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As part of the reshuffle, Vijay retained the Poverty Alleviation portfolio and reassigned the Women Welfare department, previously held by him, to newly inducted minister K Jegadeshwari. Congress leaders S Rajesh Kumar and P Viswanathan have been allotted the Tourism and Higher Education portfolios, respectively. Another TVK minister, Mohamed Farvas, has been allocated the Labour Welfare and Skill Development portfolio.

Seven Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha members resigned, widening a rift that began with Swati Maliwal's assault allegations. Raghav Chadha's removal as deputy leader signaled deepening internal divides. While some cited ED/CBI fears and corruption, others like Ashok Mittal faced ED raids, fueling speculation about the BJP's 'Operation Lotus'.

Legal experts explained why the anti-defection law wasn’t applicable to the MPs and party leaders said they’re very surprised by one MP’s desertion

Aam Aadmi Party's rising star Raghav Chadha has dramatically exited the party, along with six other Rajya Sabha members on Friday. The seven MP's announced their merger with BJP claiming that AAP "has now completely deviated from its principles, values, and morals". This move signals a significant internal rupture and an existential moment for the AAP, following Chadha's removal as deputy leader.

The Delhi High Court has rejected Arvind Kejriwal's plea for Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma's recusal from the excise policy case, deeming allegations of bias based on mere conjecture. The court emphasized that judicial independence is paramount and cannot be undermined by unsubstantiated claims or perceptions, reinforcing the need for evidence over insinuations.

Delhi High Court dismissed Arvind Kejriwal's plea to recuse Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from the excise policy case, deeming it based on conjecture. BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj accused Kejriwal of pressuring the judiciary. Justice Sharma clarified her participation in professional events and family government counsel roles did not indicate bias, stating the plea put the judiciary on trial.

Andhra Pradesh TDP MP Putta Mahesh Kumar tested positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine, indicating possible MDMA use in the Moinabad drug bust. Businessman Namit Sharma also tested positive for these substances along with cocaine. The SIT is investigating the case and has requested custody of three accused.

A drug bust at a farmhouse in Moinabad has led to six high-profile individuals, including BRS ex-MLA Pilot Rohith Reddy and TDP MP Putta Mahesh Kumar, testing positive for drugs. While some face charges under the NDPS Act and Arms Act, others are booked for drug violations. The incident has prompted political reactions and calls for drug tests.

An official said this may be the first case of its kind in the state after the government made it mandatory from September 1 for such outlets to issue a cash memo to buyers.

The SAD on Wednesday urged Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit to recommend a CBI and ED probe into the alleged excise scam of the government in the state.

Continuing its crackdown against bootleggers, Indore excise department on Friday seized 54 bulk litres of illicit liquor from a bike-borne miscreant.

Continuing its crackdown against bootleggers, Indore excise department on Friday nabbed two persons including a woman and seized illicit liquor worth over Rs 50,000.

A writ petition was filed in the Madhya Pradesh High Court on Saturday challenging certain provisions of the state government's excise policy for 2022-23 announced recently.