Arvind Kejriwal's Arrest Sparks Diplomatic Tension, U.S. Emphasizes Fair Legal Proceedings

Arvind Kejriwal's Arrest Sparks Diplomatic Tension, U.S. Emphasizes Fair Legal Proceedings

Following India's summoning of a senior U.S. diplomat to protest remarks on the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Washington has stressed the importance of fair, transparent, and timely legal processes.

"We continue to follow these actions closely, including the arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal," said U.S. State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller.

Anti-CAA Protest Turns Deadly in Meghalaya

Two individuals were killed in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills district during a meeting organized by a local organization against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) of 2019. The bodies were found near the state's border with Bangladesh.

Sunrisers Hyderabad Outshines Mumbai Indians in High-Scoring IPL Match

Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Heinrich Klaasen led Sunrisers Hyderabad to a 31-run victory over Mumbai Indians in a thrilling IPL match at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium.

Priest Can Issue CAA Eligibility Certificate, Says Government Helpline

According to a response received by The Hindu through the Union Ministry of Home Affairs' CAA helpline, a local priest may issue an "eligibility certificate" to validate the religion of an applicant under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), 2019.

Congress Announces 14 More Candidates for Lok Sabha Elections

The Congress has released a fresh list of 14 candidates from Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Telangana, and Madhya Pradesh for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

₹50 Lakh Stolen from Cash Van in Kerala

In a brazen daylight theft, ₹50 lakh was stolen from a van transporting cash to fill cash vending machines in Kerala's Kasaragod district. The incident occurred outside an Axis Bank ATM.

Nirmala Sitharaman Decides Against Lok Sabha Contest

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has decided not to contest the Lok Sabha election, citing a lack of "money to contest" and her inability to meet the "winnability criteria" in southern states.

Revised MGNREGS Wages Announced

The Union government has notified revised wages under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), with several states reporting hikes of 8 to 10%.

Former IPS Officer Sanjiv Bhatt Convicted in False Drug Seizure Case

A court in Gujarat has convicted former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt in a drugs seizure case dating back to 1996. The court is expected to pronounce the quantum of punishment on Thursday.

Arvind Kejriwal's Wife Relays Message to People

Sunita Kejriwal, the wife of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, posted a video message on her husband's Twitter account, where she relayed a message from him: "While my body is in jail, my spirit is with the people of Delhi."

India's Position on Russia-Ukraine Conflict: No Solution on Battlefield

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has stated that India's position on the Russia-Ukraine conflict is that a solution cannot be found on the battlefield and that New Delhi wants to find a way to end the conflict.

BJP Announces Navneet Rana's Candidature for Amravati Lok Sabha Seat

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced the candidature of Navneet Rana for the reserved Amravati Lok Sabha seat in its seventh list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha election.

NIA Conducts Raids in Rameshwaram Cafe Blast Case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has conducted simultaneous raids and questioned several suspects in Shivamogga, Karnataka, Chennai, and Ramanathapuram districts in Tamil Nadu in connection with the Rameshwaram Cafe blast case.

Woman Stripped, Paraded, and Beaten in Madhya Pradesh Village

Four women were arrested for allegedly beating up, stripping, and parading a 30-year-old woman over a dispute at a village in Madhya Pradesh's Indore district.

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