# Cities

CBI registers PE against Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain

The CBI has registered a preliminary enquiry against Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain to inquire into allegations of money laundering…

PTI | New Delhi | April 11, 2017 11:43 am

CBI registers PE against Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain

The CBI has registered a preliminary enquiry against Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain to inquire into allegations of money laundering against him.

It is alleged that Jain was involved in money laundering to the tune of Rs.4.63 crore while being a public servant during 2015-16 through Prayas Info Solutions private limited, Akinchand developers private limited and Managalyatan projects private limited.

The allegations against Jain also include purported money laundering to the tune of Rs.11.78 crore during 2010-12 through these companies and Indometal Impex pvt limited.

The matter was referred to the CBI by Income Tax Department against the new Benami Transactions Prohibitions Act.

# Bengal

Coal scam: CBI seeks court approval to frame charges

The process of framing charges in the coal pilferage scam in the jurisdiction of Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) has started today at the CBI Special Court in Asansol.

# Cities

CBI apprehends DUSIB official for taking bribe

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) apprehended a legal officer of the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) of the state government for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 5 lakh.

# Opinion

Missed Calls~II

Admittedly, telecom is a great opportunity but the reality is that India is still 160th out of 208 countries in terms of mobile phone penetration, according to the International Telecommunication Union (2021) with even Vietnam and Bangladesh boasting more SIM cards than people. Globally too, there are more SIM cards than people.