LIVE: Will defeat Mamata, lotus to bloom in Nandigram, says BJP's Suvendu

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11:58 PM

CBI issues look out circular against TMC leader's brother in coal smuggling case

The Central Investigation Agency (CBI) on Saturday issued a lookout circular (LOC) notice against Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Vinay Mishra's brother Vikash Mishra in connection with the coal theft and smuggling scam case.

 

Vikas Mishra has been restricted to travel abroad and is still absconding.

 

Last month, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had conducted search operations at the residence of Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Vinay Mishra in Kolkata in connection with cattle and coal scams.

11:26 PM

Objective of judicial system not merely resolving disputes, but also to uphold justice: President Kovind

The objective of the judicial system is not merely to resolve disputes, but also to uphold justice, which could be implemented by removing obstacles like delay in the delivery of justice, said President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday.

 

He was speaking at the inauguration of the All India State Judicial Academies Directors' Retreat at Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh today where Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Governor Anandiben Patel, and Chief Justice of India SA Bobde were also present.

 

The President was happy to note that the use of technology in the judicial system has increased rapidly. More than 18,000 courts have been computerized in the country. Till January 2021 including the lockdown period, around 76 lakh cases were heard in virtual courts across the country.

11:01 PM

Will handsomely defeat 'outsider' Mamata in Nandigram: BJP's Suvendu

Stinging West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for "running away" from her Bhowanipore seat in Kolkata, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday asserted he is "200 per cent" sure of handsomely defeating the TMC supremo, who is an "outsider" in Nandigram seat.

 

The BJP named Adhikari, a former minister in Banerjee's cabinet, as its candidate in the Nandigram seat in Purba Medinipur district, from where the chief minister will also contest the assembly elections.

10:43 PM

Centre keeping farmers interests in mind; news laws to double income: UP CM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday assured farmers of safeguarding their interests and claimed that the Centre's agriculture laws have been implemented in order to double their income.

 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has always made policies keeping the interest of farmers in mind and the new laws have been brought to double their income while ensuring that it continues to rise, the Chief minister said in a meeting with a delegation of farmers from western Uttar Pradesh, who met him at his official residence in the state capital here.

 

According to an official spokesman, the Chief minister said farmers were the priority of the state government and it is continuously making serious efforts for their prosperity.

10:13 PM

PM Modi lauds military's resolute dedication on border despite pandemic

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lauded the "resolute dedication" shown by the Indian armed forces over the past year, in the context of the "challenging situation on the northern border" and while facing the coronavirus pandemic.

 

Addressing the valedictory session of the Combined Commanders Conference at Kevadia in his home state Gujarat, Modi also asked the Indian military to develop as a "future force," an official statement said.

 

"Modi stressed on indigenisation of national security system not just in sourcing weapons but also in the doctrines, procedures and customs," the statement said.

10:03 PM

Congress releases first list of 13 candidates for West Bengal elections

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Can't answer hypothetical questions: Suvendu Adhikari on being asked if he would be CM if BJP wins

Decisions in BJP are not made individually. I am a disciplined and sincere soldier of the party. We all are working as a team. I don't want to answer hypothetical questions: BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on being asked if he would be CM if BJP wins in West Bengal Assembly elections.

9:53 PM

Mamata will lose by over 50,000 votes: BJP's Suvendu Adhikari

I thank the national party leadership for the responsibility given to me. I will work to make lotus bloom in Nandigram and across West Bengal. Mamata Banerjee is going to lose this election in Nandigram by over 50,000 votes: BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari

9:31 PM

LIVE: Will defeat Mamata and send her to Kolkata, says Suvendu Adhikari

9:25 PM

ED summons to Mehbooba part of Centre's 'vindictive' politics: PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday said the Enforcement Directorate summons to its president and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti was part of the Centre's "vindictive" politics, and asserted that such tactics would not dampen the will of people of Jammu and Kashmir to struggle for restoration of their constitutional rights.

 

The party said "the ED summons is yet another ploy to try and arm-twist the people and leadership of Jammu & Kashmir, to kill dissent and disagreement across regions and to silence the genuine demand" for the restoration of statehood and special status of Jammu and Kashmir.