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Cong raises questions over CM Vijayan's 'secret' farewell party to retiring Kerala HC CJ
Satheesan said such a practice was unheard of in the state. "The event was held at a plush star hotel, the other day."Not long ago when there was an adverse verdict against Vijayan in the SNC Lavalin case, all saw how the then retiring Chief Justice was given a mock send-off by the feeder organisations of the CPI(M). Taking that into account, Vijayan's present send-off shows that he has respect for the judiciary which is a welcome thing. But, Vijayan has to explain why and what was the reason for this kind of a secret send-off," said Satheesan.
Rajnath Singh tests positive for Covid
A defence ministry official confirmed that Rajnath Singh has tested positive. The minister is currently under home quarantine with mild symptoms. A team of doctors examined him and advised him to rest. On Wednesday, the Defence Minister addressed the first Army Commanders' Conference of the year 2023. The conference started in a hybrid format on April 17. During the event, Indian Army's apex leadership is comprehensively deliberating upon all aspects of existing security scenarios, situation along the borders and in the hinterland and challenges for the present security apparatus.
Gujarat court rejects Rahul's plea for suspension of conviction in defamation case
The court had convicted Gandhi on March 23 for his remarks made during an election rally in Kolar in April 2019, where he had said that "all people with the Modi surname are thieves". The court sentenced him to two years in prison and he was disqualified as a member of Lok Sabha the next day. Rahul Gandhi's lawyers had filed two.
Karnataka polls: Process of filing nominations ends today
Date of issue of the gazette notification on elections was April 13, 2023; date of scrutiny of nominations is on April 21. Last date for withdrawal of candidature is April 24. The date of poll is May 10, and the date of counting is May 13. Most of the candidates filed their nominations on Wednesday. According to official statistics, 1,110 candidates.
When Atiq Ahmed was arrested in Delhi in BSP MLA's murder case
At that time, Atiq used to be a Member of Parliament and was on the run in connection with the Raju Pal murder case. "Atiq was hiding at Ghalib Apartment. We got a tip-off and a team was formed to nab him. At around 4 p.m. on December 31, 2008, we laid a trap outside Ghalib Apartments. Atiq was about to flee in his Honda City car when he was nabbed," said a source in the police.
Will expose details of Bengal CM's call to Union Home Minister soon: Adhikari
Just a few minutes after the Chief Minister refuted the allegations at a press conference, Adhikari issued a Twitter message claiming that she made the call to Delhi from her landline. "For making the call to Delhi, you used a landline. I'd expose you in due time. Wait for my befitting reply tomorrow," Adhikari said in his Twitter message where he also used the term "Yeh Darr Mujhe Achha Laga (I like this feeling of fear)".
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address Global Buddhist Summit on April 20
"At 10 a.m. tomorrow, 20th April, will address the Global Buddhist Summit in Delhi. This Summit brings together various people who have worked to further popularise the ideals of Lord Buddha," he tweeted. On April 17, Culture and Tourism Minister G. Kishan Reddy had said that Modi will inaugurate the first Global Buddhist Summit on April 20 in the national capital.
Those acting against party will face disciplinary action, says Raj Cong in-charge
However, his nameplate was there on the table. Speaking on the occasion, Rajasthan Congress in-charge Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa said, "I am against those who are against the party." At this moment, state Congress President Govind Singh Dotasra stood up and said that whatever the party in-charge is saying is 100 per cent true. "We should all stand up and support him," Dotasra said, as all the party leaders and workers present in the audotorium raised their hand in support.
Bengal BJP divided over allowing Mukul Roy re-entry into party
The question doing the rounds is whether the re-entry of Roy into the party will be of any help to the saffron camp in the coming days. According to state BJP President and Lok Sabha MP Sukanta Majumdar, Roy's re-inclusion in the party will depend on the decision of the party high command.
No religious event allowed on roads in UP
All district officials in the state have been directed to ensure that religious programmes should be held indoors, and no person should be allowed to block roads. Principal Secretary (Home) Sanjay Prasad and Special Director General of Police (SDGP) Prashant Kumar have issued directives in this regard to all field officers such as ADGs, Inspector Generals (IG), Deputy IGs, district police chiefs, Divisional Commissioners and District Magistrates (DMs) during a virtual review meeting, said an official note.
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