ED arrests Kamal Nath's nephew Ratul Puri in Rs 354 crore bank loan fraud case

He will be produced before a special court here on Tuesday, they said. Ratul Puri was already under the probe scanner of the agency in connection with the high-profile AgustaWestland VVIP choppers corruption case and was facing a non-bailable warrant issued by a court after the ED submitted to it that the businessman might try to tamper with the evidence and influence witnesses "as he already did earlier". However, the Delhi High Court had on August 14 granted interim protection from arrest to Ratul Puri till Tuesday. The latest PMLA case emerges from a CBI FIR of August 17, where Ratul Puri, his father Deepak Puri, mother Nita (Nath's sister) and others were booked in connection with a Rs 354 crore bank fraud case filed by the Central Bank of India. The CBI had carried out multiple searches in pursuance of this FIR on Sunday. The Puri family, other individuals like Sanjay Jain and Vineet Sharma were booked by the CBI for alleged criminal conspiracy, cheating, forgery and corruption. Ratul Puri was booked in this case in his capacity as executive director of Moser Baer India Limited (MBIL), a firm promoted by his father Deepak Puri. The company is involved in the manufacture of optical storage media like compact discs, DVDs, solid-state storage devices. Ratul Puri had resigned from the post of executive director in 2012, while his parents continue to be on the board, the bank had said in a statement and compliant to the CBI. The company (Moser Baer) was taking loans from various banks since 2009 and went for debt restructuring a number of times, the bank has alleged in the complaint which is now part of the CBI FIR. When it was unable to pay the debt, a forensic audit was done and the account was declared as "fraud" by the Central Bank of India on April 20, 2019, it has alleged. "The MBIL has committed fraud and cheated the complainant bank thereby making a wrongful gain to themselves and a wrongful loss to the lender bank which is a custodian of public money," the complaint to the CBI said. The bank claimed that the company and its directors forged and fabricated documents to induce the Central Bank of India to release funds. "MBIL has caused unlawful loss to our bank to the tune of Rs 354.51 crore as on November 29, 2014, and interest thereon by getting unlawful gains," the complaint said. Ratul Puri is facing criminal investigation by three main central probe agencies, ED, CBI and the Income Tax department. The tax department has attached a number of his alleged 'benami' assets in the recent past and has charged him with benefiting from the purported kickbacks generated in the Rs 3,600 crore VVIP choppers deal case, cancelled by India in 2014 on charges of corruption. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The New Indian Expresshttps://www.ted.com/profiles/13765189

Now, a department of happiness at Era Medical University

The department has been established with Meeta Ghosh as it's head of department. Prof Mahdi said after the value added certificate course, a full-fledged course could be planned covering all aspects. The Department of Happiness was formally inaugurated on August 16 by principal secretary, medical education, Rajneesh Dube and the first lecture was held on Monday. 'I strongly felt the need to introduce the course on happiness, as it was felt to be the need of the hour and a core requirement for all students and all disciplines, especially those who are going to be doctors, nurses, pharmacists, paramedics and who aim to succeed and serve the society,' the V-C said. Prof Meeta Ghosh said, 'The objective of this course is to enable students to understand how positive psychology strategies can enable individuals to reach their highest potential, both as successful professional as well as good human beings.' She said, 'One of the most important aims that traditional schools and universities had to fulfil was to focus on academic success, knowledge acquisition and prepare students for professional world. However, in order to build a bright future, the present need of hour is to produce happy human beings equipped with a versatile personality.' The course is largely experiential and will include several classroom activities, interaction, group activities and practical homework. It will present practical ways of using strengths, positive emotions, relationships and accomplishment in promoting and maintaining well being and happiness. In fact the curriculum has been designed in a manner so as to produce a future generation of happy individuals who serve society and focus on positive national development. "After all, like other researchers, we believe that happiness is the butterfly that every human being tries to chase, even more than power, fame or money," she said. Happiness course elsewhere Abu Dhabi University (ADU) Abu Dhabi University (ADU) launched its first happiness course as part of the core requirement of its public health programme across campuses in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain in April 2018. The course focuses on the definition of happiness, positive psychology, principles of positive psychology and happiness, as well as on positive psychology strategies and the practical application of happiness. Yale University Happiness course is the most popular course ever to be taught at the Yale University—this semester enrolling 1,200 students, or a quarter of the undergraduate student body. Delhi government school Happiness curriculum was introduced in Delhi's government schools from this academic session. Under the curriculum, nursery and kindergarten students were taught twice a week while students from classes 1 to 8 spent one period a day to engage in meditation, storytelling, and activity sessions. The curriculum includes story-telling and activities, followed by question-answer sessions. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: Hindustan Timeshttps://www.polygon.com/users/keroonsherry

