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"BMC must act": BJP's Kirit Somaiya alleges illegal animal slaughter in several Mumbai localities on Bakrid

"Dozen'Katal at Mankhurd, Deonar, Govandi.... in Housing Societies/Complexes. Bakri Eid Kurbani inspite of Markets/Shops Kurbani Places (designated places) available nearby areas. BMC Police must act," Somaiya posted on X.

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Know Your Turncoats, Part 15: NDA has 53% defectors in phase 5; 2 in Shinde camp after ED whip

A total of 15 turncoats populate the fifth phase Lok Sabha candidates list – eight in the BJP-led NDA, six in the INDIA bloc, including one in the Trinamool Congress. The Biju Janata Dal has also fielded one defector.

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Day after Lokshahi moved court, Delhi HC tells channel to take corrective steps

A day after Marathi news channel Lokshahi approached the Delhi High Court seeking relief, the court has told its owners to take corrective steps and show that the activities of the channel are under their control, Bar and Bench reported.

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Marathi news channel Lokshahi moves Delhi HC against I&B ministry’s 30-day broadcasting ban

Two days after the Information and Broadcasting Ministry suspended the licence of Mumbai-based news channel Lokshahi Marathi, banning its broadcast for 30 days, the media outlet today moved the Delhi High Court against the action, Livelaw reported.

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Modi govt suspends news channel Lokshahi Marathi’s licence for second time in 5 months

The broadcasting licence of Maharashtra news channel Lokshahi Marathi has been suspended by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry for 30 days, citing “blatant and continuous” violations of policy guidelines.

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Over a month after ‘Kirit Somaiya video’, FIR against Maharashtra channel editor, YouTuber

Nearly two months after regional news channel Lokshahi and YouTuber Anil Thatte broadcasted a “sexually explicit” video allegedly featuring BJP leader Kirit Somaiya, the channel’s editor-in-chief Kamlesh Sutar and Thatte have been booked for defamation and under the IT Act in Maharashtra.

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COVID-19 body-bags purchase scam | FIR against former Mumbai mayor Kishori Pednekar, two BMC officials

Mumbai police booked a case against former city Mayor and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Kishori Pednekar and two civic officials on charges of corruption in the purchase of body bags meant for COVID-19 victims.

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First day of Monsoon Session a washout

The Parliament failed to function on the first day of the monsoon session, with the Opposition remaining adamant that the first order of business should be a debate on the violence in Manipur with a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Before they joined Shinde camp, Ajit Pawar, Bhujbal, Patel and Mushrif were under ED scanner

Of the nine NCP leaders who have joined the BJP-Shiv Sena government in Maharashtra, at least four MLAs or their family members have faced investigations by the Enforcement Directorate in recent years.

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IAS officer Sanjeev Jaiswal appears before ED in COVID centre scam

The ED’s case is based on allegations and First Information Report filed by BJP leader Kirit Somaiya in August 2022.

The Hindu

Silent march taken out in memory of Shraddha Walkar

A large number of citizens have participated in a ‘silent’ march in Maharashtra’s Palghar district to pay tribute to Shraddha Walkar, who was allegedly killed by her live-in partner Aaftab Amin Poonawala on May 18 last year and demanded strict action against the accused.

The Hindu

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation ordered to verify BJP leader Kirit Somaiya’s film studios at Madh plaint

MUMBAI: Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) has issued a notice to the BMC and the district collector asking them to verify and take necessary action in the complaint raised by BJP leader Kirit Somaiya about violation of CRZ norms and destruction of mangroves by film studios that were allowed…

The Times of India

Admit that you revolted to save yourself from probe agencies, stop maligning Hindutva: Sanjay Raut to Shiv Sena rebels

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday said the rebel lawmakers should honestly admit that they revolted against the party leadership to protect themselves from the central probe agencies.

The Times of India

Former MP Kirit Somaiya moves Bombay HC, seeks FIR against former cabinet minister Anil Parab

MUMBAI: Newly appointed Bombay high court judge, Justice Sharmila Deshmukh, on Friday recused from hearing a petition filed by former MP Kirit Somaiya seeking a probe by a special investigation team (SIT) or directions for the CBI to register a first information report (FIR) against former cabinet minister and Shiv…

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Court issues bailable warrant against Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut

Professor Medha Somaiya has filed a ₹100-crore defamation suit.

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INS Vikrant: Bombay HC extends protection from arrest for BJP leader Kirit Somaiya and son

The case pertains to the alleged case of misappropriation of funds to save naval aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.

The Hindu

Bombay HC extends protection from arrest for Kirit Somaiya, son

The Bombay High Court extends interim protection from arrest granted to the Somaiyas in a case of alleged misappropriation of public funds collected for the restoration of decommissioned naval aircraft carrier Vikrant.

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RS polls: ‘Give us ED for two days, even Fadnavis and BJP will vote for Sena,’ says Sanjay Raut

After Sanjay Raut ‘names’ independent MLAs responsible for MVA defeat, BJP demands case be filed against him for violating code of conduct

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Sanjay Raut's statements against Medha Somaiya prima facie defamatory, says court; issues summons

A Mumbai court directed Sanjay Raut to appear before it by July 4, saying the Sena leader, prima facie, made defamatory statements against Kirit Somaiya's wife Medha Somaiya

The Hindu

ED raids premises linked to Maharashtra Minister Anil Parab

Raids come ahead of crucial BMC polls

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BJP leader Kirit Somaiya’s wife files defamation suit against Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut

Medha Somaiya said the allegations made by Sanjay Raut were baseless and completely defamatory in nature

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Somaiya’s NGO received funds from companies probed by Central agencies, says Sena leader

He alleged that it received funds from a stock broking company which is being questioned in relation to a NSEL scam

The Times of India

Kirit Somaiya asks Bombay HC to transfer probe into assault to CBI

MUMBAI: BJP leader Kirit Somaiya moved the Bombay high court on Thursday to direct transfer of investigation related to the attacks on his life, including on April 23 in the compound of Khar police station, to CBI.

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‘If reciting Hanuman Chalisa sedition, we will commit it every day,’ says Devendra Fadnavis

Devendra Fadnavis dubs MVA government ‘intolerant’; BJP boycotts all–party meet over loudspeaker row

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BJP team meets Union Home Secretary after attack on Kirit Somaiya

‘He assured us that he is looking into the incident and if necessary a special team from Delhi will be sent to Maharashtra,’ BJP leader says after the meeting

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