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Jailed Ex Cop Sanjiv Bhatt Sent To 20-Year Jail For Planting Drugs To Frame Lawyer

Jailed Ex Cop Sanjiv Bhatt Sent To 20-Year Jail For Planting Drugs To Frame Lawyer

Press Trust of India | Thursday March 28, 2024, Banaskantha, Gujarat

A sessions court in Palanpur in Gujarat's Banaskantha district on Thursday sentenced former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt to 20 years in jail in a 1996 case involving planting of drugs to frame a lawyer.

Congress To Release Poll Manifesto On April 6, '<i>Nyay</i>' Pillars In Focus

Congress To Release Poll Manifesto On April 6, 'Nyay' Pillars In Focus

Reported by Harsha Kumari Singh, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Thursday March 28, 2024, New Delhi

The Congress will launch its manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha election - expected to contain several social welfare promises and 25 guarantees, five each under 'nyay (justice) pillars' - from Jaipur on April 6.

Days After Son Quits Congress, Savitri Jindal Follows Suit, Joins BJP

Days After Son Quits Congress, Savitri Jindal Follows Suit, Joins BJP

Press Trust of India | Thursday March 28, 2024, Chandigarh

Former Haryana minister Savitri Jindal quit the Congress and joined the BJP in Haryana's Hisar on Thursday, days after her son and industrialist Naveen Jindal switched parties.

Govinda Returns To Politics After 14-Year <i>"Vanvaas"</i>, Joins Shiv Sena

Govinda Returns To Politics After 14-Year "Vanvaas", Joins Shiv Sena

Press Trust of India | Thursday March 28, 2024, Mumbai

Bollywood actor and former Congress Lok Sabha MP Govinda today joined the Shiv Sena in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in Mumbai.

"Few Can Score As Much As Me, But...": Sachin Pilot On Not Contesting Lok Sabha Polls

"Few Can Score As Much As Me, But...": Sachin Pilot On Not Contesting Lok Sabha Polls

NDTV News Desk | Thursday March 28, 2024, New Delhi

Congress leader Sachin Pilot has said the decision not to contest the Lok Sabha elections is a calculated one and, using a cricket analogy, claimed few people can score as many runs for his party as him when he enters the electoral playground.

5-Year-Old Girl Raped, Murdered In Delhi, Accused Arrested

5-Year-Old Girl Raped, Murdered In Delhi, Accused Arrested

Edited by Nikita Sharma | Thursday March 28, 2024

A 5-year-old girl was raped and murdered by a man in Delhi's Bawana area. The incident happened on March 24. After the murder, the man hid the girl's body in a factory, said police.

PM's Scathing Tweet On Congress After 600 Lawyers Write To Chief Justice

PM's Scathing Tweet On Congress After 600 Lawyers Write To Chief Justice

Reported by Ashish Kumar Bhargava, Edited by Debanish Achom | Thursday March 28, 2024, New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a strong attack on the Congress party today after hundreds of lawyers and some bar associations across the country wrote to the Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud.

"No One Has Right To...": Sachin Pilot To NDTV On Kangana Ranaut Row

"No One Has Right To...": Sachin Pilot To NDTV On Kangana Ranaut Row

Edited by Abhimanyu Kulkarni | Thursday March 28, 2024, New Delhi

Congress leader Sachin Pilot today weighed in on the controversy over fellow party leader Supriya Shrinate's remarks on actor Kangana Ranaut, the BJP's pick from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi.

"Parties Look At Candidate's Winnability Over Youth": Sachin Pilot To NDTV

"Parties Look At Candidate's Winnability Over Youth": Sachin Pilot To NDTV

NDTV News Desk | Thursday March 28, 2024, New Delhi

Congress's Sachin Pilot explained today why the Indian political system does not have much room for young people in electoral politics, saying it is a matter of "political reality".

Who Is Amber Dalal, Consultant Who Duped Hundreds, Including Celebrities

Who Is Amber Dalal, Consultant Who Duped Hundreds, Including Celebrities

Reported by Sunilkumar Singh | Thursday March 28, 2024, Mumbai

A Mumbai-based investment consultant who was on the run for 12 days after duping more than 600 investors of over Rs 380 crore has been arrested in Uttarakhand. Many celebrities were among his clients, including actors Annu Kapoor and Deepak Sharma.

Case Filed Against Madhya Pradesh Congress MLA Over "Chop Off Hands" Remark

Case Filed Against Madhya Pradesh Congress MLA Over "Chop Off Hands" Remark

Press Trust of India | Thursday March 28, 2024, Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh

A case has been registered against Madhya Pradesh Congress MLA Veer Singh Bhuria for his "chop off hands" remark that he allegedly made while campaigning for his party candidate for the Ratlam-Jhabua Lok Sabha seat.

"Unwarranted, Unacceptable": India On US Remarks On Arvind Kejriwal Arrest

"Unwarranted, Unacceptable": India On US Remarks On Arvind Kejriwal Arrest

Reported by Kadambini Sharma, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Thursday March 28, 2024, New Delhi

Remarks by the United States on Arvind Kejriwal's arrest are "unwarranted" and a strong protest has been lodged, the Ministry of External Affairs said during a routine press briefing Thursday.

6-Time MP from Odisha Joins BJP Days After Quitting Naveen Patnaik's Party

6-Time MP from Odisha Joins BJP Days After Quitting Naveen Patnaik's Party

Reported by Vasudha Venugopal | Thursday March 28, 2024, New Delhi

Cuttack's six-time MP Bhartruhari Mahtab has joined the BJP days after quitting the ruling Biju Janata Dal. The 67-year-old leader, who joined the BJP in presence of key state leaders, is likely to be fielded for the Lok Sabha election, sources said.

"His Health Not Okay": Sunita Kejriwal Shares Update On Husband Arvind

"His Health Not Okay": Sunita Kejriwal Shares Update On Husband Arvind

Edited by Abhimanyu Kulkarni | Thursday March 28, 2024, New Delhi

Sunita Kejriwal today said that her husband Arvind Kejriwal, who is in Enforcement Directorate's custody, is not keeping well.

India's Skyroot Tests Key Rocket Motor, Satellite Launch Later This Year

India's Skyroot Tests Key Rocket Motor, Satellite Launch Later This Year

Press Trust of India | Thursday March 28, 2024, New Delhi

India's Space start-up Skyroot today said it has test-fired the stage-2 of the Vikram-1 rocket, which is expected to place a satellite in orbit later this year.