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IRS officer who arrested 2 CMs during ED stint resigns from service

New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) Kapil Raj, a former ED officer who supervised the arrests of two chief ministers under the anti-money laundering law, has resigned from government service after serving for about 16 years. An order issued by the Ministry of Finance on Thursday said the “President of India was pleased to accept his resignation from the Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Indirect Taxes) with effect from July 17.” The 45-year-old officer belonged to the 2009 batch of the IRS. Sources close to the officer spoke to PTI and attributed “personal reasons” for his resignation from government service where

ED arrests ex-Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel’s son in liquor ‘scam’ case

Raipur, Jul 18 (PTI) The ED (Enforcement Directorate) on Friday arrested Chaitnaya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, in an alleged liquor scam linked money laundering case, official sources said. He was taken into custody under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) after fresh raids were carried out at his home in Bhilai town in Durg district. The father-son duo reside at the same place. The sources said that Chaitnaya Baghel was arrested under section 19 of the anti-money laundering as he was allegedly not cooperating during the searches that came about following receipt of fresh

People over 50 being woken up in middle of night due to urinary tract infection: UK Health Security Agency

Health experts have sounded the alarm for people over 50, as a particular infection that can wake you up in the middle of the night poses a greater risk to them. In an update, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) explained that older people are more likely to become hospitalised due to a urinary tract infection (UTI). UTIs occur when bacteria enter the urinary system including the urethra, bladder or kidneys. While most lower UTIs cause “mild discomfort” and go away on their own or with antibiotics, some can progress to more serious infections. This can lead to including upper

Gold rises Rs 100 to Rs 98,770/10 g; silver trades flat

New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) Gold prices rose Rs 100 to Rs 98,770 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday amid a firm trend in the international markets, according to the All India Sarafa Association. On Thursday, the precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 98,670 per 10 grams. Gold of 99.5 per cent purity increased by Rs 100 to Rs 98,300 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) on Friday. It had settled at Rs 98,200 per 10 grams in the previous market session. Meanwhile, silver prices traded flat at Rs 1,10,500 per

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