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Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia moved the Supreme Court (SC,) against the CBI arrest and the Delhi Liquor Policy Scam probe. After the CBI court remanded the AAP leader in the scam case till March 4, Manish Sisodia, filed a petition in the Top Court.  Abhishek Singhvi filed petition on behalf of Sisodia, requesting for an urgent hearing. CJI DY Chandrachud is likely to hear the matter on February 28.

The state government of Telangana has increased the reservation for Scheduled Tribe (ST) community by 4% in all educational institutions and government services. The new quota has come into immediate effect. The ST reservations in the state now stands at 10%, compared to the previous 6%. Reportedly, the move has been taken keeping in mind the 10% ST population in the state.

The Supreme Court has allowed the release of Amitabh Bachchan-starrer 'Jhund' on OTT platforms, staying the interim order passed by the Telangana High Court. A bench comprising Justice Indira Banerjee and Justice AS Bopanna, noted, "The High Court has overlooked the principles with regard to the grant of interim relief." The court also issued a notice to the film-maker, who had filed a plea in the High Court.

After the NDMC's encroachment drive in Jahangirpuri, a Congress delegation led by GS Ajay Maken on April 21, visited Jahangirpuri and met with the families, affected by the demolition drive. Notably, on April 20, the NDMC demolished properties at the clash hit Jahangirpuri area of North Delhi. Maken said, "We have come to Jahangirpuri to meet the victims. Police have been cooperative". Notably, SC issued stay-order for demolition.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan conducted a Federal Cabinet meeting, ahead of the 'no-trust-vote' in Islamabad, on April 8. During the meeting, Khan discussed Pakistan's political scenario and SC's ruling out Deputy Speaker's decision. After the meeting, Khan said, "I have called a cabinet meeting tomorrow as well as our parliament party meeting; & tomorrow evening I will address the nation." No-Trust-Vote will be held at 10 am, on April 9.