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Kejriwal’s PA Terminated Over Pending Criminal Case By Directorate of Vigilance: DoV has terminated the services of Bibhav Kumar, personal assistant (PA) to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, due to a pending criminal case against him.
BJP’s Manifesto for Sikkim Assembly Elections Released by J P Nadda: Titled “Modi Ki Guarantee–Viksit Bharat Viksit Sikkim,” the manifesto outlines the party’s vision for the state’s development. BJP promises establishment of an Indian Institute of Management, a National Institute of Design, and an Institute of Hotel Management in Sikkim. These initiatives aim to empower the youth and bolster the tourism sector in the state.
Congress Candidate Manickam Tagore Distributed Cash During LS Election Campaign – Confirms SP Madurai
Supreme Court Criticizes Uttarakhand Govt: The Supreme Court has reprimanded the Uttarakhand government for its inaction against Patanjali Ayurved over misleading advertisements. The court refused to accept the apology from Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna, directing further hearing on April 16.
Kejriwal’s Repeated Ignoring of ED Summons, Key Factor in His Arrest – High Court: The court cited Kejriwal’s repeated non-compliance with summons over a six-month period as a contributing factor in his arrest.
Modi Congratulates Simon Harris on Becoming Ireland’s Youngest PM: Harris, aged 37, clinched the position of Prime Minister after securing the parliamentary approval with a vote of 88-69, backed by the Green Party and Fianna Fail, key allies in his coalition.
Lalu Is Corrupt, Prioritizes His Family Over Public Welfare: Bihar’s Deputy CM, Samrat Choudhary, has criticised former Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, calling him corrupt and accusing him of prioritizing his family over public welfare. Choudhary, a BJP leader, stated that Lalu no longer holds influence over the people of Bihar and accused him of attempting to stir communal discord, a behavior he claimed Yadav has exhibited for a long time.
BJP Blatantly Conspiring with Central Agencies: TMC’s Letter to Governor: TMC accuses BJP of “blatantly conspiring” with central agencies against the Opposition. The party alleges that the BJP is using agencies like the NIA, ED, CBI, and IT to target opposition parties, including the TMC, and prevent them from functioning effectively during the elections.
SC to Review Petition for Voter Verification of EVMs with VVPAT on April 16: The plea was filed by the NGO Association for Democratic Reforms and others, aiming to ensure that votes recorded in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) are accurately reflected in the VVPAT.
PM Modi Targets INDI Alliance Over “Shakti” Remark in Pilibhit Rally: Referring to Rahul Gandhi’s comments during his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Mumbai, PM Modi condemned the opposition’s stance against Shakti. Rahul Gandhi had expressed concerns about the influence of power (Shakti) in various institutions, including electronic voting machines (EVMs) and investigative agencies.