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"Arrest made to stop Kejriwal from campaigning": Congress' Prithviraj Chavan on Delhi CM arrest

Pune (Maharashtra) | March 22, 2024 10:56:38 PM IST

Congress leader and Maharashtra former Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan took a hit at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and said that the arrest was made with the sole purpose of stopping Arvind Kejri ... read..

"AAP major beneficiary in Delhi liquor scam; Kejriwal intrinsically involved in entire conspiracy": ED

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 10:56:36 PM IST

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) which was given the custody of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal till March 28 by the Rouse Avenue Court, has alleged that the Aam Adami Party (AAP) is the major beneficiary of the proceeds of crime generated in the ... read..

Former Telangana CM KCR calls Kejriwal's arrest "dark day" in Indian democracy

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 22, 2024 10:56:35 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi chief and former Chief Minister of Telangana K Chandrashekhar Rao called Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest a "dark day" in Indian democracy. ... read..

Freezing of Congress accounts: Income Tax department has done its duty, says Bommai

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 22, 2024 10:56:33 PM IST

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai claimed that the Congress party failed to pay income tax every year and that the Income Tax Department has done its duty. ... read..

"Ensure any further raids are vetted, take action against officers who misused powers," INDIA bloc urges ECI

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 10:56:26 PM IST

Following the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the INDIA bloc on Friday submitted a memorandum to the Election Commission of India urging its intervention in the "targeting of opposition leaders" by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party throug ... read..

West Bengal Governor attempting to run "parallel office" akin to poll body: TMC complains to ECI

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 22, 2024 10:56:20 PM IST

The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) on Friday filed a complaint to the Election Commission of India against West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose for allegedly interfering in the ensuing General Elections and attempting to run a "parallel office" akin t ... read..

"BJP is afraid of total failure in this election," says DMK's Elangovan on Arvind Kejriwal's arrest

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 22, 2024 10:56:19 PM IST

TKS Elangovan, spokesperson for the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday regarding the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) stating that the BJP is afraid of se ... read..

Kejriwal arrest: Detained AAP leaders including Saurabh Bharadwaj released

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 10:56:17 PM IST

As many as 21 workers and leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), including Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj who were detained during their protest against the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday, have been released, officials said. ... read..

Telangana: Wine shops, bars to remain shut in Cyberabad on March 25, 26 in view of Holi

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 22, 2024 10:56:15 PM IST

In view of the Holi festival, wine shops and bars will remain closed on March 25 and 26, 2024, in Cyberabad, police said on Friday. ... read..

"Consequence of trying to run away from investigation": Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Kejriwal's arrest

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 9:57:02 PM IST

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Friday that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest in the excise policy case is the "consequence of trying to run away from the investigation." ... read..

SC rejects review petition challenging its judgment on grounds of arrest by ED

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 9:57:00 PM IST

The Supreme Court has rejected the review petition challenging the top court's judgment holding that the Enforcement Directorate shall furnish the grounds of arrest. ... read..

States, UTs empowered to act against Jammu Kashmir National Front under UA(P)A following ban

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 9:56:58 PM IST

In a significant development, the central government on Friday authorized states and the Union Territories (UTs) to wield the powers outlined in the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, in relation to the proscribed Jammu Kashmir National Front (JK ... read..

'BJP conspiring against Opposition as it fears losing election': Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 22, 2024 9:56:56 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Congress leader DK Shivakumar alleged that the BJP was resorting to forcible suppression of the opposition as it fears losing the upcoming general elections. ... read..

BJD's work culture was "suffocating": Cuttack MP after quitting Odisha's ruling party

Cuttack (Odisha) | March 22, 2024 9:56:51 PM IST

Bhartruhari Mahtab, a senior BJD MP and one of its founding members who resigned from Naveen Patnaik's party on Friday, alleged that the work culture of the ruling party proved to be "suffocating" for him, leading to his departure. ... read..

