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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicDelhi liquor policy scam

Topic: Delhi liquor policy scam

‘Arrest not illegal, but CBI shouldn’t be overzealous,’ says court, sending Kejriwal to CBI custody

CBI was granted 3-day custody of Arvind Kejriwal. In an 18-page order, the court also directed that the Delhi CM be provided with medically prescribed diet or home cooked food.

Delhi court grants bail to CM Arvind Kejriwal in excise policy case

Turning down ED counsel’s request to stay order granting bail to Kejriwal, Delhi court has ordered that bail bond of Rs 1 lakh be signed Friday.

‘No reasonable cause’ — SC registry refuses to list Kejriwal’s plea for interim bail extension

When the Delhi CM’s application was heard Tuesday, judges had said the appropriate authority to decide his request would be the Chief Justice of India.

ED has enough material remand not ‘illegal’ — Delhi HC dismisses Kejriwal’s plea against arrest by ED

Arrest & remand have to be examined in accordance with law & not timing of elections, says bench of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma.

Bhagat Singh, again — how AAP’s using Kejriwal’s incarceration to project itself as BJP’s main rival

Punjab CM Mann led day-long symbolic fast & spoke at Bhagat Singh's village, drawing parallels between him and Kejriwal. State BJP & Congress leaders slam comparisons.

Kejriwal in jail, AAP in turmoil, what this means for Bhagwant Mann with polls around the corner

With AAP top brass behind bars, Punjab CM faces mix of prospects & hurdles. Some experts feel that with Mann's perceived closeness to Amit Shah, 'Centre's grip will tighten' over Punjab.

Meetings in jail or constitutional crisis? Kejriwal’s arrest raises questions about who’ll run Delhi

Lack of specific rules in unprecedented case, like the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, has put a spotlight on Constitutional morality and operational difficulties.

‘Undue favours in exchange for kickbacks’ — ED arrests Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in excise policy case

Rs 100-cr to AAP leaders, corruption & conspiracy in formulation, implementation of Delhi excise policy 2021-22, stream of illegal funds as kickbacks to AAP from wholesalers, claims ED.

Delhi excise policy case: Court grants ED 7-day custody of BRS MLC Kavitha, KCR’s daughter

Defence challenges legality of Kavitha’s arrest. ED cites ‘South Group’ involvement in alleged Rs 100 crore kickback to AAP, says MLC involved in evidence tampering.

SAD MP writes to Amit Shah about ‘Punjab liquor scam’ involving AAP govt, calls for CBI & ED probe

Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal has alleged that Punjab excise policy was similar to one being probed in Delhi, was framed to benefit a few companies and pass back money to AAP.

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US military intervention in Venezuela — the 3 lessons to remember

The US military operation in Venezuela raises global concern. Experts say that Trump’s action could weaken global legal standards and fuel geopolitical instability.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.