INDIA THIS WEEK FRIDAY DECEMBER 30, 2022 1 A W e e k l y N e w s p a p e r Fe a t u r i n g N e w s & Tr e n d s f r o m t h e I n d i a n S u b - C o n t i n e n t P u b l i s h e d f r o m t h e U S C a p i t a l Website: www.indiathisweek.online Vol. 30 No: 52 • WASHINGTON D.C • Phone: 301-445-0200; 301-917-4800 • e-mail: indiathisweekads@gmail.com • Friday • December 30, 2022 US: Three Indian Small, Medium and Women owned Businesses: Maryland’s Americans die after falling in frozen lake in Arizona Community Voices This week in the community voice, we asked Elisha Pulivarti that why US India SME Council is well placed to carry the voice of small, medium and women owned businesses. Elisha Pulivarti is the CEO and President of US India SME Council since its inception in 2017. US India SME Council is a premier small Business Advocacy, a nonprofit organization to assist the Small Businesses owned by minorities, women, low and moderate-income people, veterans, people with disabilities, and people living in rural and urban areas. In Elisha Pulivarti’s words, “We are implementing new approaches to reach a greater number of small business owners, particularly those historically under-served.” Elisha Pulivarti was recognized with President’s Lifetime Achievement Award for his commitment to small, medium, minority and women-owned businesses. Elisha Pulivarti elaborated on his commitment to SMEs, “Looking at statistics from different reports from MBDA, SBA, census and other organizations, US has more “I’ll be a champion for our Small, Minority and Women-owned business community. Because small and minority businesses are the backbone and source of three-quarters of all new jobs and are the engines that fuel our Maryland State’s Economy.” Presidential award honoree, Elisha B. Pulivarti, U.S. India SME Council’s Chief Executive Officer than 32.5 million small business enterprises, which employ 47.3% of private workforce. The US has 2 million Asian-American owned businesses and PULIVARTI SEE PAGE 8 Washington [US], December 28 (ANI): Three Indian Americans, including a woman, have died after falling through the ice while walking on a frozen lake in Arizona, the Coconino County administration announced in a statement. The incident took place at Woods Canyon Lake and the bodies have been recovered. The deceased men have been identified as Narayana Muddana, 49 and Gokul Mediseti, 47. The woman has been identified as Haritha Muddana. In a statement issued on December 27, Coconino County said that the deputies from the Forest Lakes Substation responded to Woods Canyon Lake at 3:35 pm (local time) for the report of three people, including two males and one female who were walking on the frozen lake and fell through the ice. “The missing men have been located deceased and have been identified as Narayana Muddana, 49 and Gokul Mediseti, 47. The female victim has been identified as Haritha Muddana (age unknown). The three victims resided in Chandler, AZ and are originally from India.,” Coconino County Arizona announced in a statement. Responding deputies and fire units were able to pull the female from the water and took lifesaving measures. However, the female’s life could not be saved. The search operation continued for the two male individuals who had also fallen in the lake. Deputies used a boat to conduct an expanded search of the area, the Coconino County Arizona announced in a statement and added that the two male victims had been found. According to CNN, at least 52 storm-related deaths have been reported across several states in the United States, including New York, Colorado, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont and Wisconsin. Snowfall in Buffalo city of New York reached 100 inches by Tuesday morning, making it the fastest the city has ever witnessed. More than half of the season’s record-pace snowfall has come since Friday and it is already the third snowiest December on record. According to flight tracking site FlightAware, around 3,000 flights within, into or out of the US were cancelled as of Tuesday afternoon while 3,809 were delayed, as per the CNN report. Peter Anderson, the press secretary for Erie County Executive C Poloncarz said that the firefighter teams in Buffalo, New York, have been facing challenges in tackling flames due to weather conditions, as per the CNN report. According to Anderson, at least 31 people have been displaced due to the fire in Buffalo. (ANI)
