Top news of the day: CBI challenges Delhi court order discharging Kejriwal, others in excise policy case; Taliban seek ‘dialogue’ to resolve Afghan-Pakistan conflict, and more

CBI challenges Delhi trial court order discharging Arvind Kejriwal, others in liquor policy case

The CBI has filed an appeal in the Delhi High Court, challenging a special court’s order discharging former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia and others in the liquor policy case, officials said on Friday (February 27, 2026).

Taliban seek ‘dialogue’ to resolve Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict

Afghanistan’s government on Friday (February 27, 2026) said it wanted “dialogue” to resolve its conflict with neighbouring Pakistan amid deadly fighting. “We have repeatedly emphasised a peaceful solution, and still want the problem to be resolved through dialogue,” Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said in a news conference.

Economy grew by 7.8% in third quarter as per new GDP series: Govt. data