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A Delhi court on Friday sent Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to the Enforcement Directorate's custody till March 28, a day after his arrest in the excise policy-linked money laundering case.
Special Judge Kaveri Baweja at the Rouse Avenue court said Kejriwal will be produced before the court on March 28 at 2 pm.
CBSE disaffiliates 20 schools for enrolling dummy students, ineligible candidates, says Secretary Himanshu Gupta. (PTI)
Aviation watchdog DGCA on Friday imposed a fine of Rs 80 lakh on Air India for violations of norms related to flight duty time limitations and fatigue management system of flight crew.
The decision came after the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) conducted a spot audit of Air India in January, during which evidence was collected and fleet-wise random reports were analysed.
"The analysis of reports and evidence revealed that Air India Limited operated flight(s) with both flight crew aged above 60 years flying together in a few instances.
(PTI)
Severe snowfall in Sandakphu, the highest Himalayan destination in West Bengal, left around 40 tourists stranded, prompting a rescue operation by the Darjeeling district authorities. Situated atop the Singalila ridge at an elevation of 11,930 feet, Sandakphu is renowned for its breathtaking views of the Kanchenjunga, Everest, Makalu, and Lhotse peaks.
The snowfall, which began in recent days, led to the tourists being marooned in various homestays and hotels. The district administration, along with the police, undertook a rescue mission on Thursday, ensuring the safe evacuation of the stranded tourists, including children.
The Kerala High Court on Friday granted regular bail to a former senior government pleader who is accused of raping a woman multiple times at his office and at her residence.
While giving relief to the accused lawyer -- P G Manu -- Justice Sophy Thomas observed that a serious note has to be taken of the fact that he was a senior government lawyer in the High Court and that he allegedly "sexually exploited a hapless lady" who approached him to settle a case, in which she was the victim.
"The allegation is that, the petitioner, who was in a position to dominate the will of the victim, sexually exploited her, and committed rape on her twice, and sent obscene videos to her continuously," the High Court noted.
However, since the investigation was over and the final report has been filed, the High Court was of the view that he could be released on bail, but subject to stringent conditions to ensure the safety and security of the survivor lady. (PTI)
PM Narendra Modi bestowed Bhutan's highest civilian award ‘Order of the Druk Gyalpo.'
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced closure of Lok Kalyan Marg Metro Station in view of AAP's protest on Friday, officials said.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has frozen amounts totalling Rs 16.43 crore in a web-based mobile application called "Dani Data" and others.
Over a dozen Aam Aadmi Party workers on Friday held protests near the Telangana BJP headquarters here against the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and were later dispersed by the city police.
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.
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.
Star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah on Friday joined the five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) winner Mumbai Indians (MI) training camp ahead of the upcoming season.
Voting has started at JNU (Jawaharlal Nehru University) for the student union polls that are being held after the gap of four years.
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.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday received a warm reception at the Paro International Airport as he landed in Bhutan to pay an official state visit.
Former Odisha Minister and seven time-MLA Damodar Rout passed away at a private hospital in Bhubaneshwar on Friday morning.
A bridge collapsed near Maricha between Bheja-Bakaur. The bridge was under construction and a part of it collapsed killing one while several others are feared to be trapped (READ MORE)
Former Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi will be the NDA's candidate from the Gaya Lok Sabha seat, his party Hindustani Awam Morcha announced.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday embarked on a state visit to Bhutan. During his visit to Bhutan, PM Modi will attend various programmes to further enhance India-Bhutan bilateral partnership.
Amnesty International, an NGO for human rights, has demanded the Taliban authorities to immediately reopen all girls' schools across Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported.
As many as 8 people died and 12 others are currently undergoing treatment in the hospital after allegedly consuming spurious liquor and arrested four for selling illicit liquor in Punjab's Sangrur, officials said on Thursday.
Two people died and one was critically injured on Thursday after they fell into an underground sewer of a public toilet in Malad West, an official said.
Halasuru gate police have registered an FIR against leaders of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for organising a protest in Nagarthpet following a dispute between a shopkeeper and a group of people on Sunday evening over playing of devotional songs during the Azan.
The Special PMLA court in Ranchi on Thursday extended the judicial custody of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren till April 4 in connection with a money laundering case related to an alleged land scam.
AAP leader Gopal Rai announced nationwide protests to be held today against the Bharatiya Janata Party over the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on allegations of corruption linked to the city's liquor policy.