Morning Digest | At least 128 dead as strong quake rocks Nepal; ED probing alleged payment to Chhattisgarh CM by Mahadev app promoters, and more
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Probing alleged payment of ₹508 cr. to Baghel by Mahadev app promoters: ED
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday said it was probing an alleged payment of about ₹508 crore by the Mahadev betting app promoters, who are facing serious criminal charges, to Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel over a period of time. The ED’s statement came a day after the agency conducted searches in the poll-bound State and intercepted ₹5.39 crore, following a tip-off that a large amount of cash was being moved at the instance of the app promoters in relation to the Assembly polls on November 7 and 17.
Modi, Sunak Speak on West Asia, trade deal during call
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak discussed the Israel-Hamas war and the situation in Palestine during a phone call on Friday. The two Prime Ministers also talked about the on-going India-U.K. trade deal negotiations. On West Asia, Mr. Modi said that he and Mr. Sunak agreed “ that there is no place for terror and violence”.
At least 128 dead as strong quake rocks northwestern Nepal, officials say toll expected to rise
A strong earthquake shook northwestern Nepal districts just before midnight Friday, and officials said at least 128 people were dead and dozens more injured as rescuers searched mountain villages. Officials said early Saturday that the toll was expected to rise, noting that communications were cut off with many places.
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