WION Evening News brief, March 1, 2018
Karti Chidambaram
Top developments of the day
INX media money laundering case: Karti Chidambaram sent to 5-day police custody
Delhi Patiala Court today sentKartiChidambaram to 5-daypolice custodyin connection with the INX Media money laundering case. The CBI hadrequested the court for 14-daycustody forKarti. He will now be produced in court on March 6th.
India's veteran actress and Bollywood's first female superstar, Sridevi died of 'accidental drowning'in Dubai hotel's bathtub on February 24 leaving a void in the entertainment industry. She waslaid to reston February 28 at Vile Parle Crematorium amid thousands of fans who thronged the crematorium to catch a glimpse of the star
Dissatisfied and firmly oppose US Senate bill on promoting relations with Taiwan: China
China lodged an official protest with the United States on Thursday, saying it was "strongly dissatisfied" after the US Senate passed a bill promoting relations with self-governing Taiwan.
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Trump says US oil firms made ‘too much money’ off high prices during Iran conflict
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US signs deal to boost production of Patriot, THAAD missile interceptor systems
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Who is Ruchika Singh, booked for using foul language against PM Modi at Jantar Mantar protests?
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‘Talks on right now’: Trump says he wants to give Iran ‘every last chance before decapitation’
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Trump’s 'forced labour' tariff faces court challenge as 25 states sue US admin: What it means for India
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Why did India turn down the US offer for F-35 fighter jets? EXPLAINED
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Trump says Iranian school bombing photos could be AI-generated - 'I don’t think...'
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'He is courageous leader': DK Shivakumar after TN CM Vijay postpone his Cauvery-related Karnataka visit
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'FIR not withdrawn' against Noida teen who 'abused' PM Modi despite apology, claims CJP
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Tamil Nadu leader Udhayanidhi Stalin draws severe backlash over derogatory remark against Trisha
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'Muslims should not befriend kaafirs': Pak Army DG says India-Afghan ties that of 'master-slave'
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Dhaka raises Sheikh Hasina’s planned address with Indian envoy
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Trump goes 'bing bing bing' 11 times within 5 seconds at Iran war briefing
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22 children dead, 35 infected: India's Gujarat faces Chandipura virus outbreak — Experts explain symptoms
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US move on Venezuela oil bond could unlock gains for India’s energy companies
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The Royals enter the Doctor Who universe: King Charles and Queen Camilla beam into Commonwealth Games in TARDIS
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WI vs PAK, 2nd Test: Shafique and skipper Babar lead fightback with unbroken 168-run stand on Day 2
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Pakistan to be placed on FATF terror financing watchlist, confirms foreign ministry
After weeks of speculation,the Pakistan foreign office spokesmansaid today the country will be placed in Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in June. The Dawn newspaper quotedforeign ministry officialDrMuhammadFaisal saying: "Pakistan will be assigned to the "grey list" in June, once an action plan has been mutually negotiated."
CBI files disproportionate assets case against ex-CMD of United Bank of India Archana Bhargava
The Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) today registered disproportionate assets case against former CMD of United Bank of India (UBI) Archana Bhargava