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Excise policy case: After nine-hour grilling, ED summons Kavitha again on March 16
Kavita was reportedly confronted with Hyderabad-based businessman Arun Pillai, who is already in ED custody for his alleged involvement in the case. A woman deputy director-level officer of the ED recorded the testimony of Kavitha. Pillai was representing the 'South Group', which allegedly paid kickbacks of Rs 100 crore to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders which was reportedly used in the Assembly elections in Goa.
Post-poll violence in Tripura: Parliamentary team to raise issue in House
The parliamentary team has been "compelled to suspend its outdoor programmes scheduled for Saturday" after the visiting MPs were attacked allegedly by the BJP 'goons' when the team was visiting the violence-hit Bishalgarh in Sepahijala district on Friday. "Some people backed by the ruling BJP attacked them and damaged their three vehicles," the MPs told Governor Satyadeo Narain Arya on Saturday before leaving the state for New Delhi.
Will J and K assembly elections be battle of ideas or ideology?
During his meeting with senior local BJP leaders, Amit Shah is reported to have told the party leaders to increase their public outreach and footfall on the ground. In his interaction with his party colleagues here, BJP leader Ashok Koul is reported to have told them that assembly elections are going to be held sooner than expected.
Sisodia lodged in 'VVVIP' Ward No. 9 in Tihar: Sukesh Chandrashekhar writes to L-G
In his letter sent to the L-G on Friday, Chandrashekhar claimed that Ward No. 9 is a special ward for high-profile VIP prisoners spread over an area of 20,000 sq ft housing only five cells with wooden flooring, which has all the amenities including an exclusive garden to walk around, a special badminton court and a dining area.
National parties collected Rs 17,249.45 cr from unknown sources: ADR report
According to a report released by Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) released on Saturday, during FY 2021-22, BJP declared Rs 1161.0484 crore as income from unknown sources which is 53.45 per cent of the total income of national parties from unknown sources (Rs 2172.231 crore). This income of BJP is Rs 149.8658 crore more than the aggregate of income from unknown sources declared by the other six national parties (Rs 1011.1826 crore).
Lalu, Nitish playing sympathy card on ED raids: BJP MP Sushil Kumar Modi
Addressing mediapersons here, Modi said: "There is no law in the country which bars investigating agencies not to conduct raids or ask questions to pregnant women and ill persons. Lalu Prasad and Nitish Kumar are playing sympathy cards on CBI and ED raids."
Lalu's family free to move court if have proof against BJP: Bihar LoP
Issuing statements in the media would not help them, he claimed. "Instead of blaming the BJP, the Lalu family should disclose how they have obtained such a big amount of money. They are misleading people. If they have any proof against BJP of misusing the central agencies or have any proof against any BJP leaders, they are free to go to the court," Sinha said.
Stalin's life journey and political journey can't be differentiated, says Rajinikanth
Rajinikanth was speaking to reporters on Saturday after visiting the photo exhibition marking Stalin's 70th birthday.
The chief minister had turned 70 on March 1. The Tamil actor said that the photo exhibition on Stalin was organised brilliantly and added that the DMK leader had worked hard to reach the position of chief minister of Tamil Nadu.
ED raids at Lalu's family as I am part of Mahagathbandhan: Nitish
"The raids did not happen for five years from 2017. Why are they happening now? The simple reason is I am a part of the Mahagathbandhan. Such raids would not intimidate us and our government will smoothly manage Bihar," Kumar said.
Reacting on changing the alliance again, Nitish Kumar dismissed it as "rumours" saying that Mahagathbandhan.
ED made my pregnant daughter-in-law sit for 15 hrs: Lalu Prasad after raids
On Friday, the ED conducted raids at Tejashwi Yadav's New Friends Colony residence where he resides with his wife Rajshree -- who is in her advanced stage of pregnancy. Tejashwi Yadav was also present during the raid. I have seen the black emergency period and also fought against it. ED officials had forced my pregnant daughter in-law to sit for 15 hours.
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