NIA Detains Accused After A Series Of Raids At Different Locations
NIA has arrested one accused following raids at multiple locations in the ISIS Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar module case, involving a conspiracy to target vital installations. Raids were conducted at the houses of various suspects at nine locations in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra, by the NIA teams, which seized several electronic gadgets and incriminating documents etc. related to the case. One person, identified as Mohammed Zoheb Khan, was arrested during the crackdown. As per NIA investigations, the accused and other suspects were in constant touch with their foreign-based handlers for furthering the activities of the global terror network, both in India and abroad. They were sharing incriminating videos of ‘Bayath’, along with materials related to violent jihad and Hijrah to Syria.
Congress Welcomes SC Verdict on Electoral Bond Scheme
Supreme Court's verdict on the Electoral Bond scheme: Congress MP Manish Tiwari says, "SC decision should be welcomed by all right-minded people who believe in probity in public life. Supreme court ordering the SBI, the operator of Electoral Bonds Scheme to provide all the data to the Election Commission and the EC to publish it on its website is a welcome decision."
Nand Kishore Yadav Unanimously Elected Bihar Assembly Speaker
Bihar Senior BJP leader Nand Kishore Yadav unanimously elected the Speaker of the state legislative assembly.
Sonia Gandhi Thanks Raebareli, Opts Out of 2024 Lok Sabha Race
Sonia Gandhi writes a letter to people of Raebareli thanking them for their support. The former Congress president, who has represented Raebareli in Lok Sabha since 2004, said in the letter that she won't be contesting Lok Sabha elections 2024.
JP Nadda Reflects on BJP’s Evolution Ahead of Rajya Sabha Nomination
Addressing the party workers ahead of filing his Rajya Sabha nomination from Gujarat, BJP National President JP Nadda says, "4-5 generations have been consumed to strengthen the party and take it to where it stands today. One generation even used its personal wealth and property to contest elections. There was a time when we didn't contest elections to win, we only contested elections to see how many votes we won, and what our vote share was. And now, with the blessings of the people, we question why were we not able to win this particular seat."
CM Yogi Inaugurates Solar Plant, Lays Foundation at Gorakhpur Medical College
Gorakhpur: CM Yogi Aityanath inaugurates the solar rooftop plant at Baba Raghav Das Medical College & lays the foundation stone of the administrative building. He says, "There was a time when this medical college was the only medical centre in the eastern UP. Previously, BRD medical college faced the ignorance of those in power... I was just an MP then and hence could only appeal to govt. But now, things have changed, there is infrastructure and proper training, and ambulance services are working well. Seats are also increased to strengthen this medical centre."
West Bengal Opposition Protests Assembly Suspension in Kolkata
West Bengal Opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari and other party leaders hold protest against suspension of BJP leaders from Assembly, in Kolkata.
Supreme Court Verdict Strikes Blow to Electoral Bond Scheme: Kapil Sibal
Supreme Court's verdict on the Electoral Bond scheme: Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal says, "This is a huge ray of hope not just for a, b or c political party but for democracy itself. It's a huge ray of hope for the citizens of this country. This whole scheme which was the brainchild of my late friend Arun Jaitley was in fact choreographed to enrich the BJP. Because everybody knew that the BJP was in power and that any donations through the electoral bond scheme would come to the BJP. But the interesting part is that this electoral bond scheme had nothing to do with elections. It was really the bonding between the corporate sector and the BJP which received the largest number of donations. And the donations they received over the years amounted to about five to …
Allahabad HC Reserves Judgment on Gyanvapi Mosque Committee’s Appeal Over ‘Puja’ in Vyas Tehkhana
Allahabad High Court reserves Judgement in Gyanvapi Mosque committee's appeal challenging Varanasi Court's Jan 21 order allowing 'Puja' In 'Vyas Tehkhana' (southern cellar of Mosque).
Last Day for Rajya Sabha Nomination Papers; Elections Scheduled for 15 States on February 27
Today is the last day for filing nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha polls. The Election Commission has scheduled the Rajya Sabha elections for 15 states, including Uttar Pradesh, for February 27. Voting will take place from 9 am to 4 pm on this date, with the deadline for nominations set for February 15. The results of the elections will be announced on the same day, February 27.
