Top 10 world news: Jaishankar slams China over Arunachal Pradesh claims; Delhi Excise Policy case, and more

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday (Apr 1) took a dig at China over its claims on Arunachal Pradesh stating that changing names would not have any impact on the fact that the northeastern state is, was and will always be a part of India. In another news, the Indian law enforcement agency, Enforcement Directorate (ED), made a bold claim on Monday (Apr 1) that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal named Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders and state ministers while being questioned in connection with the liquor policy case. He reportedly took Atishi and Saurabh Bharadwaj's names.

India’s Jaishankar hits back at China over ‘baseless’ Arunachal Pradesh claims

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India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, while addressing a press conference in Gujarat slammed China over its Arunachal Pradesh claims and said "If today I change the name of your house, will it become mine? Arunachal Pradesh was, is and will always be a state of India. Changing names does not have an effect."

"Our army is deployed at the Line of Actual Control...," he added.

Did Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal name two AAP ministers in liquor policy case?

ED on Monday claimed that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal named Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders and state ministers while being questioned in connection with the liquor policy case. He reportedly took Atishi and Saurabh Bharadwaj's names.

Navalny’s retaliation? Hackers breach massive Russian prisoner database

Hackers have reportedly hacked a majorRussian prison database, obtaining sensitive information. This breach occurred shortly after the death of prominent opposition figure Alexey Navalny, stirring speculation about potential motives and repercussions. According to an exclusive report from CNN, a faction of anti-Kremlin cybercriminals carried outthis breach as a form of retaliation against the Russian government, following Navalny's death.

Germany becomes biggest EU country to legalise recreational cannabis

Germany has become the largest European Union nation to legalise recreational cannabis, a decision met with both celebration and criticism. The new law, despite facing strong opposition from certain quarters, signals a drastic shift in drug policy in the country.

Senior AAP leader Atishi says she will do 'explosive exposé' on April 2

Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi on Monday (Apr 1) posted on social media that she would be doing an "explosive expose" at 10:00am (IST) on Tuesday, with many left speculating that it could be linked to the alleged excise policy case.

BJP hits out at Sunita Kejriwal as she makes 'dictatorship' claim; 'Rabri Devi in making'

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita on Monday (Apr 1) hit out at the Centre stating that "the people of the country will answer to this dictatorship.""If the investigation was over, then why has he been sent to jail? The people of the country will answer to this dictatorship," she said. Her remarks came after the Rouse Avenue court extended the AAP supremo's judicial custody till April 15.

Gyanvapi Mosque case: India’s top court refuses to halt Hindu prayers inside complex cellar

On Monday (April 1), the Supreme Court issued notices returnable by April 31 and passed an interim order to preserve the current situation regarding the Hindu prayers conducted at the Gyanvapi mosque complex. The court was responding to a plea from the Gyanvapi mosque committee, which contested orders from the Allahabad High Court and Varanasi court permitting 'puja' in the 'Vyas Tehkhana' or the southern cellar of the structure.

Islamabad High Court suspends Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi's sentence in Toshakhana case

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday (Apr 1) suspended former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi's sentence in the Toshakhana case, reported Pakistan's Geo News.A division bench of High Court Chief Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb heard the appeal against the sentence.

Virat Kohli likely to get picked for T20 World Cup, hints BCCI official

Much to everyone’s cheeriness, India star Virat Kohli will play the 2024 T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and the USA, starting June 1, hints an unnamed BCCI official. Contrary to earlier reports of selectors looking beyond Kohli for the 20-team-tournament mainly for his under-par strike rate, a board member assured fans of not worrying too much about it, saying the selectors don’t go by social media memes.

McKinsey is offering staff 9 months of pay, career coaching to leave company: Report

In response to a sector-wide downturn, global management consulting firm McKinsey has implemented a strategy to reduce its headcount, as per a recent report.The company is offering financial incentives to hundreds of senior employees who opt to step downfrom their roles and pursue alternative job opportunities. Within the UK arm of the business, McKinsey managers are being presented with an offbeat opportunity to spend up to nine months to a focused "job search" period.