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Kejriwal's health deteriorating in ED custody: Chief minister's office

The health of Arvind Kejriwal has deteriorated since his arrest on March 21, the Chief Minister's Office said. The claims were made on Wednesday, when the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener was seeking immediate release from the Delhi High Court. "Arvind Kejriwal's sugar level is continuously fluctuating and has dropped to 46. Doctors say...it is very dangerous for sugar levels to go so low," an official said. His wife, Sunita Kejriwal, also confirmed these concerns during an online briefing.

Sports

Virat Kohli becomes first Indian with 12,000 T20 runs

Run Machine Virat Kohli has added another feather to his cap by scoring his 12,000th run in men's T20 cricket. Kohli unlocked the achievement in the 2024 Indian Premier League season opener against Chennai Super Kings. The 35-year-old became the first Indian to complete 12,000 runs in T20 cricket. He is currently the leading run-scorer in T20 Internationals.

Politics

India calls US diplomat over remarks on Kejriwal's arrest

The Acting Deputy Chief of Mission for the United States, Gloria Berbena, was called to a meeting at the Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday. There has been no official statement on the details of the meeting, which reportedly ran for over 4o minutes. However, it comes a day after the US State Department issued a statement on the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, advocating for a "fair, transparent" legal process for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader.

Technology

Google's AI chatbot won't answer your election queries in India

Google has confirmed the implementation of a new policy in India in connection with its AI chatbot Gemini. It will now restrict the types of election-related questions that users can pose. Rather than answering such questions directly, the AI chatbot will direct users to Google Search. The move is part of Google's strategy announced last year to handle election-related content and aims to prevent further controversy surrounding AI technology. Recently, Gemini has landed in multiple controversies, prompting Google to apologize.

Entertainment

Ahreum, ex-T-ara member, hospitalized after suspected suicide attempt

Ahreum, previously part of the renowned South Korean girl band T-ara, was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday morning (KST) following a suspected suicide attempt. Her association with the band spanned from July 2012 to July 2013, after which she embarked on a different professional journey. In subsequent years, Ahreum tied the knot with a businessman and embraced motherhood with two sons.

Business

Zomato's Deepinder Goyal is married to Mexican entrepreneur Grecia Munoz

Deepinder Goyal, the CEO of Zomato, recently exchanged vows with Grecia Munoz, a former model from Mexico. As per multiple media reports, the couple reportedly tied the knot over a month ago. Some reports also claimed their wedding was held two months ago. This marks Goyal's second marriage; he was previously married to Kanchan Joshi, a fellow alumnus from IIT Delhi. He shares a daughter with her.

Miscellaneous

Tap water, toilets: ECI's advisory to beat heatwave during polls

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday issued an advisory regarding the mitigation of the heat wave impact on voters during the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2024. The commission has instructed Chief Election Officers (CEOs) to arrange polling booths on ground floors, with distinct entrances and exits, to facilitate a seamless voting process, particularly for elderly and disabled voters. As per the schedule, the Lok Sabha elections will be held in seven phases from April 19 till June 1.