US seeks info on Pakistan’s misuse of F-16 jet against India
The US is seeking more information on the potential misuse of American-made F-16 fighter jets by Pakistan against India in violation of the end-user agreement, its State Department said on Saturday. India on Thursday displayed parts of a fired AMRAAM missile which can only be fired from an F-16 aircraft, after Pakistan denied using F-16 jets while violating Indian airspace.
Who was the lady walking with IAF pilot Abhinandan at Wagah border?
The woman who accompanied IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman to Attari-Wagah border is Pakistan’s Foreign Office Director for India Dr Fareeha Bugti. Dr Bugti is also involved in the case of Kulbhushan Jadhav, who has been sentenced to death by Pakistan over alleged spying. She was also present during the meeting between Jadhav and his family in Islamabad in 2017.
BCCI dedicates jersey number 1 to IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman
The BCCI took to Twitter to share a picture of Team India jersey bearing Indian Air Force (IAF) Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman’s name and number one on it as a tribute after his return to the country from Pakistan. “You rule the skies and you rule our hearts. Your courage and dignity will inspire generations to come,” the caption read.
SpaceX launches 1st unmanned test capsule to space station
SpaceX has successfully launched its first unmanned Crew Dragon capsule through its Falcon 9 rocket, carrying a test dummy nicknamed ‘Ripley’ to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission is part of NASA’s $6.8-billion bet on SpaceX and Boeing to launch astronauts to the ISS. NASA currently pays around $80 million per seat to Russia for the same.
IAF pilot Abhinandan meets IAF chief Dhanoa, explains his detention
Indian Air Force (IAF) Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman met Indian Air Force chief BS Dhanoa today morning and explained his detention in Pakistan, according to IAF officials. The Wing Commander will stay at Air Force Officer’s Mess in Delhi. He is going through a process called “cooling down” and this exercise is likely to continue for a few more days.
India, Pakistan restore Samjhauta Express service
India and Pakistan have agreed to restore the Samjhauta Express train service, with the train set to leave from Delhi on March 3, a senior Indian Railways official said. The train will start to run on the Pakistani side on Monday on its return journey. India had cancelled the train service after Pakistan cancelled it from its side.
Defence Minister Sitharaman meets IAF pilot Abhinandan in Delhi
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met Indian Air Force (IAF) Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman and his family in Delhi on Saturday. In pictures released by the Ministry of Defence, Abhinandan can be seen sitting in his usual IAF attire chatting with Sitharaman and other officials. Abhinandan was brought to Delhi late Friday night after Pakistan released him via Wagah border.
We bought F-16 from US, we’ll decide where to use them: Pakistan
Pakistan has purchased F-16 aircraft from the US and it will decide where to deploy them, Pakistan’s Information Minister said. The US’ sale of F-16 jets to Pakistan reportedly mandate that they can be used only for counter-terrorism purposes and not against any country. India has presented evidence to prove that Pakistan deployed F-16 aircraft to target Indian military installations.
I’m prepared to make any sacrifice: Goyal tells Jet Airways staff
Jet Airways Chairman Naresh Goyal has told employees he’s ready to make any sacrifice for viability and prosperity of the airline he founded 25 years ago. He told them the carrier’s situation would “gently ease” by March 18. Jet Airways, which needs to meet funding gap of ₹8,500 crore, has delayed salaries, defaulted on loans and aircraft lease rental payments.
Jet fuel price hiked by 8.1%, still costs less than petrol, diesel
State-owned fuel retailers on Friday hiked the price of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) by 8.15% to its costliest level this year. The first hike in four months comes amid a spike in international crude oil prices. In Delhi, jet fuel costs ₹62,795.12 per kilolitre or ₹62.79 per litre, while petrol and diesel cost ₹71.81 and ₹67.12 per litre respectively.
