The Latest Breaking News from Kirit Somaiya

Bollywood actor Imran Khan moves court after being told to leave India over ‘cockroach’ protests

Actor was among more than 400 people detained during weekend demonstrations

The Independent UK · Oct 15

‘Mary Millben can back BJP, Imran Khan can’t criticise it’: CJP's Abhijit Dipke flags contrast

CJP activist Abhijit Dipke drew a comparison between American singer Mary Millben and Imran Khan regarding political speech. Mumbai Police issued a 'Leave India' notice to Imran Khan, directing him to exit by October 28. Allegations against Khan include participating in protests despite his Overseas Citizen of India status. BJP…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

No permission granted for structure near Mumbai Airport T2, MMRDA directs MIAL to take action: BJP

The MMRDA has confirmed no permission was granted for a structure near Mumbai Airport's Terminal 2. This authority has now directed Mumbai International Airport Ltd to remove the mosque. BJP leader Kirit Somaiya had previously raised concerns about this alleged unauthorized construction. He requested that FIRs be registered against the…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

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. 

Newslaundry · Jan 11, 2024

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.  

Newslaundry · Jan 10, 2024

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.

Newslaundry · Sep 6, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Aug 5, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

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.

Newslaundry · Jul 3, 2023

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 · Jun 30, 2023