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Union home minister Amit Shah announced that 82% of the 2020 Bodo accord commitments are fulfilled, with full completion expected in two years. He highlighted the transformation of Bodoland Territorial Region from insurgency to development, and the removal of AFSPA from the entire region, emphasizing economic and social progress.

Police in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, have booked over 200 madrassas for failing to comply with government standards. An investigation found that 219 out of 700 madrassas in the district had serious irregularities, with many granted recognition and funding without physical verification.

The annual skiing and snowboarding championship in Auli, scheduled from March 16-19, has been postponed for the third consecutive year due to insufficient snowfall. Officials highlight the impact of limited snow, planning alternative activities. Athletes express concern over climate change affecting future events in the region.

Police have heightened security at the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb near Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar after threats from right-wing groups wanting its demolition. Access to the tomb has been limited, with SRPF deployed and barricades set up nearby. Politicians from opposing factions are using the situation for political leverage.

"The rise of China as a dominant economic and strategic force adds complexity, creates competition, and hampers India's effort to be the natural leader for the Global South," Gen Dwivedi said while speaking at the fourth General Bipin Rawat Memorial Lecture in Delhi.

The lynching of ASI Ramcharan Gautam during a rescue operation in Madhya Pradesh's Mauganj has sparked a political uproar. Seven suspects have been arrested, but the assault has raised questions about law enforcement and led to calls for CM Mohan Yadav to relinquish the home portfolio.

Colaba residents have requested legislative assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar to halt the construction of a Rs 229-crore passenger jetty and terminal building near Gateway of India. They argue the project was expedited without addressing their objections and could have severe consequences for the city. Narwekar promises to organize a meeting to address residents’ concerns and ensure transparency.

Three Bihar labourers aged between 18 and 20 were killed, and another was injured in a brawl initiated by inappropriate comments about a sister of one of the attackers at a Bengaluru construction site. The suspects, Sonu and Sudheer, both from Gopalganj, are being sought by police.

Land acquired for highway development will be returned to original owners if unused for five years, and objections to compensation are limited to three months post-announcement. The amendments to the National Highways Act aim to speed up land acquisition and reduce disputes, with a focus on transparency.

Out of 980 million registered voters, 646 million stepped out of their homes to vote, even in the extreme heat of May when temperatures in some places reached 40 degrees Celsius, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi

The Bombay High Court has requested the Railway Minister to consider a Rs 5 crore settlement for Nidhi Jethmalani, who has been in a persistent vegetative state since a 2017 accident involving a Western Railway car. The court labeled it a 'rarest of rare' case given the severity of her condition.