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Tejashwi Yadav attacks NDA govt over rising incidents of crime in Bihar

Tejashwi Yadav attacks NDA govt over rising incidents of crime in Bihar

After returning from Mumbai, Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav, on Monday questioned the NDA government in the state over the rising incidents of crime. “The leaders of NDA and BJP were talking about Jungle Raj in Bihar. I want to ask them about what kind of Raj is this. A builder was gunned down in Patna and a journalist was shot at in Nalanda. Crime cases are continuously rising in Bihar. Why are the leaders of the BJP and the JD-U not raising questions over the law and order situation in Bihar.” Journalist Dipak Vishwakarma was shot at in Bihar’s Nalanda district on Monday. He was admitted to Patna AIIMS and his condition is critical. A private developer was also gunned down in Patna on Sunday.

ECI shakes up administrative posts ahead of LS polls

ECI shakes up administrative posts ahead of LS polls

In a move aimed at ensuring a level playing field for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has undertaken a significant reshuffle of administrative officials in several states across the country.

CM Kejriwal not to appear before ED in Delhi Jal Board case, say sources

CM Kejriwal not to appear before ED in Delhi Jal Board case, say sources

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will not appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday in the alleged Delhi Jal Board (DJB) case, said the AAP sources. The party sources said that CM Kejriwal will skip the ED summons. The source said, "Why is ED repeatedly sending summons when bail has been granted by the court?"

Non-compliance of ED summons: Delhi court grants bail to CM Kejriwal

Non-compliance of ED summons: Delhi court grants bail to CM Kejriwal

A magisterial court on Saturday granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on complaints by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) over non-compliance with the agency's summons issued to him in connection with a money laundering case related to the now scrapped excise policy case. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM), Divya Malhotra, of Rouse Avenue Court granted Chief Minister Kejriwal relief on a bail bond of Rs 50,000 and a surety of Rs 50,000.

Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, Gyanesh Kumar appointed election commissioners, says Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, Gyanesh Kumar appointed election commissioners, says Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led three-member committee on Thursday picked bureaucrats Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu as election commissioners. Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury shared this information with the media after the meeting. The decision comes days after the resignation of Election Commissioner Arun Goel ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

Bengal ration distribution case: ED raids multiple locations in Sandeshkhali

Bengal ration distribution case: ED raids multiple locations in Sandeshkhali

Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday was conducting raids at multiple locations in Sandeshkhali in connection with the ration distribution case. Sources said that besides the ration distribution case, a particular Sandeshhali- based entity involved in export of fish products and owned by the now-suspended Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan, is also a target of the renewed operations of the central agency.

CM Kejriwal moves Delhi sessions court against magisterial court issuing summons over ED's complaints

CM Kejriwal moves Delhi sessions court against magisterial court issuing summons over ED's complaints

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday moved the sessions court here challenging two summons issued to him by a magisterial court on ED's complaint in the alleged liquor policy scam case. The ED had made the complaint that CM Kejriwal has not complied with the agency's summons in connection with a money laundering case related to the now-scrapped policy.

ED raids ex-minister Gayatri Prajapati's house in Amethi

ED raids ex-minister Gayatri Prajapati's house in Amethi

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) team is raiding the premises of former SP minister Gayatri Prajapati, who is in jail. ED is also raiding the house of Gayatri Prajapati's alleged associate Gudda Devi.

Odisha govt forms 22 new NACs

Odisha govt forms 22 new NACs

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday announced the formation of 22 new Notified Area Councils (NACs) in 13 districts of the state. The state government also decided to upgrade the Bhanjanagar NAC in Ganjam district to a municipality.

Delhi CM slams CAA implementation, accuses BJP govt of neglecting Indian citizens

Delhi CM slams CAA implementation, accuses BJP govt of neglecting Indian citizens

Just two days after the notification of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday criticised implementation of the legislation, accusing the BJP-led Central government of prioritising the interests of foreigners over those of Indian citizens. In a Press conference, Kejriwal questioned the rationale behind the CAA, which promises Indian citizenship to minorities from neighbouring countries such as Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.

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