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Adani loses spot on world’s top five billionaire list as net worth dips

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India’s richest person Gautam Adani lost a spot on the list of the world’s top five billionaires after his net worth dipped by USD 20.1 billion today.
On Friday, Adani group stocks continue to fall after Hindenburg Research said it fully stands by its report and believes any “legal action taken against us would be meritless”.
“Regarding the company’s threats of legal action, to be clear, we would welcome it. We fully stand by our report and believe any legal action taken against us would be meritless,” said Hindenburg Research in a statement that was posted on its official Twitter handle.
What did Hindenburg Research claim about the group?
Hindenburg Research report accused firms owned by Gautam Adani of market manipulation and accounting fraud.
Following the accusation, Adani Group said it is mulling legal options in the US and India against the investment research firm.
Jatin Jalundhwala, Group Head – Legal, Adani Group, in a statement, said, “The maliciously mischievous, unresearched report published by Hindenburg Research on 24 January 2023 has adversely affected the Adani Group, our shareholders and investors.”
“We (the Group) are evaluating the relevant provisions under US and Indian laws for remedial and punitive action against Hindenburg Research,” Jalundhwala said.
Net worth of Adani dipped by over 16 percent
Gautam Adani on Friday become poorer by USD 20.1 billion after his net worth dipped by 16.88 percent. Apart from losing a spot in the top five billionaire list, he is no longer in the USD 100-billion club.

After a dip in his net worth, he slipped from fourth to seventh spot on the list in a day. However, he continues to be the richest person in India.
In the last two years, Adani’s net worth climbed from USD 8.9 billion in 2020 to USD 99.1 billion now.
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January 27, 2023
Arab League, Egypt condemn deadly Israeli raid in West Bank

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Cairo: Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit condemned in the “strongest terms” an Israeli raid on Jenin city and Jenin refugee camp that reportedly killed at least nine Palestinians.
Aboul Gheit follows the development in the occupied territories with great concern and calls for the international community to protect the Palestinian people, Xinhua news agency reported, citing an Arab League statement.
The state of indifference encourages the occupying forces to commit more crimes under the leadership of a government with hardline plans, Gheit said.
Meanwhile, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the raids on the Palestinian cities, which threaten the security in the West Bank, must stop immediately.
The ministry warned against the dangerous repercussions of such assaults on the security and stability of the occupied territories.
According to the Palestinian Health Ministry, Israeli soldiers on Thursday “killed at least nine Palestinians, including an elderly woman, and injured 20 others, four of whom are in critical conditions, in the Jenin refugee camp in the northern West Bank”.
(Except for the headline, the story has not been edited by Siasat staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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January 27, 2023
Morbi tragedy: Director of Oreva that renovated Gujurat bridge named prime accused

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Morbi: The Gujarat police on Friday submitted a 1,262-page charge sheet in the Morbi bridge collapse case and named Oreva Group director Jaysukh Patel as prime accused.
Rajkot range Inspector General of Police Ashok Yadav told media that the charge sheet is filed against 10 accused, of which nine are arrested while the director is absconding.
Officer said managers Deepak Parekh, Dinesh Dave, three security guards, two ticket clerks and as many private contract workers have been arrested and are in judicial custody.
Patel has moved anticipatory bail application.
Major allegation against Oreva group is that without proper fitness certificate whether the suspension bridge is fit for public or not, the company opened it for visitors.
Nagarpalika said: “We have not issued any fitness certificate to the company, and it has also not informed us that it is opening the suspension bridge for visitors.”
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January 27, 2023
2 rockets fired from Gaza at Israel after deadly West Bank raid

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Jerusalem: Two rockets fired from Gaza at southern Israel were intercepted by the Israeli aerial defence systems early on Friday, following the killing of nine Palestinians by Israeli soldiers earlier.
No injuries and damage were reported.
The rockets, fired just after midnight between Thursday and Friday, triggered sirens in the southern city of Ashkelon and the communities of kibbutz Zikim and Karmia, Xinhua news agency reported, citing a statement by the Israeli military spokesperson.
المتحدث باسم الجيش الإسرائيلي: تفعيل صافرات الإنذار في مدينة عسقلان وفي بعض بلدات غلاف #غزة https://t.co/KAAgJ8M3vU
— الجزيرة مباشر (@ajmubasher) January 26, 2023
“Two rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip,” the spokesperson said. “The rockets were intercepted by the IDF Aerial Defence Array.”
No group immediately assumed responsibility for the rockets.
Tensions were simmering after Israeli forces killed nine Palestinians, including a 61-year-old woman, in the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank on Thursday morning. The army said the raid was carried out to foil “a terror squad” that planned an attack against Israelis.
(Except for the headline, the story has not been edited by Siasat staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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January 27, 2023
Conman case: Delhi court allows Jacqueline Fernandez to travel abroad

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New Delhi: A Delhi court on Friday allowed Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez, who is one of the accused in the Rs 200 crore money extortion case involving conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar, to fly to Dubai.
Fernandez had filed an application on Wednesday to travel from January 27 to 30 ahead of the Pepsico India Conference.
The Patiala House Courts took note of Fernandez’s submission that she is under a contractual obligation with the company and if she is not able to make it, she could be sued.
She will be performing at the event on January 29 with other stars.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had however, opposed it and said the actress did not put any contractual obligation on record before.
Additional Sessions Judge of the Patiala House Courts, Shailendra Malik on Friday granted relief saying that she has professional commitments and personal liberty can’t be curtailed.
On Monday, he had granted the actress a one-day exemption from personal appearance.
The Judge was supposed to hear the arguments on framing charges in the matter but adjourned the hearing for February 15.

