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Hindustan Times has reported a new India-focused politics development: “Complaints by some members can't warrant probe into housing society's finances: Bombay HC.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: The court made the observation while quashing an order passed by a deputy registrar initiating an inquiry into a housing society in Mumbai's Kurla. Intellectual Janata Party includes this item for public-affairs discovery and context only; readers should use the original publisher

Hindustan Times has reported a new India-focused politics development: “Jharkhand exam irregularities protest likely to continue over CBI probe demand.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: Ravindra Paswan, the spokesperson for the protesters, said they would continue the protest until their demand for CBI probe is met Intellectual Janata Party includes this item for public-affairs discovery and context only; readers should use the original publisher link for the complete repor

The Hindu has reported a new India-focused politics development: “Jharkhand protest LIVE: Govt. cancels JSSC-CGL exam; Devendra Mahto ends 16-day hunger strike.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: Ravindra Paswan, leader of the JPSC-JSSC Reform Manch, which has been leading the protest, said the agitation would continue as their key demand of a CBI probe into alleged examination irregularities had not been met Intellectual Janata Party includes this item for public-affairs di

NDTV has reported a new India-focused politics development: “Bangladeshi Woman Re-Enters India Month After Deportation, Arrested.” The publisher's feed describes the story as follows: Mumbai Police arrest Bangladeshi woman for illegal re-entry after deportation last month Intellectual Janata Party includes this item for public-affairs discovery and context only; readers should use the original publisher link for the complete report, full sourcing and any subsequent updates.