No notice received from ED in connection with Valmiki Embezzlement case: CM’s office amid claims
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s office on Thursday clarified that it has not received any notification from the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the irregularities in Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes development Corporation.
Allegations had surfaced that a ₹187 crore were embezzled within the corporation. The incident came into light after Chandrashekaran, an official belonging to the corporation died by suicide on May 26, at his residence in Shivamogga. In his death note, Chandrashekaran named three officials and alleged that they had coerced him into opening a parallel account to divert money from the Corporation’s primary account based on "oral instructions by a minister."
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Amid reports of significant financial transactions, the ED registered a suo-moto case, leading to the arrest of several individuals, including former minister B. Nagendra, who were subsequently jailed.
Meanwhile, the opposition BJP-JD(s) demanded an investigation against the Chief Minister, following rumors that the ED had issued a notice to him. However, the CM’s office has dismissed these reports as false, clarifying that no such notice has been received and the claims are merely fake news.
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Iran’s Fars reports missiles hit US warship near Hormuz after it ignored warnings from IRGC
Tehran/Washington: Iran’s Fars News Agency has reported that two missiles struck a US Navy vessel near Jask in the Strait of Hormuz, citing local sources.
According to the report, the vessel was hit after it allegedly ignored warnings from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to halt.
There has been no official confirmation from US authorities on the reported incident so far.
The development comes shortly after US President Donald Trump said Washington would begin “Project Freedom” to guide stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
US Central Command said the operation would involve 15,000 military personnel along with more than 100 land- and sea-based aircraft, warships and drones.
Further details about the reported strike and any damage or casualties remain unclear.
