The Punjab government has suspended seven police officers for negligence after gangster Lawrence Bishnoi conducted an interview from custody. The interview took place via video-conferencing while Bishnoi was in the custody of the CIA in Kharar, Mohali district. A Special Investigation Team led by special DGP Prabodh Kumar identified these officers’ failures.
Read MoreThe Aurangabad bench of Bombay High Court ordered compensations to a man wrongfully arrested under a repealed law, highlighting violations of personal liberty and procedural negligence by police and magistrate. Constable Pandit Tare and Police Inspector Narendra Padalkar were directed to pay Rs2.5 lakh in total.
Read MoreOmi Kalani, son of politician Pappu Kalani, will contest from Ulhasnagar under the Sharad Pawar-led NCP. The NCP’s second list includes 22 candidates, boosting their total to 67 so far, featuring two sitting MLAs, one MLC, and six women. Negotiations resulted in a UBT Sena nominee’s withdrawal from the Paranda constituency.
Read MoreIn a significant judgment in Mumbai, a special court dismisses a plea by Maharashtra cabinet minister Chhagan Bhujbal and associates to drop money laundering charges. The court maintains that the scheduled offence, despite being quashed, doesn’t affect the PMLA case backed by a detailed probe and chargesheet.
Read MoreUttarakhand HC dismissed a woman’s plea to regain custody of her 8-year-old daughter from her in-laws, citing lawful custody with the father and grandparents. The child expressed happiness living with them and wished for her mother to join. The mother claimed her husband is unfit to care due to addiction and alleged harassment by...
Read MoreBJP announced the second list of 22 candidates, making a total of 121 so far. Suspense continues over three key Mumbai seats: Borivli, Ghatkopar East, and Versova. BJP is negotiating with Shiv Sena, particularly over the Versova seat, and more candidates are expected to be announced soon.
Read MoreEight men, aged 19-21, were arrested for the brutal gang rape of a 19-year-old newlywed bride at a picnic spot in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh. The assailants encountered the couple during their visit to Bhairav Baba temple, subsequently attacking them and filming the assault. Police have charged all involved, and court proceedings have begun.
Read MoreShiv Sena (UBT) released its second list of assembly election candidates, naming 20 more, bringing the total to 85. Key names include Vinod Ghosalkar for Dahisar and Bhairulal Chaudhary Jain for Malabar Hill. The party faces a tussle with Congress over several seats in Mumbai. Former corporator Manoj Jamsutkar is the candidate for Byculla.
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