India

Kejriwal’s Arrest Raises Questions on Governance from Jail

23 Mar 2024 05:15 AM IST

The biggest arrest made by ED in Delhi liquor scam has created a stir across the country. Arvind Kejriwal is the only politician in the history of independent India who has been arrested while being a Chief Minister. He has not resigned yet. His party leaders and ministers are saying

ED raids Bengal minister, IT raids TMC treasurer’s kin

23 Mar 2024 04:58 AM IST

Enforcement Directorate today conducted multiple raids in Bengal in connection with the school recruitment scam in which the former Education Minister Partha Chattopadhyay is in custody for more than one year. Among those raided today was Minister for MSME and Textiles in the Mamata Banerjee government Chandranath Sinha whose residence

ED says in court arrest as per law

23 Mar 2024 04:51 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, arrested in the liquor scam, has been sent to ED remand for 7 days by the Rouse Avenue Court of the Capital City. After this order of Rouse Avenue Court, the crisis for Kejriwal and Delhi government has deepened. However, on March 17, BRS leader

CM in jail for a week, Delhi govt comes to standstill

23 Mar 2024 04:48 AM IST

After ED described Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal as the kingpin of the Delhi excise policy scam, the Rouse Avenue Court on Friday granted the probe agency his remand till March 28 even as decision-making in Delhi Secretariat came to a virtual standstill amid speculation over the future of the

Snake Venom Case: UP Court Grants Bail to Elvish Yadav

22 Mar 2024 17:42 PM IST

A Gautam Buddh Nagar court (UP) granted bail to controversial YouTuber Siddharth Yadav, also known as Elvish Yadav, in a suspected drugs case, his legal representatives confirmed on Friday. Yadav was apprehended by the Noida Police on Sunday as part of their investigation into the suspected use of snake venoms

PM Modi becomes the first foreign Head of Government to receive Bhutan’s highest civilian honour

22 Mar 2024 16:19 PM IST

His Majesty (HM) the King of Bhutan conferred the Order of the Druk Gyalpo on PM Modi. As per ranking and precedence established, the Order of the Druk Gyalpo was instituted as the decoration for lifetime achievement and is the pinnacle of the honor system in Bhutan, taking precedence over

Congress extends Bihar Day greetings, urges people to ‘save democracy’

22 Mar 2024 14:27 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 said the state has shown direction to the

‘His arrest is because of his own deeds’ says Anna Hazare on Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest

22 Mar 2024 14:10 PM IST

Social activist Anna Hazare expressed disappointment on Friday regarding the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, attributing it to Kejriwal’s own actions. Hazare, who had previously collaborated with Kejriwal and seen him advocate against liquor-related issues, voiced his dismay over Kejriwal’s involvement in formulating liquor policies. He stated, “I

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

22 Mar 2024 13:35 PM IST

Union Minister Anurag Thakur responded to the Aam Aadmi Party’s assertion that arrested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal would govern from jail, labeling it as an “insult” to Delhi’s residents, as well as to law and democracy. Expressing his dismay, Thakur remarked, “They are suggesting that Arvind Kejriwal will continue

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

22 Mar 2024 12:59 PM IST

Amidst protests by AAP workers over the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the Delhi police have increased security measures in the national capital to prevent potential disturbances. Highlighting the heightened security, authorities stressed the importance of maintaining law and order, particularly around the court premises. “We have implemented

Delhi Liquor Scam, List of Top Leaders Arrested by ED

22 Mar 2024 12:50 PM IST

The liquor excise policy of the AAP government in 2021 underwent several changes, including the discontinuation of state-run liquor stores and the issuance of operating licenses to private entities. The legal drinking age was lowered from 25 to 21 years old, and specific requirements for liquor brand registration were established,

PM Modi arrives in Bhutan on two-day state visit

22 Mar 2024 12:17 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Paro International Airport on Friday for an official two-day state visit to Bhutan. He was warmly received by his Bhutanese counterpart, Tshering Tobgay, who greeted him with a tight hug. Later, PM Modi was accorded a guard of honor by the Bhutanese armed forces.