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In Sidhi district, MP, a man killed his wife in a fit of anger and later died by suicide. The shock led his grieving grandfather to immolate himself on the pyre of his grandson and daughter-in-law. Police have registered cases of unnatural death and murder.

Six MBBS doctors at Government Medical College, Bhavnagar kidnapped and assaulted three interns over an offending Instagram post. Police registered two FIRs, charging them with various offences. The college's anti-ragging committee held an urgent meeting and suspended four of the accused.

J&K's government disclosed a significant debt of Rs 1.25 lakh crore, equating to 52% of the state's GSDP. This debt exceeds the state's budget and includes various loans and liabilities. The economic survey for 2024-25 reveals the extent of outstanding liabilities and fiscal challenges faced by the territory.

A decade after it was formed, the PWD’s heritage wing has turned its focus on restoring old palaces and zamin bungalows. The aim is to boost tourism. It is also compiling an exhaustive list of historic mansions and bungalows

Footpaths along arterial roads, which were dug up for cable-laying work, are being anchored using cement concrete; Steel handrails are being set right and re-installed. Storm-water drains are being repaired and constructed at a cost of ₹3.5 crore

The US State Department issued a travel advisory warning against travel to areas near the India-Pakistan border, the Line of Control, and the provinces of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to terrorism and potential for armed conflict. Americans are specifically advised to avoid these regions because of frequent terrorist attacks.

Rohini Khadse, NCP state women's wing president, has appealed to President Droupadi Murmu, asking for permission for women to commit one murder. She expressed concerns about women's safety and criticized the government's inaction. Khadse's request aims to highlight the need for stringent laws and societal change to protect women from harassment and violence.

Sandalwood actor Ranya Rao was caught at Kempegowda International Airport smuggling 14.2kg of gold from Dubai, evading duties worth Rs 4.8 crore. Legal experts emphasize that paying a penalty would not suffice, as smuggling is a non-compoundable offence under the Customs Act.

Restoration of the rivers will help to discharge excess rainwater as the water flow in the rivers will be steady. The entire work will be completed by the end of 2025, says Assistant Engineer

More rigorous language training options being provided to Indian Foreign Service (IFS-A) recruits

The IMD has issued a heatwave warning for Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad from March 9 to March 12. Temperatures have been rising significantly, with day temperatures recorded above normal. A high-pressure system is delaying the sea breeze, causing prolonged dry land breezes and further temperature spikes expected.

A family of three, denied boarding a British Airways flight to the US due to a payment issue, won compensation of Rs 1.2 lakh in a consumer court. Despite paying over Rs 3 lakh for tickets via the travel agency CheapOair, their booking was suspended without notification. The court held both the airline and agency accountable for negligence and harassment.

The AB-PMJAY scheme offers a cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation across over 31,000 public and private empanelled hospitals

Bombay High Court has granted bail to a woman who had allegedly singed her niece for spending money on chocolate instead of food. The court noted that the woman had been in jail for more than four years with no progress in her trial and ordered her release on a Rs 30,000 personal bond.