Gifts received by PM to be auctioned

New Delhi: The Ministry of Culture is organising e-auction of gifts and mementos received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The memorabilia include sports gear and equipment of the medal winning Olympians and Paralympians, replica of Ayodhya Ram Mandir, Chardham, Rudraksh Convention Centre, models, sculptures, paintings, angavastras, etc. TNS

Coal pilferage: Raids in Bengal, Delhi

New Delhi: The CBI today said its personnel had conducted searches at three locations in Delhi and West Bengal in connection with the alleged multi-crore coal pilferage from Eastern Coalfields Ltd (ECL) mines in Asansol. Officials said the residence of a former ECL director in the national capital’s Dwarka area, the residence of the then general manager of the public sector unit in Asansol and the residence of a CISF inspector posted at the NTPC facility at Farakka in West Bengal were searched. TNS

BJP eying major push to vax drive on Modi’s birthday

New Delhi: The BJP is set to launch a mega 20-day public outreach from Friday on PM Narendra Modi’s 71st birthday and to commemorate his 20 years in public life, including as Gujarat CM. PTI

Jiah’s death: CBI plea for further probe rejected

Mumbai: A CBI court on Thursday dismissed petitions seeking permission for further probe in Bollywood actor Jiah Khan’s alleged suicide. The pleas were filed by the CBI and Jiah’s mother. PTI

Asthana made Delhi CP in public interest: Govt

New Delhi: The Centre has told the Delhi HC that the appointment of Rakesh Asthana as Delhi Police Commissioner was done in public interest amid diverse law and order challenges in the capital. PTI