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		Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was brought to Tihar Jail today after the Rose Avenue court sent him to judicial custody till April 15, officials said. &quot;He was brought to Tihar jail and will be lodged in Jail number 2. He was taken for a medical examination. He will be kept in a separate cell,&quot; a jail official said, news agency PTI reported.</div>
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	The Supreme Court today refused to stay an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) study to determine the religious character of the Bhojshala complex in Madhya Pradesh. The bench sought the response of the central and state governments and the ASI in the matter but refused to stay the survey.</div>
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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been sent to jail till April 15 after Enforcement Directorate&#39;s custody ended today.<br />
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Speaking at the 90th anniversary of the Reserve Bank of India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the RBI plays a pivotal role in advancing our nation&#39;s growth trajectory. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her address noted that the RBI has been able to stabilise G-sec yields despite monetary tightening. She further said that the central bank has been successful in anchoring inflationary expectations.<br />
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday alleged that&nbsp; that Prime Ministers from the Congress displayed indifference about Katchatheevu island and gave away Indian fishermen&rsquo;s rights despite legal opinions to the contrary.<br />
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The Enforcement Directorate custody of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will end today and the probe agency investigating the alleged liquor policy irregularities scam is likely to produce him in court. On March 21, Kejriwal was arrested on March 21 and has been running his government from the ED lock-up since then. The Rose Avenue court had extended his custody for four more days till April 1. Leaders from the Opposition who participated in a mega rally at Delhi&#39;s Ramlila Maidan Sunday afternoon asked for the release of Kejriwal and former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, who was arrested by the ED in January in a different case.<br />
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	Rejecting the suggestion that the electoral bond issue caused a setback to his government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday stated those who are &quot;dancing&quot; over the matter will repent it. He added that no system is perfect, and any shortcomings could be improved upon. &quot;Tell me what we have done that I should see it as a setback? I firmly believe that those dancing over it (bond details) and taking pride in it are going to repent,&quot; he told Thanthi TV in an interview when asked if the electoral bond details have caused a setback to the ruling BJP.<br />
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		Referring to the Pannun murder plot,&nbsp; US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti said that a &quot;red line&quot; should not be crossed and &quot;no country&quot; or &quot;no government employee&quot; should be involved in the assassination of a foreign national. Garcetti commended the Indian government in an interview with news agency ANI for doing &quot;everything that&#39;s been asked for&quot;. &quot;I think, strongly, but so far, everything that&#39;s been asked of the Indian government has been done. And I would say vice versa. Whenever there are accusations (from) the other direction, we take that incredibly seriously,&quot; Garcetti said.</div>
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Highlights of the day: Above normal heatwave projected for next 3 months

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Highlights of the day: Above normal heatwave projected for next 3 months | India News - Business Standard

4 dead, over 100 injured as storm creates havoc in WB's Jalpaiguri

&nbsp;A sudden storm created havoc in parts of Jalpaiguri district in northern West Bengal on Sunday, leaving four people died and over hundreds injured.&nbsp; Multiple hutments and buildings suffered damage, trees uprooted and electric poles came crashing down as strong winds accompanied by hail struck most parts of the district headquarters town and many areas of neighbouring Mainaguri,

Delhi CM Kejriwal’s ED custody ends today, to appear before court in excise policy case

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	Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the alleged liquor policy scam, is scheduled be presented in a court today as his custody ends today.</div>

Above-normal maximum temperatures likely over India during Apr-Jun

Above-normal heatwave days likely over most parts in plains during April-June period, IMD DG Mrutyunjay Mohapatra annouced today. Ten to twenty days of heat wave expected in different parts of country against normal of four to eight days during Apr-Jun period, IMD added.&nbsp;

BJP's only objective is to put Kejriwal in jail during Lok Sabha polls: Sunita Kejriwal

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	Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal&#39;s wife Sunita Kejriwal today accused the BJP of having only one motive -- to put her husband in jail during the Lok Sabha elections. Kejriwal, the AAP&#39;s national convenor, was arrested on March 21 and subsequently remanded in Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody</div>

News update: CM Kejriwal taken to Tihar after court sends him to judicial custody

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was brought to Tihar Jail&nbsp; today after a city court sent him to judicial custody till April 15, officials said. Kejriwal was arrested on March 21 by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with an excise policy-linked money laundering case.

Petition against CM Kejriwal 'passing orders' in custody: HC asks ED to submit its note to special judge

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	The Delhi High Court today asked the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to submit its note to the special judge, dealing with the excise policy-linked money laundering case in which Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been arrested, on the issue of the CM passing orders while in custody.&nbsp;The bench ruled that the special judge is directed to pass an order, if required, in accordance with law. It also stated that it has not commented on the locus standi of the petitioner.</div>

GST collection grows 11.5% year-on-year to second highest ever at Rs 1.78 trillion in March

Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection grows 11.5 per cent year-on-year to second highest ever at Rs 1.78 trillion in March: Finance ministry.

