultural Affairs Departments were allegedly awarded to entities owned by Dhrubajyoti Bose and Dipesh Roy, who were described as close associates of Sen. The agency alleged that these entities subsequently transferred large sums of money to businesses controlled by relatives of Indranil Sen. It also claimed that substantial cash withdrawals were made from the accounts of the entities that secured those tenders. In the same statement, the ED claimed that its investigation revealed that more than Rs 3.3 crore in cash had been deposited in the bank accounts of Sen and his proprietorship concern, Octave Records. The agency further claimed that nearly Rs 30 lakh was transferred from the bank account of Octave Records to Mamata Banerjee through banking channels. According to the ED statement, Indranil Sen stated that the amount was paid as royalty. Singh's demand for Mamata Banerjee’s arrest was based on the contents of the ED statement. However, Trinamool Congress MLA from Beliaghata Assembly constituency Kunal Ghosh came out in defence of Mamata Banerjee. “The money that went to Mamata Banerjee’s account from Sen's organisation was completely legal and is reflected in income tax records,” Ghosh said. He said Mamata Banerjee had been writing and composing songs for many years and that Sen’s organisation had commercially marketed those songs. According to Ghosh, the payments received by Mamata Banerjee were royalty payments arising from those works. He alleged that there was an attempt to politically malign the former Chief Minister.bhaskarlive_in · india
HEALTHOct 2Blood donation camp held in Vijayawada to mark Gandhi, Sastry JayantisA blood donation camp was organized in Vijayawada to commemorate the birth anniversaries of Gandhi and Sastry. This event aimed to promote public health and community service.The Hindu
POLITICSOct 2‘Gyanesh, it’s done bro’ echoes as thousands join CJP protest seeking CEC’s resignationProminent persons, including actor Shabana Azmi and singer Vishal Dadlani, also took part in the protest against the alleged irregularities in electoral rolls and the Election Commission’s nationwide SIR exerciseThe Hindu
DISASTEROct 2Seven killed, 19 injured as truck hits pickup van in Maharashtra’s AmravatiThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 2Karnataka CM questions removal of Gandhi’s name from NREGA schemeThe Chief Minister of Karnataka is questioning the removal of Gandhi's name from the NREGA scheme, indicating a political dispute over government policy and historical recognition.The Hindu
CONFLICTOct 2Indian border forces kill two Pakistani civilians, wound one, Pakistani security sources say - ReutersReuters World
DISASTEROct 2Woman killed, 12 injured as lorry hits autorickshaw near KhammamA lorry hitting an autorickshaw near Khammam resulted in one fatality and twelve injuries. This reports on a local traffic accident with multiple casualties.The Hindu
POLITICSOct 2EC’s post-SIR re-enrolment drive will not include West Bengal cases pending before appellate tribunalsOfficial says this could create two parallel re-enrolment routes, one through the tribunals and one through Form 6 applications to Electoral Registration OfficersThe Hindu
WORLDOct 2122 cannabis plants seized in two raids in Adilabad districtLaw enforcement seized 122 cannabis plants during two separate raids conducted in the Adilabad district. This reports on a drug-related enforcement action.The Hindu
POLITICSOct 2Heavy police deployment, barricades restrict entry to Jantar Mantar; several protesters detainedProhibitory orders imposed across Parliament Street subdivision ahead of planned protest; hundreds of Delhi Police, CAPF, and RAF personnel blocked the two main entry points to Jantar Mantar: one from Sansad Marg and the other from the Kerala House sideThe Hindu
CONFLICTOct 2FlyDubai pilot describes harrowing attack in call with Indian Prime Minister ModiWashington Post World
POLITICSOct 2Four Aland police personnel suspended over alleged lapses in PDS rice seizureThe action follows allegations that the vehicle, seized by the police late on September 28 night based on information received through the 112-emergency helplineThe Hindu
WORLDOct 2Join hands to keep Tirupati clean and green, says District CollectorVenkateswar urges citizens to segregate waste at source and help sustain the city’s ‘Top 3’ Swachh League rankingThe Hindu
BUSINESSOct 2Hyderabad’s Anil Reddy Vennam elected president of plastics bodyAnil Reddy Vennam of Hyderabad has been elected as the president of a plastics industry body. This marks a new leadership for the organization.The Hindu
POLITICSOct 2Telangana High Court issues notice to Hyderabad Police Commissioner Sajjanar in a contempt of court caseThe Telangana High Court has issued a notice to the Hyderabad Police Commissioner in a contempt of court case. This signifies a legal development involving a high-ranking police official in India.The Hindu
POLITICSOct 2Centre putting Gandhiji’s cleanliness message into action: Bandi SanjayBandi Sanjay stated that the Centre is implementing Mahatma Gandhi's message on cleanliness. This indicates a government official's comment on an ongoing national initiative.The Hindu
POLITICSOct 2CJP launches ‘Jail Bharo’ agitation at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park to demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignationMumbai, Oct 2: The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on Friday launched its “Jail Bharo” protest demanding the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, against the backdrop of reports indicating purported internal rifts within the poll panel. Despite heavy police deployment and denial of formal permission to hold the protest at Shivaji Park, […]theshillongtimes · india
POLITICSOct 2BJP MLC Somu Veerraju urges adopting handloom products to support rural artisansA BJP MLC, Somu Veerraju, is advocating for the adoption of handloom products to support rural artisans. This indicates a political initiative aimed at economic support for traditional crafts and communities.The Hindu
WORLDOct 2Asian Games silver medallist Sreeshankar targets gold in 2028Sreeshankar won the silver medal in long jump at the Asian Games in Japan despite suffering an injury during his fourth attemptThe Hindu
WORLDOct 2Traffic diversions announced as L’Étape Mysuru event set to draw hundreds of cyclistsTraffic diversions have been announced for the L’Étape Mysuru cycling event, which is expected to attract hundreds of participants. This alerts residents to upcoming transportation changes due to a sporting event.The Hindu
SCI & TECHOct 2Semicon design firm Spintronics, CEERI ink pact for GaN techSemiconductor design firm Spintronics and CEERI have signed an agreement concerning Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology. This partnership suggests progress in advanced semiconductor material development.The Hindu
WORLDOct 2A trip down memory lane for Australian grandson of Pudukottai’s former DiwanIan Kendall, grandson of the former Diwan of Pudukottai, Sir Alexander Robert Loftus Tottenham, shares his poignant experience of visiting his grandfather’s tombThe Hindu
WORLDOct 2Spiritual guru Kalki Bhagavan laid to rest in Andhra PradeshMinister for Endowments Anam Ramanarayana Reddy, as State representative, places a wreath on his mortal remains and pays tributesThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 2Inquiry by Coop Dept officer finds Shivamogga Brahmin Mahasabha spent funds violating by-lawsAn inquiry by a Cooperative Department officer found that the Shivamogga Brahmin Mahasabha spent funds in violation of its by-laws. This indicates regulatory non-compliance within a community organization.The Hindu
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