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PM Modi Warns of Sandeshkhali Uproar Spreading Across Bengal
Expressing deep concern, Modi condemned the distressing events that transpired in Sandeshkhali, labeling them as a blot on society. The region, located on a riverine island in the North 24 Parganas district, has been engulfed in turmoil due to allegations of sexual violence against women and illicit land acquisition orchestrated by Shajahan Sheikh, a suspended leader of the ruling TMC, and his associates.
Enforcement Directorate Seizes Sheikh Shahjahan's Assets Valued at Rs 12.78 Crore
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the ED disclosed that it has provisionally attached movable and immovable assets totaling Rs 12.78 crore. These assets include 14 immovable properties such as apartments, agricultural land, fisheries land, and buildings located in Serberia, Sandeshkhali, and Kolkata. Additionally, two bank accounts linked to Shahjahan and others have been frozen under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
Shivakumar Expresses Gratitude to Supreme Court with 'Sashtanga Namaskara' After ED Case Dismissal
In a conversation with journalists, Shivakumar described the Supreme Court's ruling as the pinnacle of happiness amidst his personal trials. He reiterated his innocence and expressed confidence in the ongoing legal proceedings, emphasizing that the errors made by the ED officials were becoming evident to the public. Additionally, he hinted at revealing further details about the ongoing activities of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in due course.
Nepal's Prime Minister Prachanda Stumbles in Cabinet Expansion Amid Power-Sharing Struggles
Prachanda, a former guerrilla leader, swiftly formed a new coalition with the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist), the second-largest party led by former premier KP Sharma Oli. Following this alliance, three ministers were sworn in.
National Conference Set to Contest All Three Seats in Kashmir Valley for LS Polls
Following an extensive meeting of its parliamentary committee chaired by party president Farooq Abdullah, the NC announced its decision to field candidates in the valley's three seats.
Abhijit Gangopadhyay Takes on 'Corrupt' TMC, Joins BJP After Resigning as Judge
During a press conference, the former judge criticized the Trinamool Congress, accusing it of being synonymous with corruption, and vowed to challenge it vigorously. The TMC, however, questioned Gangopadhyay's impartiality as a judge, alleging his connections with the saffron party during the delivery of judgments against TMC leaders.
Refusal by Bengal CID to Transfer Sheikh Shahjahan to CBI Despite High Court Directive
Following the High Court's order, three CBI officials, accompanied by Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel, arrived at the CID headquarters located at Bhabani Bhavan around 4:40 p.m. on Tuesday for the official handover of Shahjahan along with all relevant case documents. However, despite over two hours of discussions, the CBI officials departed from Bhabani Bhavan at 7:05 p.m. without Sheikh Shahjahan.
PM Modi's Approval Rating Surges to 75% in February: Insights from Recent Survey
Remarkably, various regions and demographics bestowed exceedingly high ratings on PM Modi's performance: the north zone (92 percent), east zone (84 percent), and west zone (80 percent); Tier 1 (84 percent) and Tier 3 (80 percent) cities; the 45+ age group (79 percent), the 18-30 years (75 percent), and the 31-45 years (71 percent) age groups; Sec B (77 percent), Sec A (75 percent), and Sec C (71 percent) socio-economic categories; females (75 percent) and males (74 percent); and full-time parents/homemakers (78 percent) and employed part-time/full-time individuals (74 percent).
UP: OP Rajbhar, Dara Singh Chauhan among four new ministers inducted in Yogi Adityanath Cabinet
Rajbhar's return to the Yogi Adityanath Cabinet after nearly five years comes as a significant development, considering his previous departure from the ruling BJP and resignation from the government back in 2019. Representing Zahurabad in Ghazipur as an MLA, Rajbhar brings forth a wealth of experience and political acumen.
Trinamool MLA's Remarks Spark Controversy Over Ram Temple
Expressing his sentiments at a public gathering, Sinha Roy stated, "I believe that no Indian Hindu should visit the Ram Mandir, which, in my opinion, holds no sanctity and serves merely as a spectacle."
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