Sidharth injures hand on sets of ‘Marjaavaan’: Reports
Actor Sidharth Malhotra injured his hand while performing a stunt for his upcoming film ‘Marjaavaan’ in Mumbai, as per reports. The actor bruised his hand while shooting for an action sequence wherein he was required to punch someone, reports further suggested. Directed by Milap Zaveri, the film also features Riteish Deshmukh, Rakul Preet Singh and Tara Sutaria.
Not insecure about Deepika working with Ranbir: Ranveer
On being asked if he has ever felt insecure about his wife Deepika Padukone working with her ex-boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh answered, “I know that nobody can love her the way I do, so it’s cool.” “I am not the insecure type at all. I am extremely secure in who I am and what I am,” added the actor.
Two-time Golden Globe winner Katherine Helmond dies aged 89
Two-time Golden Globe winning actress Katherine Helmond, known for her roles in TV shows like ‘Who’s The Boss?’ and ‘Soap’, passed away aged 89, her talent agency confirmed. Helmond died on February 23 due to complications related to Alzheimer’s disease. Helmond received seven Emmy Award nominations, including one for her performance in the TV show ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ in 2002.
Jaaved Jaaferi’s son to make acting debut in Bhansali’s film
Jaaved Jaaferi’s son Meezaan will make his acting debut in filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming film. “Being an actor was not a childhood dream but it was Sanjay Sir who not only gave me this dream but also…made it real by launching me,” Meezaan said, confirming the news. He will reportedly feature in the film opposite Bhansali’s niece Sharmin Segal.
La Liga to cut on Monday matches: Spanish Football Federation
Following fan pressure, La Liga has decided to remove Monday matches from next season, Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales said on Friday. La Liga has staged fixtures on Mondays since 2010 but clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Sevilla are not included, due to their involvement in European competitions.
Real hero, I bow down to you: Kohli as IAF pilot Abhinandan returns
Team India captain Virat Kohli took to Twitter to share a sketch of Indian Air Force (IAF) Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman as a tribute after the pilot returned to India from Pakistan on Friday. “Real Hero. I bow down to you. Jai Hind,” Kohli captioned the picture. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma tweeted, “Welcome to our motherland #WingCommanderAbhinandan Another name for bravery.”
Federer chasing historic 100th tour title in Dubai final
Swiss tennis player Roger Federer will make his first attempt in a final to lift his 100th tour-level trophy when he faces Stefanos Tsitsipas in Dubai on Saturday. Federer, who could become only the second person after former US player Jimmy Connors to have 100 tour-level titles, is chasing his eighth title in Dubai.
Meri sarhad mazboot toh mera desh mazboot: Asaduddin Owaisi
Addressing a rally in Hyderabad, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said, “People may doubt [me] as I’m a Muslim…but if BJP says ‘mera booth sabse majboot’, then I’m saying ‘meri sarhad mazboot toh mera desh mazboot'”. “While voting, remember what is good for India and not…strength of someone’s booth,” Owaisi added. He further said his party will defeat BJP in Telangana.
Co-working startup WeWork fires 300 ‘underperforming’ staff
New York-headquartered co-working startup WeWork has fired around 300 employees, 3% of its global workforce as part of its routine process of laying off ‘underperformers’. WeWork, most recently valued at around $47 billion, has raised over $8 billion in venture capital funding since it was founded. The startup said it plans to hire around 6,000 employees in 2019.
NASA InSight lander starts digging on Mars, drills 35 cm
German Aerospace Center’s (DLR) ‘Mole’ device has started digging the surface of Mars and has reached an estimated depth of around 35 centimetres, NASA revealed. ‘Mole’ landed around 4,000 hammer blows over a period of four hours in its first sequence. Sent to Mars aboard NASA’s InSight lander, ‘Mole’ will deploy 14 temperature sensors to measure Mars’ internal temperature distribution.
Body of soldier recovered 11 days after Himachal avalanche
Army rescue team on Saturday recovered the body of one of the five soldiers who had been missing since February 20 after an avalanche in Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur district. The Army men dug through 20 feet of snow to recover the body, officials said. About 500 personnel have been deployed to search for the other four trapped soldiers, officials added.