BJP leader files complaint with ECI against Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge for his social media post

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 22, 2024 9:56:49 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Chalavadi Narayanaswamy on Friday filed a complaint with the Election Commission on Friday against Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge for his social media post alleging that the Congress leader has used derogatory remarks agai ... read..

BJD announces to go solo in Odisha polls after BJP breaks ties

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | March 22, 2024 9:56:45 PM IST

With "people's support," Biju Janata Dal will win "more than three fourth seats" in Odisha, BJD General Secretary (Organization) Pranab Prakash Das said on the day when the BJP announced that it would go solo in both the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections i ... read..

Court sends Kejriwal to ED custody till March 28, probe agency alleges Delhi CM is 'liquor scam kingpin'

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 9:56:44 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court on Friday sent Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to ED custody till March 28. The agency had sought 10 days of remand. ... read..

"Before the law, all are equal...": Kerala BJP chief on Kejriwal's arrest

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 22, 2024 9:56:39 PM IST

Kerala BJP president K Surendran on Friday said that the arrest by the Enforcement Directorate came after Arvind Kejriwal was regularly skipping their summons adding that before the law, everybody is equal. ... read..

Assam: AAP leaders join BJP in Guwahati; CM Sarma jibes at Arvind Kejriwal's party

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 9:56:37 PM IST

In another setback for the Aam Adami Party (AAP), several prominent leaders from its Assam unit joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday. ... read..

Telangana Congress leader condemns Arvind Kejriwal arrest, terms it "political"

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 22, 2024 9:56:35 PM IST

Special Representative of the Telangana State Government and Congress leader Mallu Ravi on Friday condemned the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal earlier yesterday terming it as a "political arrest" and alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party ... read..

"My life is dedicated to nation": Delhi CM Kejriwal after ED names him 'liquor scam kingpin'

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 9:56:33 PM IST

On Friday the Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi sent Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to ED custody till March 28. The probe agency had asked for 10 days remand after arresting Delhi CM in the alleged Delhi excise policy case. ... read..

Naveen Patnaik will finalise party candidates after taking feedback from constituencies: BJD MLA Snehangini Chhuria

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | March 22, 2024 9:56:29 PM IST

Weeks ahead of simultaneous polls for Lok Sabha and the State Assembly in Odisha, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA Snehangini Chhuria said that party president Naveen Patnaik will take feedback from all constituencies, following which the candidates will be fina ... read..

"Holi will be celebrated on June 4:" CM Bhajanlal Sharma expressing confidence in BJP's LS poll victory

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | March 22, 2024 9:56:27 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Friday extended his warm wishes to the public on the occasion of Holi, announcing that an additional celebration of the festival will take place on June 4. ... read..

Himachal LoP Jairam Thakur accuses Congress govt of 'framing false cases' against elected representatives

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 22, 2024 9:56:25 PM IST

The Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Himachal Pradesh legislative assembly, Jairam Thakur, accused the Congress-led government in the state of framing false cases against the elected representatives and working in the spirit of revenge. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: BRS announces two more candidates, both former bureaucrats

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 22, 2024 9:56:18 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi on Friday announced two more candidates for Lok Sabha polls in Telangana, which is set to be held on May 13. ... read..

Odisha: BJD MP from Cuttack Bhartruhari Mahtab quits party

Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) | March 22, 2024 8:57:36 PM IST

In a major setback to the ruling party in Odisha, Bhartruhari Mahtab, a senior BJD MP and one of its founding members, announced his resignation from the primary membership of the party on Friday. ... read..

"So far not accepted": Himachal Assembly Speaker on three Independent MLAs' resignation

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 22, 2024 8:57:32 PM IST

Hours after three Independent MLAs resigned from the Himachal Pradesh Assembly on Friday, Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania said that their resignations have not been accepted so far. ... read..

