Morning Digest: April 17, 2023

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal leaves the CBI office after being questioned in the liquor policy case, in New Delhi on Sunday, April 16, 2023. Photo Credit: ANI

Delhi LG points out ‘serious procedural lapse’ in convening one-day session of Assembly; Kejriwal says he should appoint a constitutional advisor

A day before a special one-day session of the Delhi Assembly, Lieutenant-Governor Vinay Kumar Saxena flagged a “serious procedural lapse” on the part of the Delhi government in convening the session, officials at Raj Niwas here said on April 16.

Kejriwal said after CBI questioning, the whole matter is fabricated, I answered all 56 questions

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for over nine hours on Sunday, April 16, 2023 in the Delhi Excise Policy matter. Speaking to the media from his residence after questioning, Mr Kejriwal said, “The whole case is fabricated and they have no evidence. This is the result of dirty politics.”

SIT confirms terror angle in Kozhikode train arson case

The Special Team of Kerala Police has invoked sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, establishing the April 2 Kozhikode train arson as a terrorist incident. [UAPA] against prime suspect Shah Rukh Saifi, as his police custody expires in two days.

Members of Congress ticket-screening committee got Rs 2 crore each, alleges Congress leader

Hebri block Congress president in Udupi district and one of the Congress ticket contenders from Karkala assembly constituency Manjunath Poojary on Sunday alleged that money was paid for issuing each ticket in the Congress and the screening committee members were the beneficiaries. . That money as they have got ₹ 2 crore each.

Satyapal Malik’s remarks vindicate our stand on Pulwama attack: Pakistan

Former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik’s allegations regarding the February 14, 2019 Pulwama attack have proved that the Modi government has used the incident to “push the Hindutva agenda”. Pakistan’s foreign ministry said on 16 April.

Maharashtra opposition shows massive solidarity at Nagpur rally

Amidst a whirlwind of speculation about the perceived fragility of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) triumvirate, the opposition put up a strong show of solidarity in Nagpur on April 16, with Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and former chief minister Uddhav Thackeray joining the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). ) accused of turning democracy into “a” Dahi HandiToppling governments wherever they got the opportunity”.

UP ministers defend state government on Atiq’s killing, calling it ‘divine justice’

The killing of gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Khalid Azim alias Ashraf in front of TV cameras on April 15 drew nationwide condemnation from opposition leaders who termed it a failure of law and order and demanded Yogi’s sacking. The Adityanath government, ministers defended the state government and some even called the incident ‘divine justice’. ,

Japan’s Kishida vows security for G-7 meetings after ‘smoke bomb’ attack

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, a day after being taken out by an apparent attack, vowed on Sunday to do everything possible to ensure the safety of meetings of the Group of Seven industrial powers through next month.

BJP will have to beat Karnataka’s 38 years of electoral history

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka has to face not only an anti-incumbency wave in the upcoming assembly elections to be held on May 10, but also look at the state’s electoral history, which shows that no ruling party in the last 38 years has won the election. The party has not retained power. Year.

IPL 2023 | Rajasthan Royals beat Gujarat Titans by three wickets

Rajasthan Royals defeated Gujarat Titans by three wickets in their Indian Premier League match at Ahmedabad on Sunday, April 16, 2023.

BCCI hikes cash prize for domestic tournaments

The BCCI on 16 April announced an increase in prize money for domestic tournaments, with Ranji Trophy winners getting a cash prize of Rs 5 crore this year.

Pakistan, which is facing financial crisis, has increased the price of petrol by Re 1 per liter. 10 per liter

Pakistan, which is facing financial crisis, has increased the price of petrol by Rs. 10 per liter amidst the ongoing economic crisis in the country and the devaluation of the currency, adding further burden to the citizens who are already bearing the brunt of skyrocketing inflation.