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Latest News: EC orders transfer of 5 officers in West Bengal

The Election Commission has ordered the transfer of five officers, including an additional director general of police, in West Bengal saying they will not be given any poll-related assignment.

 

Those transferred in the poll-bound state are ADG West Zone Sanjay Singh, DCP (South Kolkata) Sudhir Neelkantha, SP (Cooch Behar) K Kannan, SP (Diamond Harbour) Avijit Banerjee and district election officer of Jhargram Ayesha Rani, official sources said on Thursday.

 

The sources said there had been complaints regarding these officers and reports of violence in areas under their watch.

2:32 PM

Latest News: Mamata not interested in Bengal's development, says Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday lashed out at his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee, alleging that she is not interested in her state's development and only wants to promote goons and extortionists.

 

He said the countdown to the end of the TMC rule in West Bengal has begun and the BJP will form the government in the state after 35 days to usher in a new era of development and progress.

 

"West Bengal was once an advanced and progressive state. But the Congress, the Left Front and then the TMC stunted the industrial growth of the state and corruption blossomed," he said, while addressing a rally in Sagar assembly constituency in South 24 Parganas district.

2:29 PM

LIVE: India launches auctions for second tranche of commercial coal mining

India launched its second tranche of auction for commercial coal mining offering 67 mines for sale of coal, today.

This is the highest number of mines on offer in a particular tranche of auction after commencement of the auction regime since 2014.

Union Coal Minister ShriPralhad Joshi launched the auction process in a programme held in New Delhi. Shri Amitabh Kant, CEO NITI Aayog and Shri Anil Kumar Jain, Secretary (Coal) were also present in the function.

2:19 PM

Latest LIVE: New political party backed by BJP to eat into minority votes in Bengal polls, says Mamata

In an apparent reference to the Indian Secular Front, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday accused the BJP of backing a new political party to eat into minority votes during the upcoming assembly polls.

 

Without naming any party or any person, Banerjee also claimed at an election rally in South 24 Parganas district the founder of that outfit receives money from the BJP.

 

"A new political outfit has been launched in the state at the behest of the BJP to grab a share of the minority votes and help the saffron party. Please don't vote for its candidates," she said.

2:01 PM

Latest News: Delhi BJP seeks stay on new excise policy

A Delhi BJP delegation on Thursday met the Lt Governor to protest over amendments to the new liquor excise policy and demanded that it be stayed.

 

The delegation led by Delhi BJP president Adesh Gupta handed over a memorandum to the LG. The party alleged in the memorandum that the closing of 500 government vends and offering those liquor licenses to private traders "smacks of corruption".

 

According to a statement, the Delhi BJP said the opening of three liquor shops in each ward was "not in public interest".

1:56 PM

Latest LIVE: Former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh files petition in Bombay HC

Former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh files petition in Bombay High Court. Earlier, Singh in his petition in Supreme Court challenged his transfer and sought CBI inquiry against Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh

1:51 PM

LIVE: If you want schemes then vote for Modi, if you want scams then vote for TMC govt, says Amit Shah

If you want schemes then vote for Modi, if you want scams then vote for TMC govt: Amit Shah at poll rally in Baghmundi

1:41 PM

Latest LIVE: Rajya Sabha adjourns sine die at the end of Budget Session

Latest LIVE: Rajya Sabha adjourns sine die at the end of Budget Session

1:22 PM

Farmers union SKM has called for a Bharat Bandh tomorrow, from 6 am to 6 pm

SKM has called for a Bharat Bandh on March 26, from 6 am to 6 pm. During this time all road and rail transport, markets and other public places will be closed across the country.

 

"We appeal to the people of the country to make this Bharat Bandh a success and honour their 'Annadata'," farmer leader Darshan Pal said.

1:13 PM

SC allows permanent commission for women in army

 SC allows permanent commission for women in army

12:55 PM

I do not think there is difference of opinion between RBI and govt on cryptocurrencies: RBI Governor

I do not think there is difference of opinion between RBI and govt on cryptocurrencies: RBI Governor

10:33 AM

DMK-Congress alliance will win Tamil Nadu Assembly polls: Veerappa Moily

Senior Congress leader Veerappa Moily has slammed the AIADMK-led government over unemployment in the state and claimed that the DMK-Congress alliance will emerge victorious in Assembly elections.

 

"Every year, after finishing the degree, 5 lakh graduates are coming out. They are all against AIADMK due to no job creation. Unemployment is at an all-time high in Tamil Nadu," he said.

 

Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, he slammed the Central government, after India abstained from voting at UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on the Sri Lanka resolution titled 'Promotion of Reconciliation Accountability and Human Rights in Sri Lanka', saying that the resolution is against feelings of the Tamil people. Read on...

9:29 AM

Market update: Sensex down 210 points in opening trade, currently at 48,969; Nifty at 14,479

Sensex down 210 points in opening trade, currently at 48,969; Nifty at 14,479

8:10 AM

North Korea fired two unidentified projectiles into sea: South Korea

South Korea's military said North Korea fired two unidentified projectiles into its eastern waters on Thursday as it revives its testing activity to expand its military capabilities and pressure on the Biden administration amid a stalemate in diplomacy.

 

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said the US and South Korean militaries were analysing the launches that were conducted from an area on the North's eastern coast. It didn't immediately say whether they assessed the weapons as ballistic or how far they flew. Read on...