4,000 youths facing action by anti-Romeo squad in UP: Irani
Addressing a programme at Agra College, Union Minister Smriti Irani said that around 4,000 youths accused of harassing girls and women are facing action by Uttar Pradesh’s anti-Romeo squad. Anti-Romeo squad was launched in 2017 by UP government to protect women from sexual harassment in public places. Further, Irani praised the PM Narendra Modi-led Centre for its initiatives for women.
Properties linked to Jamaat-e-Islami leaders sealed in J&K
Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have sealed several properties belonging to Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu and Kashmir including residences of some of its activists, police said on Saturday. The police official added that bank accounts of JeI leaders have also been frozen. This comes days after Centre banned the outfit under section 3 of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
Class 12 student dies while writing an exam in Telangana
A Class 12 student died while appearing for his annual examination in Telangana’s Secunderabad on Saturday, officials said. The 16-year-old boy, a student of a government junior college in Yellareddyguda, collapsed at the examination centre and died before he could be taken to the hospital. It is suspected that the boy died of cardiac arrest.
India’s air strikes damaged pine trees: Pak to file complaint at UN
Pakistan Climate Change Minister Malik Amin Aslam on Friday said the country plans to lodge a complaint against India at the United Nations (UN), accusing it of “eco-terrorism”. He said that Indian fighter jets bombed a “forest reserve” bringing down dozens of pine trees. “What happened over there (Balakot) is environmental terrorism. There has been serious environmental damage,” Aslam added.
Zomato COO Gaurav Gupta given additional title of Co-founder
Zomato’s Chief Operating Officer Gaurav Gupta, who joined the 10-year-old Gurugram-based startup in 2015, has been given the additional title of Co-founder. Made COO in 2018, Gupta launched the table reservation business and scaled it up across India, UAE, and Australia. Apart from leading advertising sales globally, Gupta also played a key role in launching subscription service Zomato Gold.
Pakistan violates ceasefire in J&K’s Rajouri district
Pakistan violated ceasefire in the Nowshera sector of Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district at around 12:30 pm on Saturday. The Indian Army responded appropriately to the Pakistani firing. On Friday, a 24-year-old woman and her two children were killed as Pakistani forces heavily shelled areas along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district.
Ready to engage with India on dossier related to JeM: Pak Minister
Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that Pakistan has received the dossier related to Jaish-e-Mohammed. “We’re studying the dossier. If India wishes to initiate a dialogue based on this dossier, we are willing to engage with them,” he added. The dossier includes details of JeM chief Masood Azhar and evidence related to Pulwama attack.
Mumbai airport receives threat call, some areas evacuated
Mumbai airport’s Terminal 2 received a threat call on Saturday following which some areas of Level 2, 3 and 4 were evacuated as a precautionary measure. The threat call was received at around 11 am and was later classified as “non-specific”. Bomb Threat Assessment Committee (BTAC) at the airport was convened to assess the threat call.
500 sq ft houses for Mumbai slum-dwellers if Cong wins: Rahul
Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday said the party will give 500 sq ft houses to slum-dwellers in Mumbai within 10 days if it comes to power in the Lok Sabha elections. Addressing a rally in Mumbai, Rahul added, “I am saying in ten days, but I assure you it will be done within two days.”
AAP declares candidates for 6 of 7 Lok Sabha seats in Delhi
The Aam Aadmi Party has announced the names of its candidates for six of the seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi, days after declaring that there will be no alliance with Congress. The party is yet to decide who will contest from the West Delhi seat. The party contested in the General elections for the first time in 2014.
‘Abhinandan’ meant congratulations, now the meaning will change: PM
A day after Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman returned to India, PM Narendra Modi on Saturday said the word ‘Abhinandan’ will acquire a new meaning now. “The world takes note of what India does. This country has the power to change the meaning of words…Abhinandan used to mean “congratulations” in English. This will change now,” PM Modi stated.
