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Germans celebrate as recreational cannabis use becomes legal

Large crowds gathered in Germany to commemorate the legalisation of cannabis overnight starting from Monday, CNN reported.

Over 380 families affected by heavy rains, floods in Afghanistan

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said that seven people have died and nearly 400 families have been affected by the heavy rains and floods across Afghanistan, as reported by TOLO News.

Pakistan: Court grants bail to Fawad Chaudhry in graft case

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday granted bail to former Pakistan Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry in the case of misappropriation in construction projects in Jhelum, Pakistan-based Geo News reported.

ISRAEL CALLS FOR KNESSET TO PASS LAW ALLOWING CLOSURE OF FOREIGN NEWS NETWORKS

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for Knesset to pass the legislation allowing his government to shut down foreign news networks, according to The Times of Israel.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Remanded To Judicial Custody Till April 15 In Liquor Policy Case

The Delhi Court in the case observed and has remanded Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to judicial custody till April 15 in the money laundering case which relates to the alleged liquor policy scam case. He was arrested on the night of March 21.

DELHI HIGH COURT REFERRED DISPUTE TO ARBITRATION: TELECOM SERVICES - FRANCHISE AGREEMENT, NOT SUBJECT TO TDSAT JURISDICTION

The Delhi High Court in the case Fusionnet Web Services v. Yash Fiber Network observed and has held that a mere franchisee responsible for promotion of services provided by the petitioner, ergo, it does not fall under the definitions of licensee, licensor, service provider, or group of consumers as per the TRAI Act.

Mamata meets cyclone victims in Alipurduar, over 1,000 houses damaged

WB CM Mamata Banerjee Monday visited the stormaffected area in Alipurduar to inspect the situation and also meet the victims.

Nehru committed blunder by implementing Article 370 in Kashmir: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru committed a blunder by implementing Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, adding that it was Prime Minister Narendra Modi who abrogated Article 370 and raised the Indian flag in Union Territory.

YouTuber arrested for stunting by breaking traffic rules to make reels

In a shocking turn of events, YouTuber Pradeep Dhaka has been apprehended by authorities after his reckless stunt, in which he violated traffic regulations on the bustling flyover of Paschim Vihar. The incident led to a disturbance in traffic flow and posed a danger to public safety.

Kejriwal to be lodged in Tihar's Jail Number 2

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will be lodged in Jail Number 2 of Tihar Jail after the Rouse Avenue Court on Monday sent AAP supremo to judicial custody till April 15 in an alleged money laundering case linked to the Delhi excise policy case, sources said.

AAP WORKERS HOLD PROTEST OUTSIDE TIHAR JAIL AFTER DELHI CM SENT TO JUDICIAL CUSTODY

The Aam Admi Party workers held a protest outside Tihar Jail on Monday over the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in an alleged money laundering case linked to the Delhi excise policy case.

Hemant Soren withdraws plea from SC against Jharkhand HC order

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday has withdrew his plea from the Supreme Court, challenging a high court order that refused to grant him permission to attend the budget session of the state assembly.

CJI asks CBI to maintain power of balance in search and seizure

Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud on Monday emphasised the need for India’s top investigative bodies to prioritise cases related to national security and economic offenses against the nation. He was delivering 20th DP Kohli Memorial Lecture in Delhi.

Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar holds roadshow for Bengaluru South candidate

Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar today likened Congress leader Sowmya Reddy to his daughter and called upon the voters of Bengaluru South parliamentary constituency to elect her with a huge margin.

DILIP GHOSH, SUPRIYA SHRINATE GET EC RAP

ElectionCommission censured BJP’s Dilip Ghoshand Congress’ Supriya Shrinate for derogatory remarks against the dignity of women. Their communications will be specially monitored.

Political ambitions of AAP fall flat, Kejriwal tumbles into his own ditch

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s problems and situation doesn’t seem to end anytime soon. It seems that Delhi CM has fallen in his own pitfall and landed up behind the bars at Tihar jail.

Entire country has faith in PM Modi's guarantee: Yogi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday accused the previous governments of unleashing a reign of terror and said that those who are pointing a finger at Prime Minister Narendra Modi are a hindrance in India’s development.

TAKE STRICTEST ACTION AGAINST RAHUL, BJP TO EC

BJP urged Election Commission to issue directions to lodge an FIR against him for his match-fixing” remarks.

Stop central agencies from action against oppn till polls, TMC to EC

Trinamool Congress on Monday urged Election Commission to immediately restrain central agencies like ED, CBI, Income Tax Department and NIA from taking action against candidates, leaders and workers of the Trinamool Congress and other parties opposed to the BJP till the conclusion of Lok Sabha elections.

No action against Cong until end of election, I-T department assures SC

Amid allegations of ‘tax terrorism’ by the Congress, the Income Tax Department on Monday assured the Supreme Court that no action would be taken against the Indian National Congress over tax demands of Rs 3,500 crore.

Extreme weather to turn up the heat on electioneering

India is set to experience extreme heat during the April to June period, with the central and the western peninsular parts expected to face the worst impact, the IMD said on Monday as the country prepares for the seven-phase general elections starting April 19.

Need to raise self-reliance in next decade: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday stressed on the need to increase the economic self-reliance of India in the next 10 years so that the impact of global issues is mitigated.

Congress manifesto on April 5; to hold rallies in H'bad, Jaipur

The Congress will release its manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections on April 5 at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) office in New Delhi, announced the party's General Secretary KC Venugopal on Monday.

Gyanvapi: SC refuses to stop puja in Vyasji Ka Tehkhana

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to stop Puja Anushthan at the Vyasji ka Tehkhana. However, the top court ordered status quo on the religious observances by the Hindus inside the mosque premises.

RECORD GST COLLECTION OF RS 20.14L CRORE

The Government’s yearly gross Good and Services Tax (GST) revenue for March 2024 witnessed the second highest collection ever at Rs 20.18 lakh crore, with a 11.7 per cent year-on-year growth as strong consistent performance in FY 2023-24 paved the way for the milestone of total gross GST collection exceeding Rs 20 lakh crore, the Finance Ministry said on Monday.

SC to Udhayanidhi: Minister can't be equated with journalists

The Supreme Court on Monday has asked Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin how he can approach the apex court under writ jurisdiction with his plea for clubbing of multiple FIRS for his \"eradicate Sanatan dharma\" remark.

KEJRIWAL LANDS IN TIHAR JAIL

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was sent to Tihar Jail on Monday after being remanded in judicial custody till April 15 in connection with an excise policy-linked money laundering case, even as the Aam Aadmi Party dug in its heels asserting that he will remain the CM no matter how long he is kept in prison.

Punjab Kings skipper Shikhar Dhawan completes 150 sixes in IPL career

Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shikhar Dhawan completed 150 sixes in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Saturday, becoming the 17th player to do so.

Manchester United, Chelsea play out draws, Tottenham win

Manchester United and Chelsea played out draws while Tottenham Hotspur secured a win over Luton Town in their Premier League matches on Sunday.

IPL: MOHIT'S SPELL HELPS GUJARAT TITANS RESTRICT SRH TO 162/8

Riding on veteran India seamer Mohit Sharma’s bowling exploits, Gujarat Titans restricted the free-scoring SunRisers Hyderabad to 162/8 in their innings in the first of the IPL’s weekend double-headers at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.