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'Modi govt can fall by August', Lalu Yadav claims; Sanjay Raut agrees with RJD chief
The RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, on July 5, claimed that PM Modi-led NDA govt could fall by August and elections can happen anytime. 'I appeal to all party workers to be ready, as elections can happen anytime...,' Lalu Yadav said speaking at RJD's foundation day eve...
Hemant Soren got bail because of the strength of opposition: Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut criticised PM Narendra Modi for the 2024 Lok Sabha election outcome, stating it was a personal loss for Modi and questioning his leadership. Raut also linked the release of former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren on bail to Rahul Gandhi's rise in opposition power, alleging political influence on the judiciary and central agencies. Soren was arrested by the ED in a land scam and money laundering case.
BJP's caste strategy put back on table in Uttar Pradesh
Following a loss in the Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, the BJP is reviewing its caste strategy in the state by promoting leaders from non-Yadav backward castes, EBCs, and SCs. Prominent figures like Keshav Prasad Maurya, Swatantra Dev Singh, and Bhupendra Chaudhary have been key in securing votes from specific caste groups. Despite these efforts, some leaders like Sanjeev Balyan faced defeats, while alliances with parties like RLD showed mixed results in the recent polls.
Exit polls a corporate game and fraud, claims Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut criticizes exit polls as a 'corporate game and a fraud', predicts opposition INDIA bloc to win 295-310 seats in the 543-member Lok Sabha without relying on exit polls.
May Modi become 'mukhya mantri' again: Nitish Kumar faux pas in Bihar rally
JD (U) president Nitish Kumar on Sunday created a stir by mistakenly wishing for another term as "chief minister" for Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an election rally on the outskirts of Patna. Earlier he made another such goof-up when he wished "more than four thousand seats for the NDA."
HC asks sports ministry to respond to WFI's plea challenging suspension
The Delhi High Court has asked for the Centre's response to a plea by the Wrestling Federation of India challenging its suspension. The WFI was suspended by the government for not following its constitution while making decisions. The court set a hearing for May 28. Wrestlers are also seeking intervention to maintain the suspension.
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No more 'Tareekh Pe Tareekh' for MPs and MLAs in Special Court
Following the court's direction, hearing of IRCTC and land-for-jobs cases against Lalu Prasad, his wife Rabri Devi and their son and Bihar's deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav is set to be expedited. They, along with others, have been booked by CBI and ED on charges of corruption and money laundering.
Excise "scam", sexual harassment complaint against ex-WFI chief, Par security breach dominate Delhi courts' proceedings in 2023
Delhi's district judiciary has been busy in 2023, dealing with various cases related to the excise policy scam, the UAPA case against NewsClick, and the breach in Parliament security. A special court denied bail to former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia in corruption and money laundering cases, and senior AAP leader Sanjay Singh in a money laundering case linked to the alleged scam.
BJP raises in LS recovery of huge amount of cash from distillery company linked to Cong MP
Sanjay Seth, the BJP member from Ranchi, raised the issue during the Zero Hour, seeking a reply from the Congress. Several other BJP MPs sitting next to him displayed newspapers with reports of the recovery of cash to drive home their point.
Among 41 trapped workers rescued from Uttarakhand tunnel, two from Assam
The two from Kokrajhar district in Assam were among the 41 workers who were rescued. The rescued trapped Assam workers are Sanjay Basumatary and Ram Prasad Narzary. The family members of both Basumatary and Narzary passed anxious moments for the past 16 days at their Kokrajhar homes.
Such massive scam can't take place without Kejriwal's approval: BJP on Delhi excise policy case
Dismissing the AAP's allegations that the Central government was trying to finish it off, he said it was the Kejriwal-led party which was finishing itself off with its "misdeeds, corruption and scams".
80-year-old Howrah Bridge in Kolkata gets adorned with luminous alpana
The motifs have been created along the length of the bridge on both sides adjacent to the footpath.
Amethi hospital row: SP joins protest against suspension of licence, Smriti Irani lashes out at Congress
The suspension of the licence of Sanjay Gandhi Hospital, which is run by a trust led by Sonia Gandhi, has caused a political controversy. Over 400 employees have started a protest against the decision, while the Samajwadi Party has joined the Congress in their protest. The licence was suspended after a patient died due to alleged negligence. Union Minister Smriti Irani criticized the opposition party for prioritizing profits over the loss of a life.
