Denied protection from ED action by HC, Kejriwal knocks SC’s doors

Denied protection from ED action by HC, Kejriwal knocks SC’s doors

New Delhi, March 21 -Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday knocked Supreme Court’s doors after the Delhi High Court denied him protection against "coercive action" by the Enforcement Directorate, which has issued multiple summons to him in connection with the excise policy

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After court rebuff, Kejriwal faces ED grilling at his home; police, RAF deployed in area

After court rebuff, Kejriwal faces ED grilling at his home; police, RAF deployed in area

New Delhi, March 21 - An Enforcement Directorate (ED) team is questioning Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at his residence in the alleged Delhi excise policy scam, recording his statement under Section 50 of the PMLA, sources said on Thursday.

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Govt warns social media influencers against endorsing offshore online betting, gambling

Govt warns social media influencers against endorsing offshore online betting, gambling

New Delhi, March 21 - The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Thursday advised all endorsers and influencers on social media to refrain from promoting or advertising, including surrogate advertisements, of offshore online betting and gambling platforms.

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BRO commences snow clearance to restore access to Ladakh from Manali

BRO commences snow clearance to restore access to Ladakh from Manali

Manali, March 21 - The Border Roads Organisation’s (BRO) Project HIMANK on Thursday said it has commenced snow clearance work to restore access to Ladakh from Manali in Himachal Pradesh.

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Hooch tragedy in CM’s home district shows state of affairs in Punjab: Sukhbir Badal

Hooch tragedy in CM’s home district shows state of affairs in Punjab: Sukhbir Badal

Moga, March 21 - Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal said on Thursday that the hooch tragedy in Sangrur, which is the home district of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, is indicative of the state of affairs in Punjab, as he demanded

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After HC jolt to Kejriwal, ED team reaches Delhi CM’s residence for questioning

After HC jolt to Kejriwal, ED team reaches Delhi CM’s residence for questioning

New Delhi, March 21 - An ED team reached Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence on Thursday evening, hours after the Delhi High Court denied him protection against "coercive action" by the agency, which has issued multiple summons to him.

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PM Modi leaves for two-day visit to Bhutan

PM Modi leaves for two-day visit to Bhutan

New Delhi, March 22 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi left on a two-day visit to Bhutan on Friday to cement bilateral ties and hold talks with King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.

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Agnikul’s suborbital rocket launch postponed

Agnikul’s suborbital rocket launch postponed

Chennai, March 21 - Private rocket maker Agnikul Cosmos Private Ltd has postponed the sub-orbital launch of its rocket Agnibaan scheduled for Friday.

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Gautam Gambhir settles defamation suit with Punjab Kesari

Gautam Gambhir settles defamation suit with Punjab Kesari

New Delhi, March 21 - The Delhi High Court recently disposed off former India cricketer and BJP MP Gautam Gambhir's defamation lawsuit against Hindi daily Punjab Kesari seeking damages of Rs 2 crore, after the parties submitted that the matter has been settled

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NDTV Battleground: Decoding Maharashtra’s Political Landscape

NDTV Battleground: Decoding Maharashtra’s Political Landscape

New Delhi, March 21 - NDTV's legacy programme 'Battleground' is back with Sanjay Pugalia, Editor-in-Chief, NDTV Network at the helm.

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NCC, NPCIL ink memorandum to raise awareness on peaceful use of nuclear power

NCC, NPCIL ink memorandum to raise awareness on peaceful use of nuclear power

New Delhi, March 21 - National Cadet Corps (NCC) and Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) on Thursday signed an MoU to enhance public perceptions on peaceful use of nuclear power and disseminate scientific and authentic information.

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Uddhav Thackeray meets Chhatrapati Shrimant Shahu Maharaj in Kolhapur

Uddhav Thackeray meets Chhatrapati Shrimant Shahu Maharaj in Kolhapur

Kolhapur (Maharashtra), March 21 - Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena (UBT) President, Uddhav Thackeray paid a courtesy call on Chhatrapati Shrimant Shahu Maharaj at his Kolhapur palace on Thursday and promised to campaign for him

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We’re going to take serious view: SC rebukes TN Guv for refusing to administer oath to Ponmudi as minister

We’re going to take serious view: SC rebukes TN Guv for refusing to administer oath to Ponmudi as minister

New Delhi, March 21 - The Supreme Court on Thursday took strong exception to Tamil Nadu Governor’s refusal to administer the oath to K Ponmudi as a minister in the state Cabinet.

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‘Raghunath’ wins maximum awards at META-2024

‘Raghunath’ wins maximum awards at META-2024

New Delhi, March 21 - The Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards (META)-2024 have announced winners in different categories, wherein the play ‘Raghunath’ has won the maximum awards.

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Constituency Watch: After defeats of heavyweights, BJP might field ex-diplomat Sandhu from Amritsar

Constituency Watch: After defeats of heavyweights, BJP might field ex-diplomat Sandhu from Amritsar

Amritsar, March 21 - After witnessing the embarrassing defeats of party stalwarts Arun Jaitley and Hardeep Singh Puri from the Amritsar Lok Sabha seat, which is traditionally a Congress bastion, the BJP is again set to field a former diplomat, Taranjit Singh Sandhu,,

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Excise policy case: Delhi HC refuses to grant interim protection to CM Kejriwal

Excise policy case: Delhi HC refuses to grant interim protection to CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, March 21 - Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to grant interim protection to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on his plea for "no coercive action" by the ED in connection with the money laundering case related to the alleged excise policy

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LS polls: Ex-MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan boards train to reach Vidisha

LS polls: Ex-MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan boards train to reach Vidisha

Bhopal, March 21 - Former Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who is BJP's candidate from the Vidisha Lok Sabha seat, on Thursday boarded sleeper coach of a train from Bhopal to Ganj Basoda.

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Transfer of four DMs: Bengal Govt ignored ECI’s guidelines on postings

Transfer of four DMs: Bengal Govt ignored ECI’s guidelines on postings

Kolkata, March 21 - The Election Commission of India’s (ECI) directive on Thursday to remove four District Magistrates (DMs) in West Bengal could have been avoided, had the state government chosen not to ignore the guidelines for entrusting officers with poll duties.

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Surat faces water cut amid metro expansion, 20 lakh residents impacted

Surat faces water cut amid metro expansion, 20 lakh residents impacted

Surat, March 21 - A water cut was initiated on Thursday across five zones of Surat, impacting nearly 20 lakh residents, due to metro construction work.

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SBI files fresh compliance affidavit in SC disclosing all details of Electoral Bonds

SBI files fresh compliance affidavit in SC disclosing all details of Electoral Bonds

New Delhi, March 21 - In a latest affidavit filed on Wednesday, the State Bank of India (SBI) told the Supreme Court that it has disclosed all the details of the Electoral Bonds which are in its possession and custody to the Election

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