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'Why did you not file an application for bail?': Supreme Court Queries CM Kejriwal
Responding to the query, Kejriwal's senior advocate, Abhishek Manu Singhvi, contended that no bail application was submitted due to the perceived illegality of the arrest, citing the broad scope of section 19 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Singhvi stressed the ED's obligation to establish the necessity of arrest based on available evidence and a reasonable belief in the accused's involvement in money laundering.
Amit Shah Confirms UCC Implementation Under Modi's Third Term
Speaking at an election gathering in Bihar’s Begusarai district, Amit Shah stated: “The INDI Alliance leaders assert that if they seize power at the Centre, they will introduce triple talaq and Muslim personal law nationwide. However, they will neither ascend to power nor implement triple talaq and Muslim personal law. The BJP will secure power and instate UCC nationwide.”
Political Fallout: BJP and JD(S) Disassociate from NDA Candidate Prajwal Revanna Amid Sex Scandal
Senior BJP leader R Ashoka emphasized the principle of equality before the law, stressing that nobody should be exempt from legal consequences. He pointed out that former CM and JD(S) President HD Kumaraswamy has already addressed the issue, and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed by the government to look into the matter.
Unable to fight us directly, rivals now circulating fake videos, says PM Modi
During his intensive campaign across western Maharashtra, where he spoke at three different rallies, Modi specifically criticized NCP (SP) leader Sharad Pawar. He referred to Pawar and others as "wandering souls" who instigated a period of political instability in Maharashtra 45 years ago. He also condemned the Congress and its INDIA alliance partners for proposing a scheme to have "five PMs in five years," suggesting that this would lead to national plunder.
Smriti Irani Officially Enters the Fray for Amethi Lok Sabha Seat
Irani completed her form diligently before filing her nominations in duplicate and handing over her papers to District Election Officer Nisha Anant to indicate her strong intensions for the polls.
Delhi Police Initiates Action Against Telangana Congress Over Altered Video of Home Minister
The Delhi Police Special Cell Cyber Wing's IFSO unit had initiated the FIR under Sections 153, 153A, 465, 469, and 171G of the Indian Penal Code, and section 66C of the Information Technology Act. An all-out investigation has been launched into the matter.
Manipulated Video of Home Minister Prompts Special Cell to Contact X and Other Social Media Platforms
Sources familiar with the investigation disclosed, "We have communicated with X, previously known as Twitter, and various other social media platforms regarding the said video. Our inquiry aims to trace the origin of the video and identify those accountable for its widespread dissemination."
Kalpana Soren Steps into Political Arena: Nomination Filed for Gandey Assembly Seat under JMM Banner
Accompanied by Chief Minister Champai Soren, brother-in-law Basant Soren, Jharkhand Congress president Rajesh Thakur, and ministers Alamgir Alam and Satyanand Bhokta, among others, Kalpana, 48, took this significant step ahead of the by-election scheduled for May 20, which is slated to coincide with the state's parliamentary elections.
Supreme Court Extends Halt on Hate Speech Proceedings Involving TN BJP Chief, K Annamalai
A bench headed by Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta has asked the complainant to file their reply within six weeks. The order has continued the interim stay given earlier; it has fixed the matter for reconsideration in the week commencing September 9.
Sunita Kejriwal Approved to Visit Delhi CM in Tihar Jail, Confirms AAP
This has come after several allegations by AAP on Sunday that prison authorities had refused to grant permission for Sunita Kejriwal to visit her husband. However, these have been denied by the prison authorities.
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