Top news on March 28: Arvind Kejriwal’s ED custody extended till April 1; Nifty 50, Sensex climb almost 1%

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Arvind Kejriwal’s ED custody till April 1 in the Delhi liquor policy scam case. The Nifty 50 and the Sensex closed with healthy gains on Thursday, ending the financial year 2024 with robust gains. Here are the top news events on March 28: Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal was produced in front of Delhi’s Rouse Avenue court in the Delhi liquor policy scam case today.

Questioning ED’s arrest AAP national convener asked whether four statements recorded by the ED mentioning his name are enough to arrest a “sitting CM". While speaking at the court, Arvind Kejriwal accused the ED is working to “destroy Aam Aadmi Party". He also alleged that a “smokescreen has been created to portray AAP as corrupt in front of nation".

The court extended AAP convener's ED custody till April 1 Claiming that he is ready to face Enforcement Directorate inquiry, AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal asked, “I am named by four witnesses in the excise policy case. Are 4 statements enough to arrest a sitting CM?" The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to interfere in his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in the liquor policy scam case. Indian stock market benchmarks - the Nifty 50 and the Sensex - closed with healthy gains on Thursday, March 28, ending the financial year 2024 with robust gains.

The domestic stock market today ended higher on the last trading day of FY24 amid positive global cues. Nifty 50 opened the day at 22,163.60 against the previous close of 22,123.65 and traded in the green throughout the day. The index closed the day at 22,326.90, up 203 points, or 0.92 per cent.