Arvind Kejriwal breaks down while addressing the media after the court’s decision in the excise policy case. (ANI Video grab)A Delhi trial court Friday discharged former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his former deputy Manish Sisodia, along with 21 others, in the Central Bureau of Investigation’s case in the alleged liquor policy scam. The case arose out of a report submitted in July 2022 by Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar to Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Vinai Kumar Saxena, pointing to alleged procedural lapses in the formulation of the Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22. The report said “arbitrary and unilateral decisions” taken by Sisodia in his capacity as Excise Minister had resulted in “financial losses to the exchequer” estimated at more than Rs 580 crore. were used to “influence” the Assembly elections held in Punjab and Goa in early 2022.

‘The Wire’ actor Bobby J Brown dies of ‘thermal injury and smoke inhalation’ in barn fire The 62-year-old former professional boxer’s daughter said he died TuesdayEntertainment Web DeskActor Bobby J Brown, known for his roles in The Wire and Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, died after being caught in a barn fire, as per US media reports. According to American tabloid news portal TMZ, the former professional boxer’s daughter said he died Tuesday due to smoke inhalation. ADVERTISEMENTThe Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled “diffuse thermal injury and smoke inhalation” as the cause of death. As per the TMZ report, the fire erupted after Brown entered the barn to jump-start a vehicle. Apart from The Wire and Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, Brown was also known for his role in the 2022 drama We Own This City.

“This fair was exclusively for sustainable products, and the coconut is an item that has very many uses here. I have a team of 15 artisans who work with me on this,” said Biddisha Basu, who runs Nuttshell Handicrafts. ADVERTISEMENTShe has also used gamchhas extensively — as curtains, cushions, and the leftover material as needle holders, pens, and buttons. Brush with artSurekha Art School in CK Block recently held an exhibition showcasing the best works by its students. Some, like Lakshmi Basak, Srebanti Ghosh, and Priya Mondal, started as students and now teach at the school.

Profiling Putin and Obama in school fest The school had organised Critically Yours, a fest exclusively for the humanities section, featuring this fun-to-watch event on the psychology of world leadersBrinda SarkarVladimir Putin’s character reflects machismo, strong masculinity and narcissistic tendencies. The school had organised Critically Yours, a fest exclusively for the humanities section, featuring this fun-to-watch event on the psychology of world leaders. ADVERTISEMENTVayu House analysed Barack Obama, while Red House presented on Kamala Harris. The reel-making contest had teens make 90-second films on the topic “The quieter the media, the louder the climate crisis”. Learning to voteA mock election added a lively dimension to the fest, with students forming political parties, drafting manifestos and campaigning for votes.

The school had organised Critically Yours, a fest exclusively for the humanities section, featuring this fun-to-watch event on the psychology of world leaders. Jal House examined Xi Jinping. ADVERTISEMENTVayu House analysed Barack Obama, while Red House presented on Kamala Harris. The reel-making contest had teens make 90-second films on the topic “The quieter the media, the louder the climate crisis”. Learning to voteA mock election added a lively dimension to the fest, with students forming political parties, drafting manifestos and campaigning for votes.

