Amit Shah propels legislative agenda: Tables Jammu and Kashmir reservation and reorganisation bill, 2023 for deliberation in Rajya Sabha
Winter Session of Parliament: Union Home Minister Amit Shah moves the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in the Rajya Sabha for consideration and passage. Both the bills were passed by the Lok Sabha last week.
Amit Shah charts 2024 election course: Strategizes with Bihar BJP core committee in Patna
Union Home Minister Amit Shah discussed strategy for 2024 #LokSabhaElections with members of Bihar BJP's core committee in Patna. The meeting, held at government guest house in Patna, was attended by at least 30 leaders of state unit, including state BJP President Samrat Choudhary, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Vijay Kumar Sinha, LoP in Bihar Legislative Council Hari Sahani and others.
Delhi Police’s special cell dismantles interstate drug syndicate, nabs key members with 3 kg of pure opium valued at Rs 1 crore
Special Cell of Delhi Police busted an interstate drug syndicate and seized over 3 kg of pure opium worth around Rs 1 crore in national capital. Two key members of syndicate were arrested. According to police, accused identified as Siyaram and Dinesh, both residents of Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, were supplying contraband drugs for the last five years and in the last one year, they had supplied over 100 kg of opium in Delhi and its peripherals.
Lucknow: Police set to compile list of lawyers involved in criminal charges, property dealing, and land encroachment
Lucknow police are getting ready to draw up a list of lawyers facing criminal charges, including those allegedly involved in property dealing and accused of land encroachment, and will register cases under Gangsters Act against them. The action comes after Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court expressed strong displeasure over misbehaviour by ‘men in black’. In an order, high court expressed concern over a number of lawyers involved in property dealings instead of practising law. The high court directed the Lucknow commissioner of police (CP) SB Shirodkar to submit a list of such lawyers facing criminal charges.
Income Tax (IT) Department are conducting raids at the residence of former Indian Football Association Secretary Utpal Gangopadhyay in Kolkata
Income Tax (IT) Department sleuths are conducting marathon raids and search operations at the residence of former Indian Football Association (IFA) Secretary Utpal Gangopadhyay in Kolkata since Monday morning. Sources said that raid and search operations are being conducted in relation to Gangopadhyay’s association with a foreign liquor manufacturing entity. The raids and search operations are being conducted at Gangopadhyay’s residence after surfacing of evidence of fund defalcation and income tax evasion.
“Rajasthan CM’s to be announced tomorrow,” BJP MLA Jogeshwar Garg
On the legislature party meeting tomorrow, Rajasthan BJP MLA Jogeshwar Garg says, "All the 3 observers will reach Jaipur tomorrow by 11 am and will meet the MLAs. (CM name) will be announced tomorrow."
“We should not be disheartened, J&K has seen several ups and downs…” Mehbooba Mufti On SC verdict on Art 370
On SC verdict on Art 370 in J&K, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti says, "We should not be disheartened. J&K has seen several ups and downs. SC's verdict stating Article 370 was a temporary provision, is not our defeat, but the defeat of the idea of India. I want to say this to the people of the country that many of you are celebrating this (verdict). Today J&K was converted into a jail, and all the shopkeepers were directed that they will not open their shops before 10 am. We were under house arrest. This is a political war which has been going on for ages, and a lot of people have sacrificed their lives for this. We will not leave this, we have to come together and fight."
“We welcome this decision because we..” Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray on SC upholding abrogation of Art 370
On SC upholding abrogation of Art 370 in J&K valid, Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray says, "We welcome this decision because we supported the removal of Article 370. We hope the J&K elections will be held at the earliest. Before elections, if PoK is included, then this exercise can be held in the entire Kashmir."
PM Modi Hails Supreme Court’s Article 370 Verdict as Historic Triumph of Unity and Progress
PM Modi terms Supreme Court verdict on the abrogation of Article 370 as historic, and says, "Verdict today is not just a legal judgment; it is a beacon of hope, a promise of a brighter future and a testament to our collective resolve to build a stronger, more united India." Prime Minister posts, "Today's Supreme Court verdict on the abrogation of Article 370 is historic and constitutionally upholds the decision taken by the Parliament of India on 5th August 2019; it is a resounding declaration of hope, progress and unity for our sisters and brothers in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh. The Court, in its profound wisdom, has fortified the very essence of unity that we, as Indians, hold dear and cherish above all else. I want to assure the resilient people of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh that our commitment to fulfilling your dreams remains unwavering. We are determined to ensure that the fruits of progress not only reach you but also extend their benefits to the most vulnerable and marginalised sections of our society who suffered due to Article 370. The verdict today is not just a legal judgment; it is a beacon of hope, a promise of a brighter future and a testament to our collective resolve to build a stronger, more united India."
Sanjay Raut Alleges BJP Links to Black Money After Congress MP’s Raid Unveils Rs 200 Crore
On over Rs 200 crore cash recovered in the raid on Congress MP Dheeraj Sahu, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut says, "If Rs 200 crore in black money has been found from a member of the INDIA alliance, it implies that BJP leaders may possess black money worth Rs 1 lakh crore
