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Arvind Kejriwal's Plea for Increased Legal Consultations in Delhi Court
Recently, the court had remanded Kejriwal to judicial custody until April 15 in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged excise policy scam. In his plea, Kejriwal had requested access to three books—Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, and How Prime Ministers Decide.
NCP Adopts Stricter Guidelines: Larger Disclaimers on 'Clock' Symbol and Avoids Sharad Pawar's Photo in Ads
Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Ajit Pawar, along with the state unit chief Sunil Tatkare, convened a meeting on Thursday to ensure strict adherence to the apex court's guidelines. They instructed party workers at all levels, including district units, to prominently display larger disclaimers in all advertisements, templates, pamphlets, and banners featuring the 'clock' symbol. This measure aims to avoid any accusations of contempt of court.
External Affairs Minister Criticizes DMK's Stance on Katchatheevu Matter
During a media interaction, Jaishankar, accompanied by his cabinet colleague Rajeev Chandrasekhar, who is contesting for the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha constituency, asserted his views. The Katchatheevu dispute gained renewed attention following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent remarks, attributing the transfer of Katchatheevu Island to Sri Lanka in 1974 to the late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Sanjay Nirupam Alleges Expulsion Following Resignation from Congress
In the letter, Nirupam stated, "I have finally decided to fulfill your much-awaited desire and hereby announce that I choose to resign from the primary membership of the All India Congress Committee." He requested acknowledgment of his resignation, which he dispatched on Wednesday evening.
Kejriwal's Directive to AAP MLAs: Tackling Delhi's Issues Echoed from Tihar Jail by Wife Sunita
"CM Kejriwal has conveyed a message for all AAP MLAs. Despite my absence, it's imperative that the people of Delhi do not encounter any issues. Each MLA should actively engage with their respective localities, assess the problems faced by residents, and strive to resolve their grievances," she conveyed.
Smriti Irani's Wayanad Roadshow Draws Massive Crowd Following Rahul Gandhi's Nomination
Having previously clinched victory over Rahul Gandhi in the Amethi Lok Sabha constituency during the 2019 elections, Smriti Irani arrived at the Kozhikode airport before proceeding to Wayanad via helicopter to lead the procession.
Supreme Court Overturns High Court's Decision on Amravati MP Navneet Kaur Rana's Caste Certificate
This development coincided with the final day for filing nominations for the Amravati Lok Sabha seat in Maharashtra, for which Rana is the BJP's chosen candidate. Last year, the Bombay High Court had ruled that Rana obtained her 'mochi' caste certificate through fraudulent means, imposing a hefty fine of Rs 2 lakh on her. The court found evidence suggesting she actually belonged to the 'Sikh-Chamar' caste.
High Court Declines Request to Oust Kejriwal from Chief Minister Position
Emphasizing the primacy of national interest over personal agendas, the court underscored that while individual concerns are important, they must yield to the greater good of the nation. Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet PS Arora iterated that as a court of law, their mandate is to adhere to legal principles.
Gourav Vallabh Leaves Congress to Join BJP
Following suit, Anil Sharma, the former Bihar Congress president, also made a crossover to the BJP, with a formal ceremony held in Delhi, graced by the presence of national general secretary Vinod Tawde.
PM Modi Condemns Congress and RJD for Bringing Disrepute to the Nation: Address at Bihar's Jamui Rally
Prior to his engagement in West Bengal, PM Modi launched the NDA's Lok Sabha campaign in Bihar on April 4th with a fervent rally, marking his first appearance in the state since the election announcement. Addressing a crowd at Jamui around midday, PM Modi initiated the campaign in Bihar, where Jamui is one of the four Lok Sabha seats set for polls in the initial phase on April 19th. BJP ally Chirag Paswan, who has passed on the baton to his brother-in-law Arun Bharti after representing Jamui, a reserved seat, for two consecutive terms, lauded the Prime Minister for his gesture.
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