Bharat Express

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Tuesday February 6, 2024

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut Dismisses Supreme Court’s ‘Murder of Democracy’ Remark on Chandigarh Mayoral Polls

On Supreme Court's "Murder of democracy" remark regarding Chandigarh mayoral polls, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut says, "What happens by taking cognizance? Cognizance was taken in Maharashtra too. Murder of democracy first happened in Maharashtra. What did the Supreme Court do? The Assembly Speaker did not listen to it (SC) and gave a wrong decision and established an unconstitutional government, now we will see what the Supreme Court is going to do next."

Tuesday February 6, 2024

ED searches against Delhi CM Kejriwal’s PS, persons linked to AAP

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday searched the premises of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's secretary Bibhav Kumar and some persons connected to the Aam Aadmi Party as part of a money laundering probe, official sources said. About 10 premises in the national capital are being covered as part of the raids, they said. The locations of Bibhav Kumar and former Delhi Jal Board member Shalabh Kumar apart from some others are being covered by the officials of the central agency.

Tuesday February 6, 2024

Beheaded body of man found in Delhi

A beheaded body of a man was found in southwest Delhi's Kusumpur Pahadi area on Tuesday, police said. According to police, some people in the area noticed the body and informed police at around 6 am. A team from Vasant Vihar police station rushed to the spot, a senior police officer said, adding that the victim has been identified as Ashwini (35).  Some suspects have been rounded up. Multiple teams are working to nab the accused, the officer said.

Tuesday February 6, 2024

India likely to extend LNG import deal with Qatar for 20 years at lower rates

India is likely to sign on Tuesday a multi-billion dollar deal to extend the import of 7.5 million tonne of LNG per year from Qatar for another 20 years beyond 2028 at rates that are lower than current prices, sources said. Petronet LNG Ltd will sign the deal to extend import contract with Qatar Energy on sidelines of India Energy Week here. Sources said the price will be "significantly" lower than current price

Monday February 5, 2024

Rahul Gandhi Met Kalpana Soren – Wife Of Former Chief Minister Of Jharkhand Hemant Soren

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday met Kalpana Soren, the wife of former Chief Minister of Jharkhand Hemant Soren, soon after newly formed government, led by CM Champai Soren, passed the confidence motion in the state assembly. Rahul Gandhi met Kalpana Soren at her residence in Ranchi.

Monday February 5, 2024

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami: UCC Is a Long Awaited Bill

On Uniform Civil Code Bill to be introduced in Uttarakhand assembly, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami says, "UCC is a long-awaited bill. The wait is going to end soon. We will present the bill in the Assembly tomorrow and all the procedures and debates will take place. The whole country is looking towards Uttarakhand... I request everyone to participate in the debate optimistically."

Monday February 5, 2024

Hindu Petitioner Seeks Directions From ASI To Conduct Survey Of Remaining Cellars In Gyanvapi Complex

A Hindu petitioner has moved a trial court in Varanasi, seeking directions from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to conduct a survey of remaining cellars in the Gyanvapi complex. The petitioner argues that surveying these cellars is crucial to ascertain the religious character of the precinct.

Monday February 5, 2024

Jairam Ramesh On Champai Soren-Led Jharkhand Government Winning Floor Test : ‘Operation Keechad’ Has Failed

On Champai Soren-led Jharkhand Government winning Floor Test, Congress General Secretary in-charge Communications Jairam Ramesh says, "There was no doubt. We were saying beforehand that we would win this Trust Vot with a good majority. 47 MLAs were in support. 'Operation Keechad' has failed. BJP's attempts of first arresting Hemant Soren, then delaying Champai Soren's oath for two days...have all been foiled. BJP has failed and our coalition government will go on for a year. After that, we will once again ask for people's mandate based on our work."

Monday February 5, 2024

Minister of State Ashwini Choubey Tables Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill In RS

Parliament Session: Minister of State Ashwini Kumar Choubey tabled the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill, 2024 in Rajya Sabha today.

Monday February 5, 2024

Chief Imam of All India Imam Organization: ‘Humanity Is The Biggest Religion’

Chief Imam of All India Imam Organization, Dr Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi says, "We wanted to give the message that humanity is the biggest religion. We live in India and we are Indians. We have to make the country stronger. We also have given the message that we all are united."