INDIA THIS WEEK 110 international passengers tested ‘randomly’ at Delhi airport on Day 1: Genestrings lab December 30, 2022 New Delhi [India], December 25 (ANI): The recent ‘Guidelines for International Arrivals’, issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), after Covid-19 resurfaced in some countries, to conduct random testing of two per cent international passengers (on the flight) at Airports, was followed accordingly and 110 international passengers Friday were tested randomly on day 1 at the Delhi IGI, Genestrings Diagnostic Centre said on Sunday. The guidelines, issued by Health Ministry, provide the protocols to be compiled by International travellers as well as points of entry (airports, seaports and land borders) starting from December 24, 2022. A subsection (2 per cent of the total passengers on the flight) is undergoing random post-arrival testing at the IGI Airport Delhi. “On average, approximately 25,000 travellers arrive at the IGI, Delhi Airport, out of which 500 random passengers are being tested. By the end of Day one Genestrings had conducted approximately 110 tests,” Dr Gauri Agarwal, Founder of Genestrings Diagnostic Center told ANI. Genestrings Diagnostic Centre’s lab at the Delhi airport resumed testing which was otherwise stopped after restrictions were taken off at the Delhi international airport, for the inbound passengers. After submitting samples for random testing, travellers will be allowed to leave the airport. “The timely decision by the Health Ministry and the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) to start the random testing at the airport is a much-needed prevention measure that will curb the spread of infection in the country. We have increased the manpower of lab technicians at the facility to ensure availability and timely reporting along with being fully prepared for COVID management,” said Dr Gauri Agarwal, Founder of Genestrings Diagnostic Center said. Genestrings was the first lab in the country during the pandemic to not only establish an RT- PCR testing lab at any International Airport but deliver RT-PCR results in 4 hours, when even the developed nations were taking 24-48 hours for the results. Genestrings then went on to become one of the largest COVID-19 testing facilities conducting over 20,000 tests per day. The lab at the Delhi international airport was also appointed by the Canadian government as the sole COVID-19 testing facility in India for Canada-bound passengers. Genestrings conducted over 2.5 million COVID tests in the past two years. The Delhi InternationalAirport Limited (DIAL) in collaboration with Genestrings Diagnostic Centre, has made all the necessary arrangements on time keeping in mind the fresh guidelines and passenger convenience. Similar arrangements were made earlier as well during the previous waves of the pandemic to ensure adherence to Covid19 protocol during the passengers’ waiting period inside the terminal. (ANI)
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December 30, 2022 Friday INDIA THIS WEEK “Democracy is in danger...” Kharge attacks BJP M u m b a i (Maharashtra)[India], December 28 (ANI): Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday said that due to the RSS and BJP, Democracy in the country is in danger. The Indian National Congress (INC), India’s largest opposition party, marked its 138th foundation day on December 28. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge attend a Huge rally in Somaiya Ground, Mumbai. INC leaders like Kanhaiya Kumar, Nana Patole, KC Venugopal Ashok Chavan & Imran Pratapgarhi were also present at the occasion. Kharge while addressing the gathering said, “I want to aware youths, women, Dalits, Bhramans community that we should come together and make our Constitution and democracy safe. BJP and RSS destroying the Constitution, they are separating people on the to fight together to save democracy. It is a govt of liars at the Centre.” Bharat Jodo Yatra is an attempt to fight against the atmosphere of hate being created by them (BJP) in the country. A notice was sent to Rahul Gandhi telling him that such events shouldn’t be held due to Covid19 but the Prime Minister is attending many public events. BJP has huge washing machine, biggest stains come out clean: Kharge bases of caste and religion. We want your support, if you won’t support us then our democracy is in danger.” Kharge added, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi decided to give free rice now they extend it till December 2023 then to May till Election’s after that they stop it and say we gave free rations for a long time now you pay for it”. Kharge slammed BJP and said, “The Party has a huge washing machine that can clean even the biggest stains. When people are put into this machine they come out clean. We all have Now in Ashburn, VA ❖ Accounting and Bookkeeping Service ❖ Audit, Review, Compilation and Attestation Service ❖ Tax Service ❖ IRS Service ❖ Web Hosting ❖ Business Consultancy ❖ Dedicated Service with Smiling Faces ❖ Experienced and Reliable Staff Year Round ❖ Rely on 24 Years of Experience Balagan Arumugaswamy, CPA, LL.M Tel: (301) 931-1040, (301) 931-1042 (301) 595-4331; (703) 723-4488; (703) 723-4458 Fax: (703) 723-1140; (301) 595-4332 E Mail: balagancpa@msn.com Website: www.balaganfinancials.com Attacking the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday said the ruling party at the Centre has a “huge washing machine” that can clean even the “biggest stains”. During an event celebrating