Home Minister Amit Shah speaks to CMs of WB, Assam, Manipur after storm hits 3 states

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	Union Home Minister Amit Shah today spoke to the chief ministers of West Bengal, Assam and Manipur in the wake of destruction of property in the three states because of a storm, and assured them of all possible central help. Shah also asked BJP workers in the three states to provide every possible help to the affected people during this hour of distress.</div>

SC issues notice to Kashi Vishwanath temple trustees on Gyanvapi management's petition

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	The top court has issued a notice to Kashi Vishwanath temple trustees on Gyanvapi management&#39;s plea against allowing Hindu prayers at a mosque cellar.&nbsp;</div>

News update: ED files reply on the bail of BRS leader K Kavitha on Delhi liquor policy case

People of this country will give the requisite reply to this dictatorship: Sunita Kejriwal

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		<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | On Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal sent to judicial custody till April 15, Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal; says, &quot;...Why has he been sent to jail? The people of the country will answer to this dictatorship.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/KJl04akrBq">pic.twitter.com/KJl04akrBq</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1774718591361044519?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 1, 2024</a></blockquote>
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West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose visits the storm-affected area

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		<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Jalpaiguri: West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose visits the storm-affected area. <a href="https://t.co/877AieLBpD">pic.twitter.com/877AieLBpD</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1774716675897921665?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 1, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Supreme Court questions DMK's Udhayanidhi regarding writ jurisdiction for clubbing FIRs

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	The top court today asked Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin how he can approach the Supreme Court under writ jurisdiction with his plea for clubbing of multiple FIRs for his &quot;eradicate Sanatan dharma&quot; remark. A bench told Udhayanidhi that he could have filed a petition in the apex court under section 406 of CrPC, seeking transfer of criminal cases but not under Article 32 of the Constitution which deals with writ jurisdiction.</div>

News update: Delhi Assembly adjourned till April 8

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	The Delhi Assembly on Monday was adjourned till April 8 amid slogan shouting by AAP and BJP members. AAP MLA Rajesh Gupta accused the BJP of &quot;extorting&quot; Rs 60 crore through electoral bonds from an accused in the excise policy case and sought a reply from the BJP. Following his address, AAP MLAs trooped into the Well and raised slogans, seeking a reply from the BJP on the electoral bonds issue. The BJP MLAs, in response, raised slogans against the AAP, following which the proceedings were adjourned till April 8.</div>

SC refuses to stay survey of Bhojshala complex in MP's Dhar

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	The top court has refused to stay&nbsp; the &#39;scientific survey&#39; of Bhojshala complex in MP&#39;s Dhar, says no action should be taken on outcome of ASI survey. The Supreme Court also issued notice to the Centre, ASI, and the Madhya Pradesh government on plea against &#39;scientific survey&#39; of Bhojshala complex in Dhar district.&nbsp;</div>

Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren withdraws plea challenging HC decision

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	Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has withdrawn his plea challenging the Jharkhand High Court&#39;s decision refusing to give him permission to attend the Assembly session. Soren withdrew the plea as it has become infructuous because assembly sessions have concluded now.&nbsp;</div>

EC warns BJP's Dilip Ghosh, Congress' Supriya Shrinate,  asks them to remain careful

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	The ECI, in its order after the receipt of their replies to notices issued to Dilip Ghosh and Supriya Shrinate over MCC violations, said they are convinced that they made a personal attack and thus violated the provisions of the Model Code of Conduct. They have been warned to remain careful in public utterances during the Model Code of Conduct period. Their election-related communications will be specially and additionally monitored by the Commission from this time onwards.</div>

SC issues notice to ED on bail plea of Tamil Nadu minister Senthil Balaji in money laundering case

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	The top court today sought response from the Enforcement Directorate on the bail plea of former Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji, who was arrested last year in connection with a money laundering case. The court issued a notice to the agency and directed it to file reply by April 29. The Madras High Court on February 28, while dismissing the bail petition, had said that if he is let out on bail in a case of this nature, it will send a wrong signal and that it will be against larger public interest.</div>

No coercive action against Congress over tax demand notices in view of General Elections: I-T department to SC

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	The Income Tax department today informed the Supreme Court that it will not take any coercive action against the Congress over the tax demand notices of approximately Rs 3,500 crore in view of the Lok Sabha elections. The bench posted the Congress&#39; plea against the tax demand notices for July.</div>

Delhi court orders 15-day judicial custody for Delhi CM Kejriwal in excise policy case

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	Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been sent to jail by the Rose Avenue court till April 15 after Enforcement Directorate&#39;s custody ended today.</div>

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal produced before  Rouse Avenue court at the end of ED's remand period

