National
"There are many hands involved in evidence tampering": RG Kar victim's father
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The father of the RG Kar rape and murder victim has expressed concerns over the investigation, alleging involvement of multiple individuals in the crime and evidence tampering, including West Bengal's Chief Minister. He has filed a petition in the High Court with 54 questions. The Supreme Court has allowed the parents to approach the Calcutta High Court, where their plea is filed. The victim's lawyer, Karuna Nundy, emphasized the urgency of the case and the need for the High Court to monitor the CBI investigation.
National
"There are many hands involved in evidence tampering": RG Kar victim's father
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Sports
Final phase of National Women's Hockey League 2024-25 to kickstart from March 18
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The National Women's Hockey League 2024-25 final phase starts on March 18 in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Eight top state teams will compete in a round-robin format until March 28. Teams include Hockey Haryana, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Bengal, Mizoram, Manipur, and Odisha. Hockey Haryana led the first phase last year. Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey and Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh expressed excitement and emphasized the importance of consistency. The opening match is between Hockey Haryana and Manipur Hockey.
Sports
Final phase of National Women's Hockey League 2024-25 to kickstart from March 18
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National
Bullet for bullet is not aggressive policy: Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav on police encounter
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Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav clarified that the 'bullet for bullet' policy is a self-defense measure after a police encounter with the accused in the Amritsar temple grenade attack. The encounter occurred when police, acting on intelligence, tracked the suspects who opened fire, injuring two officers. The police retaliated, injuring the main accused who later died. The second suspect is still at large. Yadav also highlighted the issue of drugs entering from across the border and the need for reintegration of drug-addicted individuals.
National
Bullet for bullet is not aggressive policy: Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav on police encounter
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National
Court reserves order on cognizance of BJP MP's defamation complaint against BJP MLA
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A Rouse Avenue court in New Delhi has reserved its decision on a defamation complaint by BJP MP Raju Bista against BJP MLA Bishnu Prasad Sharma, both from West Bengal. The complaint arises from Sharma's allegations during a press conference in April 2024, accusing Bista of involvement in the Jal Jeevan Mission scam. The court will announce its decision on March 26. The case highlights internal party tensions, as both politicians belong to the BJP.
National
Court reserves order on cognizance of BJP MP's defamation complaint against BJP MLA
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National
Tejasvi Surya Criticizes Karnataka's 4% Reservation for Minority Contractors
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BJP MP Tejasvi Surya criticized Karnataka's decision to provide a 4% reservation for minority contractors, calling it unconstitutional and illegal. He also questioned the proposed Rs 1000 crore CM Muslim Colony Development Fund. The Karnataka cabinet, led by CM Siddaramaiah, approved the amendment to the KTPP Act. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar clarified that the reservation includes all minority communities and backward classes, not just Muslims. Minister Ramalinga Reddy stated it covers five to six minority communities.
National
Tejasvi Surya Criticizes Karnataka's 4% Reservation for Minority Contractors
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National
Former Solicitor General Harish Salve meets JPC on One Nation One Election
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Harish Salve, former Solicitor General of India, met with the Joint Parliamentary Committee on 'One Nation One Election' in New Delhi. The meeting, attended by key figures like PP Chaudhary and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, focused on aligning election cycles. Former Chief Justices Ranjan Gogoi and Rajendra Menon addressed questions, while Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi defended the bill's aim for stability. Concerns about feasibility and bias were discussed, with the bill under review by the JPC.
National
Former Solicitor General Harish Salve meets JPC on One Nation One Election
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Sports
Annerie Dercksen Joins South Africa Women's Cricket Team for 2025/26 Season
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Annerie Dercksen, the ICC Emerging Women's Player of the Year 2024, has been awarded her first national contract with the South Africa Women's Cricket Team for the 2025/26 season. The team, led by captain Laura Wolvaardt, is preparing for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 in India. Wolvaardt, the top-ranked ODI batter, had an impressive 2024. Enoch Nkwe praised the squad's balance of experience and youth, aiming for success in the upcoming World Cup.
Sports
Annerie Dercksen Joins South Africa Women's Cricket Team for 2025/26 Season
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World News
Trump declares Biden's pardons void, vows DOJ cleanup
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Donald Trump declared that pardons issued by Joe Biden to the House Select Committee members investigating him are void, claiming they were signed without Biden's knowledge. Trump accused the committee of destroying evidence and criticized the previous administration for politicizing the Department of Justice. He promised to clean up Washington, tackle crime, and address illegal immigration. Trump also announced the termination of remaining Biden-era US attorneys to restore faith in the justice system.
World News
Trump declares Biden's pardons void, vows DOJ cleanup
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National
Three from Telangana's Rangareddy killed in road accident in US
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A tragic road accident in Florida, USA, claimed the lives of three individuals from Rangareddy, Telangana. The victims were Pragathi Reddy, her son Harveen, and Sunitha. Pragathi's husband, Rohit Reddy, was driving, and their younger son was injured but survived. Pragathi's family is devastated and making arrangements to travel to the USA. Pragathi had moved to America in 2012, completed her MS, and married Rohit in 2016. The accident has left the family in an irreparable situation.
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Three from Telangana's Rangareddy killed in road accident in US
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Business
'Prime Minister Internship Scheme App' launched to guide applicants
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched a mobile app for the Prime Minister's Internship Scheme, aiming to provide one crore internships in top companies over five years. The app offers easy registration, real-time alerts, and a personalized dashboard. The scheme targets individuals aged 21-24 not in full-time education or employment, offering 12-month paid internships. Sitharaman emphasized the importance of youth confidence and industry participation, highlighting the app's accessibility in multiple languages.
Business
'Prime Minister Internship Scheme App' launched to guide applicants
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