New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Saturday furnished surety bonds of Rs 50,000 each before a court here following their discharge in the corruption case linked to the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders appeared before the Rouse Avenue Court and submitted the surety bonds in compliance with the order passed earlier while discharging them from the case investigated by the Centra…
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New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) Harsh Malhotra on Saturday reacted to a Delhi court order discharging AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia in the Excise Policy case, saying the order reflects the opinion of the lower court and that the judicial process is still underway.Speaking to IANS, Malhotra said, “The lower court has clearly stated that due to the absence of witnesses, this case does not currently stand against them. This is the opinion of the lower court…
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday dismissed the remarks made by AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal after being acquitted by a Delhi court in the liquor policy case, claiming that it made no difference if he made such statements, as he had been making similar claims for years.Speaking to reporters upon arriving at Kangra Airport, Himachal Pradesh, Rijiju said, “What difference does it make if he says such things? Arvind Kejriwal has been making such statements …
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) In a jolt to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), a Delhi court on Friday refused to frame charges against former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Deputy CM Manish Sisodia and others in the corruption case linked to the alleged liquor policy scam.Allowing the plea for discharge, the Rouse Avenue Court held that no sufficient evidence had emerged during investigation to proceed against the accused and did not disclose commission of any criminal offence, includi…
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) In a significant development, former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia have been acquitted in the high-profile Delhi liquor excise policy case.The Rouse Avenue Court observed that there was no evidence against the two leaders, granting them a major reprieve.The court emphasised the importance of a fair investigation to ensure a fair trial, noting that the prosecution had failed to substantiate its allegations. Regarding …
Bhopal, Feb 19 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, on Thursday approved the state’s excise policy for the financial year 2026-27, retaining key restrictions on liquor sales while introducing measures aimed at enhancing transparency, revenue protection, and support for traditional liquor production.Under the new policy, no new liquor shops will be opened across the state, and existing shop premises will not be expanded or relocated. The existing ban on liquor…
Jammu, Feb 8 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir government has earned revenue worth Rs 2,152 crore from the auction of liquor shops during the past two financial years, and the Union Territory government does not intend to open new liquor shops during the current financial year.Official data show that revenue of Rs 1,03,462.49 lakh was generated in 2023–24, while Rs 1,11,816.07 lakh was earned by the government in 2024–25.The Jammu region contributed the bulk of the revenue, generating Rs 1,96,830…
Hyderabad, Jan 22 (IANS) Former Rajya Sabha member V. Vijayasai Reddy on Thursday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate for questioning in the multi-crore liquor scam case. The former leader of YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials at the agency’s regional office in Hyderabad.The ED is conducting a money laundering investigation in the Rs 3,500 crore liquor “scam”, which allegedly occurred during the YSRCP rule.The ED has taken up the probe b…
Bhopal, Jan 13 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav chaired a cabinet meeting in Bhopal on Tuesday, where the council of ministers approved several key initiatives focused on agriculture, education, renewable energy, and space technology advancement. A major highlight was the approval of the Madhya Pradesh Space Act 2026, along with the ‘Madhya Pradesh Space Tech Policy 2026’.This landmark policy aims to foster innovation in satellite manufacturing, geospatial analysis, and downst…