Income tax raid underway at residences of Congress Rajya Sabha MP from Jharkhand, Dheeraj Sahu
More than Rs 100 crore cash has been recovered so far. These raids are being conducted at the locations of Congress leader in Odisha and Jharkhand. The raid which started on Wednesday is still going on. According to sources, these raids are being conducted at the locations associated with Boudh Distillery Private Limited. Boudh Distillery is a company of Rajya Sabha MP Dheeraj Sahu's family. Dheeraj Sahu's family is associated with liquor business. He has many liquor manufacturing factories in Odisha.
Schools and colleges shut in Chennai for fifth day, relief work underway in areas severely affected by Michaung
Tamil Nadu government has announced a holiday in schools and colleges of Chennai for the fifth day on Friday due to relief work in areas adversely affected by the Cyclone Michaung-induced rains. Several parts of Chennai and adjoining districts continue to grapple with water logging and a shortage of basic commodities. Over 20 people have been killed in rain-related incidents in the city. The state government has declared a holiday for schools and colleges in Thiruvallur district, too, on Friday.
Manipur government lifts liquor ban after over 30 years
The cabinet led by Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has approved the manufacture, production, possession, export, import, transport, purchase, sale, and consumption of liquor after a ban of over 30 years in the state.
BJP to hold protests across on Friday against Priyank Kharge’s statement on Veer Savarkar
Maharashtra BJP will hold protests across the state on Friday against Priyank Kharge's statement on Veer Savarkar. Earlier, Priyank had claimed that if he were in charge, he would have removed the portrait of Veer Savarkar from Suvarna Soudha.
Maharashtra CM Urges Full Outreach of Flagship Schemes via Viksit Bharat Sanklap Yatra
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has directed district collectors to ensure that the Viksit Bharat Sanklap Yatra reaches out to each and every possible beneficiary of all flagship schemes. In a virtual meeting with District Collectors yesterday, CM Shinde says the state should lead the efforts and effectively run the awareness campaign across the state.
BJP likely to appoint observers in 3 states for selection of Chief Ministers
BJP likely to announce central observers on Friday to oversee the selection of Chief Ministers for Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan. The observers will visit their respective states to convene meetings of the newly elected Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs). The party has not yet made a final decision on the candidates for the chief ministerial posts.
SC to pronounce judgment in Article 370 abrogation case on December 11
A constitution bench of the Supreme Court will deliver its judgment on December 11 on a batch of petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union territories. Five-judge Constitution bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, and Surya Kant will deliver the judgement.
PM to interact with beneficiaries of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra on 9th December
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will interact with beneficiaries of the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) on 9th December 2023 at 12:30 PM via video conferencing. Prime Minister will address the gathering on the occasion. Thousands of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra beneficiaries from all over the nation will participate virtually in the program. Throughout the program, thousands of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), Common Service Centers (CSCs), and more than two thousand VBSY vans will all be connected. The program will also include a sizable number of local level representatives, MPs, MLAs, and Union Ministers.
Winter Session 2023 Highlights: Both houses adjourned for the day
At eleven a.m. today, the debates in both Houses were resumed. A brief uproar regarding DMK MP N V Senthilkumar's remarks on states in the Hindi heartland occurred in the Lok Sabha. Union Minister and BJP leader Arjun Ram Meghwal demanded an apology from DMK's T R Balu regarding his colleague's "divisive" remarks. Senthilkumar responded to the criticism in the Lok Sabha by expressing regret for the matter and adding, "I withdraw the remarks if they hurt sentiments." The leader has already expressed regret for his comments in a post on X.
Parliament Winter Session 2023 Highlights: 2 J&K Bills passed in LS; Oppn walks out over Amit Shah’s Nehru remark
The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 were approved by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. After the Bills were passed, the members of the Opposition left the House due to remarks made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah about former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. "Jammu and Kashmir has suffered due to two blunders committed by Prime Minister Nehru - first, by announcing ceasefire, and then taking Kashmir issue to the United Nations," Shah had stated during the debate. If Jawaharlal Nehru had taken the proper actions, Kashmir, which is occupied by Pakistan, would now be a part of India. It was a momentous error.
