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Saket Gokhale asked by Delhi HC to pay Rs 50 lakh damages to Laxmi Puri in defamation case
The Delhi High Court ordered AITMC MP Saket Gokhale to pay Rs 50 lakh in damages and issue a public apology to former UN Assistant Secretary-General Lakshmi Puri for defamatory tweets. The apology must be published in the Times of India and on Gokhale's Twitter, where it should remain for six months.
RS Chairman Dhankar rebukes TMC MP Gokhale for disrupting House: 'You are a nuisance to yourself'
The members rushed to the well of the House and continued to shout slogans. RS Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar named TMC members Sagarika Ghose, Saket Gokhale and Derek O'Brien for their behaviour. He asked Ghose if this is what she had come to Rajya Sabha an...
Three Bengal BJP MPs in touch with us: TMC MP Saket Gokhale
TMC leader Saket Gokhale claimed three BJP MPs from West Bengal are in touch with the party, reducing BJP's tally to 237 in Parliament.
Were exit polls rigged to manipulate stock market? MP seeks Sebi investigation
As the yawning gap between exit poll predictions and the actual election results led to huge losses in the stock market on Tuesday, Trinamool Congress' Rajya Sabha MP Saket Gokhale has asked Sebi to investigate whether BJP and poll agencies made crores by manipulating the stock markets via pollsters.
TMC MP asks Sebi to investigate stock market manipulation through exit polls
In a letter to Sebi chief Madhabi Puri Buch, TMC MP Saket Gokhale highlighted that while multiple exit polls predicted a landslide victory for the BJP, one exit poll reported "extremely strange" and "inflated seat numbers" for the party in several Indian states. This led to a sharp surge in the stock market on June 3.
Publishing polling booth-wise data will "vitiate" electoral space, create 'chaos': EC
The Election Commission opposes an NGO's plea in the Supreme Court to upload polling station-wise voter turnout data, citing chaos and electoral space concerns. The NGO, 'Association for Democratic Reforms', seeks to post legible copies of Form 17C Part-I. The poll panel argues against public disclosure of Form 17C to maintain electoral integrity.
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TMC MP Saket Gokhale concerned over EC not disclosing voter turnout data
Trinamool Congress MP Saket Gokhale accused the Election Commission of hiding voter turnout data. he said that the EC told the Supreme Court that disclosing such data would disrupt the ongoing Lok Sabha polls. Gokhale questioned the EC's delay in releasing the data, citing the 'Handbook for Returning Officers' which states it only takes seconds to display the total votes polled. He criticized the EC for alleged dishonesty and secrecy.
MCC is now 'Modi Code of Conduct', stop blatant violations of poll code by BJP: Trinamool Congress to EC
The Trinamool Congress accused the BJP and PM Modi of flouting the poll code, turning it into the "Modi Code of Conduct." TMC MPs expressed disappointment in the Election Commission's inaction against Modi's alleged violations, urging strict enforcement of the code for fair elections. They cited instances of divisive statements and appealed for immediate action.
Received 11 I-T notices in 72 hours: TMC MP Saket Gokhale
TMC's Saket Gokhale exposed 11 income-tax notices within 72 hours, some from seven years ago. Alleges Modi govt's bias before Lok Sabha 2024, citing interference in the democratic process. Shared I-T emails online.
Low hike in MGNREGS wages brazen display of BJP's hatred for Bengal: TMC's Saket Gokhale
Referring to the wage notification for the flagship rural employment scheme issued by the Union rural development ministry, Gokhale said the wage hike for West Bengal is only 5 per cent, while it is more than 7 per cent for Bihar, over 9 per cent for Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, and more than 10 per cent for Andhra Pradesh.
RBI reconstitutes Abhyudaya Coop Bank's Committee of Advisors
Consequent upon the resignation of Mahendra Chhajed from the Committee for personal reasons with effect from March 4, 2024, RBI said it has been decided to reconstitute the panel and appoint Devendra Kumar as a member in his place with immediate effect.
'Pul ko push kaun karega': Amul shares funny insta post on Mumbai's Gokhale Bridge misalignment
Amul's latest social media has humorously addresses Mumbai's bridge misalignment. Featuring their iconic Amul girl pondering the question, "Pul ko push kaun karega?" ["Who will push the bridge?"], the post highlights the situation. With a touch of wit, Amul reminds us that they "Connect easily." This playful take adds a light-hearted spin to the ongoing infrastructure challenges in Mumbai.
