PM Modi Arrives in Kanyakumari for 45-Hour Meditation at Vivekananda Rock Memorial

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:49pm on 30 May 2024,Thursday Politics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Kanyakumari to meditate at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial from May 30 to June 1. Upon arrival, he offered prayers at Bhagavathy Amman Temple. The meditation will take place at Dhyan Mandapam, where Swami Vivekananda is believed to have had a divine vision. Security has been tightened with 2000 police personnel and Indian Coast Guard and Navy on alert. The Congress has opposed Modi's visit, alleging it circumvents election silence period rules and has filed a complaint with the Election Commission.        

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Prajwal Revanna Heads to Bengaluru from Germany to Join Sex Tapes Probe

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:20pm on 30 May 2024,Thursday Politics

JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna is en route to Bengaluru from Germany to join the probe into allegations of sexual abuse involving multiple women. Revanna, who left for Germany in April after explicit videos allegedly featuring him surfaced, boarded a flight from Munich and is expected to arrive early on May 31. Facing two rape cases, Revanna released a video earlier this week, asserting his innocence and attributing the allegations to political conspiracies. His return follows a plea from his grandfather, former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, urging him to cooperate with the investigation.

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Manmohan Singh Urges Punjab to Protect Democracy in Final Election Phase

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:14pm on 30 May 2024,Thursday Politics

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh made a heartfelt appeal to Punjab voters before the final phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha election, urging them to protect democracy from "despotic rule." In a three-page letter, Singh criticized the BJP government's economic management, citing demonetization, flawed GST, and pandemic missteps. He highlighted issues like unemployment, income disparity, and farmers' distress. Singh contrasted the BJP's performance with his Congress-led UPA era, emphasizing policies that bolstered economic growth and social welfare. He called on Punjab's "warrior spirit" to ensure a democratic future.

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Kejriwal Files Bail Plea in Liquor Policy Case; Hearing Today

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:30am on 30 May 2024,Thursday Politics

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal files bail plea in a money laundering case tied to liquor policy. He seeks both regular and interim bail, citing health issues. Supreme Court refuses extension of interim bail, instructing him to approach trial court. Kejriwal, citing unexplained weight loss, seeks seven-day extension due to medical reasons. Earlier granted interim bail, set to end on June 1, Kejriwal walks out of Tihar Jail on May 10, to surrender by June 2, prior to Lok Sabha poll counting. Rouse Avenue Court to address plea at 2 pm today. Kejriwal’s plea highlights concerns over health and jail conditions.

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Kejriwal: Alliance with Congress is Temporary, Predicts INDIA Bloc Win

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:03pm on 29 May 2024,Wednesday Politics

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said the alliance with Congress is temporary, formed to defeat BJP in the Lok Sabha elections. He predicts the INDIA bloc will win 300 seats. Kejriwal claims AAP will win 15 of 22 seats in Delhi. He emphasized this is not a "permanent marriage" but a necessary alliance. Despite facing legal issues, he stated he won't resign as Delhi CM. Kejriwal's comments came in an interview with India Today, where he stressed the need to end the current regime's "dictatorship."

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Brij Bhushan Singh's Son's Convoy Runs Over Bikers in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda, 2 Killed

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:51am on 29 May 2024,Wednesday Politics

Two people were killed on the Colonelganj-Huzoorpur road in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, when a car from the convoy of BJP Lok Sabha candidate Karan Bhushan Singh, representing the Kaiserganj constituency, ran over bikers near Baikunth Degree College. Rehan and Shehzad, the victims, were declared dead at the hospital, while another individual sustained injuries. The driver of the Fortuner has been arrested, and the vehicle is registered under Nandini Educational Institute. Eyewitnesses confirmed the SUV belonged to Singh's convoy. Karan Bhushan Singh is the son of former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who faces separate charges of sexual harassment. Police are investigating the incident further.

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Prajwal Revanna, Accused in Sex Tapes Case, Set to Return to India Tomorrow

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:39am on 29 May 2024,Wednesday Politics

Suspended JD(S) leader and Karnataka MP Prajwal Revanna, facing sexual abuse charges, is scheduled to depart from Munich, Germany, on May 30 and arrive in Bengaluru on May 31. Special Investigation Team (SIT) personnel are poised to arrest him upon arrival. The Interpol had issued a 'Blue Corner' notice seeking information on his whereabouts. Revanna, the NDA candidate from Hassan, asserts innocence, vowing to cooperate with the inquiry. His return follows pressure from his grandfather, former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, who urged him to face the investigation.              

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Arvind Kejriwal's Aide Bibhav Kumar Sent to 3-Day Police Custody in Swati Maliwal Assault Case

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:08pm on 28 May 2024,Tuesday Politics

Delhi's Tis Hazari Court has remanded Bibhav Kumar, an aide to Arvind Kejriwal, to three days of police custody in the Swati Maliwal alleged assault case. The court's decision follows the Delhi Police's request for five days of custody. Kumar's counsel opposed the plea, citing lack of evidence. The case stems from an FIR filed by Maliwal, accusing Kumar of assaulting her at Kejriwal's residence on May 13. Kumar was arrested on May 18 and faces charges under various IPC provisions, including criminal intimidation and assault on a woman.

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Atishi Summoned in Defamation Case; Arvind Kejriwal Alleges 'Plan to Arrest' AAP Leaders

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:28pm on 28 May 2024,Tuesday Politics

A Delhi court has summoned Delhi's AAP leader Atishi in a defamation case filed by Delhi BJP's media head. Atishi alleged BJP's attempt to bribe and poach AAP legislators. She's asked to appear on June 29. Meanwhile, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, also named, wasn't summoned. Kejriwal claimed the move is part of a plan to arrest AAP leaders, citing "flimsy, frivolous, and false cases." The case stems from allegations by Atishi and Kejriwal that BJP offered money to AAP MLAs to switch sides. BJP's defamation suit demanded withdrawal of Atishi's remarks and a TV apology.

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Supreme Court Denies Urgent Hearing for Arvind Kejriwal's Bail Extension Plea

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:06am on 28 May 2024,Tuesday Politics

The Supreme Court's vacation bench refuses an urgent hearing of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's plea for a seven-day extension of his interim bail. Kejriwal, arrested in a money laundering case, is scheduled to surrender on June 2. The bench suggests the Chief Justice of India decide on the plea's listing, noting that judgment on the main matter is reserved. Kejriwal seeks an extension for medical tests due to weight loss and high ketone levels. The interim bail, granted for election campaigning, restricts his office visits without the Lieutenant Governor's approval.

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