POLITICS
JD(S) MLC Suraj Revanna Taken into Custody in Alleged Sexual Assault Probe
The brother of Prajwal Revanna, former JD(S) MP now in custody as the main suspect in a sex video scandal, Suraj Revanna was apprehended early Sunday by the Holenarasipura Rural police in Hassan District.
CM Kejriwal Appeals to Supreme Court Over Interim Stay on Bail in Liquor Policy Case
His counsel sought an urgent hearing from the Supreme Court, which is scheduled for Monday.
Desperation in Neighbouring Countries as Terrorism Wanes in J&K, says from Lt. Governor Sinha
While addressing the 16th batch of Basic Recruitment Training Course (BRTC) recruits at a police training centre here in Reasi District, Jammu division, LG Sinha commended the unwavering commitment shown by the J&K Police for upholding professional excellence amidst trying situations.
BSP supremo Mayawati reinstates nephew Akash Anand as her political heir, party’s National Coordinator
Akash Anand faced flak for his intemperate language during the campaign, wherein he termed the Union government a "government of terrorists" and compared it with the Taliban in Afghanistan. This invited an FIR against him and other BSP members by the Sitapur Police.
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Resigns from Leadership Role in West Bengal Congress
Meanwhile, Mr. Chowdhury referred to the vacancy existing for a full-time state president since the elevation of Mallikarjun Kharge to the national presidency of the Congress. Barring any indication that a new full-time president will be appointed shortly, this will make the situation clear.
Calcutta High Court Extends CAPF Deployment in Bengal Amid Post-Poll Violence
The Bench expressed its concern over the continuing complaints of post-poll violence from different parts of the state during the proceedings. They wanted the affected persons to go back home safely by next Tuesday and pressed for more police activity in trouble spots.
Manipur Crisis Resolution Expected Within 2-3 Months, Assures CM Biren Singh
Singh, who also handles the home portfolio, said solutions to the Manipur ethnic crisis are likely to be found in 2-3 months. He added that security forces on Lok Sabha election-related work in different parts of the country have come back to Manipur and are in the process of being deployed in sensitive and vulnerable areas of the state.
Delhi High Court Temporarily Halts Kejriwal's Release, Extends Jail Stay
"Till pronouncement of order, operation of the impugned order shall remain stayed," a vacation bench headed by Justice Sudhir Kumar Jain said and sought written submissions by the parties by June 24 and reserved the verdict for 2-3 days to go through all records. The court has also issued a notice to Kejriwal, seeking his response by July 10 to the ED's challenge against the trial court's bail order, which was issued late Thursday. The court said it would keep the stay order in abeyance till pronouncement of the order on ED's plea against the bail granted to AAP leaders.
Appointment of BJP's Bhartruhari Mahtab as Lok Sabha Pro-tem Speaker Sparks Congress Controversy
The pro-tem Speaker's principal job is to administer the oath or affirmation to new members of the 18th Lok Sabha and preside over the proceedings until a permanent Speaker is elected. Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju announced that President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Mahtab as Pro-tem Speaker. Mahtab will be supported by senior members including K Suresh from the Congress, T R Baalu from DMK, Radha Mohan Singh and Faggan Singh Kulaste from BJP, and Sudip Bandyopadhyay from TMC.
International Yoga Day 2024: PM Modi leads celebrations on banks of Dal Lake in Kashmir
Addressing here the participants at SKICC overlooking the picturesque beauty of Dal Lake in surroundings, Modi emphasized the serene environment that Kashmir and Srinagar add toward that unique sense of strength obtained by doing yoga.
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