Security personnel outside the CBI office in New Delhi on Sunday, February 26, 2023. CBI has arrested Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia in Delhi Excise Policy case. , Photo Credit: PTI
AAP sources will not remove Sisodia from the cabinet
Only five out of seven Delhi ministers are now in a position to perform administrative duties as Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Sunday became the second minister after Satyendar Jain to be arrested last year. Article 239A of the Constitution states that there can be a maximum of seven ministers in the capital.
US Department of Energy says COVID originated from leak in China lab: Report
The US Department of Energy now says according to media reports that a leak in a Chinese laboratory caused the coronavirus pandemic, although the White House said on Sunday that US intelligence is divided on the issue. The determination – noted in a classified report by the office of Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines – marks a turnaround by the Energy Department, which previously said it was undecided on how the virus emerged.
Assembly elections begin in Nagaland, Meghalaya
Over 34 lakh voters are set to elect their new representatives from 552 candidates in Meghalaya and Nagaland on February 27, 2023. Elections are being held for every 59 seats. BJP candidate from Akuluto constituency in Nagaland, Kazeto Kinimi, was elected unopposed after Congress’s sole rival Khekashe Sumi pulled out of the race, while United Democratic Party’s candidate for Sohiong seat in Meghalaya, H.D.R. The election was postponed due to Lyngdoh’s death.
Voting begins on Monday for Erode (East) bypoll
Polling will begin at 7 am and end at 6 pm, with 2,26,898 voters eligible to exercise their franchise. A total of 77 candidates are in the fray. Prominent among them are EVKS Elangovan of Congress, KS Thennarasu of AIADMK, Menaka Navaneethan of Nam Tamilar Katchi and S Anand of Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam.
Russia accuses US and its allies of ‘open blackmail’ ahead of G-20 foreign ministers’ meeting
A day after the G-20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting in Bengaluru failed to issue a joint communique, Russia praised the role of the Indian chairmanship of the G-20 and criticized Western countries. Accused of “open blackmail”. A statement from Moscow’s foreign ministry said Russia and China protested, accusing them of sowing “enmity and hatred” against the United States and its allies.
Delhi Excise Policy Case | CBI arrested Manish Sisodia after 8 hours of questioning
Agency sources said on February 26 that the CBI has arrested Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia after nearly eight hours of questioning in the Delhi Excise Policy case. The results of the now canceled liquor policy for 2021-22 were not found satisfactory.
ICC Women’s Twenty20 World Cup Final | Australia won record sixth title
The Australian women’s team extended their dominance in world cricket by lifting an unprecedented sixth T20 World Cup trophy with a comfortable 19-run win over South Africa in the summit clash in Cape Town on February 26, 2023.
Adding Adani firms to 14 NSE indices raises concerns
Financial experts have sought immediate intervention of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) board and market regulator Sebi to review the NSE subsidiary’s move to include five Adani group firms in the 14 Nifty index, which is likely to affect the savings of millions of investors. Will run in the sinking shares of the group. From 31st March.
Priyanka Gandhi calls ED raid an attack on the people of Chhattisgarh
Terming the recent Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids in Chhattisgarh as an attack on the people of the state, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday said the Center is planning to use investigative agencies to influence the results of the assembly elections in the state later this year. was using ,
EPFO seeks Centre’s nod to extend time to claim higher PF pension
Employees and pensioners who retired after September 1, 2014 as the deadline set by the Supreme Court – to submit joint option with employers to Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) claim higher PF pension based on actual wages Expires in March. On February 3, the EPFO approached the labor ministry seeking permission to extend the date of submission till May 4, 2023. However, the ministry has not taken any decision in this matter.
Lack of security officers for domestic violence cases worries Supreme Court about Mission Shakti
The Supreme Court has sought more information from the government about Mission Shakti, a comprehensive scheme for the safety, security and empowerment of women. SC expressed intrigue over possible chronic shortage of security officers to deal with domestic violence cases.
Gautam Adani was a month ago the world’s third-richest man and Asia’s richest man, but a damning report from a US firm triggered a massive sell-off in shares of his apples-to-airport conglomerate, knocking off his own fortune by $80 billion. The dollar sank and the tycoon slumped. 30 on the World Billionaires Index.
Congress unity, discipline necessary to defeat BJP: Raipur Manifesto
The Congress on Sunday said in its Raipur address that India awaits a strong Congress and party workers must maintain discipline, solidarity and full commitment to defeat the “divisive politics” of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Must work with unity. Declaration which was adopted after its 85th plenary session.
Germany wants to ease visa application for Indian IT workers
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on February 17 said that his government wants to make it easier for information technology specialists from India to obtain work visas in Germany as the country is grappling with a shortage of skilled labour.
CBI headquarters turned into a fort; AAP MP, minister among those detained
Delhi Police invoked Section 144 of the CrPC and deployed four layers of barricades near the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) headquarters, where Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia appeared for questioning on Sunday and was later arrested. Security was beefed up at JLN Stadium Road from 8 pm on Saturday in view of apprehensions of protest by AAP workers, a senior official said.