Celebrate this Holi with nature by making your own colours, says Hyderabad-based artist

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 22, 2024 8:57:21 PM IST

Nature enthusiast and artist, Manya, a resident of Hyderabad is on a mission to transform Holi celebrations by advocating natural colours made from everyday ingredients. She shared her expertise in crafting eco-friendly hues, urging individuals to embrace ... read..

Maharashtra: Fire breaks out in Godan Express near Nasik Road railway station

Nasik (Maharashtra) | March 22, 2024 8:57:15 PM IST

A fire broke out in two compartments of Godan Express near Nasik Road railway station in Maharashtra's Nasik on Friday. ... read..

NIA arrests two more key operatives in Attari drug haul case

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 8:57:13 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested two more key operatives in the over 102 kg Attari drug seizure case in Punjab's Amritsar district last year, the agency said on Friday. ... read..

Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha polls: DMDK announces 5 candidates, Vijaya Prabhakaran to contest from Virudhunagar

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 22, 2024 8:57:09 PM IST

The Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) on Friday announced its candidates for five Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu for the April 19 elections. ... read..

"PM Modi's arrogance of power, Kejriwal's arrest is betrayal with people": Delhi CM's wife

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 8:57:07 PM IST

Sunita Kejriwal, the wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who was held by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the alleged excise policy scam a day before, on Friday said that the arrest of her husband is a "betrayal" with the people who have elect ... read..

DGCA fines Air India for violating Flight Duty Time Limitations

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 8:57:05 PM IST

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Friday imposed a financial penalty of Rs 80 lakh on Air India Limited for violation of regulations pertaining to Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) and fatigue management system (FMS) of flight crew. ... read..

INDIA bloc leaders meet ECI, raise objection against 'targeting' of opposition leaders

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 8:57:03 PM IST

After Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in the excise policy case, INDIA bloc leaders met with the Election Commission of India on Friday and demanded its intervention in the "targeting of opposition leaders" ... read..

Bail granted to YouTuber Elvish Yadav in snake venom smuggling case

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | March 22, 2024 8:57:00 PM IST

YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner Elvish Yadav, who was allegedly involved in the snake venom smuggling case, has been granted bail by Gautam Buddha Nagar District Court five days after his arrest. ... read..

RBI offices to remain open for greater convenience of taxpayers on March 30, 31

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 8:56:58 PM IST

For the convenience of taxpayers, RBI offices dealing with government business and all designated branches of agency banks will keep their counters open as per normal working hours on March 30 and 31. ... read..

Indian Railways prepare for Holi rush with additional capacity of 30 lakh passengers, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 8:56:56 PM IST

With the arrival of the joyous festival of Holi just around the corner, Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Minister of Railways has announced a comprehensive plan to ensure smooth and efficient travel for passengers across India. ... read..

"BJP indulges in maximum hate speech": Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 8:56:54 PM IST

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and alleged that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led BJP party indulges in the maximum hate speech in the count ... read..

CBSE disaffiliates 20 schools for malpractices after nationwide inspection

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 8:56:51 PM IST

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) issued a notice on Friday stating that it is disaffiliating 20 schools for malpractices. ... read..

IAF chopper drops ISRO's 'Pushpak' Vimaan from 4.5 km altitude

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 8:56:49 PM IST

In a significant mission, the Indian Air Force (IAF) collaborated with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in the Pushpak Reusable Landing Vehicle (RLV) LEX 02 landing experiment and dropped the 'Pushpak' from an altitude of 4.5 km. ... read..

"Holi Milan of all corrupt AAP leaders will be behind bars": BJP leader Gaurav Bhatia

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 8:56:43 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Gaurav Bhatia on Friday said that all corrupt leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party will celebrate Holi Milan in jail this year. ... read..

To contest Lok Sabha, Assembly polls alone in Odisha: BJP's state chief Manmohan Samal

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | March 22, 2024 8:56:41 PM IST

Weeks after speculations about the alliance between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha, state BJP president Manmohan Samal on Friday categorically stated that his party will be contesting in all the Lok Sabha and Asse ... read..