the 138th Foundation Day of Congress, the party chief said, “BJP has a huge washing machine that can clean even the biggest stains. When people are put into this machine they come out clean. We all have to fight together to save democracy. It is a government of liars at the Centre.” Referring to the party’s Bharat Jodo Yatra, Kharge said the mass outreach march was an attempt to counter the “hatemongering” by the BJP. “Bharat Jodo Yatra is an attempt to fight against the atmosphere of hate being created by them (BJP) in the country. A notice was sent to Rahul Gandhi telling him that such events should not be held due to COVID19 but Prime Minister is attending many public events,” added Kharge. Earlier on Wednesday, the Congress chief targeted the BJP government during his address at the party headquarters in New Delhi and said the basic principles of India are being constantly attacked. He said that society is being divided by hate, people are hit by price rise and unemployment but the government is not bothered. “The basic principles of India are under constant attack. A pit of hatred is being dug all over the country. People are in trouble due to inflation, unemployment but the government does not care,” Kharge said. He further appealed to people to join the Bharat Jodo Yatra. Indian National congress was founded on December 28, 1885, in Bombay (Mumbai). Every year on December 28, the party celebrates its foundation day. Notably, Congress has got a nonGandhi president after 24 years. In 1998, Sonia Gandhi was made congress president and in 2017 Rahul Gandhi was elected as the party chief but he resigned from the post after the poll debacle in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. (ANI) Tax Season is around the corner, are you ready ? Balagan Business & Tax Services Main Office: 12100 Franklin Street Beltsville, MD 20705 Branch Offices: 44335 Premier Plaza Suite#100, Ashburn, VA 20147
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December 30, 2022 Friday INDIA THIS WEEK India was voice of entire Global South, reinforced commitment to multilateralism and UN reforms: Ruchira Kamboj New York [US], December 28 (ANI): Highlighting India’s twoyear tenure at the United Nations Security, which is coming to an end on December 31, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj on Wednesday said New Delhi was the voice of the entire Global South, and reinforced commitment to multilateralism and UN reforms. In an exclusive interview with ANI, Ambassador Kamboj said, “We were the voice of the entire Global South and we reinforced our commitment to the basic principles, including multilateralism, rule of law, and fair and equitable international system.” India assumed the monthly rotating presidency of the UN Security Council (UNSC) on December 1, the second time in its two-year tenure, as an elected member of the Council in 2021-22. India had earlier assumed the UNSC presidency in August 2021. Summing up last two years for Indian Mission at UN, underscoring India’s December Presidency, she said, “At the high-level week of UNGA in 2020, where we before entered the Security Council, our Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said that we will use the prestige and experience of being the largest democracy in the world for the benefit of the whole world.” Lauding India’s tenure and achievements, Kamboj said, “We can take pride in saying that India stood by those words. In the last two years, we spoke out in support of peace, security and prosperity. We did From The Poet’s Pen INDIA THIS WEEK- December3, 2020 INDIA THIS WEEK- January 30,2022 Happy New Year by Rajan George What is ‘New’ about the year I’m indeed so curious if each ongoing year should effect in us a change for good should not then we grow virtuous year by year? Growing in virtue meaning– abiding in love, seeking the Truth, knowing more of God who gives us life to live in and for Him, lend a hand to the trodden down who struggle before our eyes If celebrations for the new year abound in a show of mirth and gluttony, ingratiating sensuous cravings, and pleasures of the moment! Then are we still detained in the mold too old from which we constantly try escape! For the year to have novelty, Change should come from within The new man should the Old displace Where Agape Love for ever reside Jeus said, “I make everything New! Yes He alone makes everything New! You will soar to greater heights, like the eagles, if you shatter the fetters that have shackled you from taking off the ground Then and only then can you say Happy New Year! Yeah! Happy Happy New Year!! not hesitate in raising our voice against the common enemies of humanity, such as, terrorism.” She emphasised that India raised voice against terrorism in these two years, bringing attention to its various expressions which need to be addressed by the international community through solidarity and unity. “In October 2022 as you all know, we brought the Security