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Param Bir moves SC seeking CBI probe in 'abuse' of position by Maharashtra Home Minister Deshmukh
Singh urged the top court to quash his transfer orders, which he has termed "illegal and arbitrary" and a CBI probe to be carried out immediately before pieces of evidence are destroyed. Singh's plea contended that since February 2021, Deshmukh had been holding meetings at his residence with police officers -- including Sachin Vaze of Crime Intelligence Unit, Mumbai and Sanjay Patil, ACP Social Service Branch, Mumbai -- bypassing their seniors.
CM Nitish Kumar missing from Bihar government banners
The occasion was the foundation stone laying ceremony of a 100-bedded hospital and the Haflaganj additional primary health centre on Sunday. Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tarkishore Prasad and state Health Minister Mangal Pandey were present at the ceremony, but the banners displayed on the stage did not contain any picture of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar nor did it mention his name.
UAE mediates secret peace roadmap between India, Pak: Report
The UAE, which has historic trade and diplomatic links with India and Pakistan, has taken a more assertive international role under de facto ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Bloomberg report said. About 24 hours after military chiefs from India and Pakistan surprised the world last month with a rare joint commitment to respect a 2003 ceasefire agreement, a top UAE diplomat flew to New Delhi for a quick one-day visit, the report said.
BJP's true face exposed on CAA in Bengal: Chidambaram
"The CAA will divide the country, discriminate against Muslims and deprive millions of Indians of their birthright of citizenship. The intent is to intimidate and put fear in the minds of millions of poor and law abiding citizens, especially Muslims, and threaten them with incarceration in detention camps," Chidambaram said.
Letter Bomb: NCP accuses ex-Mumbai top cop of 'lying'
NCP National Spokesperson and Minority Affairs Minister Nawab Malik said there were "too many" loopholes and until a full-fledged probe was carried out into all allegations raised, "there's no question of Deshmukh's resignation". Malik said that he (Singh) wrote the letter after he had been removed from the post of Mumbai CP.
As India-Pak relations ease, limited trade may resume
While Pakistani textile exporters have already urged Islamabad to allow the import of cotton from India, sources said that other key raw materials such as chemicals and plastic could also be shipped to the south Asian country. Indications are that Pakistan may even start imports of cement and steel, sources said.
Tamil Nadu Polls: DMK, AIADMK slugfest continues with Jaya's death
Jayalalithaa passed away in Chennai on December 5, 2016, after a prolonged illness and hospitalisation. It was the DMK supreme leader M.K. Stalin who had first fired a salvo stating that the AIADMK leadership and its government had not conducted a proper investigation into the death of Jayalalithaa and that once the DMK is voted to power it will conduct an impartial inquiry into the circumstances that led to her death.
UP government to purchase 'unlimited' wheat at MSP
The move is being seen as an attempt to placate the agitating farmers who have been expressing their apprehension about the government's intention of doing away with the MSP. According to the government spokesman, "The purchase will be carried out till farmers continue to reach purchase centres to sell their produce."
Congress seeks report on Deshmukh episode from its Maharashtra leaders
In a virtual meeting of the party's state core group held late Sunday evening, Maharashtra state in-charge H.K. Patil discussed the situation that has emerged after the allegations were levelled against the state Home Minister. Those who attended the meeting included state chief Nana Patole, legislative party leader Balasaheb Thorat and others.
3 terrorists killed in Kashmir encounter
The encounter is underway in Manihal area. "One more unidentified terrorist killed in Shopian encounter, total three terrorists killed, the operation is going on," police said. On Sunday night, gunfire erupted between terrorists and security forces after the area was cordoned off and a search operation was launched to nab the militants.
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