Mamata to continue her sit-in till February 8
Mamata Banerjee is on a sit-in over the CBI's attempt to question the Kolkata Police chief in connection with chit fund scams.
No proof shown by CBI to back claim that Kolkata Police Commissioner is trying to destroy electronic evidence in chit fund cases, says SC
A day after CBI officers, who went to question Commissioner Rajeev Kumar were detained and released, a Bench of Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi and Justice Sanjeev Khanna did not take on face value the claim made by the CBI in the court that it had moved in on Mr. Kumar to prevent the destruction of evidence crucial to their investigation.
Mamata-Centre row: Parliament adjourned for the day after noisy protests by Trinamool members
Proceedings in the Rajya Sabha were washed out owing to ruckus by Trinamool Congress members protesting over alleged misuse of the CBI by the Union government. The Lok Sabha too witnessed two adjournments before Speaker Sumitra Mahajan adjourned the House for the day.
Opposition wants election commission to match 50% of EVM results with VVPAT count
The Opposition parties had earlier sought moving back to the ballot paper system, but after the Election Commission made it clear that there was no possibility of going back to the old system, they changed their strategy and are now demanding matching of 50% EVMs with VVPATs.
Rishi Kumar Shukla takes charge as CBI Director
The arrival of 58-year old Mr. Shukla, a former DGP of the Madhya Pradesh Police and an Intelligence Bureau veteran, as a full-fledged director is likely to bring some sort of order in the CBI as it moves the Supreme Court to challenge the action of the West Bengal government in ponzi scam cases.
Court sends Sunanda Pushkar death case against Shashi Tharoor to sessions court
Last year, the court summoned Mr. Tharoor as an accused in the case, saying that “there exist sufficient grounds” to proceed against him.
PM Kisan scheme: Aadhaar optional for first instalment; compulsory from second one
In the Interim Budget, Finance Minister Piyush Goyal announced direct income support of ₹6,000 per year to 12 crore small and marginal farmers holding cultivable land up to two hectare.
Modi, Kejriwal have opportunistically used Anna Hazare, alleges Raj Thackeray
“I have urged Anna not to put his life in danger for this apathetic and useless government. This [BJP-led NDA] is a government of liars, and the biggest liar of them all is Prime Minister Narendra Modi… this is an utterly shameless government. It has not the slightest sensitivity to whether Anna lives or dies,” said Mr. Thackeray.
Major European nations recognise opposition leader Juan Guaido as Venezuela’s President
The coordinated move from major European nations came after the expiry of an eight-day deadline they set last weekend for President Nicolas Maduro to call a new vote.
Body found in wreckage of footballer Emiliano Sala’s plane: investigators
“Tragically, in video footage from the ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle), one occupant is visible amidst the wreckage,” the Air Accident Investigation Branch said in a statement.
Starc’s ten-wicket haul leads Australia to 2-0 series win
Chasing an improbable 516 for victory, the touring Sri Lankans were shot out for 149 by Australia, who won the opening Test in Brisbane by an innings and 40 runs.
