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Now CBI too wants Bofors case reopened, asks permission from Govt

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Following a recent plea – a Special Leave Petition (SLP) – by BJP leader and advocate Ajay Agrawal to reopen the Bofors Howitzer gun case, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), too has now come forward, seeking permission from the government to file an SLP in the Supreme Court challenging the quashing of an FIR and the acquittal of the Hinduja brothers in the Bofors case by the Delhi High Court.

Ajay Agarwal’s SLP is due to come up for hearing on October 30. The CBI, as a respondent in the case, was to take a stand before the apex court during the hearing. Now, the agency, in a letter to the Department of Personnel and Training, has asked it to reconsider the UPA government’s decision in 2005, in which it did not allow the CBI to file an SLP against the 2005 high court order. That order had acquitted the Hindujas.

The Delhi High Court judge RS Sodhi had on May 31, 2005 let off the Hinduja Brothers— Srichand, Gopichand and Prakashchand in the case. The CBI, then did not file a plea challenging the order within the given 90-day period. The agency wanted to file the SLP challenging the acquittal but the then UPA government did not give it the green signal.

Agrawal had filed his plea on September 1 before the Supreme Court bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices AM Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud seeking an urgent hearing in the Bofors case. In his petition he has challenged the same 2005 Delhi High Court order. The matter is listed for final hearing on October 30. Now, with the CBI wanting to file an SLP for the same matter, it will have to approach the court – following permission from the government – and buy time to file the petition and also to request the court to club its appeal with that of Agrawal.

The CBI has, for some time, expressed its interest in reopening the case. On October 18 this year it had said that it would look into the “facts and circumstances” of the scandal mentioned by private detective Michael Hershman, president of US detective agency Fairfax.

Hershman, in an interview to Republic World Television on Tuesday (October 17) said the Rajiv Gandhi government had sabotaged his investigation in the Bofors case.

Using this as fresh ammunition, the BJP raised the Bofors issue to target and embarrass Congress. Reacting, Congress Rajya Sabha MP KTS Tulsi had said the BJP was diverging from its own failure by raking up the Bofors scam. “This is just propoganda. This is an effort by the government to diverge from their own failures and I don’t think that you can continue to flog a dead horse for 10 years but it starts stinking,” said Tulsi.

Congress general secretary Shakeel Ahmad also hit out at the ruling party, saying the BJP plays games over Bofors. “Until when will the BJP play games over Bofors? The scandal was worth Rs. 64 crore and everything has come to fore. Even the court exonerated late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi,” said Ahmad.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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UGC NET June 2026 admit card released; candidates can download hall tickets online

The National Testing Agency has released UGC NET June 2026 admit cards. Candidates can now download their hall tickets from the official website before the examination begins on June 22.

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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the admit cards for the UGC NET June 2026 examination. Registered candidates can now download their hall tickets from the official UGC NET portal by logging in with their application credentials. The examination is scheduled to be conducted between June 22 and June 30, 2026.

The admit card is a mandatory document for entry to the examination centre and contains important details such as the candidate’s name, roll number, examination date, reporting time and allotted test centre. Candidates have been advised to carefully verify all information mentioned on the document after downloading it.

How to download the UGC NET admit card

Candidates can follow these steps to access their hall tickets:

  1. Visit the official UGC NET website.
  2. Click on the admit card download link.
  3. Enter the application number, date of birth or password, and security details.
  4. Submit the information to log in.
  5. Download and save the admit card.
  6. Take a printout for use on the examination day.

Important instructions for candidates

Candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo identity proof to the examination centre. The city intimation slip issued earlier is meant only for advance travel planning and cannot be used as a substitute for the admit card.

Applicants are also advised to check reporting timings, examination guidelines and centre details mentioned on the hall ticket well in advance to avoid last-minute issues.

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Delhi records coolest day of June as rain brings relief from heat

Heavy rain and cloudy conditions helped Delhi record its coolest day of June, with the India Meteorological Department forecasting further relief from heat in the coming days.

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Delhi experienced a significant break from the intense summer heat after rainfall and cloudy skies pushed temperatures down, making it the coolest day of June so far.

The change in weather brought much-needed relief to residents who had been dealing with high temperatures and humid conditions over the past several weeks. Rainfall was reported in several parts of the national capital and adjoining NCR regions, leading to a noticeable drop in daytime temperatures. Similar weather conditions have recently helped keep temperatures below normal across the city.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the combination of rain-bearing systems and cloud cover contributed to the cooler conditions. The weather department has indicated that pleasant weather is likely to continue, with chances of additional rainfall and thunderstorms over the next few days.

The rainfall not only lowered temperatures but also improved outdoor conditions after a prolonged spell of heat. Earlier this month, Delhi had experienced episodes of extreme weather, including heatwave conditions and dust storms, making the recent spell of rain a welcome change for residents.

IMD’s latest forecast suggests that while temperatures may gradually rise later in the week, intermittent rain and thunderstorms could continue to provide temporary relief from the summer heat.

Weather officials have advised people to stay updated on local forecasts as changing weather conditions could bring brief spells of rain, gusty winds and thunderstorms across Delhi-NCR.

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Uddhav Sena MPs unreachable as Delhi meetings fuel fresh split speculation

Fresh uncertainty surrounds Shiv Sena (UBT) after several MPs reportedly became unreachable, with attention now focused on crucial meetings in Delhi.

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Fresh political uncertainty has gripped the Shiv Sena (UBT) after several of its Lok Sabha MPs reportedly became unreachable, prompting senior leaders to make personal efforts to contact them amid growing speculation of a possible rebellion within the party.

Party chief Uddhav Thackeray and other senior leaders are understood to be reaching out to MPs as concerns grow over potential defections. The developments come ahead of a parliamentary committee meeting in Delhi, where several MPs from the Uddhav Thackeray camp are expected to gather.

Reports suggest that some MPs from the Shiv Sena (UBT) faction could hold discussions in the national capital alongside leaders from the rival Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde. Sources have indicated that a group of MPs may explore forming a separate faction in Parliament before potentially aligning with the Shinde-led camp, although no official announcement has been made.

Names being discussed in political circles include MPs such as Sanjay Dina Patil, Sanjay Deshmukh, Nagesh Patil Ashtikar, Omraje Nimbalkar, Bhausaheb Wakchaure and Sanjay Jadhav. However, at least one MP, Sanjay Dina Patil, has publicly rejected reports linking him to any rebel group.

Meanwhile, senior Uddhav camp leaders including Arvind Sawant and Anil Desai are expected to remain actively engaged in efforts to maintain party unity. Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut has also been in Delhi amid the unfolding developments.

The latest episode has revived memories of previous political upheavals in Maharashtra and intensified speculation over whether the Shiv Sena (UBT) could face another significant organisational challenge in the coming days. As meetings continue in Delhi, political observers will be closely watching for any formal announcements from either camp.

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