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Delhi Court reserves order on ED's plea for 10-day custody of Sisodia

A city court on Friday reserved its order on Enforcement Directorate's plea seeking 10-day custody of former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, arrested in a money laundering case related to the excise policy. Special judge M K Nagpal heard arguments of the ED and Sisodia's lawyers and said he will pronounce the order in some time. There was heavy security presence within and outside the Rouse Avenue Courts. The lawyer for the federal anti-money laundering probe agency alleged Sisodia made false statements about the 'scam' and that it wanted to unearth the modus operandi of the perpetrators and confront him with the other accused. ED's counsel Zoheb Hossain also claimed before a special court that Sisodia destroyed his phone, an important piece of evidence in the investigation. The lawyer for the federal anti-money laundering probe agency alleged Sisodia made false statements about the 'scam' and that it wanted to unearth the modus operandi of the perpetrators and confron

Ministers Saurabh Bhardwaj, Atishi take charge of their respective depts

Saurabh Bhardwaj has been allocated the portfolios of Health, Industry, Services, Vigilance, Urban Development, Water, and Irrigation & flood control

On the new Delhi-Mumbai expressway, a battle between the heart and the mind

If you are going to Jaipur from Delhi, the new stretch of the National Expressway 4 (NE4) makes the journey more enjoyable than the destination

Delhi excise policy: ED arrests Sisodia on money laundering charges

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday arrested AAP leader and former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia on money laundering charges in connection with alleged irregularities in the Delhi excise policy, official sources said. The 51-year-old was placed under arrest under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) following his second round of questioning at the Tihar jail, they said. The agency alleged Sisodia was "evasive" in his replies and was "not cooperating in the probe." Sisodia is currently lodged in judicial custody after the CBI arrested him on February 26 in connection with alleged corruption in the formulation and implementation of the now-scrapped Delhi liquor or excise policy for 2021-22. The first round of Sisodia's questioning by the ED took place on March 7.

Delhi HC likely to hear Sisodia's bail plea on Friday in excise policy case

A Delhi court is likely to hear on Friday the bail application of former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, nearly two weeks after he was arrested in a corruption case related to the now-scrapped excise policy. Special Judge M K Nagpal, who sent Sisodia to judicial custody on March 6, had directed the CBI to file its response to the AAP leader's application by March 10. In his application, Sisodia stated that he joined the investigation as and when called for by the central probe agency. He further stated that no fruitful purpose would be served by keeping him in custody as all the recoveries have already been made, adding that the other accused persons arrested in this case have already been granted bail. Asserting that he had held an important constitutional post of deputy CM of Delhi, Sisodia said he has deep roots in the society. The CBI on February 26 arrested Sisodia in connection with alleged corruption in the formulation and implementation of the now-scrapped Delhi Exci

2 killed, 8 injured after Thar driver loses control in Delhi: Police

"The injured people are undergoing treatment at the All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Trauma Centre," the official said

Delhi Fire Services to procure modern equipment to improve response times

Delhi Fire Services will procure modern equipment and technology to improve response times in traffic situations, officials said on Tuesday. Delhi Home Minister Kailash Gahlot chaired a review meeting to discuss the fire services' preparedness ahead of the the summer season, according to an official statement. The majority of fire incidents occur during peak summer, it added. Instructing the officials to be ready for any untoward situation, Gahlot said, "None of us would want to face a fire situation at home or any place but we need to always be prepared for any such situation. In February 2023, our fire department worked on 29,400 minor and major incidents in the city, saving thousands of lives. "They have a very tough task on their hands and I am happy they have been able to deliver it well all these years. I would also like to urge all building owners, for all eligible constructions, to get fire safety certificates." The maximum fire incidents during peak summer occur in Delhi'

Delhi mayor meets A&C dept officials, reviews property tax schemes

Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi on Tuesday chaired a meeting with officials of the assessment and collection (A&C) department of the municipal corporation, and reviewed schemes related to property tax, her office said. During the meeting, senior officials apprised her about the status of revenue collection, tax policies and challenges faced by the department over the years, they said. The mayor discussed and reviewed various initiatives of the A&C department to optimise revenue generation through property tax and ongoing schemes like amnesty scheme and Samriddhi scheme of the department, the statement said. The meeting was attended by MCD's Assessor and Collector Kunal Kashyap and other senior officials of the department. She was also briefed about the citizen-centric measures undertaken by the department to facilitate smooth property tax collection through its online portal. The mayor emphasised on the need to give wide publicity to the people friendly property tax schemes like ...

