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The Centre should pay attention to the situation in Odisha and if it is unable to do so, the Supreme Court should order the State government to change its attitude, says Congress spokesperson

Tyrone Rose and Shamara P. Simmons have been arrested for allegedly stealing and reselling over $600,000 worth of tickets for Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour'. The duo exploited system flaws, redirected over 900 tickets, and sold them at inflated prices. Authorities are investigating further.

International Women’s Day on March 8 celebrates the strength, resilience, and achievements of women globally. Here are a variety of heartfelt messages, greetings, and quotes to honour and inspire women, highlighting their vital contributions and encouraging continued progress and empowerment.

Though it was listed, the Bill sought to be brought by BJP MLAs Atul Bhatkhalkhar and Sudhir Mungantiwar was not tabled in the Assembly on Friday; expected to be tabled later in the session

A 21-year-old Dalit woman was allegedly raped by an upper caste man in August 2023. She and her family were forced to settle the matter for Rs 2.5 lakh at a panchayat. When her marriage was called off due to threats and a leaked video, the family sought police help, resulting in an FIR against five men.

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma observed that such acts might violate her dignity and outrage her modesty but without “overt or inferred sexual intent” would fall short of meeting the legal threshold required to sustain a charge under section 10 (aggravated sexual assault) of POCSO Act

Defence minister Rajnath Singh emphasizes the government's dedication to gender-inclusive armed forces while interacting with two women naval officers on a round-the-world sailing expedition. He praises their courage and highlights significant milestones reached during the expedition, underscoring the importance of women's participation in national security and defence.

US President Donald Trump announced that India had agreed to significantly reduce tariffs, highlighting the restrictive trade barriers faced by American goods. The development coincides with Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal's visit to the US for trade negotiations. Meanwhile, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick emphasized the need for a comprehensive deal encompassing various sectors, including agriculture and defense.

Maharashtra's Economic Survey 2024-25 reveals a substantial decline in women welfare schemes, with a 57% drop in Shakti Sadan facilities' inmates and a 36% cut in women's hostels funding. Women's counseling centers experienced a 69% reduction in allocations, raising questions about the government's commitment amid increasing demand.

Data on the CPCB website show that the faecal coliform levels at the Sangam were 4.4 times (11000 MPN/100 ml) and 19.6 times (49000 MPN/100 ml) the “maximum permissible” level on January 14 and 20 respectively.

The capstone exercise witnessed the participation of about 70 Navy ships and over 80 aircraft of different types

He called obesity the root cause of many diseases and urged people to fight the chronic health condition characterised by excessive body fat by doing regular physical exercises and reducing edible oil consumption by 10%

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick urged India to open its agricultural market, urging bilateral trade measures for American nuts, fruits, and poultry. He highlighted the potential benefits of lowering tariffs and strengthening ties, while emphasizing the need for India to diversify its military purchases away from Russia.

Posters in Ranipet and Arakkonam intended to welcome Union Home Minister Amit Shah mistakenly featured actor Santhana Bharathi, causing ridicule on social media. BJP distanced itself from the error, and state executive committee member A. Arulmozhi claimed it was a prank to embarrass her and the party. She filed a police complaint over the incident.