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Delhi Premier Arvind Kejriwal has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party for the arrest of his party colleague Manish Sisodia in the excise policy case.

“Two people who brought laurels to India have been detained by PM. Excise just an excuse, it wasn’t a scam. PM wanted to stop good work in Delhi. Manish Sisodia was arrested for doing a good job in education, Satyendar Jain was arrested for doing a good job in healthcare,” Kejriwal said in his first address after Sisodia and another imprisoned minister, Satyendar Jain, resigned. Read the full story

Around 100 firefighters narrowly escaped when a three-story godown at Roshanara in North Delhi collapsed on Wednesday. The godown collapsed while firefighters tried to put out the fire that had engulfed the building. No injuries have been reported yet, PTI reported, citing officials from the Delhi Fire Department. Read the full story

For the second straight day, China on Wednesday dismissed US allegations that the COVID-19 pandemic may have been caused by a virus that leaked from a Chinese laboratory.

Responding to comments from FBI Director Christopher Wray, State Department spokeswoman Mao Ning said US intelligence involvement was evidence enough of the “politicization of ancestry tracing,” the AP reported.

British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly addressed the BBC tax issue with EAM S Jaishankar today. He was strongly told that all companies operating in India must fully comply with relevant laws and regulations, ANI reported, citing sources.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will hold a meeting with AAP MLAs and Council members tonight, ANI reports

British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly raised the issue of the BBC tax investigation with India’s foreign ministers during a bilateral meeting on Wednesday, the minister said in an interview, Reuters reported

According to a report by SBI Research, India’s FY24 GDP growth is likely to exceed the 6 percent threshold. The report, titled Ecowrap, added that while some reports have suggested there may not be a one-to-one correlation between El Nino and droughts in India, recent fears seem misplaced.

India’s tech industry is set to grow 8.4 percent in FY23 to become a $245 billion sector, Nasscom said on Wednesday.

Jailed businessman Sukesh Chandrashekhar has filed a complaint with Delhi (LG) Deputy Governor VK Saxena, alleging that CCTV footage of his cell (located in Mandoli prison) was leaked and circulated online, amounting to a security breach, ANI reported

The meeting of G20 foreign ministers under the Indian G20 presidency will take place tomorrow. This would be the second ministerial meeting to be held under our presidency. The venue is the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Center. 40 delegations are expected to attend: Foreign Secy Vinay Kwatra

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal proposes Saurabh Bhardwaj, Atishi to become part of Cabinet after Sisodia, Satyendar Jain resign. Continue reading

Delhi (LG) Deputy Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Wednesday sent the resignations of Deputy Prime Minister Manish Sisodia and Minister Satyendar Jain to the President and recommended accepting them, officials said.

The death toll in a train crash in Greece rises to 32 while 85 people were injured, Reuters reports

Karnataka | Government officials are protesting at the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) campus in Bengaluru, demanding the implementation of the 7th Wage Commission’s recommendations.

Foreign delegates from the major G20 economies will discuss energy challenges and recommend a future roadmap for cooperation in the field at a conference scheduled for March 2-3 in Jharkhand’s capital, Ranchi, PTI reported, citing an official Explanation.

Moody’s Investors Service expects global growth to slow further in 2023 due to cumulative monetary tightening by various central banks.

Monetary tightening, according to Moody’s in its global macro outlook entitled “Global economic risks remain despite recent upside surprises”, will weigh on economic activity and employment in most major economies.

At least 29 people were killed and another 85 injured after a collision between two trains caused a derailment near the Greek city of Larissa late Tuesday night, AFP reports, citing authorities.

A by-election is underway at four polling stations in Nagaland on Wednesday. The repolling will take place at New Colony polling station in Zunheboto constituency, Pangti V in Sanis constituency, Jaboka Village in Tizit constituency and Pathso East Wing in Thonoknyu constituency, the official said.

The re-interview began at 7:00 a.m. and lasted until 4:00 p.m.

Maharashtra | A 22-year-old youth was killed while one was seriously injured after a speeding car crashed into an electricity pole on Thane’s Ghodbunder Road last night. The injured man was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Further investigations are ongoing, ANI reported, citing Kapurbawdi police officers.

Household LPG bottles have become more expensive €50 in Delhi, while the price of 19 kg commercial cylinders has been migrated €350 from Wednesday. Continue reading

Indian national shot dead by Australian police after stabbing Cleaner and threatening police officers, reports The Sydney Morning Herald

Train collision in Greece: Videos circulating widely on social media showed derailed carriages badly damaged by broken windows and smoke. Continue reading

Light to moderate rain with thunderstorms expected in adjacent areas of remote locations in North West Delhi, South West Delhi and adjacent areas of Delhi-NCR during the next 2 hours : IMD Read more

Pathankot, Punjab| Arrest of two drug smugglers, seizure of 50 kg of poppy seed shells and 300 grams of heroin in two vehicles. The drug smugglers tried to flee, but the police gave chase and overpowered them. Case registered, further investigation underway: Rajinder Manhas, DSP, Pathankot, ANI said

India’s budget deficit for the 10 months to January reached 11.91 trillion rupees ($144.19 billion), nearly 68% of the annual estimate, government data showed on Tuesday.

India aims to end the current financial year with a budget deficit of 6.4%.

Authorities in northern Greece say they are helping dozens of passengers injured in a train crash and burning derailment early Wednesday, AP reported.

The collision between a freight train and an oncoming passenger train occurred near Tempe, about 380 kilometers (235 miles) north of Athens, and resulted in the derailment of several train cars, police said.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Iraq on Tuesday for his first visit in six years to show “solidarity” after a protracted political crisis in the country. Guterres said he wanted to “demonstrate solidarity with the people and democratic institutions of Iraq and a solidarity that means the United Nations is fully committed to supporting the consolidation of institutions in that country.”