Top 10 world news: Delhi CM placed in 7-day ED custody, Netanyahu's comments on Rafah offensive, & more

A Delhi court ordered arrested Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to be held in Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody till March 28 in connection with the alleged liquor policy scam. In developments from the Israel-Hamas war, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has saidthat his country is prepared to enter Rafah, even without the support of the United States.

In other news, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honoured with Bhutan's highest civilian award, the Order of the Druk Gyalpo, bestowed by the King of Bhutan in recognition of his contributions to elevate India-Bhutan relations.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has been remanded toEnforcement Directorate's custody for seven days, until March 28. The order was issued late Friday (Mar 22) by Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court, hours after the Delhi Chief Minister withdrew his Supreme Court plea challenging his arrest in the alleged liquor policy scam case.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday (Mar 22) that Israel, if required, will enter into the southern Gaza city of Rafah even without the backing of the United States.

During his two-day state visit to Bhutan, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the country's highest civilian honour - Order of the Druk Gyalpo. The honour is bestowed by the King of Bhutan in recognition of outstanding contributions to the nation and its people.

With former US President Donald Trump facing huge legal expenses in his ongoing trials, including $454 millioncivil fraud judgment in New York,a piece of good news has trickled down for theTruth Social owner as investors have approved a merger valued at nearly $6 billion.

China and Russia used their veto power to block a US-supported resolution at the UN Security Council calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Moscow criticised Washington for what it deemed a "hypocritical spectacle" that failed to exert pressure on Israel.

Around 70 Rohingya are presumed dead or missing after a boat they were on capsised off the coast of Indonesia’s Aceh province, while 75 were rescued, the UNHCR refugee agency said on Friday (Mar22).

Russia has added what it calls the international LGBT movement to thelist of extremist and terrorist organisations, the state media stated on Friday (Mar 22).

In response to mounting concerns about potential destabilisation of the European market, the European Union (EU) is preparing to implement tariffs of up to 50 per centon grain imports from Russia.

A Noida court has granted YouTuber andBigg Boss OTT winnerElvish Yadav bail in connection to a suspended drugcase. The case against Yadav and five others was registered at the Noida Sector 49 police station. He was granted bail on Friday (Mar 22) afternoon.

India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru veteran Virat Kohli created history on Friday (Mar22) during the IPL 2024 opener against Chennai Super Kings by becoming the first Indian batter and sixth overall to complete 12,000 runs in T20 cricket. Kohli achieved this feat in the 7th over against Jadeja while completing a single on the first ball.