Swiggy takes down 'egg ad' billboards in NCR for Holi after backlash

Swiggy's egg ad billboard for Holi has been taken down after a section of people expressed "outrage" on social media. The advertisement said, "Omelette - Sunny side-up - Kisi ke sarr par. #BuraMatKhelo. Get Holi essentials on Instamart." Though there is no official statement from Swiggy on the matter, a source told PTI, "The billboard ads were only in Delhi-NCR and have been taken down now." Soon after the ad was put up, several people tweeted with the hashtag "HinduphobicSwiggy", urging people to boycott the food and grocery delivery service provider. All India Sadhu Samaj member and former president of the Kutch Sant Samaj wrote, "Hey @swiggy, it's not okay to give selective gyan on Hindu festivals. Your Holi reel and Billboard is creating a wrong perception about Holi. You must apologize and take steps to promote cultural inclusivity." VHP leader Sadhvi Prachi also objected as she wrote, "Hey Swiggy, why don't you give similar gyan on Eid/Christmas? Afraid of Sar Tan Se Juda ga

Delhi Waqf Board assails before HC de-listing of 123 properties by Centre

The Delhi Waqf Board on Tuesday assailed in the Delhi High Court the de-listing of its 123 properties by the Centre. The board contended all these properties are either dargahs, mosques or graveyards, which have always remained in its possession and cannot be taken away now on the basis of a report of a two-member committee. As the court listed the matter for further hearing next week, senior counsel Rahul Mehra, who appeared on behalf of the petitioner, urged for directions for maintenance of status quo on possession of the properties. Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri said an interim order cannot be passed without hearing the Centre, adding even as per the order under challenge, only physical inspection of the properties is directed. The central government counsel said, As on date, only inspection may happen, if at all. I have to hear them also. Nothing is going to happen, said the judge. The Land and Development Office (L&DO) of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (HUA) recentl

Excise case: ED questions Sisodia in Tihar Jail; another bizman arrested

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) Tuesday questioned and recorded the statement of former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia as part of its money laundering probe into alleged irregularities in the excise policy matter, official sources said. The federal probe agency also made a fresh arrest in this case as it took into custody Hyderabad-based liquor businessman Arun Ramchandra Pillai on Monday evening, they said. The ED investigators reached the Tihar Jail to record the statement of Sisodia under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The CBI had arrested Sisodia on February 26 in connection with alleged corruption in the formulation and implementation of the now-scrapped Delhi liquor or excise policy for 2021-22. He is lodged in judicial custody till March 20. The ED obtained the court's permission to question the 51-year-old Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, who till recently was the deputy CM of Delhi, in the cell number 1 of the jail for three days. The agency is

Excise case: ED to question Manish Sisodia in Tihar Jail, says report

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday is expected to question and record the statement of former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia as part of its money laundering probe into alleged irregularities in the Delhi excise policy, official sources said. The federal probe agency also made a fresh arrest in this case as it took into custody Hyderabad-based liquor businessman Arun Ramchandra Pillai, they said. Officials of the ED will reach the Tihar Jail around noon to record the statement of Sisodia under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Sisodia was arrested by the CBI in this case last month and he is currently in judicial custody. Pillai was taken into custody under the criminal sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) on Monday evening following a long session of questioning. The businessman, alleged to to have represented the 'Soith Group' of liquor traders in this case, is the 11th person to be arrested in the case by the ED. He will be produced before a

