Highlights of the day: ED moves court for NBW against AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan

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10:54 PM

HS Prannoy advances in Badminton Asia Championships

India's HS Prannoy progresses to men's singles second round with come-from-behind win over China's Lu Guang Zu at Badminton Asia Championships in Ningbo.

10:52 PM

ED moves court for NBW against AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan

The Enforcement Directorate has moved the court for the issuance of NBW against AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan. An application has been moved to the Rouse Avenue court by the ED. The Counsel for ED sought to file some documents. The court has listed the matter for hearing on April 18.

10:52 PM

Pune Police bans transgenders from asking money

"It was noticed that transgenders and other such people visit the house or establishment of people on the occasion of festivals, births etc. and forcefully demand money more than what people voluntarily like to give. This notification bans any such visit to any house uninvited," said Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar on Pune Police issuing notice to ban transgenders from forcefully asking money from traffic signals and houses.

9:49 PM

PM Modi set to become first PM to be on Newsweek cover after former PM Indira Gandhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Newsweek's written questions and followed up with a 90-minute conversation. PM Modi is the first PM to be on Newsweek cover after Former PM Indira Gandhi

9:49 PM

PM Modi set to become first PM to be on Newsweek cover after former PM Indira Gandhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Newsweek's written questions and followed up with a 90-minute conversation. PM Modi is the first PM to be on Newsweek cover after Former PM Indira Gandhi

9:46 PM

Indian mission in London celebrates Baisakhi with poetic reflections, bhangra

The High Commission of India in London organised a vibrant Baisakhi celebration, complete with bhangra music and diaspora organisations reflecting upon the inclusive message of Punjab's traditional harvest festival. Indian High Commissioner to the UK Vikram Doraiswami and Deputy High Commissioner Sujit Ghosh, among senior diplomats who adorned turbans for the festive occasion, hosted a large gathering of parliamentarians, community leaders and well-known artists including British Punjabi musician Channi Singh at India House on Tuesday evening.

9:01 PM

Fighting escalates in eastern Myanmar as army holds out against resistance push on key border town

Fighting appeared to be escalating in Myanmar on Wednesday as guerrilla fighters from the Karen ethnic minority and pro-democracy forces battle soldiers holding on to a major trading town on the border with Thailand, witnesses said. The fall of Myawaddy, which is also Myanmar's most active trade crossing with Thailand, would be another major setback in the army's war against resistance forces seeking to topple the military-run government.

8:49 PM

PM Modi greets Maldives Prez on Eid-Al-Fitr, highlights cultural linkages

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, the Government and the people of the archipelago nation on the occasion of Eid-Al-Fitr and also highlighted the cultural and civilisational linkages between the two countries that go back in time. Prime Minister Modi conveyed that "as we celebrate Eid al-Fitr with traditional fervour, people across the world are reminded of the values of compassion, brotherhood and togetherness, which are essential in building a peaceful and inclusive world that we all aspire for."

7:41 PM

IRCTC receives demand cum show cause notice for Rs 3.93 crore

IRCTC receives demand cum show cause notice for Rs 3.93 crore.

5:25 PM

Musk to meet Modi, visit India to disclose investment plans, sources say

Tesla chief Elon Musk will visit India this month to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is expected to make an announcement related to his plans to invest and open a new factory in the country, two sources with direct knowledge said, reports Reuters.

The billionaire executive will meet Modi in the week of April 22 in New Delhi, and will separately make an announcement about his India plans, said the two sources, who declined to be named as the trip details are confidential.

Modi's office and Tesla did not respond to a request for comment. Musk's final India trip agenda could still change.

Reuters has previously reported that Tesla officials are expected to visit India this month to look at sites for a manufacturing plant that would require an investment of about $2 billion.

5:08 PM

Police personnel in Odisha asked to remove noticeable tattoos within 15 days

The Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police- Security, Special Security Battalion has asked its personnel, bearing tattoos on their body which are noticeable while wearing uniform, to permanently remove the tattoos in the next 15 days.

5:02 PM

Cong never thought about conferring Bharat Ratna to Karpoori Thakur: Amit Shah

Congress never thought about conferring Bharat Ratna to ex-Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur; PM Modi did it, Home Minister Amit Shah said at his rally in Gaya, Bihar. 

5:00 PM

QS world universities rankings: IIM-Ahmedabad among top 25 institutions for management studies

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has emerged as India's highest ranked university, at 20th spot globally for development studies.

4:42 PM

Supreme Court stays trial in money laundering case against 'lottery king' Santiago Martin

The Supreme Court today stayed the proceedings before a special court in a money laundering case against 'lottery king' Santiago Martin, whose company donated the most to political parties through the now cancelled electoral bonds scheme. A bench issued notice on a plea by Martin challenging the March 16 order of a special PMLA court in Kerala's Ernakulam dismissing his petition for keeping in abeyance the trial in the money laundering case registered by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

4:29 PM

News update: AAP's Delhi minister Raaj Kumar Anand resigns

Delhi's social welfare minister Raaj Kumar Anand submitted his resignation today. Anand was elected as a legislator in 2020 from Patel Nagar Assembly in Delhi. 