सांसद ने किया निर्माणाधीन आरओबी का निरीक्षण:समस्तीपुर में स्थानीय सांसद शांभवी(एलजेपीआर) ने आज शहर के भोला टॉकीज रेलवे गुमटी पर बन रहे आरओबी काम का निरीक्षण किया। निरीक्षण के दौरान उन्होंने कार्य एजेंसी के इंजीनियरों के साथ काम की प्रगति के बारे में फीडबैक लिया।. इस दौरान उन्होंने समय सीमा के अंदर काम पूरा करने का निर्देश दिया। साथ ही कहा कि काम की गुणवत्ता के समझौता बर्दाश्त नहीं किया जाएगा। बाद में पत्रकारों से बातचीत करते हुए उन्होंने कहा कि भोला टॉकीज रेलवे गुमटी पर आरओबी की मांग सालों पुरानी है।निरीक्षण करते सांसदसांसद ने बताया कि जब वह एनडीए से टिकट लेने के बाद समस्तीपुर पहुंची थी, तो लोगों ने इस पुल के निर्माण की मांग की थी। जिसके बाद इन्होंने लोगों से वादा किया था कि चुनाव जीतने के बाद उनका यह पहला कार्य होगा कि पुल निर्माण की स्वीकृति करावें।उन्होंने चुनाव जीतने के बाद बिहार सरकार से कॉडिनेट कर इस पुल के निर्माण की स्वीकृति दिनवाई। आज इस पुल का निर्माण युद्ध स्तर पर चल रहा है। यह पुल 2027- 28 तक बन कर तैयार हो जाएगा। इस पुल का निर्माण उनका ड्रीम प्रोजेक्ट है।निरीक्षण के दौरान सांसदमुक्तापुर रेलवे गुमटी पर भी जल्द शुरू होगा निर्माणसांसद ने कहा कि इसके साथ ही बहुत जल्द समस्तीपुर-दरभंगा रेलखंड के मुक्तापुर रेलवे गुमटी पर भी आरओबी का निर्माण काम शुरू होगा। इसके लिए युद्ध स्तर पर विभागीय प्रक्रिया की जा रही है।सांसद ने कहा कि दोनों ओरओबी का निर्माण पूरा होने पर शहर ओर मुक्तापुर में लगने वाले जाम से लोगों को मुक्ति मिलेगी। अभी लोग यहां घंटो जाम में फंसे रहते हैं। निरीक्षण के दौरान बड़ी संख्या में लोजपा रामविलास के साथ ही भाजपा और जदयू के कार्यकर्ता भी मौजूद थे।

लेखक के बारे में अभिजात शेखर आजाद अभिजात शेखर आजाद नवभारत टाइम्स डिजिटल में असिस्टेंट न्यूज़ एडिटर हैं, जिन्हें पत्रकारिता में 16 वर्षों से अधिक का गहन अनुभव है। वे अंतरराष्ट्रीय राजनीति (International Politics), वैश्विक कूटनीति (Global Diplomacy) और रक्षा रणनीति (Defense Strategy) के विशेषज्ञ माने जाते हैं।अभिजात ने अपने करियर में अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति चुनाव, रूस-यूक्रेन युद्ध और मध्य पूर्व (Middle East) के भू-राजनीतिक संकटों का सूक्ष्म विश्लेषण किया है। उनकी विशेषज्ञता केवल समाचार रिपोर्टिंग तक सीमित नहीं है, बल्कि वे जटिल अंतरराष्ट्रीय संबंधों को भारतीय दर्शकों के लिए सरल और प्रभावी ढंग से समझाने के लिए जाने जाते हैं।प्रमुख उपलब्धियां और विशेषज्ञता:रक्षा और सैन्य विश्लेषण: राफेल डील से लेकर अत्याधुनिक मिसाइल टेक्नोलॉजी और वैश्विक शक्ति संतुलन पर सैकड़ों विश्लेषणात्मक लेख।चुनाव कवरेज: कई भारतीय लोकसभा चुनावों और प्रमुख वैश्विक चुनावों की ग्राउंड और संपादकीय रिपोर्टिंग।पुरस्कार: पत्रकारिता में उत्कृष्टता के लिए दो बार प्रतिष्ठित ENBA अवार्ड से सम्मानित।इंटरव्यू: वैश्विक नीति निर्माताओं, पूर्व राजनयिकों और रक्षा विशेषज्ञों के साथ विशेष संवाद।अभिजात का लक्ष्य वैश्विक घटनाओं के पीछे छिपे 'असली कारणों' को उजागर करना है, ताकि पाठक केवल खबर न पढ़ें, बल्कि उसके दूरगामी प्रभावों को भी समझ सकें।... और पढ़ें

Indian cricketer Rinku Singh’s father, Khanchand Singh, passed away early Friday at a hospital in Greater Noida after a prolonged illness, family sources and hospital officials confirmed. Dr. Sunil Kumar, spokesperson of Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida, said Khanchand Singh had been battling advanced-stage liver cancer. He was placed on ventilator support and breathed his last early this morning," Kumar said. The family said Khanchand Singh’s last rites will be performed in Aligarh, with Rinku expected to attend later in the day. Khanchand Singh had also attended Rinku’s engagement ceremony to Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj in Lucknow in June 2025, despite his health challenges.