Kejriwal's arrest shows this is a 'dictatorial govt', says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 22, 2024 8:56:39 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah slammed the Centre on Friday over the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the alleged liquor policy scam. ... read..

AAP to gherao PM's residence to protest against Arvind Kejriwal's arrest

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 8:56:36 PM IST

The Aam Adami Party (AAP) will gherao the prime minister's residence on March 26 to register its protest against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the party's leader Gopal Rai said on Friday. ... read..

PIL in Delhi HC seeks removal of Arvind Kejriwal from CM post

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 6:57:20 PM IST

A public interest litigation (PIL) was filed in the Delhi High Court on Friday, seeking the removal of Arvind Kejriwal from the Delhi Chief Minister's post after his arrest in an alleged money laundering case in connection with the excise policy. ... read..

Haryana: CM Saini meets Anil Vij amid disquiet in BJP over former home minister's omission from new cabinet

Chandigarh (Haryana) | March 22, 2024 6:57:09 PM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday met Anil Vij, the former state home minister and one of the senior-most BJP leaders, who was dropped in the newly formed cabinet, leading to disquiet in the state party unit. ... read..

Court reserves order on ED plea seeking 10 day custody of Kejriwal, probe agency alleges Delhi CM is liquor scam kingpin

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 6:57:05 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court on Friday reserved its order on pleas by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) seeking 10-day-custody of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The ED arrested him a day before in connection with the alleged Delhi liquor scam case and pro ... read..

West Bengal Governor gives assent to Kolkata Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 22, 2024 6:56:55 PM IST

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose gave his assent to the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2023, on Friday. ... read..

Tripura CM Manik Shah inaugurates BJP election office ahead of Lok Sabha polls

Agartala (Tripura) | March 22, 2024 6:56:51 PM IST

Ahead of the Lok Sabha Election, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Shah inaugurated the BJP election office in Agartala on Friday. ... read..

"Clear violation of the model of conduct": TMC leader Shashi Panja on Arvind Kejriwal arrest

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 22, 2024 6:56:50 PM IST

Trinamool Congress leader Shashi Panja on Friday took a hit at the Bharatiya Janata Party over the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal earlier yesterday and said that it was a clear violation of the model of conduct and that the BJP had resorted to "tactics" like t ... read..

Karnataka: BJP's Bommai accuses Congress of 'double standards' on Mekedatu row, asks party to 'come out of alliance' with DMK

Hubbali (Karnataka) | March 22, 2024 6:56:48 PM IST

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP's candidate from Haveri-Gadag Lok Sabha constituency, Basavaraj Bommai, accused the ruling Congress party on Friday of 'double standards' regarding the Mekedatu Dam issue. ... read..

After SC's directive, TN governor Ravi administers oath to DMK's Ponmudy as minister

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 22, 2024 6:56:46 PM IST

A day after the Supreme Court's directive, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi administered oath to senior DMK leader K Ponmudy as a minister in the state cabinet. ... read..

Three Independent MLAs resign from Himachal Pradesh Assembly, to join BJP

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 22, 2024 6:56:44 PM IST

Three independent MLAs resigned from the Himachal Pradesh State Assembly on Friday. Their resignations come days after they voted for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate in the recently held Rajya Sabha polls in the state. ... read..

AAP leaders not allowed to meet Arvind Kejriwal's family: Delhi Mayor

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 6:56:42 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi on Friday alleged that the police did not allow party leaders to meet the family of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is in the custody of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the alleged excise ... read..

Apart from EPIC, voters can present 12 additional documents to cast vote: Punjab CEO Sibin C

Chandigarh (Punjab) | March 22, 2024 5:58:57 PM IST

To facilitate voters in Punjab during the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has recognized 12 additional documents as proof of identity, in addition to the Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC), for casting votes on June 1, 20 ... read..

