Never said black magic ritual was performed inside Kerala temple: K’taka DyCM
Bengaluru, June 1 (IANS) After facing flak, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday clarified that he had only said that black magic rituals took place near a Kerala temple and not inside it. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, he said, “My statement has been misconstrued. I never said that the black magic ritual […]
INDIA bloc members hold ‘informal’ meet at Kharge’s residence ahead of exit polls
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) The members of the INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) bloc gathered at Congress President Mallikarujun Kharge’s residence on Saturday for an “informal” meet, hours ahead of exit polls. The agenda of the meeting was not disclosed but the “informal meet” of more than 20 coalition partners is expected to […]
Congress MLA moves Kerala HC seeking probe against CM Vijayan, daughter
Kochi, June 1 (IANS) Five weeks after a vigilance court here rejected a plea moved by first-time Congress legislator Mathew Kuzhalnadan seeking a court-monitored probe into the allegations of corruption against Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and his daughter Veena Vijayan, Kuzhalnadan filed a fresh application on the matter in the Kerala High Court on Saturday. […]
Court reserves order on Arvind Kejriwal’s ‘medical’ bail plea for June 5; CM to head back to jail on Sunday
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) A Delhi court on Saturday reserved its order on the interim bail plea filed by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking seven days’ bail on medical grounds in connection with the money laundering case related to the alleged excise policy scam in the national capital. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja of the […]
BJP complains to ECI against Lalu Prasad Yadav for MCC ‘violation’ while casting vote
Patna, June 1 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday filed a complaint against Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, alleging that he violated the Mode code of conduct while exercising his right to franchise on Saturday in Bihar. In his complaint to the Election Commission of India (ECI) S. D. Sanjay, […]
Despite huge effort, Congress will lose in Dhubri: Badruddin Ajmal
Guwahati, June 1 (IANS) All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) chief Badruddin Ajmal has launched a sharp attack on Congress, asserting that despite huge effort by the party, he is set to win the Dhubri Lok Sabha seat for a fourth term. Ajmal first contested from Dhubri Lok Sabha seat in 2009 and since then, […]
40 pc commission row: Karnataka CM, Dy CM get bail in defamation case
Bengaluru, June 1 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar were granted bail by the Special MP/MLA court on Saturday in connection with a defamation case filed by BJP General Secretary Keshav Prasad. The petition alleges that the Congress party engaged in propaganda by publishing full-page advertisements accusing the then BJP […]
Gold smuggling: DRI suspects involvement of more AI Express crew members
Thiruvananthapuram, June 1 (IANS) After arresting two cabin crew members of Air India Express for allegedly smuggling gold, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has intensified the probe suspecting role of more crew members in the crime. The DRI arrested 26-year-old Surabhi Khatun, a native of Kolkata and a member of the cabin crew on […]
Defamation case: K’taka court reserves order on issuing warrant against Rahul Gandhi
Bengaluru, June 1 (IANS) A Special MP/MLA court in Karnataka on Saturday reserved its order on whether to issue a non-bailable warrant against senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in connection with the defamation case filed by Karnataka BJP General Secretary Keshav Prasad. The order is expected to be announced later in the day. Chief Minister […]
24.25 pc polling in Bihar amid crippling heatwave
Patna, June 1 (IANS) People are coming out to vote in Bihar despite the hot and humid conditions. Long queues were seen outside polling stations and the Election Commission of India (ECI) registered 24.25 per cent polling till 11 A.M. in Bihar. A maximum of 27.92 per cent polling was registered in the Karakat Lok […]
