The daughter of Telangana CM was summoned twice for questioning in a money laundering case. Heavy rain was experienced in various parts of Delhi on Monday evening, with more light showers expected on Tuesday. The IMD has predicted light/moderate rainfall, thunderstorm, and gusty winds for March 20 over certain regions. The US will send Ukraine $350 million in weapons and equipment, and President Joe Biden signed a bill requiring declassification of Covid-19 origin information. Khalistani supporters recently attacked the Indian High Commission building in London, prompting UK MP Bob Blackman to urge the police to “arrest them.” Finally, an encounter between police and Naxals occurred in Chhattisgarh, resulting in the death of a woman Naxal.
Maharashtra BJP Considering Holding State Polls Alongside General Elections to Benefit from Modi Factor
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Maharashtra is reportedly considering holding state assembly elections simultaneously with the Lok Sabha polls to benefit from the popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Maharashtra is one of the most politically significant states in India, and the BJP is keen to capitalize on the “Modi factor.”
Delhi CM Writes to PM Modi over Stopped Delhi Budget
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi asking him not to halt the Delhi Budget. This is the first time that a state budget has been stopped in the 75-year history of the country. Kejriwal questioned why the Prime Minister is upset with the people of Delhi.
Punjab CM Begins Disciplinary Proceedings Against Top Officials Over Security Breach
The Punjab Government has notified the initiation of disciplinary proceedings for a major penalty against Sidharth Chattopadhya, the then DGP Punjab, Inderbir Singh, the then DIG, Ferozepur Range and Harmandeep Singh Hans, the then SSP Ferozepur, over a security breach during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the state in 2022. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has taken this action.
Fresh Rainfall in Parts of Uttar Pradesh
Certain areas of Uttar Pradesh have experienced a fresh bout of rainfall.
Nirmal Jaisinghani, a close associate of bookie Anil Jaisinghani, has been arrested by Mumbai Police in connection with the blackmail and extortion case filed by Amrita Fadnavis, the wife of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Nirmal provided logistical support to Anil Jaisinghani and helped him hide, according to the Mumbai Police. Further investigation is ongoing.
Encounter Between Police and Naxals Results in One Naxal Casualty in Chhattisgarh
In an encounter between police and Naxals in the forests between Korcholi and Todka under Gangalur police station in Chhattisgarh, one female Naxal was killed. A .12-bore rifle was recovered during a search operation following the exchange of fire.
Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida En Route to Ukraine
According to local media, Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is en route to Ukraine.
Mehul Choksi’s Lawyer Speaks on Removal of His Name from INTERPOL Notice
Vijay Aggarwal, the lawyer for Mehul Choksi, has commented on the withdrawal of the Red Corner Notice (RCN) issued against his client by INTERPOL. He stated that due to the efforts of the legal team and the genuine claim of kidnapping of Mehul Choksi, the RCN issued against him has been removed as the abduction attempt was not approved by the international community.
Encounter Breaks Out Between Police and Naxals in Chhattisgarh’s Korcholi and Todka
An encounter between police and Naxals occurred in the forests between Korcholi and Todka under Gangalur police station in Chhattisgarh early in the morning at around 6:30 am. Further details are awaited as the search operation is still ongoing, according to Bijapur SP Anjaneya Varshney.
UK MP Calls for Arrest of Attackers on Indian High Commission Building in London
Bob Blackman, a UK MP, has called for the arrest of those responsible for the attack on the Indian High Commission building in London. He added that the vast majority of Sikhs in the UK do not support the Khalistani project and that those who carried out the attack need to be dealt with properly by the police.
Joe Biden Signs Bill Requiring Declassification of Covid-19 Origins Information
US President Joe Biden signed a bill on Monday that requires the declassification of information related to the origins of the Covid-19 virus. Biden expressed his desire to release as much information as possible about the virus’s origins in line with Congress’ objective.
Indian Envoy to UK Meets Indian Community Leaders Over Khalistan Supporters’ Attack on High Commission
High Commissioner of India to the UK Vikram Doraiswami and Deputy High Commissioner Sujit Ghosh met with concerned Indian community leaders at India House regarding the attack on the High Commission by Khalistani supporters on Sunday, according to the HCI, London.
US to Send $350 Million in Weapons and Equipment to Ukraine Amid Ongoing Battles with Russian Forces
As the battles with Russian forces for control of the city of Bakhmut continue and troops prepare for an expected spring offensive, the United States will send Ukraine $350 million in weapons and equipment, according to the US State Department cited by AP.
Excise Policy Case: ED Summons Kavitha Again on March 21
In the Delhi excise policy-related money laundering case, BRS leader K Kavitha was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate for more than ten hours on Monday. She will be called once more on March 21, as per officials, reported PTI.
Kavitha, wearing a green saree, arrived at the ED headquarters in central Delhi at 10:30 am for her second round of questioning. The recording of her statement began at 11 am. She left the agency’s office in an SUV, surrounded by journalists and on-duty police officers with a victory sign.
On Tuesday, she received a second call from the agency, according to official sources.
MLC Daughter of Telangana CM Questioned in Money Laundering Case
On March 11, the 44-year-old MLC daughter of Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao was questioned for approximately nine hours in a money laundering case. She was summoned again on March 16.
Heavy Rain in Delhi, Light Shower Expected on Tuesday
On Monday evening, heavy rain lashed several parts of Delhi, making it difficult to travel in many places. Safdarjung received 06.6 mm of rain with maximum gusty winds 32 kmph and thunderstorm. Palam reported 10.4 mm rain with maximum gusty winds 46 kmph kmph with thunderstorm, according to the India Meteorological Department.
The IMD has also predicted drizzle and cloudy skies for Tuesday. It has further stated that scattered to fairly widespread light/moderate rainfall with thunderstorm, lightning/gusty winds, along with isolated hailstorm, is likely over the Western Himalayan Region and Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh & Rajasthan on March 20. The IMD added that there will be a significant decrease in rainfall and distribution till March 22, with a fresh spell of rainfall and thunderstorm activity expected to commence over the region from March 23.
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