रिंकू सिंह के पिता खानचंद सिंह का निधन, लिवर कैंसर से जूझ रहे थे भारतीय क्रिकेट खिलाड़ी रिंकू सिंह के पिता खानचंद सिंह का शुक्रवार तड़के निधन हो गया। वह कैंसर से पीड़ित थे और काफी समय से ग्रेटर नोएडा के एक निजी अस्पताल में उनका इलाज हो रहा था। डॉ. सुनील कुमार ने बताया कि रिंकू सिंह के पिता खानचंद सिंह लिवर के कैंसर से जूझ रहे थे। हाल में उनकी तबीयत काफी बिगड़ गई थी, जिसके बाद 21 फरवरी से वह अस्पताल में ही भर्ती थे।

Pakistan's defence minister said that his country ran out of "patience" and considers that there is now an "open war" with Afghanistan, after both countries launched strikes following an Afghan cross-border attack. In a post on X, Defence Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif said Pakistan had hoped for peace in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of NATO forces and expected the Taliban to focus on the welfare of the Afghan people and regional stability..."ADVERTISEMENT"Our patience has now run out. Now it is open war between us," he said. The latest escalation of violence between the neighbouring countries makes a Qatar-mediated ceasefire appear increasingly shaky. The Pakistani defense minister didn't mention the ceasefire.

Pakistan launched air strikes on Kabul and other Afghan cities early on Friday, marking the most serious escalation between the neighbours in months and prompting Islamabad to declare “open war” on the Taliban authorities. Jets struck targets in the Afghan capital at about 1:50am local time, according to Al Jazeera, which cited its correspondent in Kabul. Residents reported loud explosions and anti-aircraft fire over the city. Blasts were also h…

AdvtJoin the community of 2M+ industry professionals. Subscribe to Newsletter to get latest insights & analysis in your inbox. All about ETTelecom industry right on your smartphone! Download the ETTelecom App and get the Realtime updates and Save your favourite articles. Odido said it believes the claim of the group "ShinyHunters" that it carried out the ⁠hack.

India and Israel elevated their ties to a “Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation and Prosperity” and signed 17 pacts after talks Thursday between Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Benjamin Netanyahu, wrapping up what the Israeli Prime Minister called an “extraordinarily productive” and “extraordinarily moving” visit by the Indian Prime Minister. (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi being welcomed by his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu upon arrival in Tel Aviv, Israel. (PTI)Overall, there were 27 outcomes, including 17 pacts, from an MoU on AI to establishment of the Indo-Israel Cyber Centre of Excellence in India. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, poses next to Israel’s Prime Minister Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, poses next to Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he arrives at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, Wednesday. On agriculture cooperation, Modi set a target of 100 Villages of Excellence, broadening from the concept of Centres of Excellence.

After noticing a Request for Proposal floated by UTDB, the Uttar Pradesh Irrigation Department wrote to UTDB claiming ownership of the Bairagi Camp land in Haridwar. The land parcel allotted to Rajas, as per the Request For Proposal, is 1,200 metres x 200 metres. Story continues below this adOn December 2, 2024, Rajas wrote to Pundir that they should be given an extension of the Bairagi Camp pilot project for “5+5 years”. Soon after, on October 9, the Director of Infrastructure at UTDB wrote to the Haridwar DM seeking clarity on the ownership of the land. Story continues below this adOn land ownership claims, it said these are within the domain of competent government authorities.

The figure of Rs 35,000 in 1917 may appear modest by modern standards, but Vivek Ruthia argues that its present-day value would run into crores. The loan, worth Rs 35,000 in 1917, was reportedly given by Seth Jummalal Ruthia, a wealthy and influential businessman of Sehore and the Bhopal princely state, to the British government. The loan was named as a war loan, and despite the family's efforts, the money was never repaid. Seth Jummalal Ruthia died in 1937, nearly 20 years after the loan was extended, and the matter gradually slipped into obscurity. The Ruthia family legacyThe Ruthia family was among the most prominent and affluent in the Sehore and Bhopal princely states, known for their administrative influence and financial strength.