Over report of chaos in Delhi, intel agencies keeping close watch on protesters movement

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 5:58:55 PM IST

Central intelligence agencies are keeping close watch on the movement of protesters coming to Delhi after the arrest of Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal over reports that anti-social elements could hijack the protest to create chaos in the national ca ... read..

Supreme Court reserves order on Kerala government plea seeking interim relief over financial issues

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 5:58:35 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday reserved the order on a Kerala government plea seeking interim relief in a suit by Kerala against Centre alleging the union government is interfering with its borrowing powers. ... read..

BJP releases 4th list of 15 candidates for Lok Sabha polls

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 5:58:31 PM IST

The BJP on Friday released its fourth list of 15 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The list includes the parliamentary constituencies of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. ... read..

UP Madarsa Education Act, 2004, unconstitutional, violative of principle of secularism: Allahabad HC

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | March 22, 2024 5:58:17 PM IST

The Allahabad High Court on Friday declared the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004, "unconstitutional" and violative of the principle of secularism. ... read..

LS polls: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah expresses confidence in Congress' victory, urges to 'fight election with unity'

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 22, 2024 5:58:04 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed confidence in the Congress party's victory in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections while urging the party members to 'work with unity'. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: TDP releases third list of candidates; Vasanth Krishna Prasad to contest from Mylavaram

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | March 22, 2024 5:58:02 PM IST

Telugu Desam Party leader and Mylavaram MLA Vasantha Krishna Prasad, who recently quit YSR Congress Party, will contest from Mylavaram, the TDP announced on Friday. ... read..

"My life is dedicated to country whether....": Arrested Delhi CM Kejriwal

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 5:57:54 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the excise policy case a day before, said that his life is dedicated to the country whether he is outside or in jail. ... read..

'Made in India' Holi celebrations this year; traders, consumers boycott Chinese goods

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 5:57:51 PM IST

This year's Holi is all about 'Made in India,' with traders and consumers boycotting goods manufactured in China. ... read..

TN CM Stalin thanks SC for 'timely intervention' after directive on Ponmudy's re-induction as Minister

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 22, 2024 5:57:31 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin thanked the Supreme Court on Friday for its 'timely intervention' after the top court's directive to re-induct senior DMK leader K Ponmudy as a minister in the state cabinet. ... read..

ED produces Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal physically at Rouse Avenue court

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 3:57:38 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate on Friday produced Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal before Rouse Avenue court following his arrest in connection with the excise policy case. ... read..

1 dead, several injured as under-construction bridge collapses in Bihar's Supaul

Supaul (Bihar) | March 22, 2024 3:57:32 PM IST

One labourer was killed and several others were injured after an under-construction bridge over the Koshi River, between Supaul and Madhubani districts in Bihar, collapsed on Thursday. ... read..

Delhi HC dismisses Congress plea against I-T Dept order of opening assessment proceedings of 2014 to 2017

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 3:57:09 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Friday dismissed the petitions moved by the Indian National Congress (INC) Party against the Income Tax Department order opening assessment proceedings for years 2014-2015, 2015-2016 and 2016-2017. ... read..

ISRO nails 'Pushpak' Reusable Landing Vehicle landing experiment

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 2:59:11 PM IST

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted the Pushpak Reusable Landing Vehicle (RLV) LEX 02 landing experiment at the Aeronautical Test Range in Chitradurga in Karnataka on Friday. ... read..

SC refuses to entertain BRS leader K Kavitha's bail plea in Delhi excise policy case

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 2:59:05 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain BRS leader K Kavitha's bail plea in the Delhi excise policy case and asked her to move the trial court with the direction that if the bail application filed will be decided expeditiously. ... read..

Section 144 imposed at DDU Marg as AAP protests widen over Delhi CM's arrest

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 2:58:56 PM IST

Amid the protests by AAP workers over the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the Delhi police has escalated security measures in the national capital to avert any potential disturbances. ... read..

