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Shaista managing Atiq's financial empire: Police sources
According to police sources, Shaista has information about her husband's massive wealth and property acquired in the past four decades. "We have information that Shaista is desperately trying to hold on to the wealth and ensure that she saves it for her sons. We are now probing sources that helped the family get these properties, many of which may be 'benami'. The police carried out raids at Sallahpur and Hatwa villages of Prayagraj. Atiq Ahmed's brother Ashraf's in-laws' house is also in Sallahpur village," said a police official.
Chirag Paswan's campaign against Bihar CM Nitish
The campaign begins on Wednesday from the Magadh division headquarter, Gaya with a rally in city's Gandhi Maidan. "We will organise such rallies in every division in the state. It is starting from Magadh division headquarter Gaya on Wednesday. Our leader Chirag Paswan will address the rally in Gandhi Maidan and point out the ill policies of the Bihar government. We have given the slogan Nitish Bhagaye, Chirag Apnaye, Bihar Bachaye," said Pankaj Kumar Singh, the LJPR leader.
PM Modi reaches Chandigarh, pays last respects to Akali patriarch Badal
Modi had, on Tuesday, described the demise of Badal as a "personal loss" and said he was a colossal figure of Indian politics who contributed greatly to the nation. "Extremely saddened by the passing away of Shri Parkash Singh Badal Ji. He was a colossal figure of Indian politics and a remarkable statesman who contributed greatly to our nation," Modi said in a tweet. Badal, the country's oldest politician -- next only to BJP veteran L.K. Advani -- passed away on Tuesday at the age of 95 after a brief illness at a private hospital near here.
Tamil Saurashtra Sangamam confluence of patriotic resolution of Sardar Patel Subramania Bharati PM
Virtually addressing the closing ceremony of the 10-day confluence, Modi said that "India is a country that sees its diversity as a speciality". The event, which commenced on April 17, saw more than 3,000 Saurashtrian Tamils come to Somnath on a special train. India has the power to innovate even in the toughest of circumstances.
BJP withdraws candidates from MCD mayoral, deputy mayoral
Despite lacking adequate numbers in the House, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had fielded Shikha Rai and Soni Pandey as the candidates for the mayoral and deputy mayoral elections in the MCD respectively. Shikha Rai is currently serving as the councillor from Greater Kailash-1 ward while Soni Pandey represents the Sonia Vihar.
AIADMK leader EPS to meet Amit Shah in New Delhi today
EPS will be accompanied by party state organising secretary and former minister D. Jayakumar, former ministers and senior leaders, SP Velumani, KP Muniswamy, C.Ve. Shanmugam and P. Thangamani. The Opposition delegation will be highlighting the corruption charges against the present DMK government and also on the failing law and order situation in the state.
KCR is more dangerous than Atiq Ahmed, says Telangana BJP chief
Sanjay Kumar tweeted on Wednesday that Chief Minister KCR is a gangster to all the gangsters. He said while Atiq Ahmed threatened people with guns, KCR is using police to threaten and 'Dharani' to harass common man. 'Dharani' is a portal launched by KCR government for land transactions. He reiterated the demand for a probe by a sitting judge into the Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) exam paper leak. "We don't trust the Special Investigation Team set up by the KCR government," he said.
Karnataka: Priyanka to campaign in Chikamagaluru which gave political rebirth to Indira Gandhi
After facing defeat in Rae Bareli in the 1978 elections, Priyanka Gandhi's grandmother and former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had contested from Chikmagalur Lok Sabha seat in bypolls and won. Priyanka Vadra will visit historical Rambhapuri and Sringeri Mutts in the district and campaign in Balehonnur town in N R Pura taluk.
MCD to hold elections for mayor, deputy mayor today
The outcome of the elections will likely have significant implications on the composition and functioning of the Standing Committee, which plays a crucial role in local civic governance and is responsible for making important decisions related to the city's development and management. Despite lacking adequate numbers in the House.
Karnataka polls: Yogi Adityanath, Rajnath, Sitharaman to campaign for BJP today
The leaders will arrive in various places of North and South Karnataka to campaign for the May 10 Assembly polls. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will arrive in Mysuru from Lucknow and participate in roadshows and campaigning in Mandya. He will reach North Karnataka's Vijayapura district by noon and visit Basaveshwara temple.
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