ASHOK KUMAR
Bihar bridge collapses: Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi shrugs off incidents; says 'It's monsoon time'
On recent incidents of bridge collapses in Bihar, Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi said, "It is monsoon time. There has been an abnormal amount of rain, which is the reason behind the collapse of bridges. But, the CM of the state is very sensitive towards the investigation... He did a meeting yesterday and has given strict instructions that strict action should be taken against any kind of negligence..."
Rajasthan HC notice to Centre, NTA on petition seeking NEET-UG cancellation, retest
Justice Ashok Kumar Jain of the high court issued the notices to the NTA and the central government and sought their response. The court considered the matter to be serious and scheduled the hearing on July 10, counsel for petitioners Rampratap Saini said.
Who will be the next Lok Sabha Speaker? Uncertainty looms over key post amid INDIA bloc's demands
The election for the Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha is expected to take place on June 26, during the special session of Parliament running until July 3, 2024. However, with the BJP falling short of a majority by 32 seats, there's uncertainty about who the NDA alliance’s candidate for the position will be.
Karni Sena chief murder case: NIA chargesheets designated terrorist Goldy Brar among 12 others
On Wednesday, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) submitted its chargesheet against 12 individuals, among them foreign-based designated terrorist Goldy Barar, and numerous gangsters implicated in the December murder of Karni Sena chief Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi in Rajasthan last year.
Lok Sabha polls: Success eludes Tamil Nadu's richest candidate, AIADMK's Ashok Kumar
Aatral Ashok Kumar, the AIADMK's Erode candidate was said to be the richest of the 950 MP aspirants who contested the April 19 Lok Sabha polls in Tamil Nadu and he had declared assets worth over Rs 500 crore. Despite putting up a good fight, the debutant was swept away in the DMK wave, with the ruling party-led coalition netting all 39 Lok Sabha seats in the state.
Pushpendra, Priya, Sanjana, Shambhavi: Meet youngest MPs of 2024 Lok Sabha polls
The Lok Sabha elections saw a new generation of leaders breaking age barriers and reshaping the political landscape. Among these trailblazers is a group of individuals, all aged 25, who emerged victorious, securing seats in the lower house of Parliament. Notably, among these four youngest candidates are three women: Priya Saroj, Shambhavi Choudhary, and Sanjana Jatav.
Turncoats in 2024 LS polls: Scindia, Jindal, Jitin Prasad win; loss for Preneet Kaur, Sita Soren
Industrialist and two-time MP Naveen Jindal had joined the BJP in March this year, ending his two decade long association with the Congress. He won from Kurukshetra in Haryana by a margin of over 29,000 votes. Jitin Prasada, Uttar Pradesh PWD minister and son of veteran Congress leader late Jitendra Prasada, had quit the Congress three years ago and joined the BJP. He was fielded from Pilibhit Lok Sabha constituency in place of sitting MP Varun Gandhi and won by a margin of over 1.64 lakh votes.
RBI approves a Committee of Executives (CoE) in Tamilnad Mercantile Bank as an interim arrangement
RBI approves Committee of Executives in Tamilnad Mercantile Bank as an interim arrangement. CoE comprises S Narayanan, D Ramesh, PR Ashok Kumar. Bank selecting suitable candidates for top post, unclear why Krishnan's successor not selected after 8 months. TMB had only one whole time director.
Patna college student Harsh brutally beaten to death by 15 masked assailants
Patna's B N College final-year student, Harsh Kumar, was fatally attacked by masked assailants at Patna Law College's parking lot. The 22-year-old, politically active student, died after being beaten with rods and bricks. The motive behind the assault remains unclear. Police are investigating the case, while the college principal refrains from commenting. Harsh's tragic death raises concerns about student safety.
