Fraudster poses as Supreme Court Chief Justice Chandrachud, demands ₹500 for cab ride- Here’s what happened
The Supreme Court of India lodged a cyber crime complaint against a social media handle impersonating Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and requesting ₹500 for a cab fare. The complaint was filed after a viral screenshot caught CJI Chandrachud’s attention. ; Key Points
mintUPSC aspirants' deaths: 13 coaching centres sealed amid protests, PIL filed, matter reaches Parliament
MCD announces Rs 10 lakh compensation for next of kin & action against unauthorised constructions. 3 students died after library located illegally in basement of Rau's IAS centre flooded. Key Points
ThePrint6 killed in rain-related incidents in Delhi-NCR, more showers likely today | 10 points
The national capital woke up to another overcast morning on Saturday as parts of the city recorded light showers a day after logged 228.1 mm of rainfall. | Latest News Delhi Key Points
Hindustan TimesRaghav Magunta forced to name Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi excise policy case: Sanjay Singh
AAP MP Sanjay Singh accused the BJP's senior leadership of orchestrating a conspiracy to imprison Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case. Singh alleged that the BJP pressured Raghav Magunta, a key witness in the case, to give false testimony against Kejriwal. He claimed that after Magunta's father faced repercussions for refusing to comply, Magunta changed his statement, implicating Kejriwal. Key Points
Economic TimesED's ‘Arvind Kejriwal is kingpin’ reply ahead of Delhi high court hearing today | 10 points
The Delhi high court will hear Arvind Kejriwal's petition challenging his arrest. The plea is listed for hearing before Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma. | Latest News India Key Points
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Delhi Capitals defeat Chennai Super Kings by 20 runs
In IPL 2024, Delhi Capitals defeated Chennai Super Kings by 20 runs. Standout performances by Pant, Warner, Shaw for DC. Ahmed, Kumar starred. Pathirana excelled for CSK. DC missed Yadav, while Dhoni led the CSK fight. Key Points
Economic TimesED questions Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot — ‘part of Group of Ministers who prepared excise policy'
Gahlot has been summoned for 1st time. According to ED, Vijay Nair, alleged middleman between AAP & 'South Group', stayed at Gahlot's govt bungalow without authorisation. Key Points
ThePrintKejriwal’s case: Foreign governments must respect India’s sovereignty
It’s understandable that India’s government was displeased by US comments. It was interference in our internal affairs. The Delhi CM’s case is for Indians to follow. Key Points
mintArvind Kejriwal Arrest: Big revelations likely as Delhi CM's wife to issue press statement
Jailed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal is set to issue a press statement today, potentially unveiling significant information. Following a meeting with the CM at the Enforcement Directorate office, the ED arrested Kejriwal in the Delhi Excise Policy money laundering case. Alleged irregularities and money laundering led to losses exceeding Rs 580 crore. Key Points
Economic TimesKejriwal arrest: HC to hear Delhi CM's plea tomorrow in excise policy case
The Delhi High Court is scheduled to hear Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's petition on Wednesday regarding his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the excise policy case. Kejriwal, the National Convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party, was arrested as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation. He remains in ED custody until March 28. Key Points
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Delhi Police beefs up security amid AAP call to 'gherao' PM residence against Kejriwal's arrest
Security at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence has been bolstered by the Delhi Police following a call by AAP for a protest gherao over Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest. The police have also heightened security in various parts of the national capital, affecting movement in New Delhi and Central Delhi, as per a Delhi Traffic Police officer. Key Points
Economic TimesINDIA bloc to hold 'maha rally' in Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on March 31, says AAP leader Gopal Rai
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest has prompted the INDIA bloc to hold a'maha rally' in Ramlila Maidan. Gopal Rai urged all spiritual, business, and political groups to join the public meeting as a protest against BJP oppression and to safeguard the country. PM Modi is misusing agencies to file fake cases against opposition leaders. Key Points
Economic TimesArvind Kejriwal news: Atishi says ‘had tears in my eyes, I thought…’ as Delhi CM issues 1st order from ED custody
Arvind Kejriwal news: Arvind Kejriwal's first direction from ED custody is to address water and sewer issues in Delhi. Atishi touched by his selflessness towards the people despite his own situation. Key Points
mint‘Undermining our judiciary’: India protests Germany's remarks on Kejriwal arrest, summons envoy
A German Foreign Ministry spokesperson had said Delhi CM is ‘entitled to fair & impartial trial’. MEA says 'biased assumptions most unwarranted'. Key Points
ThePrintI will be back soon : Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita reads his message, written in ED custody
In a video message on X (formerly Twitter), Sunita, quoting Delhi CM said, My dear countrymen I have been arrested. Whether I am inside the jail or not, I will continue to serve the country. My entire life is dedicated to the country. I have struggled a lot in my life, and I know that this will continue. Therefore, this arrest has not surprised me. Key Points
