Electoral bonds data, Agni-5's significance, and Kejriwal on ED
Mar 18, 2024
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Exploring electoral bonds data, major donors revealed, Agni-5 missile's significance with MIRV technology, and Kejriwal's controversy with Enforcement Directorate summons.
The Election Commission revealed the list of those who purchased electoral bonds, exposing the anonymous donation scheme introduced by the Narendra Modi government in 2018. The list included major companies like Arvindanta Limited, Bharati Airtel, SL Mining Limited, Bajaj Autolimited, and DLF Limited as top donors to political parties. Most top donors were under probes by central agencies, raising concerns about potential quid pro quo implications in donations.
India's Agni 5 Missile Test
India successfully tested the Agni 5 missile, incorporating multiple independent, targetable, reentry vehicle technology for enhanced striking abilities. The missile's capability to carry multiple warheads and hit various targets marks a significant advancement in India's defense capabilities. The MIRV technology enables the missile to independently target locations, enhancing its potency and evasion of missile defense systems.
Enforcement Directorate Summoning CM Kejriwal
The Enforcement Directorate issued fresh summons to Chief Minister Kejriwal in connection to the Delhi Jal Board money laundering case. Kejriwal has been asked to appear before the agency after missing previous summonses related to a Delhi size policy case. The repeated summons and allegations of non-cooperation have sparked political debates and accusations of motives to hinder Kejriwal's participation in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
First, we talk to Indian Express' Deeptiman Tiwary about the data revealed regarding the electoral bonds, the major donors and the trends that were unveiled.
Second, Indian Express’ Amitabh Sinha joins us to talk about the latest addition to India's military arsenal, the Agni-5 missile and the MIRV technology that is a part of it. (11:28)
Lastly, we talk about the Enforcement Directorate sending CM Kejriwal summons related to a new case. (19:18)
Hosted by Niharika Nanda Written and Produced by Shashank Bhargava and Niharika Nanda Edited and Mixed by Suresh Pawar
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