"Real charecter of Kattar Imaandaar...": BJP's Sudhanshu Trivedi targets Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 2:58:52 PM IST

BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi slammed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday, claiming that he became the first CM who did not think it appropriate to resign at the time of his arrest. ... read..

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi agrees to swear in K Ponmudy as minister after SC intervention

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 22, 2024 2:58:48 PM IST

Following the intervention of the Supreme Court, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi agreed to swear-in K Ponmudy as a minister. The swearing-in ceremony will take place at 3.30 pm at the Raj Bhavan on Friday. ... read..

'INDIA bloc to meet ECI today to object arrests of opposition leaders amid MCC,' tweets CM Mamata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 22, 2024 2:58:47 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said today the INDIA bloc alliance will be meeting the Election Commission to express their "strong objection to the deliberate targeting" and "arrest" of opposing leaders at a time when the Model Code of Conduct ... read..

Delhi Excise Policy case: Kejriwal withdraws his plea from SC against arrest by ED

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 2:58:43 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday withdrew from the Supreme Court his petition challenging arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) at his residence in connection with the Delhi excise policy case linked to money laundering case. ... read..

"Arrest is because of his own deeds," says Anna Hazare on Arvind Kejriwal's arrest

Ahmednagar (Maharashtra) | March 22, 2024 2:58:41 PM IST

Following the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, social activist Anna Hazare on Friday said that the arrest of the AAP chief was because of his own "deeds." ... read..

Tamil Nadu Governor invites K Ponmudy to swear in as minister today

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 22, 2024 2:58:36 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi informed the Supreme Court that he has duly invited MLA K Ponmudi to swear in as the state cabinet minister at 3:30 PM on Friday. ... read..

'A mockery of democracy': Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's arrest

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 2:58:30 PM IST

Labelling the Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's arrest as a 'mockery of democracy', Rajya Sabha MP and Senior advocate Kapil Sibal on Thursday said that the Delhi liquor policy case in which Kejriwal has been arrested holds no ground as there is no substantial p ... read..

ED seizes Rs 80 lakh cash, incriminating documents in raids across Delhi, Mumbai, Goa in Dlehman Rea-IT Trade case

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 2:58:28 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized cash amounting to Rs 80 lakh from various digital devices and incriminating documents in a multi-state raid conducted in Delhi, Mumbai and Goa in the case of Dlehman Rea-IT Trade Pvt Ltd, which is a private limi ... read..

"Confident that we will deliver the seat," Annamalai on being fielded from Coimbatore

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 2:58:19 PM IST

After the BJP fielded K Annamalai from Coimbatore for the Lok Sabha polls, the Tamil Nadu BJP president expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that Coimbatore is an important seat and he is confident that he will deliver the seat ... read..

ED freezes Rs 16.43 crore during raids at payment aggregators in Bengaluru, Pune

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 2:58:10 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has frozen amounts totalling Rs 16.43 crore in a web-based mobile application called "Dani Data" and others. ... read..

Congress wishes people of state on Bihar Day, urges people to 'save democracy'

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 2:58:06 PM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge congratulated the people of the state on the occasion of Bihar Day, noting that today again the time has come when Bihar has to secure democracy and play a favorable role in saving the Constitution, while Rahul Gandhi ... read..

"ED has become a weapon of government": Congress leader KC Venugopal slams Kejriwal's arrest

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 2:58:04 PM IST

Congress leader KC Venugopal on Friday flayed the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, saying that the Election Commission has become a weapon of the government for vendetta politics against the opposition. ... read..

Voting begins for student union polls at JNU

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 12:57:39 PM IST

Voting has started at JNU (Jawaharlal Nehru University) for the student union polls that are being held after the gap of four years. ... read..

Delhi Assembly cancels scheduled sitting for today; next session set for March 27

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 12:57:37 PM IST

Following the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the Delhi Assembly has cancelled the sitting scheduled for Friday. The assembly will now meet at 11 am on March 27. ... read..

