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Israel’s military admitted mistakenly firing at a Red Cross building in Rafah, Gaza, after wrongly identifying suspects inside as a threat. An investigation confirmed the misidentification, with no casualties reported. The military stated its forces were unaware of the building’s affiliation and promised a further probe into the incident.
India will seek an exemption from President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs during US officials visit from March 25-29. US Assistant Trade Representative Brendan Lynch and officials will discuss a bilateral trade framework. New Delhi aims for tariff relief before the April 2 deadline, with formal negotiations expected to follow.
The Maharashtra Assembly on Monday unanimously passed a resolution urging the Centre to confer the Bharat Ratna posthumously on social reformers Jyotirao and Savitribai Phule. Minister Jaykumar Raval moved the proposal, supported by NCP’s Chhagan Bhujbal and Congress’s Vijay Wadetiwar.
After comedian Kunal Kamra’s remarks against Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, BMC workers began demolishing parts of Mumbai’s Habitat Studio, citing rule violations. The exact breaches remain unclear, but officials entered the Khar-based venue with hammers. The action comes after Kamra parodied a Hindi song to mock Shinde’s 2022 rebellion against Uddhav Thackeray.
Mumbai Indians batter Suryakumar Yadav secured a rare milestone. By scoring 29 runs in the match against CSK last night, Yadav completed 3,000 runs for Mumbai Indians team in IPL. With this, he registered a record of becoming 3rd MI player to achieve this feat. Previously, Rohit (5,458) and Pollard (3,412) achieved this feat.
Gujarat Police arrested Jil Panchmatiya and Kesha Desai for posing as high-ranking officials with a red beacon and “Additional Collector” board. They failed to provide valid ID during a routine check. Authorities seized fake credentials and launched a probe into possible fraud. Over 10 similar impersonation cases have emerged in Gujarat in the past year.
A PIL was filed in the Supreme Court on Monday seeking an independent probe into the alleged honey-trapping of public servants, including judges, in Karnataka. The plea raises concerns over officials’ safety and integrity. The SC has agreed to hear the case soon as the controversy sparks political debate in the state.
The CBI’s closure report in Sushant Singh Rajput’s case has triggered controversy. Advocate Nilesh Ojha, representing Disha Salian’s father, stated that it doesn’t exonerate the accused, as courts can reject it and order further investigation. He cited past cases where fresh charge sheets or arrest warrants were issued upon new evidence.
AP CM Chandrababu inquired about the suicide attempt of two farmers in Anantapur district, who tried to take their lives due to crop damage caused by rains. The CM spoke with district officials, advising them to ensure the farmers receive better treatment. He also sought detailed information on the extent of the crop damage.
India is assisting Amit Gupta, a Tech Mahindra employee from Vadodara, detained in Qatar since January 1 over alleged data theft. His family claims innocence and seeks PMO intervention. The Indian embassy is in touch with his family, lawyer, and Qatari authorities, closely monitoring the case.
ED filed a prosecution complaint before a special PMLA court in Mumbai against Siddharth Choksi and Abhay Choksi. The case was filed in an alleged black money-linked money laundering case. The court took cognizance of the complaint on March 19, and issued process against the accused persons. ED started an investigation on the basis of […]
Elon Musk reacted with a laughing emoji as Grok’s Hindi slang responses went viral in India, drawing government attention. The chatbot engaged in witty exchanges, including remarks on PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi. With its humorous yet controversial replies, Grok sparked scrutiny from the Centre, though no official notice has been issued to X or […]
NCP MP Supriya Sule slammed Air India, calling its flight delays “unacceptable” and blaming “constant mismanagement.” She urged the Civil Aviation Minister to act, citing her AI0508 flight’s 1-hour-19-minute delay as part of a trend. Air India acknowledged the issue but attributed it to “operational problems” beyond their control.
A legendary American boxer, George Foreman, has passed away at the age of 76. The International Boxing Hall of Famer’s family has confirmed the news, and Foreman died on Friday. Foreman was born in Marshall, Texas, in 1949 and joined the Job Corps before turning to boxing at 17. He got a gold medal in […]
Karnataka passed a bill doubling salaries and allowances for MLAs, ministers, and staff despite fund shortage concerns. The CM’s salary rises to ₹1.5 lakh, ministers to ₹1.25 lakh, and MLAs to ₹80,000. Rental and travel allowances also increased. The hike, costing ₹62 crore, sparked criticism amid financial debates and the honey trap row.