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'Kejriwal is corrupt and liar', 'Did not join BJP under any compulsion': Swati Maliwal (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | April 25, 2026 2:48 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) A day after former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Swati Maliwal, along with six other Rajya Sabha MPs, including Raghav Chadha, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), she cited AAP Convener Arvind Kejriwal's "corruption, hooliganism and lies" as the reason. Maliwal also clarified that she has not joined the BJP under any compulsion.

We are apolitical and will remain so: General Naravane slams attempts to link Army with politics

IANS | April 25, 2026 2:37 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Former Indian Army Chief (retired) General Manoj Mukund Naravane has emphasised the significant distinction between politics and the Indian armed forces, criticising efforts to link the military to political matters.

Congress to challenge Gauhati HC order denying relief to Pawan Khera in Supreme Court

IANS | April 25, 2026 2:13 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The Congress said on Saturday that it will challenge the Gauhati High Court order rejecting anticipatory bail to party leader Pawan Khera before the Supreme Court.

CAIT hails RBI decision to cancel Paytm Payments Bank licence, seeks probe

IANS | April 25, 2026 1:26 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Saturday hailed the decisive action taken by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in cancelling the licence of Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL), seeking probe into the matter.

Pakistan looks to replace flagged OGWs in J&K, moves to reboot student outreach plan

Vicky Nanjappa | April 25, 2026 12:54 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) In a bid to rebuild and revive its terror network in Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan has been trying to set up a group of completely new overground workers (OGWs).

Famous social activist, YouTuber Salim Wastik arrested in 31-year-old kidnapping, murder case

IANS | April 25, 2026 12:16 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) A team of the ARSC, Crime Branch of Delhi Police has arrested Salim Wastik, a 54-year-old social activist and YouTuber and former Muslim known for his controversial public statements and critical views on Islam, in connection with a 31-year-old kidnapping for ransom and murder case.

Aam Aadmi Party lives like kings: Parvesh Verma criticises Arvind Kejriwal over 'Sheesh Mahal 2’

IANS | April 25, 2026 11:57 AM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) BJP leader and Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma on Saturday launched a sharp attack on former Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of hypocrisy and misleading the public over his lifestyle and housing choices.

India’s first digital enumeration Census 2027 to boost data-driven policymaking

IANS | April 25, 2026 11:56 AM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Census 2027 will be India’s first fully digital enumeration, leveraging mobile‑based data collection to provide reliable and comprehensive data for informed policymaking and inclusive development, an official fact-sheet said on Saturday.

Anna Hazare defends MPs’ exit from AAP; BJP leaders say shift reflects growing faith in party

IANS | April 25, 2026 11:51 AM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The resignation of Rajya Sabha MP, Raghav Chadha, and six other MPs from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to join the BJP has sparked strong reactions, with social activist Anna Hazare and several BJP leaders weighing in prominently on the issue.

Govt gave full freedom, placed full trust in Army: Gen Naravane on India-China standoff (IANS Interview)

IANS | April 25, 2026 11:23 AM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Former Indian Army Chief, General Manoj Mukund Naravane (Retd.) opened up about the recent controversy surrounding the India-China standoff of 2020, stating that the government has given "full freedom" to the armed forces to take actions in such situations, which shows that it has "full trust" in its military.

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'Kejriwal is corrupt and liar', 'Did not join BJP under any compulsion': Swati Maliwal (IANS Exclusive)

We are apolitical and will remain so: General Naravane slams attempts to link Army with politics

Congress to challenge Gauhati HC order denying relief to Pawan Khera in Supreme Court

CAIT hails RBI decision to cancel Paytm Payments Bank licence, seeks probe

Pakistan looks to replace flagged OGWs in J&K, moves to reboot student outreach plan

Famous social activist, YouTuber Salim Wastik arrested in 31-year-old kidnapping, murder case

Aam Aadmi Party lives like kings: Parvesh Verma criticises Arvind Kejriwal over 'Sheesh Mahal 2’

India’s first digital enumeration Census 2027 to boost data-driven policymaking

Anna Hazare defends MPs’ exit from AAP; BJP leaders say shift reflects growing faith in party

Govt gave full freedom, placed full trust in Army: Gen Naravane on India-China standoff (IANS Interview)

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