INDIA

2 CBI teams arrive in Mumbai to probe against Deshmukh
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The source said that after the agency registered a preliminary enquiry (PE) on Tuesday night following the orders of the Bombay High Court, another team of the Anti-Corruption department of the premiere investigative agency left for Mumbai on Wednesday morning.
Wearing face mask compulsory in vehicles: Delhi HC
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A single-judge bench of Justice Pratibha M. Singh observed that if vehicles pass through public places, there is a possibility that others may also get exposed. "Wearing of a mask or a face cover in a vehicle, which may be occupied by either a single person or multiple persons, is...compulsory in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic," said the court.
PM Modi to chair meet to commemorate 400th anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur
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The Prime Minister will chair the meeting at 11 a.m. through video conferencing. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will also attend the meeting which will discuss the year-long calendar of events planned to mark this special occasion.
Justice Ramana appointed next CJI, to hold post for 16 months
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According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice, the President, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (2) of Article 124 of the Constitution, is pleased to appoint Justice Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana, Judge of the Supreme Court, to be Chief Justice of India, with effect from April 24.
Indians more tolerant towards bio-bubble than overseas players: Ganguly
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"I feel we Indians are a bit more tolerant than overseas (cricketers). I've played with a lot of Englishmen, Australians, West Indians... they just give up on mental health," said Ganguly during the virtual unveiling of the Mpower mental healthcare centre in Kolkata.
Tamil Nadu, Puducherry Assembly elections end peacefully
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While computing the final turnout will take time, in Tamil Nadu, the voter turnover as of 5 p.m., was 63.65 per cent and in Puducherry, it was about 78 per cent, officials said.Voting for the lone Kanniyakumari Lok Sabha seat where the bypoll was simultaneously held came to an end.
West Bengal Polls: Modi coins 'Chalo Paltai' slogan, says Trinamool will fade away
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Modi was perhaps referring to the three tapes that had surfaced in relation to the coal smuggling in which money was allegedly being received (up to Rs 35 crore) by Mamata Banerjee's nephew Abhishek Banerjee every month as part of 'cut-money' via a syndicate racket.
Maharashtra govt, Deshmukh move SC against Bombay HC order for CBI probe
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However, the court said that the CBI need not register a First Information Report (FIR) immediately as the Maharashtra government has already set up a 'high-level committee' to probe the matter. "The Government Resolution by the state government for a high-level committee leads us to believe that there is no interference required," said Chief Justice Datta.
Delhi night curfew: Who is exempted and how to get e-pass
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"Situation in Covid-19 in NCT of Delhi has been reviewed and it has been observed that there has been a sudden increase in Covid-19 cases in recent past along with high positivity rate and therefore, it felt that night curfew needs to be imposed in the territory of NCT of Delhi from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., except or essential services/activities as an emergency measure for well being and safety of people," the order issued by the DDMA said.
Bombay HC order on 'letter-bomb': Maharashtra to move SC
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Speaking to mediapersons, Walse-Patil also said that the state government will extend full cooperation to the Central Bureau of Investigations into its probe on the accusations levelled by former Mumbai Commissioner of Police Param Bir Singh.
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