West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, announcing that the state would cut ties with Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) due to their unilateral water release leading to floods in south Bengal. She urged for immediate central funds to address the extensive flood damage and management needs.
Read full storyThe Supreme Court urged caution in expressing opinions about court orders, referencing Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's remarks on a recent decision. Proceedings against Reddy were closed after he apologized for his comments regarding the bail granted to TRS leader Kavitha in the Delhi Excise scam case. The SC emphasized maintaining mutual respect among constitutional functionaries.
Read full storyThe Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has submitted a request for sanction to prosecute former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav in the land for job case. The ministry of home affairs has given its approval for the prosecution. However, the CBI is still awaiting prosecution sanction for more than 30 other accused individuals involved in the case. The agency has requested an additional 15 days from the court to secure the necessary sanctions against these remaining accused persons.
Read full storyStock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, surged in trade on Friday. While BSE Sensex was above 83,400, Nifty50 was trading over 25,500. At 9:17 AM, BSE Sensex was at 83,486.56, up 302 points or 0.36%. Nifty50 was at 25,516.60, up 101 points or 0.40%.
Read full storyEx-Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, who recently stepped down from the post in the wake of corruption allegations, will be holding "Janta ki Adalat" at the Jantar Mantar in the national capital on September 22.Praising Arvind Kejriwal for foiling BJP's "conspiracies", Senior AAP leader Gopal Rai said all the office bearers will have to become like the party convenor.
Read full storySheriff Mickey Stines allegedly shot and killed district judge Kevin Mullins inside the Letcher County Courthouse in Kentucky following an argument. Stines has been charged with first-degree murder. Authorities are investigating the motive behind this tragic incident, which has shaken the small town's community deeply.
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