Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor condemned the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case linked to the excise police, calling the Supreme Court to take suo moto cognizance in the matter. Speaking to ANI, the Congress leader said, “I call upon the […]
“Today his pride had a fall”: Sambit Patra on Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest
BJP National Spokesperson Sambit Patra said on Friday that before his arrest, Arvind Kejriwal questioned how he could be summoned as the Chief Minister and that “today his pride had a fall.”. Speaking to ANI, Patra said, “There have been 9 summonses since October 23. Arvind Kejriwal did not remain […]
Multilevel marketing scheme case: ED attaches assets worth Rs 84.24-cr in Maharashtra, Rajasthan
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached movable and immovable assets worth Rs 84.24 crore in the multilevel marketing scheme case of KBC Multitrade Pvt Ltd and Ors located in Maharashtra and Rajasthan. These asses are located in Nashik, Thane, Sindurgarh, and Pali districts, among other areas across Maharashtra and Rajasthan. […]
SC takes suo motu cognisance, issues notice in Advocate Gaurav Bhatia manhandling incident
The Supreme Court on Thursday took suo motu cognisance of the incident of manhandling of Senior Advocate Gaurav Bhatia in Noida court yesterday. The court termed it a “serious matter”, and issued notice to the President, Secretary of the Jan path Diwani Bar Association Gautam Budh Nagar and SSP Gautam Budh Nagar. Senior Advocate Vikas Singh mentioned the […]
ED claims, Karti Chidambaram took Rs 50 lakh gratification for getting approval for reuse of Chinese Visas
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) in its recently filed prosecution complaint has alleged that Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram received unlawful gratification of Rs 50 lakh via his associate S Bhaskararaman to secure approval for reusing Chinese visas for Talwandi Sabo Power Limited, a company involved in setting up a power project in […]
“Ranted against democracy and institutions”, BJP Chief JP Nadda hits back at Congress
Hitting back at the top Congress brass, Bharatiya Janata Party President JP Nadda said that the party is going to be totally “rejected” by the people and “fearing a historic defeat,” addressed a press conference and “ranted” against Indian democracy and institutions. Congress is going to be totally rejected by […]
SC grants interim bail to ED official Ankit Tiwari, was arrested in ‘bribery case’
The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted interim bail to ED official Ankit Tiwari, who was arrested by the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) in December 2023 in a bribery case. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan granted interim relief to Ankit Tiwari. However, the […]
Exam in hybrid mode, more test centres, moderate difficulty level for stress-free CUET-UG: UGC chief
More test centres, examination in hybrid mode, timely availability of admit cards, scheduling breaks between exams held on the same day and moderate difficulty level in tests are among the initiatives outlined by the University Grants Commission to ensure smooth and hassle-free CUET-UG. Speaking to ANI, UGC chief M Jagadesh […]
“Karambhoomi of my father…”: LJP Chief Chirag Paswan to contest from Hajipur against uncle Pashupathi Paras
Lok Janshakti Party leader Chirag Paswan on Wednesday asserted that he will be contesting from Hajipur, against his Uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras, in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. “It is certain that I will be the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) candidate, the NDA candidate, from Hajipur – which was the ‘karmabhoomi’ of my father. He (Pashupati […]
“Now, ED has to answer whether summons are legal or illegal”: AAP’s Atishi
After the Delhi High Court sought a response from ED on a plea moved by Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal against summons in the excise policy case, Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi on Wednesday said that the investigative agency has to answer in court whether these summons are legal or illegal and the court will decide on […]
Former Indian envoy to US Taranjit Singh Sandhu joins BJP
Ahead of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, former Indian envoy to US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Delhi on Tuesday. Sandhu, who hails from Punjab’s Amritsar, joined the BJP in the presence of BJP National Secretary, Manjinder Singh Sirsa and Tarun Chug. In the joining […]
EC appoints Sanjay Mukherjee as new DGP of West Bengal, removes Vivek Sahay within 24 hours
The Election Commission of India appointed Sanjay Mukherjee as the new DGP of West Bengal on Tuesday. This comes a day after the West Bengal government appointed Vivek Sahay as the DGP to replace Rajeev Kumar, who was transferred. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has made this decision in anticipation of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, aiming to uphold […]
“Aaj Salem ka mera Ramesh nahi hai…,” PM Modi breaks down remembering BJP leader in Tamil Nadu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned emotional on Tuesday while remembering BJP state general secretary ‘auditor’ V Ramesh, who was allegedly hacked to death in Tamil Nadu’s Salem in 2013. Addressing a public rally in Salem, the Prime Minister said that V Ramesh worked day and night for the party. “Today […]
Krishna Janambhooomi matter: SC disposes plea over consolidation of 15 suits
The Supreme Court on Tuesday disposed of the Idgah Committee plea challenging the Allahabad High Court decision to consolidate 15 suits concerning the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Masjid dispute. A bench led by Justice Sanjiv Khanna observed that an application to recall the order under challenge is pending before the High […]
Over 250 more CISF personnel to be deployed for Parliament security soon
An additional 250 more Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel will soon be assigned to bolster security measures dedicated to safeguarding the Parliament House complex. The fresh manpower boost in personnel is understood to be a component of CISF’s security framework specifically focused on protecting the Parliament. In the latest enhanced […]