Bharat Express

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Friday December 8, 2023

“They have started ‘vastraharan’ and now you will watch Mahabharat ka rann” Mahua Moitra on EC Report

TMC MP Mahua Moitra says, "Maa Durga aa gayi hai, ab dekhenge. Jab naash manuj par chhata hai, pehle vivek mar jaata hai. They have started 'vastraharan' and now you will watch 'Mahabharat ka rann'." Ethics Panel report on her to be tabled in Lok Sabha today.

Friday December 8, 2023

At least 403 Indian students have died abroad since 2018, Canada being the top at the list

Due to various reasons including natural causes and accidents, the government said in the Parliament. Out of the 34 nations, the most deaths occurred in Canada. According to data: -Canada: 91 deaths -UK: 48 deaths -Russia: 40 deaths -US: 36 deaths -Australia: 35 deaths -Ukraine: 21 deaths

Friday December 8, 2023

NCP MP Supriya Sule Slams BJP Over Nawab Malik Case, Calls for Justice

On Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis's letter to NCP leader Ajit Pawar, NCP MP Supriya Sule says, "What BJP did to Nawab Malik is wrong. Nawab Malik fought against drug mafia. BJP has become 'Bhrasht Jumla Party' and Nawab Malik continued to expose them. Everybody is innocent till they are proven guilty. So, how can the BJP level false allegations? I am confident that the Court will do justice and Nawab Malik will have justice. We stand with him and his family."

Friday December 8, 2023

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.

Friday December 8, 2023

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.

Friday December 8, 2023

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.

Friday December 8, 2023

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.

Friday December 8, 2023

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.

Friday December 8, 2023

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.

Friday December 8, 2023

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.