In today’s digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s bail hearing, rain-lashed parts of Delhi-NCR and other top stories.
‘Perverse’ vs ‘Partisan’: ED, Kejriwal at Loggerheads in HC Over Trial Court’s Order Granting Bail to Delhi CM
The Enforcement Directorate and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal were at loggerheads in the Delhi High Court on Friday as the government agency challenged the bail granted to the Aam Aadmi Party chief by a trial court on Thursday. READ MORE
Rain Lashes Parts Of Delhi-NCR, Brings Relief from Intense Heat
Light rainfall poured over several parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Friday bringing much-needed relief from the intense heatwave over the area. READ MORE
Relax, You Lost the Election, Reminds BJP as Congress Objects to Mahtab as Pro-Tem Speaker Over Seniority
Seven-term parliamentarian and BJP leader Bhartruhari Mahtab was on Thursday appointed pro-tem Speaker of the Lok Sabha, bucking the largely followed convention of appointing the senior-most member to the post, drawing sharp objections from the opposition Congress and strong counter from the BJP. READ MORE
Tajikistan Parliament Approves Controversial Ban On Hijab And Islamic Garments
Tajikistan is set to implement a ban on the hijab and other Islamic garments, following the approval of a controversial law by its parliament. The bill is likely to cause an uproar among the mostly Muslim population of the tightly controlled former Soviet republic, which borders Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. READ MORE
Hamare Baarah Review: Annu Kapoor’s Hard-Hitting, Bold Film Is Marred by Histrionics and Shoddy Execution
Back in 2011, a Pakistani film titled Bol created quite a buzz for its bold subject. It marked the film debuts of Atif Aslam and Mahira Khan and dealt with themes such as consent, toxic patriarchy and misogyny with its bottom line being – why is giving birth without any family planning, not a sin? READ MORE
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