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The acquittal of Arvind Kejriwal has boosted opposition morale, with Pinarayi Vijayan likely to meet him in Delhi, signalling renewed anti-Centre solidarity ahead of Kerala’s Assembly elections

After the Rouse Avenue Court discharged Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case, his wife Sunita Kejriwal said truth prevails, as the court cited lack of evidence and dismissed charges against AAP leaders 

Opposition leaders backed Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia after a Delhi court granted them relief in the excise policy case, with AAP calling the verdict proof that corruption allegations were politically motivated

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal turned emotional after discharge in the excise policy case by Rouse Avenue Court. Manish Sisodia consoled him as the court ruled insufficient evidence to frame charges against AAP leaders

A Delhi court discharged Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia in the excise policy corruption case, refusing to take cognisance of the CBI chargesheet. Kejriwal termed the case the “biggest political conspiracy” in Independent India.

Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala has accused Kerala’s Chief Minister’s Office of leaking personal details of over one crore people, including beneficiaries of the Stree Suraksha scheme, to a private agency for election-related purposes.

The Indian Navy commissioned INS Anjadip in Chennai, enhancing anti-submarine warfare and coastal surveillance capabilities. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, the vessel features indigenous sonar and torpedoes, strengthening maritime security in coastal and shallow waters

Two officials deputed for electoral roll revision work in West Bengal were assaulted by villagers in Odisha’s Balasore district after being mistaken for child-lifters.

Delhi Police arrested 14 protesters, including JNUSU president Aditi Mishra, after clashes during a march at Jawaharlal Nehru University over Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit’s remarks, with an FIR filed under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions

A Delhi court acquitted former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia in the excise policy case, citing lack of evidence and failure by the CBI to prove criminal conspiracy or corruption allegations

Federal courts across several US states have ordered bond hearings or immediate release for multiple Indian nationals in immigration detention, questioning the application of mandatory detention provisions and underscoring due process protections.

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam joined the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Chennai, in the presence of Chief Minister M. K. Stalin, marking a major political realignment ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections

President Droupadi Murmu flew as co-pilot in the indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopter ‘Prachand’ at Jaisalmer near the India-Pakistan border, marking a significant morale-boosting gesture for the armed forces.

Two men sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering Pukhraj in Bijnor allegedly threatened the presiding judge moments after the verdict. Authorities enhanced security for the judge following the courtroom intimidation incident, officials confirmed

The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau recorded statements of actors Mohanlal and Dileep in a probe into alleged gold and fund misappropriation for the 2017 Sabarimala temple flag mast installation, as directed by the Kerala High Court

A wild elephant strayed into Ranchi’s Hawai Nagar area on Friday morning, causing panic among residents. Forest officials deployed a team to drive it back safely. Authorities heightened safety measures amid rising concerns over man-elephant conflict fatalities in Jharkhand

BRS working president K. T. Rama Rao accused the Congress government of demolishing houses to monetise urban land and alleged delays in completing the Warangal super speciality hospital, triggering a fresh political confrontation in Telangana.

A 44-year-old man from Aralam Farm in Kannur district was killed in a wild elephant attack early Friday morning. Police registered a case of unnatural death and said human-wildlife conflict remains a serious concern in the area.

The US Department of Homeland Security is reviewing the Optional Practical Training programme for F-1 visa holders, signalling possible regulatory changes. The move could significantly impact foreign graduates, including over 300,000 Indian students studying in the United States.

A Telugu couple from Rajahmundry was allegedly killed by their teenage son in Riyadh on Thursday. The Class 12 student later died by suicide. The family had been living in Saudi Arabia for several years.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the first world leader with 100 million Instagram followers, surpassing other global leaders and Indian politicians. His unmatched digital outreach highlights his popularity, especially among youth, and reinforces his global social media influence

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan expressed anguish over NCERT including a chapter on judicial corruption in Class 8 textbooks. He promised accountability, action against those involved, and assured full compliance with Supreme Court directives after the book was pulled from circulation

PM Narendra Modi held talks with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to strengthen India-Israel strategic ties in defence, trade, technology, and agriculture. Both sides also discussed IMEC, I2U2 cooperation, and boosting people-to-people links, including Indian workers in Israel