Council, the famous horse-shoe table to India for the very first time, adopting the Delhi Declaration, where the Security Council spoke INDIA THIS WEEK Address: P.O. Box 352, Bryans Road, MD 20616 Phone: 301-445-0200; 301-917-4800 www.indiathisweek.online India This Week is published every Friday by ADV Solutions Inc, Views expressed in this paper are those of the individual writers and not necessarily of India This Week. India This Week accepts no liability for the errors in advertisements or in any of its reports. For remedial actions any errors should be brought to the attention of the editor by the information provided below. Publisher: Chief Editor: Contributing Editors: Dr. Babu Stephen Rajan George Saju Mathew Isaac George Asst. Editors: Manu Jacob Sherena Panjikkaran Special Business Correspondent Elisha B. Pulivarti Business Coordinators Rajan C. George Jithu Johny Panjikkaran Dr. Renuka Misra, Special Correspondent: Geeta Goindi Community Coordinator: Prof. Vinod Goel India Office Manesh Krishna Columnists: Anadi Naik World Religions Dr. Sam Prasad Jillella Photo Journalist: Mathew Karmel, System Admn. & Maintenance: Rajan C. George Layout & Graphics: Prinston Samuel, Business Affairs: Mrs. Molly George CALL US • 301-445-0200 • 301-917-4800 e-Mails: Advertisements: indiathisweekads@gmail.com Press Releases: indiathisweekpress@yahoo.com Web: www.indiathisweek.online with one voice in countering terrorism in all its forms and manifestations,” said the Indian envoy to the UN to ANI. She reiterated that India brought the Council together in presenting a united front against terrorism. “In keeping up with the momentum, we piloted statement on counter-terrorism and during our December Presidency, we once again brought the Council together in presenting a united front against terrorism,” she added. On multilateralism and reforms in UN, she said, “We focussed our attention to the urgent need of reformed multilateralism through a signature event on December 14, for it to be fit for the purpose that UN needs to be urgently reformed to deal those with current and future challenges”. Over 70 countries participated in an open discussion chaired by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and many affirmed support to India in an expanded Security Council. She also dwelt on the unveiling of a bust of Mahatma Gandhi at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Secretary General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres and the President of the 77th UN General Assembly Csaba Korosi and Permanent Representative Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj joined the EAM for the unveiling of the bust. “Significantly, and again during December Presidency Gandhiji arrived at UN Headquarters, when the very first sculpture of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled by EAM in the North lawn Gardens of UN in the presence of UN Secretary-General and the President of UN General Assembly . He will remain here now as beacon and symbol of peace,” she said. On maritime security, Kamboj said until not too long ago, the Security Council was focused only on the issue of piracy, whereas maritime security encompasses far larger issues as well as a large troop-contributing country. “During our August Presidency of 2021, we organized an open debate on maritime security. As you may recall, this was the first time that Indian Prime Minister chaired the Security Council meeting. It was also the first time that Security Council had adopted a product in a holistic manner on maritime security, whereas earlier, it was focussed only on piracy and armed robbery,” said Kamboj. “As a large troop contributing country, we also brought attention to peace-keeping in August 2021, piloting Resolution 2589, which was adopted in a meeting chaired by EAM Jaishankar. It calls for accountability in cases of crimes against peacekeepers,” she added. The Indian envoy said overall, India’s has been an effective presence in the Council as it was leaving behind the imprint of a caring and contributive country. “We are only elected member to hold two Presidencies during its tenure in the Security Council this time. While, the UAE Mission applauded us in avwrapup session as a veteran Security Council member with a principled foreign policy and a constructive approach, the Swiss Mission to UN complimented us for an extremely efficient December Presidency — managing in three weeks what is usually done in four,” said Kamboj. (ANI) Remember: “If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. ” Jesus Christ
