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Telangana phone-tapping case: HC judge, family were under surveillance during BRS regime: Police
Hyderabad Police reveal details of illegal phone tapping during previous regime, involving political leaders and a High Court Judge. Accused officers arrested for erasing evidence and conducting unauthorized surveillance. Investigation ongoing with plans for supplementary charge sheets.
Hemant Soren: Youngest Jharkhand CM with chequered career
Hemant Soren, the youngest chief minister of Jharkhand, has a long and successful political career. Born in 1975, he debuted as a Rajya Sabha member in 2009 and later resigned from the Upper House of Parliament to take up the post of deputy chief minister in the BJP-led Arjun Munda government. After the collapse of the BJP-JMM government, Soren took charge of the state in 2013 with the support of the Congress and the RJD.
Puducherry: Ruling coalition MLAs knock at Delhi's doors against AINRC-BJP govt
A political crisis is brewing in the union territory of the ruling AINRC-BJP coalition in Tamil Nadu, with saffron party MLAs expressing dissatisfaction with the government over issues such as corruption. They have called on the national leadership to set things right before they worsen. The local BJP unit is also facing tensions, with calls for replacing the incumbent UT head due to the party nominee's loss in the recent Lok Sabha elections.
Sexual harassment case: Raj Bhavan employee moves SC challenging immunity to WB Governor
A woman staff member of West Bengal Raj Bhawan has challenged the immunity granted to Governor CV Ananda Bose under Article 361 of the Constitution in the Supreme Court. She questions if sexual harassment by the Governor falls under his official duties. Seeking guidelines on the extent of immunity, she requests a thorough investigation and protection by West Bengal Police, and compensation for loss of reputation.
Rajya Sabha condoles loss of lives in Hathras stampede
Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge called on government to enact legislation aimed at preventing similar incidents in the future.
Sultanpur court asks Rahul Gandhi to make personal appearance on July 26 in defamation case
The suit against Gandhi alleges that the Congress leader made objectionable remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah, which was filed in 2018, by BJP leader Vijay Mishra. Originally, the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition was supposed to appear before the Sultanpur court today but could not do so due to the ongoing Parliament session.
Attempt to murder charge against TMC strongman in Chopra flogging case
Police have leveled serious charges, including attempt to murder, assault with intent to outrage the modesty of a woman, and causing grievous hurt, against arrested Trinamool Congress strongman Tajemul Islam in the Chopra flogging case, a senior police officer said on Tuesday. Islam, who was remanded to police custody for five days by a local court in West Bengal's Uttar Dinajpur on Monday, also has 12 old criminal cases, including a murder case, pending against him.
Former TN Minister Senthil Balaji constantly filing petitions to stall trial: ED
The Enforcement Directorate informed a sessions court that former Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji has been filing numerous petitions to delay trial proceedings in a money laundering case. This was stated by Karthik Dasari, Deputy Director, Chennai Zonal Office, Directorate of Enforcement, in his counter affidavit submitted to Principal Sessions Judge S Alli. Dasari claimed that Balaji's actions have an "ulterior motive to stall the trial proceedings" and are causing delays in the trial's commencement.
Delhi: Police register case after AIMIM chief Owaisi files complaint about vandalism at his residence
The AIMIM chief took to social media to condemn the incident, sharing visuals of the vandalism and challenging the perpetrators to confront him directly. "Some 'unknown miscreants' vandalised my house with black ink today. I have now lost count of the number of times my Delhi residence has been targeted. When I asked Delhi Police officials how this was happening right under their noses, they expressed helplessness," posted Owaisi.
INDIA bloc to hold demonstration in Parliament premises on July 1 over "misuse of ED, CBI"
CBI's revelation of Kejriwal's dubious profit margin enhancement under the new Excise Policy led to his judicial custody until July 12.
AAP MP Sanjay Singh alleges PM Modi ordered CBI to arrest Arvind Kejriwal; INDIA bloc to protest in parliament tomorrow
AAP MP Sanjay Singh accused PM Modi of ordering CBI to arrest Delhi CM Kejriwal amid an ED controversy, calling the charges baseless. Singh criticized ED's tactics and accused them of acting unconstitutionally. The INDIA alliance plans a Parliament protest against ED and CBI misuse
Swati Maliwal 'assault' case: Delhi HC to pass order tomorrow on 'maintainability' of Bibhav Kumar's plea challenging his arrest
The Delhi High Court is scheduled to pass an order on July 1, 2024, on the maintainability ground of a plea moved by Kejriwal's close aide Bibhav Kumar seeking direction to declare his arrest by Delhi Police as illegal.
AAP calls for protest at BJP headquarters, police say no permission
AAP plans to stage a protest at the BJP headquarters in Delhi against the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money-laundering case linked to the liquor policy. However, Delhi Police stated that AAP did not obtain permission for the demonstration. Security measures, including barricades and paramilitary deployment, are in place at DDU Marg. Police warned of potential detentions under Section 144 CrPC due to the unauthorized protest. AAP alleges Kejriwal's arrest by CBI and ED is unjust, labeling it a "false case."
Lok Sabha adjourned as Opposition demands NEET discussion
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi said NEET issue is very important for the country and the Opposition wants a dedicated discussion on the matter. Hence, the adjournment motion should be accepted, he said. "Parliament should send a message to the youth that the government and Opposition are together in raising the concerns of students. I urge PM Modi to hold respectful and good discussion on the NEET issue in Parliament as it concerns the country's youth," he added.
Karnataka CID files chargesheet against BJP leader BS Yediyurappa in POCSO case
After the Karnataka CID filed a chargesheet against BS Yediyurappa for alleged sexual assault, the case involved charges under various IPC Sections and the POCSO Act. Following a complaint by a woman, the case saw significant developments including a tragic event and political tensions.
Convicts in T P Chandrasekharan case not being considered for remission: Kerala govt
The Kerala government on Thursday suspended three jail officials for allegedly including three convicts from the high-profile T P Chandrasekharan murder case in a remission list, amidst opposition outcry in the State Assembly accusing the Left dispensation of complicity in the process.
Arvind Kejriwal won't bow down, says Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann voiced strong support for AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday, emphasizing that Kejriwal will not bow down despite any atrocities committed against him. This statement followed the arrest of the Delhi Chief Minister by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection to a corruption case involving the alleged excise scam.
Arvind Kejriwal allowed medicines, home-cooked food and a 30-min meeting with wife Sunita during CBI custody
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was sent to three days of CBI remand by the Rouse Avenue Court of Delhi on Wednesday in connection with the Excise policy case. Vacation Judge Amitabh Rawat granted the remand period until June 29, 2024, after considering submissions from both sides.
Aam Aadmi Party MPs to boycott President Murmu's address in Parliament
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been sent to three days' Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) remand by the Rouse Avenue Court in the Delhi Excise Policy case. Following this development, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announced that its Members of Parliament would boycott President Droupadi Murmu's address to the joint sitting of Parliament on Thursday.
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