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Foreign secretary Vikram Misri has expressed concern over the lack of acknowledgment from the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in Bangladesh regarding the systematic persecution of minorities, particularly Hindus. The release of violent Islamic extremists has also been termed a significant threat to security.

The first batch of the officials make up those from Bihar, West Bengal, and Assam, the States where Assembly elections are imminent

Chennai police shot dead Jaffer Gulam Hussain Irani, a member of the Irani gang, when he attempted to pull out a gun after snatching six chains from elderly women. Irani and his accomplices had planned to flee the city before the police intercepted them at the airport.

The United States is cracking down on bots blocking visa interview appointments in India, forcing applicants to pay agents up to Rs 35,000 for timely slots. The US embassy has cancelled about 2,000 bot-made appointments and is suspending the associated accounts’ scheduling privileges to combat fraud.

Delhi Police have sealed the storeroom at Justice Yashwant Varma's residence and conducted videography after a fire incident allegedly destroyed cash. They obtained CCTV footage, but preliminary analysis showed no unauthorized entry. Two senior officers reviewed call and internet details of the judge's cellphone. The fire, which occurred on March 14, is being investigated by police and fire department.

The AAP government in Punjab plans to conduct its first-ever census to gather data on drug addiction, de-addiction centres, and the socio-economic status of affected individuals. In the 'Badalda Punjab Budget,' the government aims to enhance health insurance coverage and combat cross-border drug smuggling, with a projected debt of almost Rs 4.2 lakh crore.

Prime Minister Modi congratulated Bangladesh on their National Day, emphasizing the importance of mutual sensitivity to each other's interests. This comes ahead of their meeting at the Bimstec summit. External affairs minister S Jaishankar hinted a bilateral meeting during the summit is under consideration. President Murmu also echoed the commitment to strong, multifaceted relations with Bangladesh.

A federal appeals court has refused to lift an order preventing the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act. The court upheld the temporary block on expulsions, reinforcing that migrants must have a chance to challenge their alleged gang affiliations in the US before deportation.

Foreign Secretary Misri discusses Bangladesh’s internal issues, Army Chief’s role, and India-Bangladesh relations with Parliament’s Standing Committee

Veterans have been demanding official recognition and earmarking a day for commemorating the Indian Peace Keeping Force

A hidden note of encouragement was found in the socks of Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The court filing also revealed another message addressed to 'Joan,' while Mangione's supporters wore green in solidarity at the hearing. Mangione faces multiple charges both in state and federal courts.

The DRI has arrested Ballari-based jeweller Sahil Sakariya Jain for his involvement in an extensive gold smuggling racket with Sandalwood actor Ranya Rao. Sahil aided Ranya in smuggling 14.5 kg of gold, resulting in a significant financial loss to the exchequer. Investigations revealed frequent communications and assistance in disposing of the smuggled gold.

The Karnataka high court has recommended action against a city civil judge in Bengaluru for referencing non-existent Supreme Court judgments in a ruling. The case involves plaintiffs who sought injunctions against lenders. The high court has asked for an investigation and appropriate action.

Aniyara, an experimental theatre group based in Kozhikode, is celebrating its golden jubilee

In Chennai all three cancer treating centres will offer the screening facility

A priest, Iyyagari Venkata Sai Krishna, was sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering aspiring TV actress, Kuruganti Apsara, in June 2023. He bludgeoned her to death and concealed her body in a sealed manhole. The court fined him Rs 10 lakh.

OpenAI has launched a new feature for GPT-4o enabling native image generation based on text prompts. Users can create and edit images, with a trending capability to transform photos into Studio Ghibli-inspired artwork. This update has sparked widespread excitement online.