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		<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal brought to Rouse Avenue Court, says, &quot;What the PM is doing is not good for the country.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/0wkXrw9b9x">pic.twitter.com/0wkXrw9b9x</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1774680116494492066?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 1, 2024</a></blockquote>
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SC denies Kerala's petition on Centre's borrowing cap

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	Primafacie, we accept the view of the Union, balance of convenience, at this stage, lies in favor of Union of India,&nbsp;A bench presided by Justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan said on Monday.&nbsp;</div>

Banks are profitable and credit growth is at record level: PM Modi

A decade ago banking sector was in deep financial stress, but now banks are profitable and credit growth is at record level, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the RBI event.
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		<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Mumbai: At the commemoration ceremony of 90 years of the Reserve Bank of India, PM Modi says, &quot;This change has come because our policies, intentions and decisions were clear. Our efforts had stability and honesty. When the intentions are clear, then the policies are&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/bmhJP3dPem">pic.twitter.com/bmhJP3dPem</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1774682703025377481?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 1, 2024</a></blockquote>
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RBI stabilised G-sec yields despite monetary issues, says Sitharaman

Speaking at the 90th anniversary of the Reserve Bank of India, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the RBI has been able to stabilise G-sec yields despite monetary tightening; successful in anchoring inflationary expectations. Sitharaman further stated that the Bank of International Settlements has mentioned the significant role played by RBI in anchoring inflation expectations using communication policy.

RBI constantly evaluating emerging trends, taking policy measures to remain in sync with changing times: Das

&#39;From being a central bank primarily concerned with the allocation of scarce resources during the planning period, the RBI has transitioned into being an enabler for the market economy,&#39; Guv Shaktikanta Das said today at the commemoration ceremony of 90 years of RBI.&nbsp;

News update:  Sheyphali B Sharan assumes charge as Director General of PIB

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		PHOTO | Ms Sheyphali B Sharan assumes charge as Director General of Press Information Bureau (PIB). <a href="https://t.co/gYlnGqJwl3">pic.twitter.com/gYlnGqJwl3</a></p>
	&mdash; Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/PTI_News/status/1774665171958411297?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 1, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Security measures augmented as CM Kejriwal set to be produced in court

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	Security was augmented outside Delhi&#39;s Rouse Avenue court as CM Arvind Kejriwal will be produced before the court today at the end of his ED custody</div>

Steps taken by Congress against AAP govt led to ED probe into excise policy case: Kerala CM Vijayan

Steps taken by Congress against AAP govt paved way for ED probe into Delhi liquor excise policy case,Kerala Chief Minister Vijayan said today.

India has done everything asked for till now: US Ambassador Eric Garcetti on Pannun  plot

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	On the Pannun murder case,&nbsp; US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti said that a &quot;red line&quot; should not be crossed and &quot;no country&quot; or &quot;no government employee&quot; should be involved in the assassination of a foreign national.&nbsp; &quot;I think, strongly, but so far, everything that&#39;s been asked of the Indian government has been done. And I would say vice versa. Whenever there are accusations (from) the other direction, we take that incredibly seriously,&quot; Garcetti told news agency ANI.</div>

DMK, AIADMK ruled state for 57 years, ruined everything: PMK supremo Ramadoss

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	Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) chief Anbumani Ramadoss on Sunday said that DMK and AIADMK have ruled the state for the last 57 years and have ruined everything. Ramadoss told new agency ANI: &quot;DMK-AIDMK have been ruling for the last 57 years in Tamil Nadu, and they have ruined the state. Today, the drug menace is one of the worst in the country, and the government has not done anything about it.&quot;</div>
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Congress, DMK have approached this matter as though they have no responsibility: EAM on Katchatheevu issue

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		<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Delhi: On the Katchatheevu issue, EAM Jaishankar says, &quot;... In the last 20 years, 6184 Indian fishermen have been detained by Sri Lanka and 1175 Indian fishing vessels have been seized, detained or apprehended by Sri Lanka. This is the background of the issue that we are&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/VWQUkqMqMG">pic.twitter.com/VWQUkqMqMG</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1774646853608652943?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 1, 2024</a></blockquote>
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AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi meets family of gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari in Mohammadabad, Ghazipur

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		Uttar Pradesh | AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi meets the family of gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari in Mohammadabad, Ghazipur last night. <a href="https://t.co/AWrus6wCtA">pic.twitter.com/AWrus6wCtA</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANINewsUP/status/1774638467944948182?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 1, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Delhi news update: Fire breaks out in Prahladpur factory, no casualties reported

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	&nbsp;A fire broke out in a factory in the Prahladpur area under the Shahbad Dairy police station area last night, which was later brought under control. No casualties have been reported in the incident.</div>

One Naxal killed in encounter with security forces in Sukma: Police

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	A naxal has been killed in an encounter with security forces in Sukma, a police officia said today.&nbsp; His body and weapon have been recovered and the search operation is underway, Kiran Chavan, SP Sukma said today.</div>
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