LIVE update: Aryan's case adjourned for tomorrow, no bail granted

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7:17 PM

Navy officer among 5 arrested by CBI for leaking confidential info about submarine project

The CBI has arrested five persons including a commander-rank Navy officer for allegedly leaking confidential information related to an ongoing submarines project in return for illegal gratification, officials said Tuesday.

The agency has initiated action in a secret operation last month in which two retired Navy personnel and as many private persons in addition to the Navy officer were taken into custody, they said.

7:11 PM

Tamil Nadu reports 1,090 new Covid-19 cases, 1,326 discharges, and 15 deaths today

6:56 PM

Union health secy writes to Bengal govt regarding surge in Covid cases

6:37 PM

5-member NCB team to go to Mumbai tomorrow to probe the allegations of corruption

6:35 PM

Cruise case: Accused Manish Rajgaria granted bail by city-based special NDPS Court, says his lawyer Ajay Dubey

6:09 PM

Aryan Khan case adjourned for tomorrow

Aryan Khan case adjourned for tomorrow. Bombay High Court to hear the matter on Wednesday at 2:30 pm

6:08 PM

Principles say that person who is to be arrested should be told about the grounds: Lawyer Amit Desai

Did the NCB believe on the afternoon of October 2 & when they exercise power of arrest, they exercise it for Aryan Khan, Arbaaz Merchant & Munmun Dhamecha, asks lawyer Amit Desai, Bar and Bench reported.

 

The principles say that the person who is to be arrested should be told about the grounds.

5:50 PM

It's a fit case of bail: Mukul Rohatgi concludes his arguments for Aryan Khan

5:33 PM

Mukul Rohatgi is now reading the judgments

I respectfully submit that I have a better case than all cases, I am citing because there is no recovery from me, says Mukul Rohatgi speaking for Aryan Khan, Bar and Bench reports.

 

The next judgment is by Justice Pitale. Ranveer Singh v State of Maharashtra and Shanoob KH vs State

 

Now let me show an important judgment. Ragini Dwivedi vs State of Karnataka

5:28 PM

Aryan Khan new accused 17 due to online poker game: Rohatgi

Aryan Khan has been asked about the chats with accused 17 and said he knew him due to the online game, according to Bar and Bench.

 

Nowadays, there are a lot of online gaming. I am saying this because there are petitions challenging online games, says Mukul Rohatgi speaking for Khan.

 

But there is nothing to show that he was financing illicit trafficking, Rohatgi added.

 

5:10 PM

There was no mention of seizure of mobile phone in Punchnama: Aryan Khan's lawyer

There was no mention of seizure of mobile phone in Punchnama, says lawyer Mukul Rohatgi, ANI reported

 

We're clear about what happened on October 2nd, how we go there, how we were arrested, he said, adding that law provides that maximum punishment is 1 year (jail) for small quantities.

4:59 PM

Aryan Khan nowhere connected to any allegations, counter allegations: Lawyer Mukul Rohatgi

There was something filed by someone alleging something against NCB, and Director had filed an affidavit that it was due to a political personality whose son-in-law was arrested by NCB. It is all being portrayed that I was involved in this, lawyer Mukul Rohatgi argues for Aryan Khan, ANI reported.

 

Aryan Khan made this clear with rejoinder that he's nowhere connected to all these allegations and counter-allegations. He's nowhere in all this ongoing controversy. His case is very much on merits which are in his favour, says Rohatgi.

4:52 PM

Aryan Khan's WhatsApp chats of 2018, 2019 & 2020 are not related to Cruise case: Mukul Rohatgi

4:49 PM

NCB not charging with consumption/possession but with conspiracy: Lawyer Rohatgi

4:33 PM

Aryan Khan was invited to the cruise as a spl guest, was invited by one Pratik Gaba: Mukul Rohatgi

4:22 PM

Bombay HC begins hearing in the bail plea matter of Aryan Khan

3:44 PM

Speculation over Amarinder's next move, may launch party on Wednesday

Former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh may launch his new political party here on Wednesday, according to speculation triggered by the announcement of a press conference.