Pakistan Foreign Minister admits they are in contact with JeM
During an interview, Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi admitted they are in contact with Jaish-e-Mohammed. He added that when the Jaish-e-Mohammed leadership in Pakistan was contacted, the militant group denied carrying out the Pulwama attack, in which 40 CRPF jawans were martyred. This comes despite the Jaish-e-Mohammed claiming responsibility for the attack through a statement issued by its spokesperson.
Ravneet Gill takes charge as Yes Bank CEO, succeeds Rana Kapoor
Former Deutsche Bank India head Ravneet Gill took charge as Yes Bank CEO and MD on Friday, succeeding Founder Rana Kapoor, who has helmed the private sector bank since 2004. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had asked Kapoor to step down by January 31. Kapoor holds a 10.66% stake in the bank, currently valued at over ₹5,800 crore.
UK stands with India in outrage over Pulwama attack: Boris Johnson
Britain stands shoulder-to-shoulder with India in outrage over the Pulwama attack, and in determination to work towards defeating terrorism that threatens both countries, British MP and former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said today. He added, “We will defeat them because, in the end, it is our values that are superior to those of the terrorists and those who sponsor them.”
Facebook sues 4 China firms for selling fake likes, followers
Facebook has sued four firms and three people in China for allegedly selling fake accounts, likes and followers on Facebook and Instagram and is seeking $100,000 in damages from six such websites. Facebook alleged the issue extends to other online platforms including Amazon, Apple, Google, LinkedIn and Twitter. “We’ll act forcefully to protect the integrity of our platform,” Facebook said.
PM Modi had warned Pakistan not to harm Abhinandan: Yogi
Referring to the release of IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said, “He (Prime Minister Narendra Modi) made it clear that we will not compromise.” Yogi added, “A warning was given that Pakistan will face consequences if anything happens to the soldier. Only a strong PM can show such willpower.”
RSS swayamsevak’s parakram behind IAF pilot’s return: Irani
In an apparent reference to PM Narendra Modi, Union Minister Smriti Irani on Friday said, “Sangh (RSS) today can be proud of the fact that a son of India is returning to India in 48 hours due to the ‘parakram’ of a swayamsevak.” She was speaking at the release of BJP leader Sudhanshu Mittal’s book ‘RSS: Building India through Sewa’.
India is proud of your courage: Prez Kovind on IAF pilot’s return
After IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman was released by Pakistan on Friday, President Ram Nath Kovind tweeted, “Welcome home Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman! India is proud of your courage and sense of duty, and above all your dignity.” He added, “Wishing you and our entire Air Force every success in the future.”
Saudi Arabia to put detained women’s rights activists on trial
Women’s rights activists in Saudi Arabia arrested under a crackdown on campaigners last year will be put on trial, the state media announced on Friday. The detainees have been accused of undermining the kingdom’s “security, stability and national unity”. Some of those detained have been sexually harassed and tortured during interrogation, rights groups and their family members have said.
Warmbier’s parents criticise N Korea after Trump praises Kim
The parents of Otto Warmbier, the American student who died after he was jailed in North Korea, have criticised the regime after US President Donald Trump praised its leader Kim Jong-un. Trump had said he believed Kim’s claim that he did not know about Warmbier who was jailed in North Korea for 17 months and allegedly subjected to torture there.
24-yr-old woman, her 2 kids killed in Pak shelling along LoC in J&K
A 24-year-old woman, her 5-year-old son and 9-month-old daughter were killed and two others were injured as Pakistani forces heavily shelled areas along the Line of Control in J&K’s Poonch district on Friday, officials said. Pakistani forces targeted civilian areas with mortar bombs and heavy guns, including Howitzer 105 mm, the officials added, stating that the Indian forces retaliated effectively.
Release prisoners of 1971 war, Amarinder Singh tells Pakistan
Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday urged Pakistan to admit to and release the Prisoners of War (POW) still in its captivity from the 1971 war. He urged India to take up the issue with Pakistan. Fifty-four Indian soldiers, officers and pilots, who were detained in the 1965 and 1971 wars, are believed to be held by Pakistan.