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December 30, 2022 Friday INDIA THIS WEEK Small, Medium and Women owned Businesses: Maryland’s Community Voices PULIVARTI FROM PAGE 1 they contribute more than $800 billion to the Nation’s economy. In addition, there are nearly 11 million MinorityOwned Businesses employing more than 6.3 million people directly contributing over a trillion to the US economy. I will always be a champion for those small, medium, minority and women owned businesses.” Elisha Pulivarti has been a public servant for his entire life. He was an Executive Director for State of Maryland Governor’s Office on Asian Pacific American Affairs and also Adviser to all State Agencies and Maryland Assembly. He, during his tenure, initiated several avenues. He and Deputy Secretary Chris Foster travelled to India and established Maryland Trade Office in Bangaluru, signed strategic agreement with IITs Madras, Mumbai and Delhi with Johns Hopkins University. On Governor’s advise, Elisha and team invited Washington [US], December 28 (ANI): The White House on Tuesday called for ‘comprehensive’ reforms in the US immigration system after the Supreme Court extended Trump-era border restriction known as Title 42 as a result of which federal officials will be able to continue to swiftly expel migrants at US borders, CNN reported. The court also agreed in its ruling to hear the states’ appeal this semester. During its argument session, which starts in February 2023, the court stated that it would hear arguments on the case. However, for now, Republican-led states who sought the Supreme Court to intervene and quash a lower court decision ordering the termination of the authority have won with a 5-4 decision. Notably, Title 42 permits US border agents to immediately turn away migrants who have crossed the southern border in the name of Covid-19 prevention. Public health professionals and immigrant groups have long criticized the use of the public health authority at the US southern border, claiming it is an improper justification for preventing immigrants from entering the country, according to CNN. The White House has said it would comply with the order but has urged Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform measures like the ones President Biden proposed on his first day in office. “Title 42 is a public health measure, not an immigration enforcement measure, and it should not be extended indefinitely. To truly fix our broken immigration system, we need Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform measures like United States Senator Chris Van Hollen from Maryland, Presented the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award and Presidental Volunteer Service Medallion on behalf of the President Joseph R. Biden. Ambassadors from Asian Countries to Baltimore. He also facilitated Maryland Governor’s meet with 25 top Indian American Entrepreneurs in Johns Hopkins University campus in Gaithersburg. The Governor, in 2004, launched the Maryland India Business Roundtable, Inc, which was the precursor to US India SME Council. The council has so far established strategic relationship with the US department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), Small Business Administration (SBA). It has signed a strategic agreement with the Africa Union (55-nation from African Continent), major states in India and Minister of Commerce’s Electronic and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC). The Council also launched incredible inc 50 to recognize 25 fastgrowing private companies in the US and 25 in India every year. India is one of the oldest civilizations and has rich cultural heritage in the world. With millions of small businesses in India and US as well as strong democratic ties, both countries are natural partners, according to Elisha. To honor a leader who has worked towards strengthening those ties, US India SME council launched “Mahatma Gandhi Global Leadership and Peace” award. First year, the award was given to Eric Holcomb, the Governor of Indiana. Congressman Brad Sherman, co-chair of India Caucus was honored in the second year and House Majority Whip, congressional representative Jim E. Clyburn was the recipient in the third year. As a promoter of SME community, US India SME council also launched the spotlight column in India This Week newspaper in 2022. The column has so far highlighted many community leader and small business owners. The column will continue into 2023 to feature interviews with senior executives and community leader talking about their success stories and challenges. The purpose would be to spotlight fast growing businesses and encourage networking within the SME and local community. Small and Medium sized enterprises represent over 90% of businesses. SMEs are building blocks and community pillars. They are the engines that fuel economy, job growth, innovation and prosperity, Elisha strongly believes. In addition, SMEs are backbone and foundations of our economy and vital to prosperity. The US India SME Council is set on a mission to assist and advocate on behalf of small, medium and women owned businesses. The council is dedicated to serve the SME community and increase the networking and learning opportunities through a new program “One Million Membership”. solving the challenge at our border by passing the comprehensive reform measures and