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Munde Accused by Anjali Damania of Embezzling Rs 200 Crore in Agriculture Department Scam

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1 year ago

February 20, 2025

Anti-corruption activist Anjali Damania held a press conference in Mumbai on Wednesday where she accused Maharashtra’s Food and Civil Supplies Minister Dhananjay Munde of being involved in a scam within the Agriculture Department.Damania alleged that during his tenure as agriculture minister in the previous Mahayuti cabinet led by Chief Minister Shinde, Munde orchestrated a fraudulent scheme by approving the release of ₹200 crore through an unlawful government resolution (GR), despite the cabinet not having made any decision to authorize the funds.

During her statement, she remarked that Munde not only issued an erroneous and illegal order but also requested an additional ₹500 crore in funding. “Some decisions were reached in the cabinet on September 23 and September 30; however, Munde proceeded to issue directives related to matters that had no connection to the Agriculture Department,” she claimed.

Damania pointed out that the minutes of the cabinet meeting did not reflect the sanctioning of the ₹200 crore fund, yet Munde sent out a letter approving this amount, and furthermore, in October 2024, he demanded an extra ₹500 crore. “A corrupt individual like Dhananjay Munde is unfit for ministerial duties, especially in agriculture,” she asserted.

“This situation serves as a clear illustration of the lengths to which this minister will go. Immediate actions must be initiated against him, as such a person has no place in the cabinet,” Damania stated, presenting the illegal GR bearing Munde’s signature.

She also referenced evidence linking Santosh Deshmukh’s alleged killer, Valmik Karad, and Munde, and highlighted how agricultural supplies had been purchased at inflated prices. “We have discovered that IFFCO products are available on various websites,” she noted.

Damania expressed concern that as long as Dhananjay Munde remains in the cabinet, no significant progress would be made in the investigation into the murder of village sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh. “Munde tends to provide vague responses when confronted with accusations. From now on, he should present evidence to address the allegations against him during media appearances,” Damania added.

“Until Dhananjay Munde is removed from the cabinet, the investigation into Santosh Deshmukh’s murder will stagnate. I have demonstrated the connection between Valmik Karad and Dhananjay Munde, along with documents proving their partnership in companies. It is evident that a sitting minister is receiving direct profits from a state-owned company; Munde’s signature appears on the company’s balance sheet, yet no action has been taken. Now, I have exposed the scam within the Agriculture Department, providing evidence of Munde purchasing nano urea at ₹220, which only costs ₹92. I ordered bottles of nano urea and nano DAP and tweeted their prices,” Damania concluded.

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Killers Travelled 1,400 Km to Murder Delhi Professor

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5 days ago

June 7, 2026

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New Delhi: Delhi Police solved the murder case of Delhi University professor Debosmita Paul within three days.

Investigators found that the accused had travelled nearly 1,400 km from West Bengal to Delhi to carry out the crime.

Police used CCTV footage, cab booking records, and GPS data to trace the suspects.

Seven special teams conducted raids across four states and arrested the accused in Bardhaman, West Bengal.

The investigation revealed that the murder was linked to a property dispute involving Paul’s ancestral property.

The swift and technology-driven investigation has been widely praised.

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Ex-IAS Officer Dhanendra Kumar Dies in Delhi House Fire

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2 weeks ago

May 29, 2026

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New Delhi: Former IAS officer and the first chairman of the Competition Commission of India (CCI), Dhanendra Kumar, died after a fire broke out at his house in Delhi’s Hauz Khas area on Thursday night. He was 80.

According to police, the fire was suspected to have started after an air conditioner blast inside the house. At the time of the incident, five people, including family members and domestic staff, were present in the house.

Firefighters and police teams rushed to the spot and rescued the people trapped inside. Dhanendra Kumar and his son were taken to a nearby hospital. Kumar died during treatment due to smoke inhalation. His son suffered injuries and is now out of danger.

Police said no foul play is suspected in the incident. The house was badly damaged in the fire.

Dhanendra Kumar was a 1968 batch IAS officer. During his long career, he served in several important positions in the central and Haryana governments. He worked in ministries such as Defence, Road Transport, and Culture.

He also served as the first chairman of the Competition Commission of India from 2009 to 2011. He played an important role in strengthening competition laws and economic reforms in the country.

Even after retirement, he remained active in public policy and corporate affairs.

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Woman Found Dead Six Months after Marriage

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2 weeks ago

May 27, 2026

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Lucknow: A young woman was found hanging at her in-laws’ house just six months after her marriage in Lucknow. The deceased has been identified as Shweta Singh.

According to her family, Shweta married Bhupendra Singh on November 22, 2025. Her father, Umesh Kumar Singh, alleged that her husband and his family harassed her regularly for dowry and demanded a car. He also claimed that Shweta faced mental torture from her husband and in-laws after marriage.

The incident took place at her in-laws’ house in the Thakurganj area of Lucknow. Shweta was rushed to a hospital, but doctors declared her dead.

Her parents suspect murder and alleged that the family tried to present the death as suicide by hanging the body. Based on the complaint, police registered a case against Shweta’s husband and his family under Sections 80 and 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Dowry Prohibition Act.

Police said the accused family members are absconding, and a search operation is underway. The body has been sent for post-mortem examination, and further action will be taken after the report arrives.