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Shashi Tharoor, a senior Congress leader, plans to raise concerns regarding the death of 26-year-old Ernst & Young (EY) employee Anna Sebastian Perayil in Parliament, following allegations that her passing was linked to excessive work pressure. Anna, a chartered accountant from Kerala, reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest after enduring a grueling schedule of 14-hour workdays for four months. Her mother, Anita Augustine, criticized EY for its "glorification" of overwork and expressed disappointment over the company's lack of support, notably that no representatives attended Anna's funeral. Tharoor advocates for a legislated 40-hour work week, emphasizing that "inhumanity at the workplace must be legislated out of existence." EY has expressed condolences and stated that they are committed to employee well-being, with their chairman, Rajiv Memani, acknowledging the company's shortcomings in this tragic case. The Union government is also investigating the circumstances surrounding Anna's death. 
Published: Sep 21 2024, 7 ameznews.inNorwegian citizen Rinson Jose, originally from Wayanad, Kerala, is under investigation following the deadly pager blasts in Lebanon linked to Hezbollah, which resulted in 12 fatalities and thousands of injuries. Jose, 37, owns Norta Global Ltd., a Bulgarian company implicated in supplying modified pagers containing explosives. Initial reports suggested the devices were manufactured by Taiwan's Gold Apollo, but the company clarified that the specific model used was produced by Hungary's BAC Consulting KFT. Bulgarian authorities later confirmed that the pagers were neither imported nor manufactured in Bulgaria, stating that Jose's company had no ties to the sale or purchase of the devices. Meanwhile, police in Oslo have initiated a preliminary investigation into the matter. Jose's family expressed concern over his sudden lack of communication, affirming their belief in his integrity and suggesting he may have been inadvertently caught up in the incident.
Published: Sep 21 2024, 9 ameznews.inThe controversy surrounding the laddoos served to devotees at the Tirupati temple has escalated into a significant political issue. The Telugu Desam Party, led by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, has accused the YSR Congress Party's Jagan Mohan Reddy of using animal fat in the laddoos during his administration, a claim Reddy vehemently denies. The Union government has requested a detailed report on the allegations, with the Union food minister calling for an inquiry. Daily production at the temple kitchen reaches around 300,000 laddoos, utilizing approximately 1,400 kg of ghee and various other ingredients procured through e-auction, costing about Rs 500 crore annually. The controversy intensified after four tankers of ghee from AR Dairy were halted over suspected adulteration, although the dairy maintains that its products have passed rigorous testing. The issue has now reached the Supreme Court, with petitions citing violations of constitutional rights regarding religious practices.
Published: Sep 21 2024, 8 ameznews.inAmul has clarified that it has never supplied ghee to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) amid controversy regarding the ingredients used in the temple's prasada. This statement follows claims by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu that substandard ingredients, including animal fats, were used in the preparation of the temple's laddus. In response, former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy accused Naidu of politicising religious matters, asserting that TTD adheres to strict quality standards for suppliers. Union Health Minister JP Nadda has requested a full report on the issue, promising an investigation into food safety standards. Meanwhile, TDP MP Sribharat Mathukumilli alleged that lab reports indicated the presence of non-milk fats, including beef and pig fat, in the ghee used for the laddus, causing distress among devotees. Reddy plans to write to Prime Minister Modi and the Chief Justice to address what he claims are distortions of fact by Naidu.
Published: Sep 21 2024, 7 ameznews.inDeepak Gupta, a relative of BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover, has been arrested by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Delhi Police for his alleged role in a funds misappropriation case involving the company. Gupta, who is the husband of Madhuri Jain's sister, was taken into custody on September 19 following an FIR filed in May 2023 against Grover, his wife, and other family members. As the Procurement Head, Gupta reportedly acknowledged bogus deliveries, facilitating payments to non-existent firms, which contributed to a wrongful loss of approximately Rs 81 crore. His involvement was corroborated by earlier arrested accused Amit Bansal, who is currently in judicial custody. The criminal complaint against Grover and others was initiated by BharatPe in December 2022, alleging the use of fabricated documents in the misappropriation scheme.
Published: Sep 21 2024, 6 ameznews.inChaos erupted in Bihar's Saharsa during an inauguration event led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, as attendees looted a fish tank shortly after his departure. Kumar was in the district to lay the foundation for government schemes and inaugurate a Maa Vishhari temple. An exhibition featuring a Biofloc tank for fish farming drew attention, and after Kumar's helicopter took off, a crowd, including children, swarmed the tank to catch fish with their bare hands. Despite efforts from officials to intervene, the frenzy continued, with videos showing people scrambling in the tank. Divyanshu Kumar, one of the successful fish catchers, remarked that while he didn’t meet the chief minister, he secured fish for a celebratory “fish party” in Kumar’s honor. The incident highlights the chaotic enthusiasm surrounding local political events in the region.
Published: Sep 21 2024, 6 ameznews.inManipur's Security Adviser Kuldiep Singh has confirmed an alarming intelligence report indicating the entry of "900 Kuki militants" from Myanmar, trained in jungle warfare and equipped with weaponized drones. This report, disseminated to Senior Superintendents of Police in southern Manipur, suggests the militants are organized in units of 30 and may coordinate attacks on Meitei villages by the end of September. Singh emphasized the seriousness of the report, stating, "Unless and until it is proved wrong, we believe that it is 100 percent correct." The ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur has resulted in over 220 deaths and displaced nearly 50,000 people, primarily due to tensions between the Meitei community and Kuki tribes. Additionally, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced progress on border fencing along the India-Myanmar border, amid concerns of illegal immigration and cross-border insurgency.
Published: Sep 21 2024, 2 ameznews.inFormer Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy has countered allegations from the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) regarding the use of animal fat in ghee for the famous Tirupati laddoos during his administration. Reddy condemned the claims as "false" and accused TDP leader Chandrababu Naidu of politicizing religious faith. The controversy escalated to the Supreme Court, with a petition citing potential violations of religious rights. Temple authorities have pointed fingers at their ghee supplier for lacking in-house testing facilities, while the supplier, AR Dairy Food Pvt Ltd, defended its products, asserting that all samples passed quality tests. The dispute arose from a state lab report indicating the presence of fish oil and beef tallow in the ghee. Amidst the political turmoil, calls for inquiries and sanctions have emerged, with various political figures weighing in, including the Congress party, which has demanded a CBI investigation.
Published: Sep 21 2024, 2 ameznews.inThe Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has called for government accommodation for outgoing Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, asserting that he is entitled to it as the convener of a national party. At a press conference, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha announced plans to request the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to provide the accommodation within one or two days. Kejriwal, who resigned earlier this week, is expected to vacate his official residence within 15 days. Chadha emphasized that every national party is entitled to an office and accommodation for its leader, citing the provision of an office to AAP after a lengthy struggle. He urged the Centre to adhere to regulations without political bias, highlighting that other national party leaders already receive government housing. Chadha expressed hope that AAP would not need to pursue legal action for this entitlement.
Published: Sep 21 2024, 5 ameznews.inA 17-year-old girl was shot dead in Sambhal by a man accused of raping her, who had recently been released on bail. The incident occurred on the night of September 18 in the Kaila Devi police station area, where the victim was returning home on a motorcycle with her brother and mother. The main accused, identified as 20-year-old Rinku, had been charged with raping the girl in February and was granted bail earlier this month. Police have detained Rinku and another individual in connection with the shooting, which the victim's family alleges was a targeted attack. Additional Superintendent of Police Shrish Chandra stated that investigations are ongoing, with CCTV footage from the area being collected to aid in the inquiry. A case has been registered against the two men involved.
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