The Supreme Court forewarned the ED that it might “consider” granting interim bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal within the excise coverage case as a result of ongoing Lok Sabha election. File picture
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Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing | Canadian Police arrest members of ‘hit squad’
The Canadian police on May Three arrested three members of an alleged hit squad investigators in Ottawa consider was tasked by the Government of India with the killing of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey in 2023, in line with a media report. The ties between India and Canada got here underneath extreme pressure following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegations in September in 2023 of the “potential” involvement of Indian brokers within the killing of Nijjar.
Top wrestlers criticise Brij Bhushan’s son getting BJP ticket for Lok Sabha polls
Top Olympic wrestlers have criticised BJP for fielding the son of their former federation chief in nationwide elections, regardless of his father being charged with sexually harassing feminine wrestlers. Scores of wrestlers got here out in protest final 12 months looking for prison motion in opposition to Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a BJP MP.
We may consider interim bail for Kejriwal due to polls, Supreme Court tells Enforcement Directorate
The Supreme Court forewarned the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday that it might “consider” granting interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal within the excise coverage case as a result of ongoing Lok Sabha election. “Let me make it clear, we may consider interim bail because of elections,” Justice Sanjiv Khanna knowledgeable Additional Solicitor General S.V. Raju, showing for the ED.
India press freedom score falls, says Reporters sans Frontieres
India’s rating within the World Press Freedom Index fell during the last 12 months, from 36.62 to 31.28, in line with Reporters Without Borders (RSF for Reporters sans Frontières), which places collectively an annual index of freedom loved by journalists in 180 jurisdictions. India’s rank improved from 161 in 2023 to 159 in 2024, however this was as a result of different international locations had slipped of their rankings. The authorities has previously dismissed worldwide rankings of freedoms in India as propaganda.
Manipur groups mark one year of conflict with cry for peace, justice
Both Kuki-Zo and Meitei teams on Friday held occasions throughout Manipur and in Delhi’s Jantar Mantar to mark one 12 months since the start of the continuing ethnic battle in Manipurbetween the 2 communities, with a number of Kuki-Zo and Meitei organisations calling for peace and making their case earlier than the Centre.
BJP should answer allegations of harassment against Governor: CM Mamata Banerjee
The tears of the girl who levelled allegations of sexual assault in opposition to West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose have been coronary heart-breaking, the State’s Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated on May 3. “Yesterday, a young woman who worked at Raj Bhavan came out and spoke against the Governor’s harassment… Yesterday, the tears of the woman broke my heart,” the Chief Minister stated at an election rally, including that she has seen the girl’s video testimony.
India, Indonesia agree to enhance collaboration in defence industry, maritime security
India and Indonesia on Friday agreed to boost collaboration in areas of defence business, maritime safety and multilateral cooperation on the seventh India-Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee assembly held in New Delhi. It was chaired by Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane and Secretary-General of Indonesia’s Ministry of Defence Air Marshal Donny Ermawan Taufanto.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) authorities in Pakistan has carried out measures requiring Chinese residents to journey with armoured autos whereas within the area, Dawnreported. This choice was disclosed by a senior police official throughout a gathering held on May 1.
China launches lunar probe mission to collect samples for first time from far side of moon
China on May Three launched a lunar probe mission to gather samples for the primary time from the far facet of the moon and produce them to Earth for scientific research. The Chang’e-6 mission is tasked with amassing after which returning samples from the moon’s far facet to Earth — the primary endeavour of its variety within the historical past of human lunar exploration, China National Space Administration (CNSA) stated.
Dominate the center overs and win the match. That appears to be the flavour of the Indian Premier League this season. The similar was on show on the Wankhede Stadium on Friday because the Kolkata Knight Riders clinched a convincing win regardless of having its again to the wall early on within the sport.
Twenty20 World Cup West Indies squad | Rovman Powell to lead, rookie Shamar called in
Rajasthan Royals energy-hitter Rovman Powell will lead a robust West Indies squad, stuffed with a few of the world’s greatest franchise freelancers, within the upcoming T20 World Cup within the Americas. One of the distinguished names included is rookie tempo sensation Shamar Joseph, who is part of Lucknow Super Giants on this version of IPL.