Singh had last week said he would soon launch his own party, and that he was hopeful of a seat arrangement with the BJP provided the ongoing farmers' stir against farm laws was resolved in their interest.

The development comes just months ahead of the Punjab assembly elections.

 

3:21 PM

Bombay HC asked only limited people to remain in court, to decongest the courtroom

2:45 PM

Former Attorney General of India Mukul Rohatgi appearing for Aryan Khan in his bail matter today

2:04 PM

SC to pronounce order on pleas seeking independent probe into Pegasus snooping matter tomorrow

The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce on Wednesday its verdict on a batch of pleas seeking independent probe into the Pegasus snooping matter.

 

A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices Surya Kant and Hima Kohli had reserved order on September 13, saying it only wanted to know whether or not the Centre used the Pegasus spyware through illegal methods to allegedly snoop on citizens.

 

Citing national security, the Centre had refused to file a detailed affidavit in the matter.

 

The pleas are related to reports of alleged snooping by government agencies on eminent citizens, politicians and scribes by using Israeli firm NSO's spyware Pegasus. 

2:02 PM

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu administers oath to TMC MP Sushmita Dev & BJP MP S Selvaganapathy

1:48 PM

Full vaccination mandatory for travel in Mumbai local trains for essential workers, govt employees

1:29 PM

Fight to defend democracy and constitution begins with preparing workers to identify: Sonia

Fight to defend democracy and constitution begins with preparing workers to identify, counter false propaganda: Sonia Gandhi

1:23 PM

Congress message not percolating down to grassroots: Sonia Gandhi

Congress message not percolating down to grassroots; I find lack of clarity, cohesion among state leaders on policy issues: Sonia Gandhi

12:27 PM

Strengthening organisation should override personal ambitions: Sonia Gandhi

Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday emphasised on the need for discipline and unity, saying strengthening the organisation must override personal ambitions.

 

Chairing a meeting of top party leaders to evolve a strategy for assembly elections in five states early next year, she said the party must redouble its fight for the victims of the Union government's "worst excesses".

 

Gandhi also expressed concern over the party's messages on key issues not percolating down to the grassroot cadres, and said there is lack of clarity and cohesion even among state leaders.

 

12:01 PM

We must fight diabolical campaign of BJP/RSS ideologically, says Sonia Gandhi

"We must fight diabolical campaign of BJP/RSS ideologically. We must do so with conviction & expose their lies before the people if we are to win this battle": Sonia Gandhi in her opening remarks during meeting of gen secys, State in-charges & Pradesh Congress Committee presidents.

11:51 AM

Sonia Gandhi chairs meeting of Congress leaders in New Delhi

Congress Interim President Sonia Gandhi chairs meeting of general secretaries, State in-charges and Pradesh Congress Committee Presidents at party headquarters in Delhi.

11:36 AM

Harish Salve appearing for the UP govt tells SC that out of 68 witnesses, statements of 30 have been recorded

Lakhimpur Kheri violence case: Senior advocate Harish Salve appearing for the Uttar Pradesh government tells Supreme Court that out of 68 witnesses, statements of 30 witnesses have been recorded under and 23 persons claim to be eyewitnesses of the incident

11:12 AM

Lakhimpur case: There were hundreds of farmers in the rally and only there're 23 eyewitnesses, asks SC

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11:08 AM

Kejriwal offers prayers at Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday offered prayers to Ram Lalla at the Ram Janmabhoomi site in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya.

Addressing the media after the prayers, Aam Aadmi Party National conveyer said, "We have a special Cabinet meeting scheduled for tomorrow to include Ayodhya to the list of religious places under the free pilgrimage scheme for senior citizens in Delhi."

Earlier today, Kejriwal offered prayers at Hanuman Garhi temple in Ayodhya.

On Monday, he joined the Maha Aarti on the bank of the river Sarayu, worshipped the Goddess and took her blessings.