ED raids at 35 places across 3 states over Delhi Excise Policy scam

New Delhi, 7/10: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday launched fresh raids in connection with its money laundering investigation into alleged irregularities in the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy, official sources said.     The searches are being carried out at about 35 locations in Delhi, Punjab and some places in Hyderabad, they said.   Some…

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Naveen Patnaik enquires about health condition of Uttam Mohanty on VC

Bhubaneswar: Former Odisha Chief Minister and BJD Supremo Naveen Patnaik on Thursday called actor Babusan Mohanty to inquire about the health condition of Uttam Mohanty. He spoke to Babusan on a video call and wished Uttam Mohanty a speedy recovery. During his conversation with the former Odisha CM Babusan informed that his father is recovering…

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Delhi court rejects Kejriwal’s plea for video call with doctor, tells AIIMS to form medical board to examine him

New Delhi, 22/4: A Delhi court on Monday directed the AIIMS to constitute a medical board to examine Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to determine whether he needs insulin to control his sugar levels and consider his other medical issues. Special Judge for CBI and ED cases Kaveri Baweja passed the order while declining Kejriwal’s plea…

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West African leaders threaten sanctions, force against Niger coup leaders

Africa, 30/7: West Africa’s regional bloc ECOWAS on Sunday gave Niger coup leaders one week to reinstate ousted President Mohammed Bazoum or face sanctions and the possible use of force.   The regional leaders meeting in Nigeria’s capital Abuja said punitive measures against Niger’s new military leaders could include financial and travel sanctions and a…

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Pandemonium continues in Odisha Assembly over farmers’ issue, House adjourned till 4 pm

Proceedings of the Odisha Legislative Assembly were disrupted on Saturday and adjourned within seven minutes of commencement amid noisy protests by Opposition members over alleged irregularities in paddy procurement. Soon after the House assembled, members of the BJD and Congress trooped into the well of the House, raising slogans against the BJP Government. Holding placards…

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Suvendu brings Bhabanipur returning officer to his office after appointing EC’s SIR pointsperson as advisor

Kolkata, 11/5: Just after completing his task as the Returning Officer in Bhabanipur in Kolkata in the just-concluded elections, bureaucrat Surajit Ray has now been picked up to serve at the office of Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, who defeated Mamata Banarjee. Ray has been posted as the senior deputy secretary at the office of Adhikari,…

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