Pro Kabaddi: Vikas Kandola shines in Haryana Steelers win over U Mumba

The defence kept a high line, strangling U Mumba's opportunities to pick up Bonus Points, thereby forcing them to make mistakes while Vikas Kandola picked up the points with his raids in the other end. His three-point Super Raid 12 minutes into the match set the tone for the Haryana side, which inflicted an All-Out on U Mumba with three minutes remaining to half time. Steelers led 16-8 at half-time. In the second half, the introduction of raider Abhishek Singh by U Mumba brought about a change in the proceedings as his raids helped the team reduce the lead to just two points 10 minutes into the half. However, consecutive Super Tackles by Ravi Kumar and Chand Singh, along with a few errors in the Mumbai defence quickly widened the gap to 25-17 in favour of Haryana with seven minutes to the final whistle. Sandeep Narwal's raid for Mumbai with six minutes left on the clock, taking out Dharmaraj Cheralathan and Chand Singh, tilted the balance of the match once again and the subsequent all-out meant the gap was reduced to one point with less than three minutes remaining. But the push came a little too late for Mumbai as they succumbed to another defeat. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Indian Expresshttp://foswiki.oris.mephi.ru/Main/AeneeeZeenee

People with HIV at increased risk of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Study

"By pooling data from different studies, we have been able to show for the first time that even with the rise in life expectancy amongst people living with HIV, this population now seems to be disproportionately affected by chronic illnesses often attributable to lifestyle issues such as smoking, drug and alcohol use or more commonly associated with an older population," said study researcher Lee Smith from Anglia Ruskin University in the UK. Although the number of people contracting HIV is declining, approximately 1.8 million people are infected every year and HIV remains one of the world's major health issues. In recent years, people with HIV have benefited from improved access to antiretroviral treatment. However, increased life expectancy and a lower immunity has meant higher levels of comorbidity, with people living with HIV also more likely to suffer from other illnesses. The greater prevalence of age-associated diseases may be explained by the persistent immunodeficiency and inflammation connected with HIV. There are also adverse effects associated with antiretroviral treatment. Previous studies have also suggested that people with HIV in developed countries, as a population, often exhibit greater risk factors associated with non-AIDS related illnesses, such as smoking, drug use and alcohol use. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The New Indian Expresshttps://www.theverge.com/users/reetasignaas

Pro Kabaddi: Bengaluru Bulls overcome Tamil Thalaivas 32-21 in Chennai opener

But, Bengaluru Bulls went into the halftime break 17-10. Ajith Kumar managed to get out of the grasp of Sehrawat and a brilliant foothold from Ran Singh meant Bengaluru's lead got narrowed down to just five as the teams resumed play. A failed do-or-die raid from Rohit Kumar, a back-kick from raiding Ajay Thakur, and a body grab from Mohit Chillar further reduced the deficit to 19-17. Their hopes of mounting a comeback, however, suffered a major letdown when Ankit touched two players in a single raid and Saurabh Nandal completed his 'High 5' to restore the seven-point lead. Tamil Thalaivas succumbed to another All-Out as Pawan Sehrawat completed another Super 10. The home side didn't show any signs of resurgence after that. With this win, Bengaluru Bulls moved to the second spot in the points table with 27 points from 8 matches. They take on Puneri Paltans on Wednesday, who are at the bottom of the table. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Indian Expresshttps://ask.fm/zeeveerakeenshttps://about.me/zeevee ailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The New Indian Expresshttps://speakerdeck.com/tussadusmed

