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A woman, who had suffered injuries, succumbed in a hospital in Hassan early on March 14 morning

Presenting the Budget in the Assembly, the Finance Minister said 25,000 houses that could not be renovated would be reconstructed at cost of ₹600 crore

The work for the first phase of the ‘Global City’ project, offering world-class facilities, will be taken up by TIDCO soon, Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu said

One of them was a member of the proscribed United National Liberation Front who was arrested from near the India-Myanmar border in Tenugopal district in Manipur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Draupadi Murmu, Union home minister Amit Shah, and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi extended their Holi greetings, emphasizing themes of unity, harmony, progress, and prosperity. The leaders highlighted the significance of Holi in deepening bonds among citizens and celebrating India's cultural heritage, infusing joy, and bringing new enthusiasm into everyone's lives.

An Amravati-bound train collided with a truck illegally crossing closed railway tracks in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. No injuries were reported, but the collision disrupted the schedules of five trains, including the Mumbai-Amravati Express. The incident caused significant damage to railway infrastructure. Repair work is underway, and legal action may be taken against the truck driver.

The Tamil Nadu Finance Minister said ‘Noyyal Museum’ would be set up in Erode district at a cost of ₹24 crore and ‘Navai Museum’ in Ramanathapuarm district at a cost of ₹21 crore

The panel expressed disappointment that despite its multiple recommendations on this matter over the years, the government has not implemented any significant changes. 

Two forest watchers at Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh have been arrested under UAPA for allegedly aiding Maoists. Their detention has caused unrest among forest staff, leading to fears of being caught between insurgents and law enforcement. The arrests raise concerns about the infiltration of insurgents within wildlife sanctuaries, impacting both security and conservation efforts.

US Rep. Chuck Edwards faced a confrontational crowd in Asheville, North Carolina, with attendees protesting Trump administration policies and initiatives. Despite interruptions, Edwards discussed hurricane recovery efforts, government reductions, and support for Ukraine, while maintaining support for Trump and addressing concerns about Elon Musk's role in government security.

While one student is likely to be remanded, two others granted station bail, say police

Edappadi K. Palaniswami said the Enforcement Directorate searches in Tasmac had found irregularities to the tune of ₹1,000 crore and demanded the resignation of the DMK government

In the particular attack on Jaffar Express, the terrorists had been in contact with their handlers and ringleaders in Afghanistan, Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said

Axar Patel has been named the new captain of Delhi Capitals for the upcoming IPL season. The experienced all-rounder, who has played 150 IPL matches, replaces Rishabh Pant. Delhi Capitals are the last team to announce their captain, with KL Rahul among the key players expected to support Axar’s leadership going into the 2025 season.

After extensive research, Udaya Kumar Dharmalingam combined the Devanagari ‘Ra’ for rupiah and the Roman ‘R’ for rupees to create the rupee (₹) symbol, giving it a distinctly Indian yet universal identity

India has strongly rejected Pakistan's allegations of involvement in the Balochistan train hijacking, pointing out Pakistan's issues with internal terrorism. Accusations emerged after the Balochistan Liberation Army seized the Jaffar Express, resulting in 58 deaths. Afghanistan also denied Pakistan's claims, urging Islamabad to address its own security challenges.

IIT Guwahati Professor D Udaya Kumar, who designed the Indian rupee symbol, distanced himself from the controversy over Tamil Nadu's decision to replace the Devanagari symbol with a Tamil letter in its budget logo. The state government's move is part of a larger language policy dispute with the central government. Kumar emphasized the autonomy of state decisions.

Karnataka CM supports DMK-led opposition against delimitation, sends Deputy to Chennai meeting with Tamil Nadu CM Stalin