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Abhishek Banerjee appears before CID in MLA signature forgery case
Trinamool leader Abhishek Banerjee appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department today. The Calcutta High Court granted him interim protection from arrest. Senior advocate Kalyan Banerjee stated he will not represent Abhishek Banerjee due to his alleged arrogance. Meanwhile, Trinamool MP Kirti Azad dismissed reports of a TMC-Congress merger.
'Fake and fabricated': TMC leader Kirti Azad dismisses claim of 20 rebel TMC MPs extending support to NDA
All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) leader Kirti Azad on Tuesday dismissed a viral social media post claiming that a "separate group" of 20 TMC Members of Parliament is set to extend support to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), calling it a "fake and fabricated" list floated by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Cockroach Janta Party has 80% Pak-Bangladesh followers, claim netizens; 94% are Indians, says Abhijeet Dipke
Cockroach Janta Party followers: A new Gen-Z group, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has rapidly gained millions of Instagram followers, surpassing the ruling BJP. However, social media users claim a significant portion of its audience is from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Turkey, sparking debate over bot activity and foreign influence. The CJP's X account was recently withheld due to national security concerns. The founder stated that 94 percent followers are Indians.
India's star athlete: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
Built in the early-80s for the 1982 Asian Games, JLN is a sprawling complex with over a hundred small offices tucked within its capacious interior. Aside from usual suspects like Sports Authority of India and National Dope Testing Laboratory, there was even a Bridge Association that operated out of there. A sports book library run by SAI was sadly in a state of serious neglect.
TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee resigns as chief whip in Lok Sabha amid rift with Mahua Moitra
TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee has resigned as the party’s chief whip in the Lok Sabha. In a key leadership change, Abhishek Banerjee has been appointed as the party's leader in the lower house, replacing Sudip Bandopadhyay, who stepped down due to health issues. The decisions were made during a virtual meeting chaired by TMC chief Mamata Banerjee.
Mamata Banerjee seeks leadership of INDIA Bloc: Will the Opposition back her?
Mamata Banerjee's comments on potentially leading the INDIA bloc have stirred controversy among alliance partners. While the Trinamool Congress (TMC) denies personal ambition, other parties have reacted with caution. Despite the internal debates, Banerjee's standing as a formidable anti-BJP force in West Bengal remains pivotal to her influence. As the INDIA bloc grapples with leadership questions, the alliance’s unity could be at risk amid diverging priorities.
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TMC leader Kirti Azad's wife passes away, Mamata Banerjee condoles demise
Trinamool Congress leader Kirti Azad's wife, Poonam Azad, passed away on Monday. Azad shared the news on X, expressing gratitude for good wishes. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee condoled her demise, acknowledging Poonam's prolonged illness and Kirti's support. AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi also extended his condolences.
TMC MP Kirti Azad demands "1,64,000 crores", accuses centre of doing injustice to West Bengal
Speaking with at parliament premises on Monday, Kirti Azad listed down his priorities as an MP and said, "We have a lot of priorities. The injustice that has been done to West Bengal should end. We should get our rights. We should get our share of funds, worth Rs. 1,64,000 crores, that the central government has not given us after 2021."
Teammates shocked at Yashpal Sharma's death, say we have lost the backbone
The right-handed batsman, who was the backbone of India's middle-order in the 1983 World Cup, played 37 Test matches scoring 1606 runs and 42 ODIs scoring 883 runs. He also played 160 first-class matches, representing Punjab, Haryana and Railways, and scored 8933 runs.
Adani Wilmar halts all Fortune ads featuring Sourav Ganguly
The former Indian cricket captain was named brand ambassador of Fortune Rice Bran oil in January last year and the campaign – in which he ironically promotes heart health – was made during the lockdown period.
Shatrughan Sinha to contest election on Congress ticket: Reports
Shatrughan Sinha has been very critical of the top leadership of BJP including Amit Shah and Narendra Modi.
DDCA case: Kirti Azad exempted from appearing in trial court till November 16
"The interim order is extended till the next date of hearing, November 16," Justice Sangita Dhingra Sehgal said.
DDCA case: Kejriwal asked to appear before court on March 21
Metropolitan Magistrate Abhilash Malhotra allowed Kejriwal's plea for exemption for the day as he is in Bengaluru for treatment and would return on February 22.
Court summons Arvind Kejriwal, Kirti Azad in defamation plea by DDCA
Regarding Azad, the court said it was prima facie clear that he had also levelled disparaging allegations against DDCA and its officials alleging selection of players in consideration of sexual favours.
Delhi Court records Chetan Chauhan's statement against Arvind Kejriwal
Chauhan had earlier alleged before the court that Kejriwal had made "defamatory, slandering and incorrect" statements about DDCA before the media.
Arvind Kejriwal made defamatory, slandering statements: Chetan Chauhan, DDCA Vice-President
Chauhan alleged before a court here that CM Kejriwal had made "defamatory, slandering and incorrect" statements about the cricketing body before the media.
Court to hear DDCA defamation plea against CM Arvind Kejriwal, Kirti Azad on March 10
The plea claimed Kejriwal's "false" statements about the DDCA were immediately endorsed and repeated by Azad.
Seven episodes that kept Team Kejriwal in news headlines
The AAP govt, with its refusal to back down on its core demand of full statehood for Delhi, has had a troubled relationship with the LG and the Centre.
Court to hear DDCA defamation plea against Kejriwal, Kirti Azad on February 23
The petition alleged that the defamatory statements were made by Kejriwal and Azad "to remain in the public eye and to gain political mileage".
DDCA, Chetan Chauhan files defamation complaint against Arvind Kejriwal, Kirti Azad
DDCA and its Vice-President Chetan Chauhan have filed a criminal defamation complaint against CM Arvind Kejriwal and suspended BJP MP Kirti Azad for defamation.
Have sought an appointment with PM Modi: BJP MP Kirti Azad
"The prime minister is the supreme leader of the party (BJP). I again requested him to give an audience so that I can explain to him the entire issue," he told newsmen here.
A thumbs up for the times to come
The Lodha Committee’s recommendations of sweeping changes in the way BCCI is managed has been welcomed by some ex-cricketers and others who are involved with the game.
Justice Lodha panel submits report to Supreme Court for reforms in BCCI
The report, which deals with various aspects relating to the functioning of BCCI, will be considered by the bench headed by Chief Justice T S Thakur at a later stage.
I will conduct DDCA probe with a professional approach: Gopal
Former Solicitor General Gopal Subramanium today said he accepted Delhi Government's request to head a Commission of Inquiry into affairs of DDCA.
In tough times, how Home Minister Rajnath Singh is emerging as the chief political troubleshooter
Insiders speak of Singh’s clear foresight of the matter turning into a UPA-like scam if the home ministry were forced to change its stand.
BJP to have its best performance under Narendra Modi's captaincy: Kirti Azad
The member of the 1983 World Cup winning team had defeated Fatmi in 1999 but the RJD candidate avenged his defeat in 2004. However, Azad retained the seat in 2009.
Dhoni comes under fire as cricketing world questions his conflict of interest
While Kirti Azad has said that Dhoni could be guilty of conflict of interest, Jaywant Lele has also said that such a conflict may exist.
BCCI not taking on Srinivasan because of vested interest: Kirti Azad
Jaitley, who heads the Delhi & District Cricket Association, is in contention to become the next BCCI chief when Srinivasan's term ends next year.
JD(U) asks National Democratic Alliance to name PM candidate, Rajnath says Narendra Modi most capable
The upcoming state polls in Karnataka are another reason, said the leader, explaining that BJP is expected to fare badly.
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