Delhi HC stays Lokpal proceedings against Shibu Soren in DA case

The Delhi high court on Monday stayed the proceedings against Jharkhand Mukti Morcha Rajya Sabha MP Shibu Soren before the Lokpal in connection to a disproportionate assets (DA) case. Justice Yashwant Varma issued notice to the Lokpal and Bharatiya Janata Party member of Parliament Nishikant Dubey, who is the petitioner in the case. The court has posted the matter for hearing on December 14.

‘More you throw mud..’: PM's dig at Opposition in Rajya Sabha | Top quotes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday amid sloganeering by members of the Parliament. The Opposition parties continued their attack over the Adani controversy, demanding a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe into the matter. Parliament session live updates here Here are the top quotes from PM Modi's speech in Rajya Sabha: 1) In last 3-4 years, around 11 crore houses have got tap water connections.

‘Khata band…’: PM Modi takes wipe at Kharge over his remark on state visit

Taking a swipe at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that it is understandable if someone's account is closed due to people becoming aware after so many years. From the beginning of his speech, Narendra Modi launched attacks on Congress for ?digging holes? in the nation for six decades. ?Their priorities and intentions were different and therefore they never found a permanent solution to any problem,? Kharge added.

In photos: Nadda offers prayers at Tripura temple, releases BJP's poll manifesto

Ahead of the release of Bharatiya Janata Party's manifesto for Tripura assembly elections, party president Jagat Prakash Nadda offered prayers at Mata Tripura Sundari Temple in Udaipur town on Thursday morning. He was accompanied by Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha. BJP has reportedly incorporated several new highlights to the manifesto, focusing on the 'development' of the state. BJP has the highest number of candidates in the fray - 55.

Language, behaviour of some disappointing for India: PM Modi in Rajya Sabha

Amid sloganeering from Opposition MPs in Rajya Sabha over the controversy linked to billionaire Gautam Adani, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the President presented the vision of 'Viksit Bharat', or developed India in her address to both Houses of Parliament. "Keechad unke paas tha, mere pass gulaal. Jo jis ke paas tha, usne diya uchaal," Modi quoted Manik Verma's poem in response to the allegations opposition parties levelled on him and his government.

Farmer who spotted tiger carcass in Kerala’s Wayanad found dead; probe ordered

In a tragic incident, a farmer, who had spotted the carcass of a tiger near his home two weeks back, was found dead in Kerala's Wayanad district, police officials said. Police said he was found dead near his residence in Anbukuthmala by his relatives on Thursday morning. There was palpable tension across Sulthan Bathery area as locals had gathered in large numbers demanding a probe and immediate action against erring officials.

IAS officer Shah Faesal says 'I respect Gautam Adani' amid Hindenburg row

IAS officer Shah Faesal who resigned from the service in 2019 after the abrogation of Article 370 and joined politics only to fold everything up in 2022 to give another chance to government service recently expressed Shah Faesal's respect to industrialist Gautam Adani. In 2019, he resigned from the service and floated his own political party J&K People's Movement. I never lost hope. My idealism had let me down," Shah Faesal said explaining his return.

Afternoon brief: Mahua Moitra continues tirade against Adani, and all the latest news

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Kerala declares ₹10 crore aid for quake-hit Turkey, Syria

Kerala finance minister K N Balagopal Wednesday announced in the assembly that Kerala will provide Rs 10 crore as earthquake relief for Turkey and Syria where over 7000 people have been killed in a deadly earthquake. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday presented a resolution in the state assembly expressing condolences to the people who lost their lives in the deadly earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

Adani-Hindenburg row: SC to hear pleas on 'conspiracy that tarnished India'

SC agrees to hear on Friday two PILs seeking investigations into Hindenburg Research report on Adani firms. PILs have been filed by advocates ML Sharma and Vishal Tiwari. Both PILs claim Hindenburg hatched a conspiracy by short-selling Adani stocks, causing monumental loss to investors.

Warning! Kamzor dilwale...: Nagaland minister's 'clickbait' on PM Modi’s LS speech

Nagaland state BJP chief Temjen Imna Along on Wednesday shared a clip of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in Lok Sabha, attacking the opposition over the abrogation of article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, as he cautioned ?weak-hearted? people to not watch the video. ?Warning! Weak-hearted people don't watch this video. Don't say later that I did not warn!? he tweeted in Hindi.

Mahua Moitra continues tirade against Adani: 'When you can openly topi-pehnao'

Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra continued her online tirade on Thursday as Adani Group shared dropped at the beginning of trading after index provider MSCI said some Adani securities should no longer be designated as free float. "MSCI making changes after speaking to 'market participants' that certain investors 'should not be designated as free float'. What I have said for past 3 years.

₹6,157 cr outstanding as material liabilities under MGNREGS: Centre to Lok Sabha

The central government reported ?6,157 crore outstanding as material liabilities across the country under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (Mahatma Gandhi NREGS), said minister of state for rural development Niranjan Jyoti in a reply to Lok Sabha. ?836 crore in material liabilities were recorded in Andhra Pradesh, followed by ?638 crore in liabilities from Karnataka. Odisha reported ? 187 crore, ?137 crore in Kerala, Assam ?112 crore and ?102 crore in Meghalaya.

Delhi HC grants bail to ex-NSE chairman Chitra Ramkrishna in phone tapping case

The Delhi high court on Thursday granted bail to former CEO of the National Stock Exchange Chitra Ramakrishna in a money laundering case related to the alleged illegal phone tapping. Chitra Ramkrishna is already on bail in the CBI case on the alleged phone tapping. The detailed order is to follow. "The application is allowed. The applicant is granted bail," said Justice Jasmeet Singh.

Tripura elections: JP Nadda to release BJP manifesto today

Bharatiya Janata Party national president Jagat Prakash Nadda is set to release the manifesto for Tripura assembly elections at 12.30 pm on Thursday, according to a report by news agency ANI. BJP has reportedly incorporated several new highlights to the manifesto, focusing on the 'development' of the state. Ahead of the Tripura elections slated for February 16, Modi is one of the star campaigners likely to visit the state on February 13.

Morning brief: Twitter to be back in earthquake-hit Turkey soon, says Elon Musk; and all the latest news

Here are today's top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times. Caged no more? Update from Elon Musk on Twitter access in Turkey Twitter CEO Elon Musk in a tweet said Twitter has been informed by Turkey's government that access will be re-enabled shortly to the social media platform.