Excise policy scam case: BJP burns effigies of AAP leaders across Delhi

Leader of Opposition Ramvir Singh Bidhuri along with Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva burnt the effigies outside the ancient Hanuman Temple at Connaught Place

Peak power demand in Delhi likely to reach 8,000 MW in late June-July

Delhi government's power department has predicted that the peak load of the national capital may reach 8000 MW in late June or early July, an official statement said on Monday. Cabinet Minister Kailash Gahlot chaired a series of separate meetings with the Public Works Department (PWD) and the Power department, said an official statement. He discussed and reviewed various projects of the PWD and the 'Summer Action Plan' of the Power department. Gahlot chaired a separate review meeting with Discoms and Power department officials to assess the 'Summer Action Plan' for the uninterrupted supply of electricity during the upcoming summer season in Delhi. Senior officers from Bombay Suburban Electric Supply (BSES) Rajdhani Power Ltd (BRPL) and Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL), TATA Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL), Delhi Transco Limited (DTL) and Power Department were part of the meeting. During the meeting, DTL highlighted that the peak load of 7,695 MW was reached in Delhi in June 2

Delhi's Ashram Flyover reopens today after closure, traffic advisory issued

Delhi's Ashram Flyover is set to reopen today after over two months of closure

Delhi excise policy case: Manish Sisodia sent to Tihar till March 20

Meanwhile, the AAP said the CBI had no grounds to seek Sisodia's further interrogation in the excise policy case

PM Modi to inaugurate third session of disaster meet in Delhi on Friday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate on Friday the 3rd session of the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR) where all stakeholders get together to share knowledge and experiences and discuss the latest developments and trends in disaster risk reduction. The NPDRR session, to be held here on March 10, will be attended by over 1,000 distinguished guests including Union ministers, ministers of disaster management from states, parliamentarians, heads of local self-governments, heads of specialised disaster management agencies, academicians, representatives from private sector organisations, media and civil society organisations, an official statement said. The theme of the session is Building Local Resilience in a Changing Climate, which is aligned with the 10-point agenda promulgated by the prime minister to build local capacities, especially in the context of a rapidly changing disaster risk scenario in the wake of climate change. Chaired by Home Minister Amit

Duhai Depot of Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor opens: Official

The Duhai Depot of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor is now functional with state-of-the-art facilities, National Capital Region Transport Corporation officials said on Monday. Earlier, the officials had said that the 17-km Duhai-Sahibabad priority stretch of India's first RRTS was set to be operational by the last week of March and the focus would be on making it the most environment-friendly and commuter-centric transport system. "Duhai Depot, key to managing operations on the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor, is ready. State-of-the-art modern facilities for the complete care of RRTS trainsets are now functional," an official of the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) said. They said that infrastructure including administration building, workshops and inspection bay lines have been built in less than two years. The RRTS is a rail-based high speed, high frequency, regional commute transit system connecting metropolitan a

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal inaugurates Ashram flyover after months of closure

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday inaugurated the Ashram flyover extension that would bring a huge relief for people commuting between Delhi and Noida. PWD engineer-in-chief Anant Kumar said that for now, light vehicles will be allowed on the extended flyover. "Woes of people have ended, those coming from Noida can reach AIIMS (hospital) sooner after Ashram flyover extension opening," Kejriwal said. He also criticised the tardy pace of work during previous years, saying 27 flyovers have been built under the rule of his Aam Aadmi Party in Delhi but only 84 flyovers were built in the last 65 years. Kejriwal said 15 more big projects are in the pipeline. The AAP supremo also spoke on the CBI visit to former Bihar CM Rabri Devi's residence on Monday. He said targetting and harassing of opposition leaders is wrong. CBI officials said a team visited Rabri Devi's residence in connection with "further probe" in the land-for-jobs scam case but there is no search or raid takin

Excise Policy case: Sisodia's custody ends, to be produced in court today

The Court also issued notice to CBI on bail moved by 51-year-old Sisodia and listed the matter for March 10