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A recent social media post by BJP leader Tathagata Roy has sparked controversy, suggesting that circumcision should be a determining factor for the religious identity of male applicants seeking citizenship under the CAA. The TMC questioned the BJP's underlying agenda. The CAA aims to provide Indian citizenship to persecuted minorities from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan who arrived in India by 2014.

Rahul and Mansi met at a bus stop, fell in love, and eloped, but returned after threats. Mansi was murdered in the name of family honor. The investigation continues to find her remains for a strong case.

Rahul Gandhi launches INDIA bloc's campaign at Shivaji Park, addressing corruption, threats to democracy, and BJP tactics. Mentions Ashok Chavan, NDA's white paper, opposition leaders, historical locations, and political confrontations.

Facing unrest in Matua-dominated areas of Bengal over the CAA's schedule 1A requirement for Bangladeshi documents, Union Minister Shantanu Thakur, also Bongaon MP, plans to seek citizenship under the CAA to counter alleged misinformation by the TMC. Thakur's announcement on Saturday follows recent protests in Nadia's Chakdah and threats of further demonstrations by the Sara Bharat Matua Mahasangha in Malda.

A 14-year-old schoolgirl in Bagalkot, Karnataka, tragically ended her life after being strip-searched with other students following a theft incident at school. The incident involved the language teacher suspecting them of stealing Rs 2,000."}

Housing experts, industry leaders, and builders gathered at The Times of India's property summit in Gurugram to discuss real estate trends. The event, with a focus on innovation and urban planning, attracted key figures like Gaurav Jain of NAREDCO, who praised Rera in his address. The summit, in association with REA India, highlighted the evolving realty market.

Golaghat district police have apprehended a deputy superintendent of police (DSP) for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor employed as a domestic worker at the officer's residence. The DSP, stationed at the Lachit Borphukan Police Academy in Golaghat, Assam, has had an FIR filed against him at Dergaon police station. Charges have been levied against him following a complaint from the 15-year-old girl's family.

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi has turned down CM M K Stalin's proposal to reinstate K Ponmudy as a minister. The Governor cited Ponmudy's tainted corruption record as the reason for rejecting the recommendation. Ponmudy, who previously served as the higher education minister, had to step down following a corruption conviction by the Madras High Court last December.

The Chinese military restated its claim over Arunachal Pradesh, asserting it as part of China's territory. This comes after India dismissed objections to PM Modi's visit to the state. Zhang made the remarks in response to India’s enhancement of its military readiness through Sela Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh, according to a report posted on Chinese defence ministry’s website Friday.

Delhi CM Kejriwal faces ED summonses linked to alleged scams, stirring AAP-BJP dispute over legality and motives. Atishi accuses BJP of hindering Kejriwal's election campaign. BJP denies claims, criticizing AAP's behavior and defending ED's actions.

RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale stated, "A movement like Ramjanmabhoomi is not necessary for Kashi and Mathura shrines." “The matter (Kashi and Mathura) is being heard in court. Even the solution to the Ayodhya dispute finally came through courts. Where’s the need for a movement of a similar scale if the matter can be resolved by the judiciary?” he asked.

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha (ABPS) has extended Dattatreya Hosabale's tenure as national general secretary for another three years. The meeting also urged citizens to vote in large numbers. RSS also underscored its concern as it highlighted farmers’ agitation as an attempt to spread anarchy in Punjab, condemned atrocities in Sandeshkhali, and expressed worry over the ethnic conflict in Manipur.

A tragic incident occurred in UP’s Moradabad district as a four-year-old boy named Mohd Ahad drowned in a deep water-filled pit at a brick kiln on Saturday night. Mohd Javed, the boy's father and a laborer at the kiln, was occupied with loading bricks onto a tractor when his son wandered towards the pit to play. Despite his efforts to locate Ahad, he was unable to find him.

Indian military personnel in the Maldives are being replaced by civilians for aviation platforms. Discussions between the countries cover deputation progress, upcoming personnel replacement deadlines, economic cooperation, developmental projects, bilateral cooperation, and humanitarian services.

The Gujarat high court has served notices to the state government, Centre, and Google India Pvt Ltd following the blocking of an engineer's account for alleged "explicit child abuse." The engineer, Neel Shukla, had shared a childhood photo of his grandmother bathing him at age two, which led to the suspension of his account by Google's AI system in April last year.

In Mukerian, Punjab, a wanted criminal involved in eight cases fired at a police team during a raid on Sunday, resulting in the death of a constable. The incident occurred in Mansurpur village when the police went to arrest Rana Mansoorpur based on a tip-off. Mansoorpur shot at the officers and managed to flee. One of the bullets struck Constable in the chest.

Trinamool Congress and JD(U) received electoral bond donations without disclosing donors' identities. While JD(U) revealed some donors, TMC did not, citing reliance on SBI's KYC process to identify donors through unique bond numbers.

The Chhattisgarh Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has included former CM Bhupesh Baghel in an FIR related to the alleged Rs 6,000-crore Mahadev Book online betting scam. The FIR, filed on March 4 based on an ED complaint, came to light after Lok Sabha elections were announced. EOW remained tight-lipped but a copy of the FIR shows that the case has been registered under IPC.

An FIR was filed at Gujarat University regarding the assault on foreign students, prompting police investigation. A mob objected to students offering namaz, resulting in assault and vandalism by outsiders, leading to improved security measures by the university.

he Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of Bihar Police has apprehended 313 individuals in relation to the alleged question paper leak during the Bihar Public Service Commission's (BPSC) teacher recruitment examination (TRE) 3.0 held on March 15. Following their arrest, a Patna civil court has placed all the suspects in judicial custody, with 266 of them, including 88 women, being housed at Beur Central Jail.