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Arvind Kejriwal arrest: Medical team leaves from ED office in Delhi
A medical team conducted a check-up on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office on Saturday morning. This followed concerns raised by Aam Aadmi Party minister Atishi about Kejriwal's safety and security after his arrest by the ED in connection with a money laundering case related to the alleged excise policy scam. Kejriwal was remanded to ED custody for seven days by Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court. The case involves alleged irregularities and money laundering in the framing and implementation of the Delhi excise policy 2022, which was later scrapped. Key Points
Economic TimesWPL 2024: Check how much cash RCB, DC took home as Smriti Mandhana won first T20 trophy for Bangalore
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) clinched their first T20 trophy by defeating Delhi Capitals (DC) in a close match. Smriti Mandhana and Ellyse Perry played crucial roles in RCB's victory as they chased down 114 runs. Key Points
mintDelhi Lok Sabha seats: SWOT analysis of BJP, Congress, AAP
AAP and Congress unite to challenge BJP in Delhi Lok Sabha seats with key issues like Modi factor, Ram temple, and CAA. Congress contests Chandni Chowk, North East, North West. Delhi Assembly 2025 outlook. Candidates Manoj Tiwari, Sheila Dikshit, Arvind Kejriwal, Mahabal Mishra. Key Points
Economic TimesExcise policy scam: BRS leader K Kavitha taken into custody, being brought to Delhi for questioning
BRS MLC K Kavitha detained post searches at Hyderabad home by I-T, ED officials from New Delhi. It was not clear if the action is linked to the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy linked case of the central agency in which the ED has questioned the BRS MLC and daughter of former Telangana chief minister Chandrashekar Rao. Key Points
Economic TimesDelhi Metro expands with two new corridors
The Lajpat Nagar to Saket G-Block corridor will run for 8.385 kilometres, and will have eight stations. The Inderlok to Indraprastha corridor, covering 12.377 kilometres, will have 10 stations. Key Points
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Eye on Delhi polls & MPs' failure to take on Kejriwal prompted BJP high command to replace 5 of them
Party insiders concede that BJP faces tough challenge from AAP & Arvind Kejriwal. Various factors & inputs decided poll tickets, but biggest criterion was winnability, they say. Key Points
ThePrintDelhi Govt orders sealing off all unused borewells after Keshopur death
Delhi Jal Board Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar and the water utility are instructed to seal all public and private borewells not in use within 48 hours. Additionally, a time-bound inquiry into the incident has been demanded. Key Points
mintDelhi Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Dates, schedule, phase, constituencies, candidates, details; All you need
Delhi Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The upcoming General Elections in Delhi, scheduled for April-May 2024, will witness a fierce battle between the NDA and I.N.D.I.A alliances. With Delhi's seven Lok Sabha seats at stake, winning the majority in the capital is crucial, often leading to the formation of the central government. The BJP, AAP, and INC have finalized their candidates, setting the stage for an intense electoral contest. Key Points
Economic TimesAAP announces Rs 1,000 per month to all Delhi women above 18 years
"A budget of Rs 2,714 crore has been proposed for these beneficiaries in the budget of 2024-25. Under the Rs. 2000 crore for 'Mukhyamantri Mahila Samm Key Points
Times Of IndiaDelhi Budget 2024 highlights: Every woman to get Rs 1,000/month for study, or for watching movies, says At
Delhi Budget 2024 highlights: Finance Minister Atishi today presented Budget for the next financial year. She sought the blessings of Manish Sisodia's mother and wife, before presenting the budget. Finance minister Atishi presented Delhi govt's Rs 76,000 crore budget for 2024-25 in the state assembly. Here are all the key highlights of Delhi Budget 2024. Key Points
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Arvind Kejriwal finally willing to face ED in Delhi excise case, says will be ready after March 12
Arvind Kejriwal: Despite his willingness to face the ED for questioning, the Delhi chief minister still held the agency's summonses as illegal . Kejriwal's announcement caps a long episode of back-and-forth between him and the agency and could mark a significant point in the alleged Delhi excise scam probe. Key Points
Economic TimesArvind Kejriwal replies to ED summons, 'ready to answer' after March 12: AAP
Delhi excise policy case: AAP said Arvind Kejriwal has sent a reply to ED. He said the summons is illegal but still he is ready to answer. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesAhead of LS polls, East Delhi MP Gautam Gambhir asks BJP to ‘relieve him of political duties’
Gautam Gambhir says he wants to ‘focus on upcoming cricket commitments’. He clinched East Delhi Lok Sabha seat for BJP in 2019. Key Points
ThePrintLok Sabha Polls: AAP announces 4 candidates from Delhi, 1 from Haryana
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced five candidates for the Lok Sabha elections in Delhi and Haryana. Somnath Bharti will be fielded from New Delhi, Kuldeep Kumar from East Delhi, Sahiram Pehelwan from South Delhi, Mahabal Mishra from West Delhi, and Sushil Gupta from Kurukshetra. The AAP has formed a seat-sharing arrangement with Congress in Delhi, with a 4-3 division. The party had previously announced candidates for Assam and Gujarat. Key Points
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