Delhi HC suspends jail term of Haryana ex-CM Chautala in DA case
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday suspended the four-year jail term of former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala till the pendency of his appealAin a disproportionate assets case.
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General IANS Special Se 08:08 PMMajor reshuffle in Mamata cabinet, Bengal gets its first woman Industry Minister
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General IANS Special Se 04:58 PMNine new faces in Mamata ministry, portfolios yet to be announced
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Intra-party dispute, not falling within the scope of defection: Shinde counsel to SC
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's counsel on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that there is no split in the political party rather, there is a dispute over its leadership, which can be said to be an "intra-party" dispute, not falling within the scope of defection. Shinde's counsel added, "no two Shiv Senas, two groups in a political party..."
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2023 Battle: Ex Naga MLAs and former MPs clamour for 'alternative leadership'
By Nirendra Dev
New Delhi/Kohima, Aug 3 (IANS) They are the old wine but they want to make a critical difference to Nagaland politics by getting into a new bottle.
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Probe reveals K'taka Muslim youth killed in revenge for BJP activist's murder: Sources
Dakshina Kannada (Karnataka), Aug 3 (IANS) Investigations have revealed that the murder of 23-year-old Mohammad Fazil in Dakshina Kannada district was carried out as an act of revenge for the killing of BJP Yuva Morcha activist Praveen Kumar Nettare, police sources said on Wednesday.
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Announcement of freebies by political parties will lead to economic disaster: Centre to SC
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) The Centre on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that freebies promised by political parties before polls is an "economic disaster". The apex court suggested an expert body comprising representatives of Niti Ayog, Finance Commission, RBI, political parties and other stakeholders, should examine the pros and cons of freebies, while acknowledging that it is a serious issue.
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V-C, Asstt Registrar of K'taka varsity file police complaints against each other
Mysuru (Karnataka), Aug 3 (IANS) The Vice Chancellor and Assistant Registrar of Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) have lodged a complaint and counter-complaint against each other alleging abuse and assault, police said on Wednesday.
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Vadodara DPS drops mosque visit after Bajrang Dal threat
Vadodara, Aug 3 (IANS) The Delhi Public School here, which had planned to take pre-primary students to a mosque on August 5, called off the trip after the Bajrang Dal activists threatened to stage a protest at the visiting site.
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Bengal CID accuses Delhi Police of stopping their search op
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department on Wednesday accused Delhi Police of stopping the execution of a court ordered search operation in the national capital.
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Kerala HC stays procedings against Minister Antony Raju for 1 month in 1990 evidence tampering case
Kochi, Aug 3 (IANS) The Kerala High Court on Wednesday stayed all proceedings against State Transport Minister Antony Raju in an evidence tampering case dating back to 1990.
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100 workers fall ill after gas leak in Andhra Pradesh
Visakhapatnam, Aug 2 (IANS) About 100 women workers of an apparels firm fell ill after a gas leakage from an adjacent chemical company in Andhra Pradesh's Anakapalle district on Tuesday, officials said.
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NSE Case: Delhi court sends ex-Mumbai top cop to judicial custody
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) A court here on Tuesday sent former Police Commissioner of Mumbai Sanjay Pandey to judicial custody till August 16 in connection with a money laundering case pertaining to the phone tapping of the employees of National Stock Exchange (NSE) between 2009 and 2017, allegedly on the instructions of NSE's former CEO and MD Chitra Ramkrishna.
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Famine situation in West Bengal feared as rainfall deficit rises
Kolkata, Aug 2 (IANS) With rainfall deficit in West Bengal being recorded above 45 per cent in two consecutive months of June and July, the state Agriculture Department apprehends a famine-like situation unless there is enough rainfall in August to partially cover up the shortfall.
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Form seeking details of MC members triggers row in MP; Cong alleges BJP behind it
Bhopal, Aug 2 (IANS) After the process of electing presidential candidates in panchayat bodies (Zila and Janpad) got over last week, political parties have geared up for grabbing the posts of president and vice-president (Adhyaksh and Upadhyaksh) in municipalities and city councils.
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Ajit Pawar: Maha govt paralysed sans cabinet, flood victims denied relief
Mumbai, Aug 2 (IANS) Maharashtra Opposition Leader Ajit Pawar on Tuesday slammed the government of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for the delays in cabinet expansion which has severely paralysed the administration and hit relief work for the victims in flood-hit regions.
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SC issues notice to Centre on petitions challenging ED director's tenure extension
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Central government on petitions challenging the extension of tenure of current Director of Enforcement Directorate (ED) Sanjay Kumar Mishra.
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Scientists have isolated monkeypox, possibility of developing vax: Mandaviya
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday informed the Upper House that scientists have isolated the monkeypox virus and a vaccine, like that for Covid-19, might be developed.
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I-Tax dept raids premises of TN film producer (Ld)
Chennai, Aug 2 (IANS) The Income Tax department officers on Tuesday conducted raids on the premises of Tamil film producer Anbu Chezhiyan in Madurai over suspected tax evasion.
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K'taka doctor booked for making casteist remarks
Bengaluru, Aug 2 (IANS) Karnataka Police on Tuesday filed a case against a doctor for making casteist remarks on the family of a patient, who questioned him on flawed treatment in Doddaballapur town of Bengaluru Rural district.
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PM Modi lauds UPI transactions crossing record 6 bn in July
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the achievement of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions crossing 6 billion in July -- the highest ever since its launch six years back.
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V-P poll is 'referendum' on how Parliament should run: Margaret Alva
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) Opposition's candidate for the Vice President's post, Margaret Alva has written a letter to the MPs across the party lines and said this V-P election should be seen as a referendum on how Parliament is being run.
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Armed man arrested near MLA's house in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Aug 2 (IANS) Hyderabad police on Tuesday arrested a person moving with a firearm near the house of a legislator of ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS).
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Examination dates for CUET PG announced, to begin from Sep 1
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) The examination dates for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET PG) 2022 have been announced.
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PM Modi changes his profile picture, urges people to put Tricolour on their social media accounts
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday changed his profile picture and put 'Tricolour' on his social media pages; and also urged the people to put the flag on their accounts on social media platforms between August 2 to 15.
