The Silkyara-Barkot tunnel project — cleared by the cabinet committee on economic affairs in 2018 — was to be completed in 2022, but its deadline has been extended. NEC purchased 55 electoral bonds of Rs 1 crore each between April 19, 2019 and October 10, 2022

Maldives President Muizzu shifts to reconciliatory tone, praising India as closest ally. Seeks debt relief for hefty loans. Emphasizes strategic significance of Maldives. Discusses projects with Modi, suggests high-level committee. Indian military personnel departure noted.

A court here on Friday sent Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to the Enforcement Directorate’s custody till March 28, a day after his arrest in the excise policy-linked money laundering case. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja at the Rouse Avenue court said Kejriwal will be produced before the court on March 28 at 2 pm. The court passed the order on the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) application seeking a 10-day custody in the case.