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Delhi High Court otoday set aside the 2020 conviction of Sonu Punjaban (Geeta Arora) and Sandeep Bedwal in a prostitution and human trafficking case. They were earlier sentenced to 24 and 20 years. Justice Chandrashekharan Sudha allowed their appeals and detailed order is awaited after hearing arguments from senior advocate Vikas Pahwa and other counsel.
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is set to sign a seat-sharing pact with Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) today for the April 23 polls, said minister SS Sivasankar. DMK finalized a deal with CPI(M) for five seats and has begun campaigning. Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin is already on the campaign trail, expressing confidence of victory in the […]
Several petrol stations in Hyderabad have shut down, with ‘No Petrol’ signs visible in Uppal, Mallapur, Ghatkesar, and Attapur, causing major inconvenience for motorists. Meanwhile, long queues of autos, cars, and public vehicles are forming at CNG outlets across the city. Students reported similar congestion at Tarnaka, highlighting the fuel supply disruption.
In Queensland, Australia, under-16s will be banned from riding e-scooters and e-bikes under new safety laws. Transport Minister Brent Mickelberg said reforms follow a probe into rising accidents. Riders must hold a learner’s license, with stricter speed limits and enforcement powers introduced after fatalities and thousands of injuries.
The United States has set April 9 as a target to end the war with Iran, citing an official. President Donald Trump paused strikes on Tehran’s energy sites for five days after “productive” talks. The timeline allows fighting and negotiations, ahead of his visit to Israel for Independence Day and the Israel Prize ceremony later […]
India’s drug regulator intensified checks on GLP-1 weight-loss drugs after inspecting 49 sites, including online pharmacies and clinics. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation warned firms against public promotion. Nikhil Tandon urged caution over misuse, while authorities also began reviewing 90 unapproved FDCs to secure the supply chain.
Chhattisgarh Police intensified their crackdown after detecting opium cultivation in Naveen Ghat village. SSP Shashi Mohan Singh said drones are being used to monitor remote farms, while land ownership linked to three individuals is under scrutiny. NDPS Act cases and arrests may follow as police step up vigilance to eliminate narcotics across the district.
The Election Commission of India released the first supplementary voters’ list for West Bengal after SIR adjudications. Around 29 lakh names have been decided, though it’s unclear how many were deleted. The lists are available on official websites and the ECI app. West Bengal polls will be held April 23 and 29, with results on […]
Telangana Cabinet, led by CM Revanth Reddy, approved several key bills, including the Anti-Hate Speech Bill, Gig Workers Protection Bill, and Advocate Protection Bill. The Cabinet also decided to speed up the Metro takeover process from L&T and handed over the responsibility of managing related transactions to Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL).
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy assured all families displaced by the Musi Riverfront project will be rehabilitated. He announced a Cabinet Sub-Committee, underpass at Begumpet Airport, footpath clearing, multi-level parking, Metro expansion, and industrial relocation. The Musi corridor aims to ease traffic and support Hyderabad’s sustainable development.
Delhi’s Uttam Nagar is on high alert for Navratri. Police are monitoring markets, social media, and public movement after past clashes. Barricades and checks are in place, online funds frozen, and community coordination ongoing. Residents and traders are cautious, but authorities say the situation is under control and peaceful.
Piyush Goyal arrived in Chennai to finalize NDA seat-sharing. Meeting BJP and alliance leaders, he expressed confidence the coalition will “sweep” elections in TN and Puducherry. Goyal emphasized that seat-sharing will be resolved collectively, highlighting the NDA’s close-knit, family-like functioning under leaders including AIADMK’s.
BRS leaders protested near Gunpark, Hyderabad, demanding immediate release of ₹12,000 crore in pending student fee reimbursements. MLAs KP Vivekanand Goud and Palla Rajeshwar highlighted that delays over 2.5 years are affecting poor, SC, ST, BC, and minority students, urging the government to release funds promptly to safeguard students’ education and futures.
The Supreme Court issued notices to the Haryana government, DGP, and others on a plea seeking a CBI or SIT investigation into the rape of a four-year-old in Gurugram. The bench asked the police commissioner, investigating officer, and district judge to appear with case records and the magistrate’s response by March 25.
EAM Jaishankar held a constructive discussion with German FM Johann Wadephul on the West Asia conflict, emphasizing continued diplomatic engagement. Both sides highlighted the need for dialogue, coordination, and humanitarian support, reflecting India’s and Germany’s commitment to regional security amid rising tensions affecting millions in the region.