Fernandez, even in December last year, had moved a plea seeking to travel abroad to visit her ill mother in Bahrain.
But, she withdrew it as the court wasn’t willing to allow her to travel abroad.
In the case, Chandrashekhar is accused of extorting money from politicians, celebrities and businessmen, and allegedly duped pharma company Ranbaxy’s former owner Shivinder Mohan Singh’s wife Aditi Singh of Rs 200 crore.
He had allegedly sent super expensive gifts to Jacqueline, while he also booked a chartered flight for her from Mumbai to Chennai during his bail period.
Moreover, according to the ED, it is suspected that he had sent huge chunks of money extorted from Aditi Singh to the actor.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

January 27, 2023
‘Release surgical strike video…’ Congress’ Rashid Alvi backs Digvijaya Singh

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New Delhi: Amid the ongoing controversy over Congress leader Digvijaya Singh questioning the authenticity of the ‘2019 Surgical Strike’, Congress leader Rashid Alvi on Friday came in support of his party colleague and asked the Centre to release the surgical strike video that it claimed it has.
“Government says it has a video (of a surgical strike) so what is wrong with Digvijaya Singh asking the government to show it? We’re not asking for proof (of strike) but the government should show the video it claims it has,” said Rashid Alvi while speaking to ANI.
Alvi’s reaction comes days after Digvijaya Singh’s remark on the surgical strike.
Digvijaya Singh had said the government talks of surgical strikes. “They (government) claim to have killed so many people but no proof is given,” Singh had said.
#WATCH | We’ve confidence in our security forces but can’t trust BJP govt. Govt says it has video (of surgical strike) so what’s wrong with Digvijaya Singh asking govt to show it? We’re not asking for proof (of strike) but govt should show video it claims it has:Rashid Alvi, Cong pic.twitter.com/ULtlUyBgLJ
— ANI (@ANI) January 27, 2023
Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that the country has confidence in the security forces but can’t trust the BJP government. “We have faith in our security forces but can’t trust the BJP government,” he added.
Rashid Alvi further raised questions about various ministers’ statements surrounding the surgical strike.
“Sushma Swaraj, who was a minister in the government, had said that the air strike was done at a place where there was no possibility of anyone getting killed. Amit Shah claims that more than 300 terrorists were killed in the air strike.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath claims that more than 400 terrorists were killed in the air strike,” Alvi pointed out.

Citing the above statements, Congress leader Alvi said that it varies and therefore if the government claims to have video proof it should be shown.
“These contradictory statements raise questions as to what exactly happened in the surgical air strike. That’s why the government if it claims that it has the video evidence of the air strike should make it public,” Rashid Alvi demanded.
Congress leader Alvi further sought an apology from the Centre in case it does not have video proof.
“If they do not have any video evidence to prove its claims, then the government should apologize,” he added.
In strong disapproval of Digvijaya Singh’s remarks on surgical strikes, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the party leader had stated a “ridiculous thing” and that he disagrees with the views.
“I do not agree with what Digvijaya Singh said. We have full trust in our Army. If Army takes action, there is no need for proof. I disagree with his (Digvijay)’s statement and Congress’ official position is also that this is his opinion,” Rahul Gandhi said.
The party had officially also distanced itself from Digvijaya Singh’s remarks on Monday.

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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

January 27, 2023
Telangana: Former MLA Gurunath Reddy joins congress

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Hyderabad: Former MLA and BRS leader R Gurunath Reddy and two senior leaders joined the Congress party.
According to a press release from the Congress, Kodangal Municipal Chairman Jagadishwar Reddy, and MPP Muddappa are the two senior leaders.
Gurunath Reddy has served as MLA seven times and is the undisputed leader in Kodangal. He played a key role in the victory of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi MLA in the last election.
The members had a meeting with Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee chief Revanth Reddy, where they discussed his padayatra.
Revanth Reddy began his walk from Madanapalli village of Bomraspet Mandal in Vikarabad district after the formal launch of the ‘Haath Se Haath Jodo Abhiyan’ by the Congress on Thursday.
After offering his prayers at Hanuman’s temple in the village Bomraspet which comes under his native constituency Kodangal, Revanth started his march.
Revanth interacted with farmers working in the groundnut field pausing the yatra on his way from Madanapalli to Dudyala.
He enquired about the challenges they face and their opinions on the input costs and the price being offered in the market.

