‘CBI is biased’: Karnataka withdraws ‘open consent’ to agency to probe cases amid Muda scam | India News – Times of India

In a significant move, the Congress-led Siddaramaiah government in Karnataka on Thursday withdrew its ‘general/open consent’ to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct investigations in the state.According to Section 6 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act, 1946, the CBI must obtain consent from the respective state governments to conduct investigations.Karnataka law…

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Afspa extended in parts of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh for six more months | India News – Times of India

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) NEW DELHI: The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (Afspa), which grants sweeping powers to the military in “disturbed areas,” has been extended in eight districts of Nagaland, three districts of Arunachal Pradesh, and several other regions for an additional six months. The decision comes after a review of the law…

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50 commonly used drugs found substandard, companies say products spurious, not theirs | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: More than 50 drugs being sold in the market that are prescribed for common conditions such as high blood pressure, acid reflux and erectile dysfunction have been found to be not-of-standard quality by Central Drug Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO) in its latest survey. CDSCO, the apex body responsible for approval of new drugs…

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Kolkata hospital horror: RG Kar evidence ‘falsified’ at Tala police station, CBI claims in court | India News – Times of India

CBI claims ‘evidence tampering’ KOLKATA: CBI, probing the “larger conspiracy” of destruction of evidence in connection with the rape and murder of a 31-year-old intern at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, claimed before the ACJM court on Wednesday that “some false records pertaining to the case were created at Tala police station“. CBI also…

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After UP, Himachal cites hygiene to order eatery owners to display names | India News – Times of India

SHIMLA: A day after BJP-governed UP revived a stayed order asking eateries to display ownership details, this time to enforce accountability for food safety, the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh followed suit with a notice making it mandatory for restaurants, fast food outlets and roadside vendors in the hill state to do likewise.HP Urban development…

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Karnataka special court orders Lokayukta probe against CM Siddaramaiah, wife in land case | India News – Times of India

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah (File photo) BENGALURU/MYSURU: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah suffered a second judicial setback in as many days when a special court on Wednesday ordered a Lokayukta investigation into his alleged use of “undue influence” to get Mysore Urban Development Authority (Muda) to allot his wife B S Parvathi 14 plots in the heart of…

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