delivering the additional funds for border security that President Biden has requested,” Jean-Pierre said. A group of Republican US Senators filed legislation earlier in April to extend the Trump administration’s Title 42 policy until 2025, which permits the deportation of illegal immigrants for public health reasons. (ANI) Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], December 28 (ANI): The Director General of Police, Odisha, Sunil Kumar Bansal on Tuesday ordered CIDCrime Branch to take over the enquiry into the “unnatural” death of two Russian nationals including a lawmaker in the Rayagada District. Earlier on Tuesday DGP said, “Four Russian tourists came to Rayagada district, one of them died probably because of a heart issue. We initiated an enquiry and police case was registered. A postmortem was conducted.” “After two days another person among them died in unnatural circumstances. We instructed CID to associate with enquiry and are in touch with the Russian consulate in Kolkata,” he added. Earlier in the evening, another two Russian nationals reached the crime branch office in Bhubaneswar from Rayagada. The first tourist was identified as B Vladimir and the other as Powel Anthem, as per their passport. According to sources, Anthem jumped off the third floor of the hotel in a suicide bid. Anthem’s guide arranged an ambulance and rushed him to the district headquarters hospital (DHH). However, he was declared dead after some time in the hospital. Anthem jumped off the third floor of the hotel soon after attending the funeral of Russian tourist Vladimir Videnov, who had been found dead inside the hotel room on Thursday (December 22), sources said. “The back-toback deaths of two Russian tourists in Rayagada town have become a matter of concern for the district administration,” sources added. US calls for ‘comprehensive’ immigration reforms after Supreme Court extends Trump-era border restrictions the ones President Biden proposed on his first day in office,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement. The Secretary further added that the US is advancing preparations to manage the border in a secure, orderly, and humane way when Title 42 eventually lifts. “Today’s order gives Republicans in Congress plenty of time to move past political fingerpointing and join their Democratic colleagues in Odisha DGP orders CID probe into unnatural death of two Russian nationals
FRIDAY DECEMBER 30, 2022 9 Sale Ends 1/30/2023 Uttarakhand Police file cross FIR in forced conversion case CBI arrest ex-ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar and husband Deepak Kochhar D e h r a d u n (Uttarakhand) [India], December 24 (ANI): The Uttarakhand police on Saturday registered a cross FIR in connection with the attack by a group of youths at a Christmas programme in Uttarkashi district, alleging “forced conversion”. Police have registered a cross FIR in connection with the attack by a group of youths on Friday in a Christmas programme in Purola village of Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, alleging forced conversion. Uttarakhand DGP Ashok Kumar said that several people sustained injuries in the incident that took place on Friday. “In the cross FIR, one side has been accused of forcibly converting while the other of being assaulted,” Kumar told ANI. The DGP told that cross FIR has been registered on the complaint of both parties and the police are probing the matter. (ANI) New Delhi [India], December 23 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday arrested the former managing director and chief executive officer of ICICI Bank Chanda Kochhar and her husband Deepak Kochhar in the alleged ICICI Bank-Videocon money laundering case. A senior officer confirmed the allegations against Chanda Kochhar, who was the then CEO of ICICI Bank, that she cleared a loan for Videocon B a r m e r (Rajasthan) [India], December 28 (ANI): Three persons have been arrested after a video of burning pages of Hindu scripture went viral, said police. Assistant Superintendent of Police Narpat Singh said the incident occurred after an initiation ceremony into Buddhism was held on December 25. The arrests were made on Tuesday, said the ASP on the basis of a case registered. “Three people were arrested after a video of burning some pages of Hindu religious scriptures went viral. The incident occurred after an initiation ceremony into Buddhism was held on December 25. A case has been registered, and the probe is underway,” the ASP told ANI. (ANI) Rajasthan: 3 held after video of burning Hindu scripture pages goes viral Group of Companies. It was further alleged that a company owned by her husband Deepak Kochhar received an investment from Videocon, as part of a quid pro quo. The case involves Rs 3,250 crore in loans given by the ICICI to the Videocon Group, controlled by the industrialist Venugopal Dhoot, when Chanda Kochhar was leading the bank. (ANI)
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