CBI court summons Lalu Prasad Yadav, Tejashwi Yadav in land-for-jobs case
A special court has summoned Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav, his father Lalu Prasad, and mother Rabri Devi in relation to the land-for-jobs case. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a supplementary charge sheet naming Tejashwi Yadav as a "beneficiary" of the scam. The CBI has already arrested three people in connection with the case. Tejashwi Yadav had previously challenged the CBI's summons in the Delhi High Court.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla warns BJP's Bidhuri of strict action as remarks spark outrage
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has issued a warning to BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri for making objectionable comments about BSP member Kunwar Danish Ali during a discussion in the House. Bidhuri's remarks were expunged from parliamentary records and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh expressed regret for his behavior.
‘Irrational exuberance’ driving midcap stocks, says Kotak Institutional Equities
In a possible sign of overheating, 96% of stocks on the Indian mid-cap measure are trading above their 200-day moving averages, the most in over two years.
Fodder scam case: 52 awarded jail terms, 35 acquitted
The case is related to the fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 36.59 crore from Doranda treasury of unified Bihar. The amount was withdrawn between 1990 and 1995.
UP government asks officials to verify 'negative' news that can tarnish its image
The Uttar Pradesh government has directed district magistrates to clarify negative news published by a media group that could sully the state's reputation or present false information. Reports labeled negative will be recorded for investigation via an Integrated Grievance Redressal System (IGRS), and sent to the relevant departmental heads, district magistrates and divisional commissioners for action.
DMs and DCs to investigate and fact check negative articles against govt: UP CM's office
The chief minister's office in Uttar Pradesh has asked officials to investigate negative articles about the government published by newspapers for authenticity. Officials have been ordered to use the Integrated Grievance Redressal System (IGRS) portal and take action to solve the issues raised in the articles.
From 'Vaastav' to 'Agneepath': Celebrating Sanjay Dutt's 64th birthday with his iconic on-screen performances
Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt turns 64, and on this occasion, let's revisit his iconic performances in five of his memorable films.
PM Modi hits back at opposition alliance INDIA, cites East India Company, Indian Mujahideen
Addressing the BJP's Parliamentary Party meeting earlier on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that from the Opposition's conduct, it felt as if they have decided to remain in the Opposition. He added that India's image has been elevated before the world and the BJP will keep putting in the hard yards in this direction.
CBI names Bihar's deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav in new charge sheet
Bihar deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav has been charge sheeted for the first time in the case. According to people in the know, the charge sheet alleges that Tejashwi is also a "beneficiary". Special CBI public prosecutor DP Singh, while filing the fresh supplementary charge sheet on Monday, told the court that the alleged act, involving Tejashwi, was committed with a different modus operandi.
States arrange special flights to evacuate affected students in Manipur
UP's principal secretary (home) Sanjay Prasad spoke to the chief secretary of Manipur and requested for help. Office of the relief commissioner was entrusted with the responsibility of coordinating with the Manipur government and ensuring a safe passage for students wanting to return to the state, a statement by the chief ministers' office said.
Local cops in Uttar Pradesh pulled up for not being polite enough with legislators
In a letter by the principal secretary (home) in UP, Sanjay Prasad, on February 10, to all district police chiefs and commissioners, it was stated that police officials have not been saving the names and numbers of the local elected representatives beforehand, leading to situations where the representatives were not shown the required courtesy when they called.
CBI questions Tejashwi Yadav's close aide in land-for-jobs 'scam'
Sanjay, who had served as PS to Tejashwi during his first tenure as Deputy CM in 2015 as well, was summoned earlier also but he had challenged the CBI notices before the Delhi High Court, they said.
Power equations in UP secretariat altered, 16 IAS officials transferred
The reshuffle, clubbed with the retirement of additional chief secretary (home) and CEO of Upeida, Awanish Awasthi, considered to be CM Yogi’s key lieutenant in the bureaucracy, has dramatically altered power equations in the secretariat with a relatively younger officer –– Sanjay Prasad –– becoming the single most powerful bureaucrat in the government now.
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