IAF, Navy chiefs to get Z-plus security amid Indo-Pakistan tensions
Indian Air Force chief Air Marshal BS Dhanoa and chief of Naval staff Admiral Sunil Lanba will get a Z-plus security cover, officials said. The decision was taken after a thorough review of the threat perception to the two chiefs in the wake of heightened tension with Pakistan. Army chief General Bipin Rawat has already been given the Z-plus security.
Bunkers built in J&K village amid ceasefire violations by Pak
Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, bunkers are being constructed in a village of Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district. A local resident said, “The sound of firing has become a part of our life. The distance between our village and Pakistan is less than a kilometre.” Pakistan has repeatedly violated ceasefire after India struck Pakistan-based terror camps.
Fugitive tag will go if you come back to India: Bombay HC to Mallya
After liquor baron Vijay Mallya’s counsel said the ‘fugitive’ tag for his client is unconstitutional, the Bombay High Court bench said the tag will “automatically go away” once Mallya returns to India and faces the proceedings initiated against him. “Even the confiscated property will be released, if he comes back. So, when is it happening,” the court asked.
Abhinandan gave brilliant smile on touching Indian soil: Amritsar DC
Amritsar Deputy Commissioner Shivdular Singh Dhillon has said that Indian Air Force (IAF) Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman gave a “brilliant smile” on touching the Indian soil. “It was a heart-touching moment for all of us,” he added. Abhinandan, who had been in Pakistan’s custody since Wednesday, returned to India on Friday night via Wagah border.
Navy, Army teams recalled from Meghalaya mine rescue operation
Teams of the Indian Navy and Army left the East Jaintia Hills district on Friday after searching for the 15 miners trapped in a rat-hole mine in Meghalaya since December 13, an official said. The Navy and Army personnel had received the commands from higher authorities, the official added. However, the National Disaster Response Force will continue the operation.
Most probable successor of Al-Qaeda: UN blacklists Osama’s son Hamza
The UN Security Council has designated slain Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden’s son Hamza bin Laden under its sanctions list and described him as the “most probable successor” of the terror group’s current leader Aiman al-Zawahiri. He will now be subjected to a travel ban, assets freeze and an arms embargo. Saudi Arabia also revoked Hamza’s citizenship on Friday.
Ex-Finance Secretary Hasmukh Adhia appointed Bank of Baroda Chairman
The government has appointed former Finance Secretary Hasmukh Adhia as the Non-Executive Chairman of Bank of Baroda for three years. The state-owned bank is set to become India’s third-largest lender after merging with Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley had in November said that Adhia informed him earlier he wouldn’t work for a single day after retirement.
Our hero is home: Alia on Abhinandan’s return to India
Following the return of Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman from Pakistan on Friday, Alia Bhatt tweeted, “Our hero is home.” “India unites to welcome the braveheart back to his homeland! With pride in our hearts and a smile on our faces,” Anil Kapoor wrote. “What a blessed visual to see our hero come back home,” Shahid Kapoor tweeted.
Opp’n statements helping Pakistan, harming India: PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi on Friday said that Opposition’s statements are helping Pakistan and harming India. “It is our people who are giving out statements which weaken the morale of our security forces,” he added. PM Modi’s remarks come in the wake of some leaders questioning the air strikes carried out by Indian Air Force on terror camps in Pakistan.
Centre approves NIA proposal to set up research cell on ISIS
Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that the government has approved the proposal of National Investigation Agency (NIA) to open a research cell on terror group Islamic State (ISIS). He added that 100 new posts have been created in the NIA. He further said that it’s a matter of pride that the conviction rate of NIA is 92%.
Israeli PM Netanyahu to be indicted on corruption charges
Israel’s attorney general has announced his intention to indict PM Benjamin Netanyahu on charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust. Netanyahu allegedly took gifts from businessmen in exchange for favours. He’s also accused of awarding regulatory favours to a telecom company in return for positive coverage of him and his wife on a news website owned by the firm.
