Chief Minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal's appeal against his remand from the Enforcement Directorate and his arrest in the excise policy case was denied by the Delhi High Court on Tuesday. Watch to know more.

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<p>A 25-year-old man from Delhi died shortly after he took a slide at a water park located in a mall's premise&nbsp;in Noida, prompting a probe by the police. A report by the news agency PTI on Monday (Apr 8) said that Dhanjay Maheshwari, along with his four friends, visited the water park in Noida on Sunday afternoon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“After collecting costumes and keeping their belongings in lockers, all the friends went straight to the slide. They arrived one by one and started sliding when Maheshwari suddenly started having trouble breathing,” a police spokesperson told PTI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The spokesperson said that Maheshwari sat on the ground to rest but did not feel better, and was taken to a nearby hospital where he was declared dead. Maheswari was a resident of Delhi's Adarsh Nagar.</p>

<p>Family members of Maheshwari reached Noida soon after the incident, the police said.</p>

<p>Legal proceedings have been initiated and the 25-year-old's body was sent for autopsy after which the reason will&nbsp;be confirmed, the police further told the news agency.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the family's allegation of negligence on the part of the mall’s management, the police said that this claim was being investigated.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A 25-year-old man from Delhi died shortly after he took a slide at a water park located in a mall's premise in Noida, prompting a probe by the police. A report by the news agency PTI on Monday (Apr 8) said that Dhanjay Maheshwari, along with his four friends, visited the water park in Noida on Sunday afternoon.

A 25-year-old man from Delhi died shortly after he took a slide at a water park located in a mall's premise in Noida, prompting a probe by the police. A report by the news agency PTI on Monday (Apr 8) said that Dhanjay Maheshwari, along with his four friends, visited the water park in Noida on Sunday afternoon. “After collecting costumes and keeping their belongings in lockers, all the friends went straight to the slide. They arrived one by one and started sliding when Maheshwari suddenly started having trouble breathing,” a police spokesperson told PTI. The spokesperson said that Maheshwari sat on the ground to rest but did not feel better, and was taken to a nearby hospital where he was declared dead. Maheswari was a resident of Delhi's Adarsh Nagar. Family members of Maheshwari reached Noida soon after the incident, the police said. Legal proceedings have been initiated and the 25-year-old's body was sent for autopsy after which the reason will be confirmed, the police further told the news agency. On the family's allegation of negligence on the part of the mall’s management, the police said that this claim was being investigated. (With inputs from agencies)

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The Delhi high court has reserved its judgment over Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's petition challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate. In response to Kejriwal's petition, the ED submitted a reply claiming the Aam Aadmi Chief is the kingpin of the liquor policy scam.

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<p>US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan is expected to travel to Delhi the week after next week where he will hold key talks with his Indian counterpart, NSA Ajit Doval. The primary agenda for Sullivan's visit revolves around the review of the Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) initiative, with a focus on ongoing efforts to bolster strategic technology partnerships and defence industrial cooperation between the United States and India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sullivan is likely to be in Delhi around April 18.</p>

<p>The iCET initiative, established in May 2022, emerged as a pivotal platform aimed at elevating bilateral collaboration across six priority sectors: defence, space, quantum, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and telecommunications. Led by the National Security Advisers of both nations, the initiative underscores the shared commitment to harnessing cutting-edge technologies for mutual benefit and global advancement.</p>

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<p>The inaugural meeting of the iCET took place in Washington, DC&nbsp;in January of last year. The next round of talks was scheduled for Delhi this year. Sullivan was expected to travel to Delhi in February for the iCET review meet but that could not materialise.</p>

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<p>The visit comes amid a number of ups and downs in ties. Recent developments, including India's summoning of a US diplomat in Delhi over remarks by the US State Department regarding the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal, the overhang of the Pannun case, India-US joint military exercises-Tiger Triumph, show both Delhi&nbsp;and Washington engaging with each other to find convergence and reduce divergences.&nbsp;</p>


US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan is expected to travel to Delhi the week after next week where he will hold key talks with his Indian counterpart, NSA Ajit Doval.