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BCCI bats for IDTM doctors in Nada

ccording to Salvi, all the IDTM doctors are MBBS. "We have requested that DCOs assigned for BCCI tests to be registered medical practitioners (MBBS) with knowledge of anti-doping. When IDTM used to collect samples, they would assign medical practitioners."Salvi and Saba Karim, BCCI's GM (cricket operations) recently met senior Nada officials, including director general Navin Agarwal, and discussed how to move ahead with the dope testing of the cricketers. "We have discussed everything threadbare. We have given the full fixtures for this season's domestic matches. The dates and venues also have been given. This will help Nada to prepare its cricket-testing calendar," he added. For the record, Nada had announced after the meeting it would be starting "the partnership from the Duleep Trophy." "The Duleep Trophy has already started and probably they will be coming for later matches. They haven't specified whether they are planning target testing or random testing. It is expected there will be a few tests done on match days (in-competition)," Salvi was quoted as saying by PTI.Nada's website says at present there are 111 empanelled contractual persons, including Lead Dope Control Officers (LDCOs), DCOs, blood collection officers (BCOs) and chaperones. On the list of 111, there are only 16 registered doctors - all designated as LDCOs. Out of those 16, there are 12 who are based out of Pune while four reside in Thiruvananthapuram.However, it remains to be seen whether Nada can always have qualified doctors as DCOs for all BCCI assignments. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Telegraphhttp://www.dtt.marche.it/UserProfile/tabid/43/userId/5884224/Default.aspx

Ex-Sudan President admits of getting USD 90 Million received from Saudi Royals

Bashir faces a raft of charges of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide from the International Criminal Court over his role in the Darfur war but Monday's trial is over graft allegations. Large amounts of cash were found at this residence after he was toppled and the investigator said the case brought forward to the court probed some of that money. "The accused told us that the money was part of a sum of USD 25 million sent to him by Prince Mohammed bin Salman to be used outside of the state budget," investigator Ahmed Ali said. According to him, Bashir had said he also received two previous payments of USD 35 million and USD 30 million from Saudi King Abdullah, who died in 2015. "This money was not part of the state budget and I was the one who authorised its spending," the investigator quoted Bashir as saying. Bashir had said the Saudi money was exchanged and spent and that he could not remember how nor did he have documents providing further details, he added. Sudan's ex-president Omar al-Bashir was charged with corruption-related offenses on Sunday as he appeared in public for the first time since he was overthrown in April. Bashir looked calm during the nearly three-hour session, which an AFP photographer and correspondent attended. The next hearing was scheduled for August 24. Darfur crimes In May, Sudan's prosecutor general also said Bashir had been charged over killings during the anti-regime protests which eventually led to his ouster. London-based rights watchdog Amnesty International has warned however that the corruption trial should not distract from his Darfur indictments. "While this trial is a positive step towards accountability for some of his alleged crimes, he remains wanted for heinous crimes committed against the Sudanese people," Amnesty said. Amnesty urged the country's new transitional institutions to ratify the ICC's Rome Statute, a move that would allow for his transfer to the international tribunal. The Hague-based ICC has for years demanded that Bashir stand trial, and has renewed its call since his fall. The head of Bashir's defence team, Ahmed Ibrahim al-Tahir, said in July that the ousted leader's trial had no "political background". "It is an absolute criminal case with a baseless accusation." It was the sudden tripling of bread prices in December that sparked the mushrooming protests which led to the toppling of Bashir by the army in April. Sovereign Council The trial comes as the composition of the joint civilian and military sovereign council that will steer the country of 40 million through a 39-month transition was due to be unveiled on Monday. The line-up had been expected to be announced on Sunday but it was delayed after one of the five nominees put forward by the opposition alliance representing protest leaders turned down the job. The Transitional Military Council which took over from Bashir and will be dissolved by the creation of the sovereign said the announcement had been delayed at the request of the opposition. The composition of the new body is now expected on Tuesday. The ruling sovereign council will be composed of 11 members including six civilians and five from the military. It will be headed by a general for the first 21 months and by a civilian for the remaining 18 months. The council will oversee the formation of a transitional civilian administration including a cabinet and a legislative body. The transition's key documents were signed on Saturday at a ceremony attended by a host of foreign dignitaries, signalling that Sudan could be on its way to shedding the pariah status the Darfur atrocities and Bashir's international arrest warrant had conferred on it. Amidst the euphoria celebrating the promise of civilian rule, unease was palpable however within the protest camp that brought about one of the most crucial changes in Sudan's modern history. One of its main causes is the omnipresence in the transition of General Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, a paramilitary commander and one of the signatories of the documents, whose forces are blamed for the deadly repression of the protests. And it remains unclear how the transitional institutions will tackle the daunting task of pacifying a country plagued by several conflicts, including in the regions of Darfur, Kordofan and Blue Nile. ... DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: Deccan Chroniclehttps://www.aeriagames.com/user/reetasignaas/

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