“Congress leaders and workers will tour the villages for 60 days, taking the message of party MP Rahul Gandhi to every doorstep in the state”, said Revanth.
The chief further added, “Freedom is facing an existential threat and democracy is heading towards a dangerous path. It feels like the rule of the Nizams and Britishers. Both the state and the Centre are spreading a poisonous culture by treating Telangana and the entire country as laboratory for their immoral politics.”
“We need to save the Constitution by exposing the failures of the Centre and the state government in the past nine years,” urged Revanth.
Revanth while talking with reporters at the Gandhi Bhavan on Thursday, opined that BJP MLA Eatala Rajender was a victim who fell into the ‘venomous’ trap laid by chief minister KCR, claiming that he is being used by the KCR.
Revanth Reddy was accompanied by the chairman, AICC Pawan Khera as he walked along the public.
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January 27, 2023
Kerala CM accuses Sangh Parivar of treating minorities as ‘enemies’, BJP hits back

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Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has accused the Sangh Parivar of treating Muslims and Christians as ‘enemies of the nation’ and urged everyone to unite against such divisive actions, drawing sharp criticism from the BJP.
Vijayan said the Constitution, which was the best weapon to fight against caste discrimination and religious hatred, was presently under attack.
The CM alleged the Sangh Parivar and the RSS had made it clear that their aim was to turn India into a ‘Hindu ashtray.
He also accused the party in power at the Centre of being followers of a political group that did not take part in the freedom struggle.
“They are attacking the very roots of our country, its democracy, and the Constitution,” he said while speaking after inaugurating the Constitution Protection Conference and Secular Meet here on Thursday.
In his speech, Vijayan said that if the Constitution was destroyed, everything — from an individual’s dignity to the sovereignty of the country — would be lost, he said.
Meanwhile, the BJP hit back, saying the CM has no moral right to utter a single word on the Constitution.
BJP state president K Surendran alleged that Vijayan does not give any importance to the Constitution and accused him of ‘whitewashing’ extremist and terror groups.

The Kerala CM also alleged that besides the attacks on the Constitution, there were also attempts to rewrite history.
Examples of the same that he mentioned were — the terming of Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination as a ‘death’ and the claims from certain quarters that B R Ambedkar was not one of the drafters of the Constitution.
Apart from that, in some parts of the country Muslims are being termed as the opposite of Hindus, he claimed.
Vijayan claimed that not only religious minorities, but Dalits and tribals were also under threat and were being attacked and exploited in various parts of the country.
The Constitution was one of the best weapons to fight against caste discrimination and religious hatred and therefore, it should be protected against the attacks on it and the values upheld by it.
He further alleged the Constitution was under threat from those duty-bound to protect it.
Those who take oath on the Constitution were airing dangerous views that were contrary to it.
Vijayan said even persons in the highest Constitutional positions were making statements that could derail Constitutional principles.
One example of the same, according to Vijayan, was the Indian Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s recent statement which in effect meant that the Supreme Court decision of 1973, upholding the ‘basic structure doctrine’, was not correct and that the Parliament was sovereign and Judiciary will not be allowed to encroach upon it.
“It is the country which is sovereign and the Constitution ensures it,” he said.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

January 27, 2023
BBC documentary: Student’s outfit calls for screening in DU’s North Campus

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New Delhi: A few days following a ruckus over its screenings at JNU and Jamia Millia Islamia, a student outfit has given a call for holding the screening of the controversial BBC documentary on the 2002 Godhra riots at Delhi University.
The Bhim Army Student Federation has said that it will hold the screening at 5 pm outside the Arts Faculty in the North Campus of the University of Delhi (DU).
The administration has already denied permission for the event.
Meanwhile, the Congress-affiliated National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) has announced to hold the screening at 4 pm in North Campus and the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) at 1 pm on the Ambedkar University Kashmere Gate campus.
The government had recently directed social media platforms to block links to the documentary titled “India: The Modi Question” with the External Affairs Ministry trashing it as a “propaganda piece” that lacks objectivity and reflects a colonial mindset.
The Jamia Millia Islamia on Wednesday became the center of a kerfuffle after SFI’s plans to organize the screening of the documentary were thwarted by the varsity and the police.
The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) witnessed a ruckus and protests over the screening of the same on Tuesday.

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January 27, 2023
Hyderabad: KCR to hold BRS Parliamentary party meeting on Jan 29

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Hyderabad: The Telangana chief minister and the Bharat Rashtra Samithi’s (BRS) supremo K Chandrashekhar Rao will be holding the Parliamentary party meeting on Sunday.
The meeting is scheduled to commence post lunch at 1 pm in Pragati Bhavan where KCR will ask the party MPs to raise the issues that need discussion in the parliament and implement strategies to be followed to resolve them.
The BRS members will further discuss the party strategy for the upcoming budget session of the Parliament scheduled to commence on January 31 while the union budget will be presented on February 1.
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January 27, 2023