India calls German diplomat’s remarks on Delhi CM’s arrest ‘most unwarranted’

India calls German diplomat’s remarks on Delhi CM’s arrest ‘most unwarranted’

New Delhi, March 23 - The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday called the German Foreign Office Spokesperson's comments on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest "most unwarranted" and said that it sees them as interfering in the country's judicial process.

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Due compliance with relevant statutory requirements, accused non-cooperative, says ED on Kejriwal’s arrest

Due compliance with relevant statutory requirements, accused non-cooperative, says ED on Kejriwal’s arrest

New Delhi, March 22 - The ED, which produced Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a court here on Friday and sought his custody, said that it had complied with "relevant statutory requirements" while arresting him on Thursday in a money laundering case

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India summons German diplomat over remarks on Delhi CM’s arrest

India summons German diplomat over remarks on Delhi CM’s arrest

New Delhi, March 23 - India on Saturday summoned a senior diplomat from the German Embassy and lodged a strong protest over comments on the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

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Election Commission seeks hooch tragedy report in Punjab

Election Commission seeks hooch tragedy report in Punjab

Chandigarh, March 23 - The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday sought an immediate report from the Punjab Chief Secretary and Director General of Police (DGP) in the Sangrur hooch tragedy through the state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO).

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Release India, Pakistan fishers as Ramadan goodwill, urges Mumbai pacifist

Release India, Pakistan fishers as Ramadan goodwill, urges Mumbai pacifist

Mumbai, March 23 - A peace activist has urged the governments of India and Pakistan to release and repatriate the fisherfolk, including women, languishing in jails of both countries, as a gesture of goodwill in the holy month of Ramadan, here on Saturday.

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CBI raid at South Kolkata residence of Trinamool leader Mahua Moitra’s father

CBI raid at South Kolkata residence of Trinamool leader Mahua Moitra’s father

Kolkata, March 23 - A CBI team is conducting a raid since Saturday morning at the South Kolkata residence of DL Moitra, father of Trinamool Congress leader, Mahua Moitra.

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India summons German diplomat over remarks on Delhi CM’s arrest

India summons German diplomat over remarks on Delhi CM’s arrest

New Delhi, March 23 - India on Saturday summoned a senior diplomat from the German Embassy and lodged a strong protest over comments on the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

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Sunita Kejriwal reads out Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s message from jail

Sunita Kejriwal reads out Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s message from jail

New Delhi, March 23 - Sunita Kejriwal, in a media address on Saturday, her first after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest, read out the latter’s message to people, and said that he will come out soon to serve the masses and fulfill

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Elderly, women dominate voters’ list in Gurugram LS constituency

Elderly, women dominate voters’ list in Gurugram LS constituency

Gurugram, March 23 - The elderly and women dominate the voters’ list in the Gurugram Lok Sabha constituency of Haryana with over 67,000 being the elderly voters above the age of 80 years.

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Lok Sabha polls: BJP to support ally candidates in Manipur, Nagaland, Meghalaya

Lok Sabha polls: BJP to support ally candidates in Manipur, Nagaland, Meghalaya

Imphal, March 23 - The BJP on Friday decided to support the candidates of the National People's Party (NPP) in the two parliamentary seats in Meghalaya, the Naga People’s Front (NPF) nominee in the Outer Manipur Lok Sabha seat, and the Nationalist Democratic

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From policy formulation to receiving kickbacks, what does ED’s remand application for Kejriwal say?

From policy formulation to receiving kickbacks, what does ED’s remand application for Kejriwal say?

New Delhi, March 22 - The Enforcement Directorate (ED) in its remand application filed before a Delhi court said that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was involved in the conspiracy of formulating the 2021-22 excise policy to favour certain individuals, and also for demanding

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Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s wife to hold press conference at noon

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s wife to hold press conference at noon

New Delhi, March 23 - Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, is set to hold a press conference on Saturday, at 12 pm. Notably, she made here first ever public statement regarding the Aam Aadmi Party supremo's arrest in excise

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Tata Power deploys EV charging points on key routes to Ayodhya

Tata Power deploys EV charging points on key routes to Ayodhya

New Delhi, March 23 - Tata Power on Saturday said it has collaborated with the Ayodhya Development Authority (ADA) to deploy charging points in and around the city on crucial routes to accelerate the adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs).

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BJP’s CEC meeting today, to discuss LS polls candidates

BJP’s CEC meeting today, to discuss LS polls candidates

New Delhi, March 23 - The BJP's Central Election Committee (CEC) meeting will be held on Saturday evening to discuss party candidates for the Lok Sabha elections.

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to celebrate Holi in Siachen with troops

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to celebrate Holi in Siachen with troops

March 23, New Delhi - In solidarity with soldiers serving at the world's highest battleground, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be visiting Siachen glacier to celebrate Holi with troops stationed there.

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‘Logistical hurdles if CM governs from jail, Centre to step into Delhi govt affairs through LG’s office’

‘Logistical hurdles if CM governs from jail, Centre to step into Delhi govt affairs through LG’s office’

New Delhi, March 22 - In wake of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal being arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in the alleged liquor policy scam, and sent to its custody, legal experts weighed in on the significant legal and constitutional challenges that could

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Mastermind of excise policy scam finally in custody: Smriti Irani

Mastermind of excise policy scam finally in custody: Smriti Irani

New Delhi, March 22 - Union Minister Smriti Irani on Friday said that the mastermind of the Delhi excise policy 'scam' is finally in custody as a Delhi court sent arrested Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to a six-day ED remand.

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Kejriwal sent to 6-day ED custody in liquor police case, agency terms him scam ‘kingpin’

Kejriwal sent to 6-day ED custody in liquor police case, agency terms him scam ‘kingpin’

New Delhi, March 22 - A special court on Friday sent arrested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to six days ED custody, till March 28, in a money laundering case related to the liquor policy scam.

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PM Modi’s third visit to Bhutan witnessed many firsts

PM Modi’s third visit to Bhutan witnessed many firsts

New Delhi, March 22 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third state visit to neighbouring Bhutan in 10 years -- where he was accorded a grand welcome upon his arrival on Friday -- witnessed many firsts.

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India will become world’s 3rd largest economy in next 3 years, says Anurag Thakur at Viksit Bharat event

India will become world’s 3rd largest economy in next 3 years, says Anurag Thakur at Viksit Bharat event

Chennai, March 22 - Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur on Friday said that India will become the third-largest economy in the world in the next three years.

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