4:17 PM

Three Jharkhand women killed, five injured after ground caves in

A police officer said that three tribal women were buried alive and five others injured in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district when a heap of soil caved in on Wednesday. The victims were digging earth to collect soil to plaster their houses in Matiayana village within Baharagora police station limits when a heap of soil caved in, killing three women on the spot, circle inspector Anil Kumar Nayak told PTI.

 

 

3:52 PM

AAP leaders made tall claims, the people of Delhi feel cheated: Union minister Anurag Thakur

At Hamirpur, Union minister Anurag Thakur said today: "Not one but several leaders of AAP are in jail...There is a stamp of 'kattar baiman'. The people of Delhi feel cheated. They made tall claims & gained votes. There has been no development."

 

3:42 PM

EU court takes Russian billionaires Fridman, Aven off sanctions list

The European Union Court of Justice ruled today to remove Russian billionaires Mikhail Fridman and Petr Aven from a list of individuals facing European Union sanctions after Russia's attack on Ukraine in 2022. "The General Court considers that none of the reasons set out in the initial acts is sufficiently substantiated and that the inclusion of Mr Aven and Mr Fridman on the lists at issue was therefore not justified," the Luxembourg-based court said

3:40 PM

News update: Ex-envoy and BJP leader Sandhu granted CRPF's 'Y+ escort' security cover

Former diplomat turned BJP leader Sandhu has been granted CRPF's 'Y+ escort' security cover across the country.

3:25 PM

Excise policy case: Hearing for AAP leader Manish Sisodia's bail application fixed for April 15

Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court has fixed April 15 for further hearing on AAP leader Manish Sisodia's bail hearing in excise policy case.

2:33 PM

Durg bus accident update: Kin of deceased to get Rs 10 lakh compensation from pvt firm, says Chhattisgarh CM

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai today stated today the kin of the persons killed in the bus accident in Durg district will get financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh each from the private firm they were employed with and job. Sai visited the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Raipur where the injured persons are undergoing treatment.

2:31 PM

AAP to observe 'Tanashahi Hatao, Samvidhan Bachao Divas' on Ambedkar's birth anniversary

The Aam Aadmi Party will observe 'Tanashahi Hatao, Samvidhan Bachao Divas' on B R Ambedkar's birth anniversary on April 14, AAP leader Gopal Rai said today.

1:58 PM

News update: Calcutta High Court orders CBI probe in Sandeshkhali case

The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday ordered a CBI probe into allegations of rape and land grab in Sandeshkhali.

1:56 PM

Calcutta HC bars Bengal cops from arresting NIA officials

Seeking a stay on police proceedings stemming from an FIR against its officials, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) had moved the Calcutta High Court on Tuesday.The NIA has submitted in the court that when they detained two local TMC leaders in Bhupatinagar  for their role in a blast case in 2022, they were attacked by the locals. The NIA also stated that the state police, instead of taking action against the unruly crowd, had lodged an FIR against the central sleuths over molestation and theft charges.

1:52 PM

News update: No urgent hearing on Delhi CM Kejriwal in Supreme Court

The Supreme Court will not hear Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's challenge to yesterday's Delhi High Court ruling today. The top court opens next on Monday, and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader's plea is expected to come up then. According to the top court's calendar, the court is closed for Eid-Ul-Fitr on Thursday, a local holiday on Friday, then comes the weekend. The court will reopen on Monday. 

1:29 PM

Punjab CM Mann to meet CM Kejriwal; Delhi cops, Punjab police officials to make security arrangements

The Prison Department, Delhi has fixed an advance security liaison meeting with Additional Director General (Police), Punjab, Delhi Police and Tihar Administration on April 12 for making security arrangements to arrange a meeting of Chief Minister of Punjab with Arvind Kejriwal currently lodged in Tihar Jail.

1:20 PM

AAP followers worldwide criticise Kejriwal's arrest; observe day of fast

Members and followers of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)  across the globe have observed a day of protest and fasting to express solidarity with AAP NAtional Convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in an alleged money laundering case.

12:39 PM

Patanjali misleading advertisements case: There are consequences, says Supreme Court

We don't want to be so generous, the Supreme Court said today on the affidavits filed by Ramdev and Patanjali Ayurved MD Balakrishna tendering apology in the misleading advertisement case.

12:35 PM

Patanjali case: Supreme Court pulls up Uttarakhand govt for not taking action

The top court today pulled up the Uttarakhand government for not taking action against Patanjali Ayurved for violation of law. The Supreme Court told the Uttarakhand government that it is not going to let it free. "All complaints were forwarded to the government. The licensing inspector remained quiet, there is no report by the officer. The concerned officers should be suspended right now," the SC said.

12:33 PM

Patanjali misleading ads case: We do not accept it (apology), we decline to, SC tells Patanjali founders

 "They are only on paper after they were caught on wrong foot in court. We do not accept it, we decline to. We consider it a wilful, deliberate disobedience of the undertaking," the Supreme Court bench said today