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Madras High Court ruled that temple land could be acquired for the Chennai Metro Rail project if it benefits devotees, rejecting a PIL against the acquisition. The court also criticized CMRL’s plan to take over United India Insurance's land, noting it violated natural justice principles since the company was not properly informed.

Amnesty International has urged Pakistan to release Ahmadis detained in recent weeks and safeguard their worship places. Over 60 Ahmadis, including children, have been jailed and their sites attacked, with police often failing to intervene. Ahmadis face escalating threats from the far-right Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan, prompting calls for justice against perpetrators.

Jammu & Kashmir's chief minister, Omar Abdullah, announced the formation of a committee under chief secretary Atal Dulloo to create a plan for the regularization of daily wagers. Emphasizing the importance of this issue, Abdullah criticized the opposition for their previous lack of action and highlighted the budget’s focus on prioritizing welfare measures within limited resources.

Chandrasekhar Reddy, a former lecturer, and his wife reportedly killed their two children before taking their own lives due to financial struggles. Police recovered a suicide note detailing their hardships. The family, originally from Wanaparthy, had recently moved to Hyderabad. Investigations are ongoing, and a case has been registered.

Ontario will suspend a 25 percent electricity surcharge on three American states, Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday, after "productive" talks with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. This came after Donald Trump threatened with retaliatory tariffs of 50 per cent on steel and aluminum which was supposed to be effective from tomorrow.

The UK's opposition Conservative party proposes a crackdown on illegal migration and foreign criminals, including Indians. They aim to stop visas for countries not reclaiming their citizens, enforce deportation for any crime, and override human rights laws in immigration matters. In 2021, an MoU on migration and mobility was signed with India.

US President Donald Trump has downplayed the priority of a human mission to Mars, despite earlier support for Elon Musk's colonization vision. This shift in stance coincides with Trump asserting final authority over staffing and policy decisions, ahead of a Space X Starship explosion.

Ukraine has endorsed a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, with the U.S. agreeing to lift restrictions on military aid and intelligence sharing. Following negotiations in Saudi Arabia, both nations aim to finalize a deal on Ukrainian minerals. President Trump has temporarily halted military aid to Ukraine, emphasizing the pursuit of peace.

A Bengaluru electrician, Lakshman, has been arrested for murdering a 50-year-old woman, D Mary, to rob her gold ornaments worth Rs 4 lakh. Inspired by a Kannada movie to destroy evidence, he disposed of her body in a dumpyard. Police tracked him through call records, leading to his confession and recovery of the skeletal remains.

Asserting the zero-tolerance policy of the administration towards terrorism, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said, "Mahmoud Khalil is an individual who was given the privilege of coming to this country, to study at one of our nation's one of the finest universities. And he took advantage of that opportunity, of that privilege by siding with Hamas terrorists."

Air travellers are advised to carry power banks only in their hand luggage due to the risk of fire from lithium ion batteries. Kempegowda International Airport seized over 1,412 kg of power banks, along with other items like lighters and e-cigarettes, from checked baggage between January last year and February this year.

Elon Musk acknowledges the challenge of managing his businesses while involved with the Trump administration.

Canada supplies half of US aluminium imports and 20 per cent of US steel imports. Trump announced that he would increase tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium imports by an additional 25 per cent for a total of 50 per cent duties on those commodities for the neighbor after Ontario premier Doug Ford slapped 25 per cent surcharge on electricity and threatened to cut electricity supply to New York, Michigan and Minnesota.

Nine people in Singapore have been hospitalized after consuming unregistered Armodafinil tablets from India, resulting in severe skin conditions. The drug, manufactured by HAB Pharmaceuticals in Dehradun's Selaqui area, was procured from street peddlers. The Health Sciences Authority has cautioned against its use, highlighting cases of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and other serious complications.

Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi in Lok Sabha demanded a statement from Prime Minister Modi over his discussions with US President Trump on trade and tariffs. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman responded by accusing the opposition of frequently abusing the PM and demanded an apology.

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticized DMK leaders for opposing the National Education Policy. He mentioned Tamil language is already in decline in the state and assured no imposition. He emphasized the government's push for promoting Tamil as a medium of instruction till class 5, countering DMK's criticism and urging not to create fear psychosis.

The Trump administration signals zero tolerance for foreign students and green card holders engaged in political activism deemed supportive of terrorism, emphasizing deportation. Mahmoud Khalil's detention, a Columbia University student linked to Hamas activities, faces legal challenge while officials underscore national security imperatives. Trump's stance ignites debates on free speech and immigration policies.