ED searches against Karnataka Congress MLA in FEMA case
Bengaluru (PTI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday conducted searches at the premises of Karnataka Congress MLA SN Subba Reddy and some others in a FEMA probe linked to alleged possession of undisclosed foreign assets, official sources said.
At least five premises in Bengaluru, including that of the Bagepalli legislator, are being covered under section 37 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), they said.
The probe pertains to allegations of undisclosed foreign assets of Reddy(59), and his family members.
Some deposits allegedly held by the MLA in foreign banks, investment in purchase of vehicle and immovable properties in Malaysia, Hong Kong, Germany etc. are under the scanner of the ED, the sources said.
The MLA, who represents Bagepalli assembly seat is in Chikkaballapura district, could not be contacted for a comment immediately.
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MYAS launches quiz on national flag, 25 top-scorers to get trip to Siachen with Mandaviya
New Delhi, Aug 7 (PTI): The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has launched an online quiz on the national flag and 25 top-scoring participants in the age bracket of 21 to 29 will get an opportunity to visit Siachen with Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
The quiz, according to the ministry, will "foster patriotism and enhance awareness about the Indian National Flag."
"This online quiz, hosted on the MYBharat portal (mybharat.gov.in), invites all citizen to participate and test their knowledge about the Tricolour," the ministry stated.
It will consist of multiple-choice questions and all contestants will be awarded an e-certificate.
"As a grand incentive, 25 top-scoring participants will be selected for a remarkable opportunity to visit Siachen in the company of the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya," the ministry said.
"The selection of winners for the Siachen visit will be limited to youth between the ages of 21 and 29. The final selection of the 25 winners will be conducted through a computer-based lottery system from the pool of top scorers," it added.