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan is expected to travel to Delhi the week after next week where he will hold key talks with his Indian counterpart, NSA Ajit Doval. The primary agenda for Sullivan's visit revolves around the review of the Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) initiative, with a focus on ongoing efforts to bolster strategic technology partnerships and defence industrial cooperation between the United States and India. Sullivan is likely to be in Delhi around April 18. The iCET initiative, established in May 2022, emerged as a pivotal platform aimed at elevating bilateral collaboration across six priority sectors: defence, space, quantum, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and telecommunications. Led by the National Security Advisers of both nations, the initiative underscores the shared commitment to harnessing cutting-edge technologies for mutual benefit and global advancement. Also read | What is India-US initiative on future tech? | iCET explained The inaugural meeting of the iCET took place in Washington, DC in January of last year. The next round of talks was scheduled for Delhi this year. Sullivan was expected to travel to Delhi in February for the iCET review meet but that could not materialise. Also watch | Gravitas: US Envoy calls Ajit Doval an 'International treasure' × The visit comes amid a number of ups and downs in ties. Recent developments, including India's summoning of a US diplomat in Delhi over remarks by the US State Department regarding the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal, the overhang of the Pannun case, India-US joint military exercises-Tiger Triumph, show both Delhi and Washington engaging with each other to find convergence and reduce divergences.

US NSA Jake Sullivan expected to visit Delhi around April 18 for critical technologies talks

On Monday, a Delhi court renewed detention for Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal until April 15 in a corruption case linked to the city's liquor policy. The opposition has rallied behind the AAP leader, accusing the ruling BJP, of crushing the opposition but BJP has denied allegations of political interference.

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<p>Excise Policy Gate: Delhi's Rouse Avenue court on Monday (April 1)&nbsp;extended Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody till April 15. The development comes just weeks before General Elections in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party is seeking a third term in power.</p>

<p>The latest hearing in the Delhi Court took place after Kejriwal's previous duration of custody granted to Enforcement Directorate came to an end. The Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party co-founder was produced in the court of Special Judge Kaveri Baweja.</p>

<p>The ED sought a 15-day custody and told Judge Baweja that they may require further custody at a later date.</p>

<h2><strong>Why police granted Kejriwal's&nbsp;15-day custody?</strong></h2>

<p>The ED lawyer told the court that the Aam Aadmi Party chief was "non-cooperative" during the custody and showed "evasive" attitude with his replies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"He has deliberately not given passwords to the electronic devices," Additional solicitor general S. V. Raju, appearing for the ED said.</p>

<p>Speaking to reporters before entering court, the AAP leader said, "Whatever the prime minister is doing (referring to his arrest) is not good for the country".</p>

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<p>Delhi government ministers Atishi, Saurabh Bhardwaj and Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal were present in court.</p>

<p>Earlier, the Delhi high court refused to entertain a plea seeking to restrain the chief minister from issuing orders while in ED’s custody.</p>

<p>“This court directs respondent number 2 (ED) to bring its comments to the notice of the said judge who is directed to pass appropriate orders in accordance with the law. It is clarified that this court has not commented on the locus standi of the petition and the same is left open,” the court said in its order.</p>

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<p>The Enforcement Directorate told the court that it is not providing any infrastructure and support to the chief minister for passing orders.</p>


Excise Policy Gate: Delhi's Rouse Avenue court on Monday (April 1) extended Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody till April 15. The development comes just weeks before General Elections in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party is seeking a third term in power.

Excise Policy Gate: Delhi's Rouse Avenue court on Monday (April 1) extended Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody till April 15. The development comes just weeks before General Elections in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party is seeking a third term in power. The latest hearing in the Delhi Court took place after Kejriwal's previous duration of custody granted to Enforcement Directorate came to an end. The Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party co-founder was produced in the court of Special Judge Kaveri Baweja. The ED sought a 15-day custody and told Judge Baweja that they may require further custody at a later date. Why police granted Kejriwal's 15-day custody? The ED lawyer told the court that the Aam Aadmi Party chief was "non-cooperative" during the custody and showed "evasive" attitude with his replies. "He has deliberately not given passwords to the electronic devices," Additional solicitor general S. V. Raju, appearing for the ED said. Speaking to reporters before entering court, the AAP leader said, "Whatever the prime minister is doing (referring to his arrest) is not good for the country". Also read | Opposition unites at INDIA bloc rally over Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest to take on BJP in polls Delhi government ministers Atishi, Saurabh Bhardwaj and Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal were present in court. Earlier, the Delhi high court refused to entertain a plea seeking to restrain the chief minister from issuing orders while in ED’s custody. “This court directs respondent number 2 (ED) to bring its comments to the notice of the said judge who is directed to pass appropriate orders in accordance with the law. It is clarified that this court has not commented on the locus standi of the petition and the same is left open,” the court said in its order. Also watch | India: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal remanded to judicial custody till April 15 in liquor policy case × The Enforcement Directorate told the court that it is not providing any infrastructure and support to the chief minister for passing orders.

