News18 Afternoon Digest: Will Kejriwal Run Govt from Jail? What's Next for AAP After Delhi CM's Arrest and Other Top Stories
News18 Afternoon Digest: Will Kejriwal Run Govt from Jail? What's Next for AAP After Delhi CM's Arrest and Other Top Stories
We are also covering: Will Arvind Kejriwal's Arrest be the Glue for INDIA Bloc Amid Seat-Sharing Chaos; Pro-Khalistani Groups Seek New Leadership Amidst Turmoil and Infighting and more

In today’s digest, Gujarat Congress leader Rohan Gupta quits days after withdrawing from poll fray; setback to K Kavitha in Delhi liquor scam as SC refuses bail, asks her to approach trail court and other top stories.

Will Arvind Kejriwal Run Govt from Jail? What’s Next for AAP After Delhi CM’s Arrest

With the arrest of Aam Aadmi Party convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, AAP’s worst fears have come true. A team of the Enforcement Directorate reached the CM’s residence a short while after 7pm on Thursday as the division bench of the Delhi High Court refused to provide interim relief or protection against coercive action or arrest to the chief minister. AAP’s legal strategy was to move the Supreme Court to challenge the high court’s order and ask for protection against arrest. However, the officers of the Enforcement Directorate moved before the AAP did. And a little after two hours of search and interrogation, they arrested the chief minister. READ MORE

Setback to K Kavitha in Delhi Liquor Scam: SC Refuses Bail, Asks Her to Approach Trail Court

The Supreme Court on Friday asked BRS leader K Kavitha to move trail court for bail as the apex court “cannot admit relief petition under Article 32 of the Constitution”. Kavitha was arrested last week in the Delhi liquor policy case. READ MORE

Will Arvind Kejriwal’s Arrest be the Glue for INDIA Bloc Amid Seat-Sharing Chaos?

Will the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal give the INDIA bloc the much-needed shot in the arm? On the face of it, it seems so for now. As news broke of his imminent arrest, most of the INDIA bloc allies spoke out for a change in one voice. Condemning the arrest, TMC chief whip Derek O’ Brien asked: “How can we expect fair elections if sitting chief ministers and prominent opposition leaders are arrested weeks before polls?.” READ MORE

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: Gujarat Congress Leader Rohan Gupta Quits Days After Withdrawing from Poll Fray

Amid firm indications that Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge is unlikely to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, the party has fielded his son-in-law, Radhakrishna Doddamani, from his home turf of Gulbarga. The octogenarian won the Lok Sabha polls from the Gulbarga (Kalaburagi) segment in 2009 and 2014, but lost the electoral contest in 2019. READ MORE

Pro-Khalistani Groups Seek New Leadership Amidst Turmoil and Infighting, Says New Intel Analysis

Reports from central Intelligence agencies over the past few months have indicated that Pro-Khalistan Entities (PKEs) are grappling with a leadership vacuum and are in the process of cultivating a fresh leadership cadre. Top sources quoting a recent analysis done by a central agency said that meetings to identify potential leaders for anti-India activities across various countries have been held multiple times with the expectation that apart from declared terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, new faces will emerge to spearhead operations in different countries. READ MORE

Loved Priyanka Chopra’s Saree From Her Ayodhya Visit? Here’s How Much It Costs

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, known for her trendsetting style, made headlines once again during her recent visit to the Ram temple in Ayodhya with her husband Nick Jonas and their daughter, Malti Marie Jonas. Priyanka Chopra opted for a vibrant yellow saree for her visit. The saree from the brand Raw Mango comes for over Rs 60,000. This visit marked the first time the globally adored couple visited Ayodhya. READ MORE

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