Manish Sisodia, Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister, was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) after being questioned for over nine hours regarding corruption allegations tied to the now-withdrawn Delhi liquor policy. Sisodia, along with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has vehemently denied any wrongdoing, with party leader Arvind Kejriwal calling the arrest a political move. The investigation, part of a wider probe into the Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22, has sparked a political standoff between AAP and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with AAP accusing the BJP of targeting Sisodia due to his popularity and role in education reforms.
A tragic incident occurred on Sunday when an Indian Coast Guard Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv crashed during a routine training mission in Porbandar, Gujarat. The crash, which took place at the Coast Guard Air Enclave, claimed the lives of three crew members, including the two pilots. According to officials, the helicopter experienced technical difficulties at around 12:10 pm, leading to the crash. All three crew members were initially rushed to a hospital in critical condition, but despite efforts, they succumbed to their injuries. Two were declared dead upon arrival, while the third died later. The crash, which occurred near the runway, caused a fire that was quickly contained by emergency services. The incident follows recent upgrades to the ALH fleet, which were intended to address previous safety concerns. The Indian Coast Guard is currently investigating the cause of the crash.