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ED files chargesheet against ex Senior District Registrar in Bhopal

New Delhi, Jan 20 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Bhopal Zonal Office, stated on Tuesday that it has filed a chargesheet against Sobaran Singh Apouriya, former Senior District Registrar of Bhopal.
The ED initiated its investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) based on an FIR registered by the Special Police Establishment, Lokayukta Office, Bhopal. The case was filed before the Special Court in Bhopal against Sobaran Singh Apouriya under Section 13(1)(e) read with 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act.
The ED investigation revealed that Apouriya, while functioning as a public servant in the capacity of Senior District Registrar, Bhopal, criminally misused his official position to acquire assets worth Rs 97,13,289, grossly disproportionate to his known sources of income. It was also revealed that he was the beneficiary of the Proceeds of Crime and committed the offence of money laundering in relation to these proceeds generated from the scheduled offence.
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Indian origin Member of the City Parliament of Frankfurt calls for proactive global networking among partners

18 Feb 2026 | 8:04 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (UNI) Rahul Kumar, an Indian-origin Member of the City Parliament of Frankfurt, Germany, on Wednesday stressed the need for proactive global networking among partners who share similar energies, strategic interests and forward-looking approaches.
Kumar, who was in Mumbai to participate in the Global Economic Cooperation 2026 (GEC2026), said that in a time of global fragmentation, nations must focus on common strengths and mutually beneficial, win-win solutions.

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CAQM revokes GRAP- II actions as Delhi's air quality improves

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Rekha Gupta launches water and sewage treatment projects worth over Rs 2,100 Cr

18 Feb 2026 | 7:54 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday launched and laid the foundation stone for multiple water and sewerage projects worth over Rs 2,100 crore at Ramleela Ground in Todapur, West Delhi. The projects are being implemented by the Delhi Jal Board (DJB).

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