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Nitish Kumar alerted RJD leaders about CBI raids: BJP
The CBI conducted multiple raids on the office and residence of RJD MLC Sunil Singh in Patna, Rajya Sabha MP Asfaq Karim in Katihar, RS MP Fayyaz Ahmed in Madhubani, Ex-MLC Subodh Rai in Vaishali and ex-MLA Abu Dojana in Sitamarhi. "CM Nitish Kumar was aware about the CBI raid and he informed RJD leaders about the same in advance.
Kharge meets V-P, hopes Oppn voice gets heard in RS
Dhankar is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and will preside over the winter session. Kharge after the meeting said, "Wished him the best for his tenure and urged upon him to ensure a smooth and democratic functioning of the Upper House where all voices are heard and all views, especially the ones critiquing the government, are given due space."
Tharoor, will he or won't he contest Cong poll?
As soon as the article became public, it gave rise to speculation that he might throw his hat in the ring to contest for the top post, but on Tuesday he clarified to the media saying: "I never said that I will contest, the rest can be discussed later," said Tharoor before driving away. Meanwhile, one will have to wait a bit to know if Tharoor is actually in the contest as the last date for filing of the nomination to the top post is September 30, according to the notification that has been brought out by AICC general secretary (organisation) K.C.Venugopal.
CBI found nothing, got clean chit: Manish Sisodia after probe agency searched his bank locker
"Nothing was found in my bank locker today just like nothing was found at my residence during the CBI raid. I am happy that I have got a clean chit," said Manish Sisodia after the probe agency examined his locker at the bank. He also added that the CBI officials treated them well and they also cooperated with them. "The truth has won," he added.
Rahul Gandhi wants severe punishment in Ankita case
Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday tweeted in Hindi, "The savagery treatment meted out to Ankita and her death has made every Indian's head hang in shame, she and her family will get justice when the perpetrators of the crime will get severe punishment as fast as possible.
Centre silent on Chinese loan apps that claimed 52 young lives, extorted Rs 500 cr: Cong
He said: "An investigation between January and February 2021 found more than 1,100 digital loan apps available across play stores. RBI has accepted that at least 600 such apps were operating illegally. As per RBI, there was a jump of 12 times in loans on digital platforms between 2017 and 2020. Till now, 52 individuals in our country have committed suicide due to blackmailing by these loan apps. "
Bengal coal smuggling case: ED summons Abhishek Banerjee on Sep 2
Abhishek Banerjee, the nephew of the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, has been asked to be present at the ED's office at the Central Government Office (CGO) at Kolkata's Salt Lake area. The sources said that a special team of ED officers from the agency's headquarters in New Delhi will be arriving to Kolkata for Abhishek Banerjee's interrogation.
Lekhpal fails to recognise Smriti Irani, faces probe
According to reports, a local resident had given a complaint letter to Union Minister Smriti Irani saying that after the death of his father, who was a teacher, his mother Savitri Devi is entitled for pension but the verification is not being done by the lekhpal Deepak.
Will take action against CBI, ED officers in Bengal if my officers harassed: CM Mamata
Recently, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned and questioned a number of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Police Service (IPS) officers of the state government in connection to the central agency's ongoing probe on coal smuggling scam.
With G-23 leaders on exit mode, who will challenge loyalists in Congress?
While some G-23 leaders have left the party and some even joined the BJP while some others had distanced themselves, Azad had said that he has been forced to leave and Manish Tewari has reiterated that he is not a tenant but a shareholder in the party. However, the G-23, after exit of Azad, seems to have become rather leaderless.
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