Bridge blunder: Two Mumbai flyovers, meant to be linked, have a 6-foot gap; blame game begins
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is facing criticism for the misalignment between the CD Barfiwala flyover and the newly constructed Gokhale Bridge in Andheri. BMC Commissioner I S Chahal stated that the height of the Gokhale Bridge needed to be increased by 1.5 meters as per Railways' specifications. The Barfiwala flyover is crucial for directing traffic from areas like Juhu onto the bridge.
Gokhale bridge in Mumbai's Andheri to finally open today after a year of closure
Andheri's Gokhale bridge in Mumbai will be opened for light motor vehicles (LMVs) from today evening. However, the opening of the bridge will be done phase-wise, allowing both east and west traffic. The bridge has been in the news as opposition has criticised government for delaying the opening of bridge.
RS Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar deplores TMC member's 'raising voice' in house
Gokhale had asked a supplementary question on overcrowding of trains and what the government was doing to increase the capacity of trains. However, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told him that his supplementary question did not pertain to the question since it was related to the implementation of Kotipalli-Narasapur railway project, and asked him to take an orientation course instead.
Bombay High Court delivers split verdict on amended IT rules on ‘Fact Check Units’
The Bombay High Court delivered a split verdict on petitions challenging the amended Information Technology (IT) Rules regarding fake news on social media. Justice Gautam Patel agreed with the petitioners, while Justice Neela Gokhale upheld the government's side. As there was a disagreement between the judges, the matter will be heard afresh by a third judge.
Consent of passenger is pre-requisite for taking face biometric: Jyotiraditya Scindia
"Consent of passenger is pre-requisite for taking face biometric," Scindia said in a letter to Rajya Sabha member Saket Gokhale.
TMC MP Saket Gokhale raises concerns over IndiGo flight delays due to lack of crew members
TMC's Saket Gokhale raised concerns to DGCA about IndiGo's persistent flight delays due to crew shortages. Meanwhile, IndiGo scrapped fuel surcharges from Jan 4, 2024, linked to declining ATF prices after initial imposition in Oct 2023. This relief benefits low-cost flyers, relieving nearly 40% of airline costs. Gokhale's urgency echoes social media complaints, pressing for prompt action, highlighting operational hurdles despite positive changes in fares.
BJP leaders openly defying SC orders...: Trinamool MP writes to Delhi police on worsening air quality post-Diwali
In a letter to Delhi Police, Trinamool Congress MP Saket Gokhale demanded information on Diwali night firecracker cases, accusing BJP MPs and ministers of defying the Supreme Court ban. Despite the ban, hazardous pollution hit Delhi with an AQI of 999+. Gokhale urged immediate police response and accountability for the city resembling a gas chamber. The deteriorating air quality prompted the Supreme Court to extend the fireworks ban beyond Delhi-NCR.
HC scraps plea of 154 students against process of normalisation of marks in Maharashtra govt's CET for MBA
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday rejected a petition filed by 154 students against the process of normalisation of marks adopted by the Maharashtra government's Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell for admission to MBA course 2023.
Derek O'Brien, Saket Gokhale among 6 candidates named by TMC for RS polls
The Trinamool Congress has announced six candidates, including party spokesperson Derek O'Brien, for the Rajya Sabha elections. The party tweeted announcing the candidatures for the forthcoming elections. The Election Commission of India has said that elections will be held on July 24 for 10 Rajya Sabha seats in West Bengal, Gujarat, and Goa.
UP: Biographies of eminent persons in classes 9-12 syllabus
The move follows an earlier directive of CM Yogi Adityanath regarding the same after which a list of the names was sent to the government by subject experts leading to an approval by the government, a govt spokesperson said on Friday. The biographies will be part of subjects like moral science, physical education and yoga and the changed curriculum will be implemented from July.
PTC India Fin Services CMD Pawan Singh sent on leave
PFS, which has been battling allegations of corporate governance lapses, has in the past year and a half seen resignations by several independent directors and got show-causes notices from both the stock market and banking regulators.
Crowdfunding 'misuse' case: SC grants bail to TMC spokesperson Saket Gokhale
A bench comprising Justices B R Gavai and Vikram Nath, while granting relief to the leader, noted that a charge sheet has already been filed in the case.
Crowdfunding 'misuse' case: Supreme Court notice to Gujarat on Saket Gokhale's bail plea
The Gujarat High Court on January 23 had refused bail to Gokhale and asked him to approach the court only after a charge sheet is filed. Gokhale was arrested by the Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch from Delhi on December 30, 2022, in a case of alleged misuse of money he had collected through crowdfunding.
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