Delhi court extends CM Kejriwal's judicial custody till April 15 in alleged liquor scam case

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<p>Indian government gave a miss to Pakistan's National Day celebrations at the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi on Friday (Mar 29). The High Commission was organising such public celebration&nbsp;after a long time in Delhi. Both countries had downgraded ties in 2019 when Islamabad expelled the then-Indian High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria in response to the revocation of the special status to Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

<p>Pakistan's Chargé d'Affaires, Saad Ahmad Warraich, delivered a message at the event, emphasising the founding vision of "amicable relations" between India and Pakistan.</p>

<p>"The founding fathers of Pakistan and India envisioned an amicable relationship between the two countries. Unfortunately, the history of our bilateral relationship has remained challenged for the most part. Cycle of perpetual conflict intention is not our ordained destiny," Warraich stated.</p>

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<p>The top Pakistani diplomat expressed hope for a future marked by "peaceful coexistence, sovereign equality, and mutual respect" if both sides "emerge from the shadow of the past and step in a future of hope".</p>

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<p>He emphasised the "role of regional peace and stability can be achieved by enhancing mutual understanding, addressing shared concerns" but also mentioned Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

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<p>The development comes&nbsp;as Pakistan got a new government under Shehbaz Sharif this year. The top diplomat pointed to common things between the two countries, highlighting, "As you would appreciate, Pakistan and India do not agree on many things, but it is not that we do not agree on anything. Love for cricket, of good food, and energy for discussion and debate, on anything and everything under the sun are some of our common traits".</p>

<p>Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar expressed willingness to "seriously examine" resuming trade with India. Ministry spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch affirmed the ongoing evaluation of trade matters, stating, "Examination of such proposals is a regular exercise... At this point, there is no change in Pakistan's position."<br />
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Indian government gave a miss to Pakistan's National Day celebrations at the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi on Friday (Mar 29). The High Commission was organising such public celebration after a long time in Delhi.

Indian government gave a miss to Pakistan's National Day celebrations at the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi on Friday (Mar 29). The High Commission was organising such public celebration after a long time in Delhi. Both countries had downgraded ties in 2019 when Islamabad expelled the then-Indian High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria in response to the revocation of the special status to Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistan's Chargé d'Affaires, Saad Ahmad Warraich, delivered a message at the event, emphasising the founding vision of "amicable relations" between India and Pakistan. "The founding fathers of Pakistan and India envisioned an amicable relationship between the two countries. Unfortunately, the history of our bilateral relationship has remained challenged for the most part. Cycle of perpetual conflict intention is not our ordained destiny," Warraich stated. Also Read | ‘Baseless’: India rubbishes China’s ‘absurd’ claims on Arunachal Pradesh The top Pakistani diplomat expressed hope for a future marked by "peaceful coexistence, sovereign equality, and mutual respect" if both sides "emerge from the shadow of the past and step in a future of hope". Also Read | 'Hope everyone's rights are protected...': UN reacts to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's arrest He emphasised the "role of regional peace and stability can be achieved by enhancing mutual understanding, addressing shared concerns" but also mentioned Jammu and Kashmir. Watch | Red Sea Tensions: US military destroys 4 drones launched by Houthi militias × The development comes as Pakistan got a new government under Shehbaz Sharif this year. The top diplomat pointed to common things between the two countries, highlighting, "As you would appreciate, Pakistan and India do not agree on many things, but it is not that we do not agree on anything. Love for cricket, of good food, and energy for discussion and debate, on anything and everything under the sun are some of our common traits". Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar expressed willingness to "seriously examine" resuming trade with India. Ministry spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch affirmed the ongoing evaluation of trade matters, stating, "Examination of such proposals is a regular exercise... At this point, there is no change in Pakistan's position."

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The Delhi high court on Wednesday refused to grant any relief to chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, who had filed a plea against his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the excise policy case. The court granted ED seven days to respond and fixed April 3 as the next date for hearing.

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India has strongly objected to the recent remarks made by the United States regarding its "internal affairs". New Delhi summoned the acting U.S. deputy chief of mission in New Delhi after a State Department spokesperson said they were closely following reports of Arvind Kejriwal's arrest in India. India's foreign ministry spokesperson has reminded the U.S. that external comments on India's domestic matters are completely unacceptable.

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Delhi High Court rejected a plea seeking to remove Arvind Kejriwal as Chief Minister. The plea was moved by a Delhi resident.

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