2G Spectrum allocation case: Delhi HC admits CBI's appeal against acquittal of A Raja, Kanimozhi, others

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 12:57:24 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Friday admitted the appeal of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against the acquittal of former telecom minister A Raja, DMK leader Kanimozhi, businessman, and then government officials in the 2G spectrum allocation case. ... read..

Delhi Excise Policy case: Supreme Court to hear today Arvind Kejriwal's plea against arrest by ED

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 12:57:22 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a plea of the Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal against his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Delhi Excise Policy case linked to a money launder ... read..

"Insult to people of Delhi, and law": Anurag Thakur on Kejriwal to continue as Delhi CM

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 22, 2024 12:57:20 PM IST

Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Friday reacted to Aam Aadmi Party claims that arrested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will run the government from jail and said that this is an "insult" to the people of Delhi and "law and democracy." ... read..

AAP Ministers Atishi, Saurabh Bharadwaj detained as party protests arrest of Kejriwal

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 12:57:13 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party leaders, including Delhi Ministers Saurabh Bharadwaj and Atishi, were detained by the Delhi police during the party protest against the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday. ... read..

"Today his pride had a fall": Sambit Patra on Arvind Kejriwal's arrest

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 12:57:11 PM IST

BJP National Spokesperson Sambit Patra said on Friday that before his arrest, Arvind Kejriwal questioned how he could be summoned as the Chief Minister and that "today his pride had a fall.". ... read..

Shashi Tharoor calls upon Supreme Court to take suo moto cognizance of Kejriwal's arrest

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 22, 2024 12:57:09 PM IST

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor condemned the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case linked to the excise police, calling the Supreme Court to take suo ... read..

"Democracy has been shattered today": AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's arrest

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 11:57:49 AM IST

Launching an attack on the Centre, over the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the enforcement directorate, AAP Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj stated that it is a desperate move by the BJP to silence the opposition's voice ahead of the election ... read..

Udhampur Deputy Commissioner appeals to voters to exercise their right to vote ahead of Lok Sabha elections

Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 22, 2024 11:57:47 AM IST

Udhampur Deputy Commissioner Saloni Rai on Friday appealed to voters in Jammu and Kashmir to exercise their right to vote without any fear. ... read..

ASI team begins survey of Bhojshala complex in Madhya Pradesh

Dhar (Madhya Pradesh) | March 22, 2024 11:57:45 AM IST

A team of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Friday began a survey of the disputed Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque complex situated in the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh. ... read..

"Action will be taken as per law": Union Minister Bhupender Yadav on Kejriwal's arrest

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 11:57:43 AM IST

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav said that action will be taken as per law against those who are involved in corruption while referring to the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the excise p ... read..

Enforcement Directorate to produce Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal before special court

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 11:57:42 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday, will be produced before a special court today. ... read..

"Sadhguru is recovering well & making steady progress": Isha Foundation shares health update

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 11:57:40 AM IST

Spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, who underwent emergency brain surgery at Apollo Hospital in Delhi after suffering life-threatening bleeding in the skull, is recovering well and making steady progress. ... read..

"You can arrest Kejriwal, can't suppress his ideology," says Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann

New Delhi | March 22, 2024 11:57:34 AM IST

Amid ongoing protests by Aam Aadmi party leaders over the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann reaffirmed the party's unwavering support for Kejriwal, stating that they stand by him 'like a rock'. ... read..

"He should have resigned": MP CM Mohan Yadav on Arvind Kejriwal's arrest

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | March 22, 2024 11:57:25 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Friday that it is unfortunate that, as a Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal is going to jail and he should have resigned from his post. ... read..

Assam police seize brown sugar worth Rs 30 lakh in Cachar; two held

Cachar (Assam), | March 22, 2024 10:56:59 AM IST

Police seized brown sugar weighing 61.79 grams worth Rs 30.50 lakh, and arrested two people, including a woman, in Assam's Cachar district on Thursday night, officials said. ... read..

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