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'Rs 7 crore bribe': ACB books ex-AAP minister in Rs 571-cr CCTV project case
Delhi's Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) has taken legal action against AAP leader Satyendra Jain for alleged corruption in a Rs 571 crore CCTV project. Jain is accused of waiving Rs 16 crore in penalties for Bharat Electronics Limited in exchange for a Rs 7 crore bribe. The project faced repeated delays and issues with camera functionality.
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Telangana’s public debt expected to cross ₹5 lakh crore by 2025-26 end
When debt servicing payment and clearing principal increases, it strains State’s finances
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Supreme Court finds Uttarakhand Forest Department’s diversion of CAMPA funds ‘trivial’, associated with forest duties
A Bench headed by Justice B.R. Gavai however cautioned the State from repeating the act in future while closing the case
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History-sheeter hacked to death by gang on Erode highway; police open fire on suspects
When the police opened fire on the gang, four suspects sustained injuries and all of them were arrested. Four others escaped.
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Land acquisition for Wayanad rehabilitation: Kerala Cabinet approves ₹26.5 crore for compensation
Amount to be allocated from Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund
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Bill Gates visits Parliament, meets Health Minister J.P. Nadda
Mr. Gates also held discussions with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and predictive analytics to improve service delivery
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Bill Gates meets JP Nadda in Parliament, discusses healthcare progress
Bill Gates, former Microsoft CEO, discussed India's healthcare advancements with Union minister JP Nadda. Key areas included maternal health, immunisation, and sanitation. Gates praised India's efforts in medical cost reduction and accessible healthcare solutions globally, highlighting AI's role in future collaboration with the India AI Mission.
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Villupuram MP urges Centre to expedite handover of Ulundurpet airstrip for defence and economic development
In a memorandum presented to Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Mr. Ravikumar said the Ulundurpet airstrip, an asset with historical significance dating back to the Second World War, is presently under the control of the Thanjavur Air Station
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Kerala Police’s ‘Operation D-Hunt’ leads to 8,931 arrests, major drug seizures across State
Launched in January 2024 to curb drug-peddling in Kerala, Operation D-Hunt has led to registration of 8,646 cases so far
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Jibes against Uddhav: Legislative council passes resolution expressing confidence in Gorhe
BJP MLC Pravin Darekar moved the motion concerning Neelam Gorhe in the Upper House of the legislature. Chairperson Ram Shinde accepted the motion and it was cleared through voice vote
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Nagpur violence: Group of rioters molested woman constable, tried to disrobe her
Rioters in Nagpur attack woman constable, hurl petrol bombs during protests against Aurangzeb’s tomb, leading to arrests and curfew
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High Court waives cooling off period for cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal, his estranged wife post divorce plea
A single bench of Justice Madhav Jamdar said Yuzvendra Chahal would not be available from March 21 as he has to participate in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament
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Rs 4.75 crore! Chahal to pay estranged wife Dhanashree as alimony
The Bombay High Court waived the mandatory six-month cooling-off period for cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and his estranged wife Dhanashree Verma’s divorce plea, allowing the family court to decide by Thursday. This decision was made to accommodate Chahal's participation in the upcoming IPL, starting on March 22.
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IPL opening ceremony: Disha Patani to dazzle at Eden Gardens
Bollywood star Disha Patani will headline the 2025 IPL opening ceremony at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. This grand event will also feature performances by singers Karan Aujla and Shreya Ghoshal. The IPL 2025 kicks off on March 22 with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders facing Royal Challengers Bangalore. The tournament will be broadcast live on Star Sports and JioHotstar.
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Deepika Padukone opened up on mom guilt: 5 BIGGEST guilts that most moms suffer from
Deepika Padukone discusses her experience with mom guilt and balancing her career after the birth of her daughter Dua. She shares how motherhood influences her choice of movie roles and emphasizes the challenges of managing time without feeling guilty. The article also highlights common guilt feelings among mothers and offers reassurance and support.
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Leaking secrets to Pak: UP arrests another ordnance factory employee
The Uttar Pradesh ATS has arrested Kumar Vikas from the Kanpur Ordnance Factory for allegedly leaking sensitive information to a suspected Pakistani agent, Neha Sharma. This incident, involving misuse of social media and encrypted communication platforms, poses a significant threat to national security.
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No move to set up arecanut board in Karnataka, reiterates Union Government
Earlier in 2021, Central Government stated that creating a separate board for arecanut is not a priority
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Kerala Cabinet approves detailed project report for Vizhinjam underground railway line
Project, estimated to cost about ₹1,482 crore, should be completed before December 2028 as per new agreement with Adani Vizhinjam Private Port Limited
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Tourist guide arrested for sexually assaulting French tourist in Tiruvannamalai
The police said the accused Venkatesan was a resident of Tiruvannamalai town
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New Zealand PM Luxon announces scholarships at IIT Delhi
Christopher Luxon announced an NZD60,000 partial scholarship package under the New Zealand Excellence Awards (NZEA) 2025
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