Kirit Somaiya

Parab, a former state minister, alleged that Somaiya gave false information to Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) regarding alleged unauthorised construction by him on a MHADA plot in suburban Bandra East in Mumbai.

Mumbai civic body rejects allegation of 'scam' in setting up of jumbo COVID-19 centres

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kirit Somaiya had alleged irregularities in setting up COVID-19 centres by the country's richest civic body, which is currently under an administrator as the five-year term of its elected representatives ended early last year and fresh polls are due.

MVA govt under Uddhav suppressed Disha Salian case, claims BJP's Somaiya

Salian (28), a former manager of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, allegedly committed suicide by jumping from a high-rise building in Malad area of Mumbai on June 8, 2020.

After demolition of Noida twin towers, BJP leader Kirit Somaiya demands audit of illegal high rise buildings in Mumbai

Kirit Somaiya's request came a day after the illegally built 100-metre tall Supertech twin towers in Noida were demolished using a series of controlled explosions.

Former Mumbai mayor Vishwanath Mahadeshwar among 4 held for attack on BJP leader Kirit Somaiya's car

According to the Khar police station official, besides Vishwanath Mahadeshwar those arrested included former Shiv Sena corporator Haji Haleem Khan and party activist Dinesh Kunal.

Fadnavis to take up Somaiya-attack issue with Centre; claims Maha citizens want President's rule

Fadnavis also claimed that people of Maharashtra feel there should be President's rule in the state, but the BJP is not going to demand it.

Attack on me sponsored by Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha government: Kirit Somaiya

Some 70-80 Shiv Sena workers had gathered at the gate of Khar police station when I visited it. I had personally informed police that I might be attacked by Shiv Sena goons and it later happened, he said.

INS Vikrant case: Mumbai court rejects pre-arrest bail plea of BJP leader Kirit Somaiya

The case against the father-son duo has been filed based on a complaint lodged by a 53-year-old former Army man at the Trombay police station in suburban Mankhurd.

Mumbai Police summon BJP leader Kirit Somaiya over FIR for COVID-19 norms violation

The FIR was registered against Kirit Somaiya at suburban Santacruz police station in September last year under various sections of Indian Penal Code (IPC), including 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant).

Temporary COVID-19 hospital at BKC can pull through monsoon, says MMRDA

The clarification from the authority comes at a time when senior BJP leaders have claimed that the makeshift COVID-19 hospital set up at MMRDA grounds has been severely damaged and is unsafe for patients.

BJP drops Kirit Somaiya, names candidates against Sonia, Mulayam, Akhilesh

On Mumbai North East constituency, Shiv Sena had been bitterly opposed to Somaiya's candidature. And the BJP's decision to replace him with Manoj Kotak underscores its keenness to keep its Hindutva ally in good humour.

Bitcoin culprit behind money laundering, unhappy with RBI for ignoring it: MP Kirit Somaiya

Speaking to Moneycontrol, Somaiya said that he is expecting a meeting with a senior official from the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) to discuss the sudden jump in bitcoin trading in India during the period of the cash ban.

Exclusive: Should Bitcoin be allowed in India? Govt panel to meet on April 20 to discuss

If the government declares Bitcoin to be illegal in India, then the exchanges will have to shutdown, the source said.

BJP's Kirit Somaiya terms bitcoin a 'pyramid ponzi scheme'. Is he right?

"The use of Bitcoin, a hypothetical currency, is increasing at a rapid speed in India as well as in the world. Experts have expressed concern that Bitcoin is a pyramid ponzi type scheme," Kirit Somaiya said.

The luckiest and richest candidates make it to BMC

The results of the BMC election announced today threw up some surprises with a number of prominent names biting the dust, while quite a few candidates from political families made it to the general body of the country's richest civic body.

EoW attaches assets of Jignesh Shah-founded FTIL

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Mumbai police on Tuesday attached assets of Financial Technologies India Ltd (FTIL), under the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors Act (MPID) Act.

AgustaWestland issue raked up in Lok Sabha

Raising the issue during Zero Hour, Kirit Somaiya claimed that two of the accused in the alleged scam -- Gautam Khaitan and Guido Haschke -- were also "involved" in other companies and as per a SEBI report, incorporated as directors in real estate company Emaar-MGF.

Emaar MGF says has no business links with Rahul Gandhi's aide

As BJP MP Kirit Somaiya dragged Singh's name into the controversy involving alleged kickbacks paid for the VVIP chopper deal, Emaar MGF termed the allegations as "baseless and incorrect."

ED conducts searches at Nashik infra firm over Bhujbal link

Three teams of ED and IT department started searches in morning at the office of Ashoka Buildcon in Vadala locality, at a toll naka in Pimpalgaon Basawant on outskirts of city and at the house of the owner of the firm, sources said.

DoT seeks clarification over Freedom 251, claims BJP MP

The BJP MP has approached telecom ministry, telecom regulator Trai, Consumer Ministry, SEBI, Corporate Ministry Finance Ministry, RBI and state governments to check various concerns that he has on company offering mobile phone for Rs 251-- which is the world's cheapest.

CCI probes alleged cartelisation in airfares

The watchdog had asked its investigation arm Director General (DG) to look into the matter of airfares on three previous occasions but did not find any evidence of fair trade norm violations.

PM 'concerned' over predatory pricing by airlines: Minister

"It (predatory pricing) is a concern of a majority of Parliamentarians, including the Prime Minister, and needs to be addressed," Sharma, Minister of State for Civil Aviation, said here on the sidelines of an industry event, organised by the Assocham in association with the Civil Aviation Ministry.

Complaint seeking criminal proceedings in NSEL crisis filed

CNBC-TV18's Ashmit Kumar reports that complaint seeking criminal proceedings in the NSEL crisis has been filed.

Food Bill, a vote catching tool for Congress: BJP leader

The UPA government's proposed Food Security Bill was just a vote catching tool for the Congress, expressed Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kirit Somaiya. He voiced his concerns over wastage of food grains in the country.