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Court grants time to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to file response to ED's reply

The Rouse Avenue court on Friday granted time to the counsel for Arvind Kejriwal to file rejoinder on the reply of Enforcement Directorate (ED). Senior advocate appearing for Kejriwal said that they could not take instructions as he has been arrested by the ED.

Arvind Kejriwal case: A look at Delhi CM's journey from CMO to Tihar Jail

Delhi CM Kejriwal's arrest upheld in money laundering case before polls. Aam Aadmi Party alleges politically motivated investigation. Kejriwal moves Supreme Court. Vijay Nair linked to Goa election funds. IndoSpirits, Reddy involved in case.

Excise policy: ED questions Arvind Kejriwal's PA, AAP MLA Durgesh Pathak

The agency had alleged in its earlier charge sheets that at least 36 accused, including former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and Kumar, "destroyed, used or changed" 170 phones to conceal evidence of "kickbacks" worth thousands of crores of rupees in the alleged scam.

Kejriwal called AAP national treasurer confused: ED

ED accuses Kejriwal of money laundering in Delhi excise policy. Kejriwal denies awareness of illegal activities, claims innocence. AAP leaders face corruption charges. Kejriwal's arrest linked to alleged scam. ED seeks judicial custody extension due to influence concerns.

ED questions Delhi Minister Kailash Gahlot for 5 hrs in money-laundering probe linked to AAP excise policy scam

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) questioned Delhi's Transport and Law Minister Kailash Gahlot for five hours in connection with a money-laundering investigation linked to the AAP government's excise policy. Gahlot, a key member of the Delhi government, cooperated with the agency. The ED has alleged corruption and money laundering in the formulation and execution of the excise policy, which AAP leaders have denied.

Setback for AAP: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal sent to ED custody till March 28 in liquor case

Delhi court remanded CM Kejriwal to custody till 28 March for excise scam. He's accused of money laundering and demanding kickbacks. The ED alleged involvement in the Punjab elections and traced Hawala trails used in Goa election. Additional Solicitor General (ASG) SV Raju, representing the Enforcement Directorate, sought a 10-day remand of Kejriwal in the trial court. The investigating agency informed the court that Kejriwal was the key conspirators in the liquor scam, in addition to another ministers and leaders of AAP.

Will act according to law, says Arvind Kejriwal on ED summons

At an event, where he interacted with elderly pilgrims leaving for Dwarkadheesh in Gujarat, the AAP national convener was asked about the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summons asking him to appear on Thursday in connection with the Delhi excise policy linked money laundering case.

Goa minister Nilesh Cabral resigns; ex-Cong leader set to replace him in cabinet

Goa Public Works Department Minister Nilesh Cabral resigned from the Pramod Sawant-led cabinet on Sunday to allow the induction of MLA Aleixo Sequeira. Cabral was one of eight MLAs who switched over from the opposition Congress to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the coastal state last year. The party's decision to ask Cabral to step down was made to allow the party to fulfill its "commitments previously made."

Kerala Blast: 'We should not tolerate…,' says Guv Arif Mohammed post meeting victims

Delhi excise 'scam': Court grants bail to two men accused of transferring kickbacks for AAP's poll expense

The CBI had opposed the bail application, claiming that even though the accused were not a party to the formulation of excise policy or they were not involved in the liquor trade, they were found to be involved in the transfer of huge amounts of money from Delhi to Goa, out of the kickbacks and towards payment of election expenses of AAP in assembly elections of Goa.

34 officers complete 35th Naval Higher Command Course in Goa

34 officers from the Indian Navy, Army, Air Force and Coast Guard completed the 35th Naval Higher Command Course at the Naval War College in Goa. The course aimed to prepare officers for leadership at strategic and operational levels with a focus on national security, maritime strategy, joint operations and technology transformations. During the course, officers researched on topics of strategic importance. Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai was the chief guest at the valedictory function and congratulated medal winners while appreciating India's defence forces' discipline.

Excise policy case: Delhi Court fixes April 24 for arguments on ED's chargesheet

Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Saturday, fixed April 24 for the point of arguments on the Enforcement Directorate's second supplementary chargesheet (prosecution complaint) in the Liquor excise policy case naming three individuals and five related firm's names.

Kejriwal cannot escape responsibility for liquor scam under his govt: BJP

Sachdeva asked Kejriwal why the wholesale liquor business in Delhi was handed over to private players, despite a technical committee's recommendation that it should be handled by the government.

Government to push bill to remove 65 more obsolete laws in Parliament session: Kiren Rijiju

"Today, in every part of our country, every citizen is a beneficiary of the welfare steps taken by the Government of India. As a welfare state, it is very important that we listen to every individual," he said.

Happy to work wherever I get opportunity: Rajendra Arlekar on being appointed Bihar governor

The Centre on Sunday appointed six new faces as governors, besides carrying out a rejig of the gubernatorial posts in seven states.

Part of excise 'scam' kickbacks used in AAP's Goa election campaign, claims ED

Against these kickbacks, the ED alleged, the "South Group" "secured uninhibited access, undue favours, attained stakes in established wholesales businesses and multiple retail zones (over and above that was allowed in the policy)." The agency also claimed in the charge sheet that the DANICS officer, who was earlier secretary to Sisodia, recorded his statement with the ED saying he was given the GoM (group of ministers) report on the excise policy in the middle of March 2021 when he was called by his boss to the residence of Kejriwal.

BBC documentary on PM is conspiracy against India: Goa Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai

Unlike a common citizen who can approach the court in case of character assassination, the PM, President, Vice President and ministers have to be represented by public prosecutors in such cases, he said. "This means character assassination of the Prime Minister amounts to an onslaught, an insult, a malicious act against the country. That is why I would like to say BBC's present act is not good," he said.

Have had cordial relations with CMs, says Goa Guv; cites Raj Bhavan-govt discord in some states

"I am cautious during my 16 months (in Goa) that access and respect be given to the government. But presently, in a south Indian state, some dispute is (going on) between the governor and the government," he added, without elaborating. Pillai said his gubernatorial tenure in Goa and the earlier 21-month one in Mizoram were marked by cordial relations between the chief ministers and Raj Bhavan.

Congress attacks Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan over visit to RSS chief

The Congress on Wednesday attacked Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan for paying a personal visit to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwant when the latter was in the southern state, saying that the former's Constitutional office has become subordinate to that of the Prime Minister and Home Minister.

Governor creating constitutional crisis in Kerala at behest of BJP, RSS: CPI(M)

The reactions of the two CPI(M) leaders come a day after Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan held an unprecedented press conference at the Raj Bhavan to release video clips of the alleged heckling against him at Kannur University in 2019 and letters sent to him by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on interference in university matters.

Cabinet reshuffle likely in Goa after Cong MLAs join BJP; CM meets governor but says they didn't discuss politics

​​The chief minister, however, told reporters here that the meeting, which followed Wednesday's dramatic developments, had nothing to do with politics.

Goa Governor calls session of Assembly on March 15 for MLAs to take oath

The BJP won 20 seats in the polls to the 40-member Assembly, voting for which was held on February 14 and the results were declared on March 10.

Goa CM Dr Pramod Sawant tenders resignation to Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai in Panaji