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Arvind Kejriwal, who is in the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) custody. Kejriwal was arrested in the excise policy case on Thursday. "Koi khele rail mein, koi khele jail mein," news agency ANI quoted the North East Delhi MP as saying.

In recent years, India has elevated to a stage where it has acquired the status of having the world’s largest overseas diaspora, with approximately 32 million NRIs and OCIs. Amongst the broad spectrum of India’s NRI network, Gulf countries continue to acquire the largest concentration, along with other countries like Singapore, the US, Canada, the UK, etc. With a plethora of NRIs moving abroad in search of better job opportunities and education, it is important to note that NRIs are taxed in India on the income generated within the country itself.

Amid the various protests in Delhi following the arrest of Aam Aadmi Party leader and Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, the party launched a social media campaign to save the constitution and democracy in the country.

One of two Binance executives detained in Nigeria has escaped custody, while the Nigerian government has filed new tax evasion charges against the global cryptocurrency exchange.

NuggetRush (NUGX) has rapidly gained popularity as an NFT project, offering high-value rewards, unique gaming experiences, and opportunities for team collaborations. On the other hand, Starknet (STRK) recently launched an experts’ committee to enhance its gaming initiatives.

European Union's flagship policy to restore damaged nature is hanging in the balance, with a vote to pass the law on Monday cancelled after Hungary withdrew its support for the bill. A vote on the law among EU countries' environment ministers on Monday was called off after Hungary said last week it would no longer back the policy — wiping out the already-slim reinforced majority of countries in favour. The nature law is the latest EU environmental policy to come under fire as policymakers try to respond to months of angry farmers' protests over complaints including strict green EU regulations. The EU has already weakened numerous green rules to attempt to quell the protests.

RCB vs PBKS: Team India players are frequently on the move from one place to another representing their country. This commitment often means missing out on celebrating festivals with their families. In 2024, amidst their engagements in the IPL, a video from 2023 has resurfaced on social media showing the Indian team celebrating Holi together on a team bus.

The Russian Ministry of Finance says it wants to settle its long-standing crypto policy differences with the nation’s Central Bank.

Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the Delhi Excise Policy case linked to a money laundering case. Delhi Minister and AAP leader Atishi said on Monday that they have resolved not to play with colours and celebrate Holi this year and appealed to the countrymen to join them in the fight against cruelty and evil. "Holi is not just a festival, but a symbol of the victory of good over evil, a symbol of justice over cruelty.

Also Read: Will the rise in crude oil prices impact the markets in the near term? Moreover, the recent surge in geopolitical tensions has further propelled oil prices upward. Notably, Ukraine's launch of drone attacks on Russian oil refineries, including Lukoil Nizhny, Rosneft Ryazan, and Surgut Kirishi, has caused partial shutdowns.

Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday said the slogans 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Jai Hind' were first raised by two Muslims and asked whether the Sangh Parivar would be ready to abandon them. Reaching out to the minority community in this Muslim-dominated north Kerala district, the veteran CPI(M) leader said Muslim rulers, cultural icons and officials had played a significant role in the country's history and independence movement. Drawing examples from history to prove his point, Vijayan said a Muslim man named Azimullah Khan had coined the slogan 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'.

Border Security Force personnel on Wednesday celebrated Holi at BSF headquarters in Khasa, Punjab. The Khasa campus was drenched in colours and the BSF personnel were seen singing and dancing with their acquaintances. «Today, all units of Amrtisar are here and we are joyfully celebrating Holi. All of us jawans have gathered here to celebrate the festival today,» said one of the officials.

US military plans to bolster functions of its command headquarters in Japan, as it aims for smoother cooperation with the Asian country's self-defence forces in tackling security threats posed by China and North Korea according to diplomatic sources cited by Kyodo news agency. Japan and the United States will also work on further steps to enhance their response capabilities, Kyodo reported. Tokyo had in 2022 decided to acquire the capability to strike enemy bases even under Japan's war-renouncing Constitution. Also, Japan is set to establish a joint headquarters to command its ground, maritime and air forces by the end of March 2025 with Kishida's government is aiming to deepen cooperation between the US military and the joint headquarters.

ICMR) has invited expressions of interest from researchers to conduct systematic reviews and meta-analyses for generating evidence pertaining to lung cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, management and palliation. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses play a crucial role in synthesizing existing evidence to inform decision-making in the management of lung cancer to guide clinical practice and improve patient outcomes. «Lung cancer is one of the commonest cancers in India and its incidence is rising every year. It accounts for 10 per cent of the total cancer deaths in the country. Currently, evidence-based guidelines do not exist with respect to its prevention, screening, diagnosis, management and palliation in India,» the ICMR said. Systematic review teams will be commissioned to conduct rigorous evaluations of the available literature on specific 30 review questions identified by the Guideline Development Group of lung cancer guidelines.

California's unemployment rate is now the highest in the country

Conservatives are calling for a boycott of Tyson Foods after false claims spread online that the company planned to hire 52,000 people who came to the U.S. illegally

New European Union rules aimed at protecting dwindling forests are reordering how the world gets its coffee

Bamboo farming is on the rise in Uganda, where the hardy and fast-growing crop is seen by the government as having real growth potential

Estonia's defense officials say the U.S. Congress has passed a bill that involves a total of $228 million in military and defense aid to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania this year under the Baltic Security Initiative

Politicians, dignitaries and celebrities joined members of the public at a state funeral to honor Brian Mulroney

Iran’s currency fell to a record low on Sunday, plunging to 613,500 to the dollar, as its people celebrated the Persian New Year