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'UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' spokesperson expressed optimism about protecting political and civil rights and ensuring free and fair elections in India and other nations undergoing electoral processes. Stephane Dujarric, the spokesperson, made these comments on Thursday in response to concerns about political unrest in India ahead of the national elections, following the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and the freezing of the opposition Congress Party's bank accounts.' Read more

'Today, Sunita Kejriwal, the wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, introduced a helpline number for AAP supporters to convey messages to her husband, who is still in custody following his arrest last week in the liquor policy case. She announced the launch of the "Kejriwal ko Aashirvaad" drive, encouraging supporters to send blessings and messages via WhatsApp at 8297324624.' Read more

'Following the Delhi High Court's dismissal of their petition, the Congress has been served a ₹1,700 crore notice from the Income Tax Department, sources report. This notice spans assessment years 2017-18 to 2020-21, including penalties and interest. With funds already frozen and a ₹200 crore penalty imposed, the party plans to appeal to the Supreme Court, alleging financial pressure from the BJP.' Read more

'Mukhtar Ansari, once a gangster now in politics, died from a cardiac arrest at a Uttar Pradesh hospital. Rushed to Banda hospital after collapsing in jail, he passed away at Rani Durgavati Medical College during treatment. His family alleges poisoning, citing prior incidents. Afzal Ansari, his brother, stated that Ansari had reported being poisoned twice before his demise.' Read more

'In response to the US State Department's second comment regarding Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's arrest and freezing of Congress bank accounts, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal expressed strong objection to those comments, deeming them unwarranted. He said that India emphasizes the importance of respecting sovereignty and internal affairs in international relations, reaffirming its commitment to democratic principles.' Read more

'In a letter to his constituents, BJP MP Varun Gandhi expressed his sincere appreciation to the people of Pilibhit who elected him and gave him the chance to serve them. He spoke about his childhood connection with Pilibhit and that he is dedicated to serving his constituents and constituencies and will continue to work for their welfare, in every capacity.' Read more

'Over 600 lawyers nationwide have addressed a letter to the Chief Justice of India, citing concerns about political and professional pressures impacting judicial independence. Titled 'Judiciary under threat – safeguarding judiciary from political and professional pressure,' the letter, signed by prominent lawyers like Harish Salve, highlights attempts to sway judicial outcomes, particularly in cases involving politicians and corruption allegations. They urge safeguarding judicial integrity.' Read more

'During the summer of 2020, amid the global pandemic, Indian-origin doctor Kulvinder Kaur Gill openly opposed government-mandated lockdowns and vaccination requirements & that triggered legal repercussions from medical bodies and censorship from X/Twitter's former management. Dr. Gill now grapples with legal challenges stemming from her COVID-related tweets. With legal fees amounting to CAD 300,000 (Rs 1,83,75,078), Elon Musk extended his support to her cause through his tweet.' Read more

'Nirmala Sitharaman, the Finance Minister, declined the BJP's invitation to contest elections for Lok Sabha due to financial constraints. BJP President JP Nadda suggested Andhra Pradesh or Tamil Nadu as potential constituencies. After pondering for about a week, she ultimately declined, citing financial limitations and reservations about factors like community and religious considerations influencing election outcomes.' Read more

'In the latest news, the Election Commission has issued show-cause notices to Congress leader Supriya Shrinate and BJP's Dilip Ghosh for making "insulting, offensive, and derogatory remarks against the honor and dignity of women." According to the sources, they must respond by 5 pm on March 29.' Read more

'Mahua Moitra, a leader of the Trinamool Congress, has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate for interrogation regarding a suspected foreign exchange violation. The agency seeks to investigate transactions linked to a non-resident external (NRE) account and various instances of foreign remittances and fund transfers. This summons marks the third occasion for Moitra, following recent police action and controversy leading to her expulsion from Parliament.' Read more