We are the wind beneath your wings: Mahindra as Abhinandan returns
As Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman returned to India, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra tweeted, “Welcome back Wing Commander. Your fellow citizens are the wind beneath your wings”. Mahindra also shared a couplet in Hindi. Abhinandan was taken into custody by the Pakistan Army on Wednesday when he landed in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir after ejecting from his MiG-21 Bison.
No delay in general elections due to India-Pak tension: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora clarified that there will be no delay in the 2019 general elections due to heightened tension between India and Pakistan. “Election Commission has the capability to hold elections on time,” Arora added. The schedule for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections has not been announced yet.
India’s brave soldiers made Pak bow under pressure: Sumitra Mahajan
Praising India’s efforts in bringing back Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman from Pakistan, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Friday said that the brave soldiers of India made Pakistan bow under pressure. “It is for the first time in the history of our country that an Indian soldier is returning from Pakistan in such a way,” she added.
Welcome the release of IAF pilot Abhinandan: France
France on Friday welcomed the release of IAF pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman by Pakistan. “I welcome the choice of restraint and responsibility of the two governments and encourage them to resume the bilateral dialogue,” French Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said. “France…will do its utmost to ensure that those responsible for the terrible attack in Pulwama are punished,” he added.
Good to be back: Abhinandan’s first words after 58 hours in Pak
Returning to India after over 58 hours in Pakistan, Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman told officials on the Attari check-post, “It’s good to be back.” Abhinandan has been taken for a detailed medical checkup because he had ejected out of the jet, Air Vice Marshal RGK Kapoor said. After checkup, the IAF pilot will be flown to Delhi from Amritsar.
I was taken to same building for treatment I was to bomb: 1965 POW
Retired Air Marshal KC Cariappa has shared his experience as a Prisoner of War (POW) when his jet was shot down on September 22, 1965, last day of India-Pakistan War. “I suffered a back injury due to the hard landing and was stretchered to a brigade headquarters I was attacking,” said Cariappa, who was repatriated to India in January 1966.
Welcome home Abhinandan, nation is proud of your courage: PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi has welcomed Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan as he returned to India after two days in Pakistan’s custody. “Welcome Home Wing Commander Abhinandan! The nation is proud of your exemplary courage.” PM Modi tweeted. Meanwhile, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tweeted, “The entire nation appreciates your valour and grit. You are an inspiration to our youth. Vande Mataram”.
My father refused offer of my early release: 1965 POW KC Cariappa
Late Field Marshal KM Cariappa refused Pakistani counterpart Ayub Khan’s offer for the release of his son Retired Air Marshal KC Cariappa, a captured pilot in the 1965 war, within a day. “My father was a man of principle…I can never imagine him asking for preferential treatment for his son,” KC Cariappa said. Khan served under KM Cariappa before partition.
SBI reports frauds worth ₹7,951 crore in April-December of FY19
State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest lender by assets, has said it had reported frauds totalling ₹7,951 crore during first nine months of 2018-19. Fraudulent activity had been mainly in some large-value accounts, it added. SBI said all those accounts were classified as non-performing assets “much earlier”, with most of the portfolio already fully provisioned for.
Ex-Sequoia MDs’ VC fund may raise $25 mn from World Bank arm
World Bank’s private-sector investment arm International Finance Corporation (IFC) has proposed to join venture capital (VC) fund A91 Partners as Limited Partner, or investor, with a $25-million investment. IFC revealed the target of the VC fund is around $250-300 million. A91 Partners was floated by former Sequoia Capital Managing Directors VT Bharadwaj, Gautam Mago and Abhay Pandey.
Cong, BSP, Shiv Sena get notice for illegal banners in Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court on Friday issued show cause notices to the Congress, BSP and Shiv Sena, asking why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against them for putting up illegal hoardings and banners across Maharashtra. The court added that if the parties fail to take appropriate action on the matter, it will issue notices to their leaders.