Allahbad Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Dates, schedule, partywise candidates and all you need to know
Allahbad, a key constituency in Uttar Pradesh, is set to face off against Bharatiya Janata Party's Neeraj Tripthi, Bahujan Samajwadi Party's Ramesh Kumar Patel, and Congress' Ujjwal Rewati Raman Singh in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The constituency, located in Prayagraj district, has a rich political history, with two MPs elevated to Prime Minister positions. Neeraj Tripathi, son of BJP leader Kesari Nath Tripathi, was named as the saffron party's Allahabad candidate in April.
Kesoram chairperson Manjushree Khaitan dies at 65
Manjushree Khaitan, the chairperson of Kesoram Industries Limited and a prominent figure in the B K Birla Group, passed away at the age of 65 in her Kolkata home after a brief illness. She had been a member of the Kesoram Board since October 1998 and assumed the role of chairperson in July 2019 following the death of her father, Basant Kumar Birla. Beyond her corporate leadership, Khaitan was deeply involved in education, particularly through her association with the Ashok Hall Group of schools, where she focused on empowering underprivileged girl children.
Munger to test Nitish Kumar's hold on OBCs, especially own caste Kurmi
Opposition RJD has fielded a strong OBC candidate here in Anita Devi, wife of convicted criminal Ashok Mahto. Mahto is a Kurmi and Devi a Dhanuk. Dhanuk and Kurmi are a socio-politically united combination.
A contest between son and daughter of two JDU ministers
Shambhavi, who did her graduation from Delhi University's Lady Shri Ram College and MA in sociology from Delhi School of Economics, is locked in a direct contest with Sunny Hazari, a nominee of Congress, who is contesting as part of RJD-led Mahagathbandhan (grand alliance).
NCLT admits Indiabulls Housing Finance insolvency plea against Subhash Chandra
The bankruptcy court has admitted Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd's (IHFL) application to initiate insolvency resolution proceedings against Essel Group chairman Subhash Chandra for default by a company called Vivek Infracon. Chandra was a personal guarantor against the loans availed by the company.
Third Eye: Waiting for the buzz to return, daughter vs son of JDU ministers, unqualified surgeon
BJP media cell head Anil Baluni is away in Uttarakhand where he is contesting from the Pauri Garhwal seat. Most of the leaders who wanted to hop on to BJP bandwagon have done so, though a few more are said to be in the pipeline. This is just the lull before the buzz returns again, claim insiders.
Nitish Kumar distributes portfolios, retains Home, General Administration departments
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar allocates portfolios to NDA ministers; retains Home and General Administration, Samrat Chaudhary gets Finance and Commercial, Vijay Sinha gets Road Construction, Mines and Geology, and Art & Culture. The cabinet expansion comes less than two months after the ministry was formed, with 21 new ministers joining, bringing the total to 30, six below the constitutional limit of 36 for the state.
Ashok Chavan joins BJP; Congress swings from 'coward' to 'come back' comment
Ashok Chavan is likely to be BJP's Rajya Sabha candidate. However, BJP has not revealed its cards yet, with Fadnavis claiming that the decision would be taken by the leadership in New Delhi. "One of the senior most leaders in the state has joined us and because of his entry, our grand alliance has been strengthened," said Fadnavis at a press conference.
Congress in huddle as Akhilesh Yadav pushes hard deal, offers 11 seats
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav announced that his party's alliance with Congress in Uttar Pradesh under the INDIA bloc is "off to a good start" with reservation of 11 seats for the latter ahead of the 2024 polls. However, the SP has kept the door open for renegotiation to increase the number. Yadav's announcement came amid widespread apprehension about the future of the INDIA alliance, with TMC chief Mamata Banerjee announcing will contest the polls on its own.
LS polls seat-sharing talks on between Gehlot, Akhilesh; will inform when formula is finalised: Congress
The Congress has announced constructive seat-sharing talks between senior party leader Ashok Gehlot and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, with a final formula expected soon. The Congress claims that the talks are positive and constructive, and that the pact will benefit the Congress, the SP, and the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA). The Congress has offered 11 seats to the Congress, with the SP contesting 62 seats in the Lok Sabha election.
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