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Mumbai bypolls a cakewalk for Shiv Sena-UBT nominee as BJP opts out
This paves the way for a smooth election for Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray party nominee Rutuja Ramesh Latke on November 3. Hours after the announcement by state BJP President Chandrashekhar Bawankule, candidate Murji Patel withdrew his nomination papers on Monday evening - the last date for withdrawal.
Stage set for Andheri East Assembly by-elections, 7 candidates in fray
The main contender now is Rutuja Ramesh Latke of the Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray party, after her potential chief rival, ruling ally Bharatiya Janata Party's nominee Murji K. Patel withdrew from the contest at the last minute.
Allahabad High Court grants bail to Noida politician Shrikant Tyagi
A bench of Justice Surendra Singh granted the relief while hearing the bail petition filed by Tyagi. During the hearing, the Uttar Pradesh government in its affidavit presented Tyagi's criminal history. However, it was argued on behalf of Tyagi that he has no criminal history and all the cases registered are motivated by malice. Tyagi had already got bail from the Sessions Court in three cases.
Was pressured to quit AAP during CBI grilling, claims Sisodia; agency refutes
Addressing the media at his residence on Monday evening after nine hours of interrogation by the CBI at its headquarters here in connection with the case, Sisodia said, "During questioning, I understood that this is not a case about excise policy or corruption. The case is only aimed at making 'Operation Lotus' a success in Delhi."
Bengal BJP reshuffles core committee, Mithun Chakraborty included
A total of 24 leaders have been provided berths in the core committee, thus making it the biggest ever core committee of the party in the state. However, another actor-turned-politician and former Rajya Sabha member, Rupa Ganguly, has not found a place in the new core committee.
'Good behaviour': Gujarat govt to SC on release of 11 convicts in Bilkis Bano case
In an affidavit, state Home Department Under Secretary said: "I say that the state government considered all the opinions and decided to release 11 prisoners since they have completed 14 years and above in prisons and their behaviour was found to be good."
Manish Sisodia leaves CBI office after day-long grilling
According to sources, Manish Sisodia can be summoned again to join the investigation in the future. On Monday, the CBI asked him about 50 questions related to the excise policy and the alleged bribe which was reportedly paid to government officials by private liquor businessmen.
Court cases will continue against me till BJP in power: Tejashwi Yadav
"It was clear on the day of the swearing-in ceremony when we were taking oath and the CBI conducted raids on the leaders of the RJD. So this is not new for us. It will take place until they stay in power," Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav said, without taking the name of the BJP.
Complaint against CM Vijayan's ex-aide M.Sivasankar for 'marrying' Swapna Suresh
Titled "Chathiyude Chakravyuhem (Padmavyuha of betrayal)" in Malayalam, the autobiography of Swapna, published by Trissur-headquartered Current Books and hitting the stands last week, claims that Sivasankar had tied the knot on her in a temple in Chennai.
B.S. Yediyurappa 's visit to New Delhi keeps state leaders guessing
BJP insiders explain that party seniors will take a call before giving green signal to cabinet expansion in Karnataka after consulting B.S. Yediyurappa. The party leaders will also discuss the strategy in view of state assembly elections which will be held in another six months.
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