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An interfaith couple in Madhya Pradesh was assaulted by a mob in Rewa district court while attempting to register their marriage. Police intervened and rescued the couple but have not made any arrests. This is the second such incident in the state within two weeks.

The Madhya Pradesh high court ruled that a married woman cannot claim her consent for physical relations was obtained under a false promise of marriage. The court quashed the rape case against Virendra Yadav, noting the consensual nature of their relationship and no indication of coercion.

In statement, the government says the new policy was implemented to boost trade and create new employment opportunities, while stating that the rule would not be applicable for liquor shops

The 50-year-old first-time MLA, who began her political activism with the ABVP in the early 1990s, has been chosen by the BJP to lead the government following the party’s return to power in Delhi after 26 years

A bus carrying pilgrims from Mata Vaishno Devi shrine fell into a 30-feet gorge near Manda, resulting in the death of a Himachal Pradesh driver and injuring 17 passengers. Rescuers worked for over two hours to recover the driver’s body, and the injured were reported as stable.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to visit New Delhi next week for talks with PM Narendra Modi. The visit aims to strengthen strategic ties between the EU and India, focusing on trade, economic security, resilient supply chains, technology, and defense cooperation amid current global uncertainties.

The Bombay high court has issued a notice to the Central government regarding an informer's plea for a reward of Rs 4.73 crore for aiding in recovering over Rs 23 crore in a tax evasion case. The informant, XYZ, was given Rs 25 lakh, much less than the entitled 20%.

A portion of the tunnel roof at Srisailam Left Bank Canal in Nagarkurnool district collapsed, trapping eight workers inside. While 52 workers escaped, the search and rescue efforts are ongoing with the involvement of NDRF, Army, and specialized tunnel rescue teams. PM Narendra Modi has assured all possible assistance.

PM Narendra Modi is set to visit Mauritius next month as the chief guest for their national day celebrations, marking the 57th anniversary of their independence. This visit on March 12 highlights the close ties between India and Mauritius, which has a significant population with Indian roots.

Department takes up drive to restore green cover lost due to cyclones and civic works; official says saplings being planted in areas where no civic works are likely to be taken up in the near future

Farmers in Yavatmal, Maharashtra, have received loan recovery notices despite previous loan waiver schemes. The Yavatmal District Central Cooperative Bank has taken symbolic possession of farmland due to unreimbursed state funds for loan waivers. This situation affects farmers' mental health amid reduced crop yields and poor market rates.

The Gujarat high court has requested a response from UIDAI regarding Mohammed Mansuri's difficulty in updating his Aadhaar card due to a biometric mismatch. Mansuri's biometrics, recorded during childhood, do not match his current ones, preventing the update of his photograph and birthdate.

The kith and kin of the two youth who were murdered in Mayiladuthurai district recently believe that the rampant trade in smuggled liquor was the motive behind the brazen crime, though the police deny such links. Nacchinarkkiniyan M. visits the spot to unravel the truth

The MP-MLA court in Bhadohi district sentenced Vijay Mishra and five others to two years in prison for threatening Ramkrishna Pandey in 2002. Mishra, involved in 86 criminal cases and already convicted in four, is currently imprisoned in Agra. The court also imposed fines on the accused.