Times of India

A doctor in Mangaluru allegedly left a surgical mop inside a woman’s stomach during a C-section, which led to severe complications and a life-threatening infection. An emergency surgery at another hospital was performed two months later to remove the mop, and the woman is still recovering.

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar emphasized the challenge of illegal immigrants in India, stressing the need for awareness and potential deportations. He warned against religious conversions altering demographics and urged vigilance. Dhankhar criticized institutions being ridiculed and called for accountability from public representatives. At a special Constitution Awareness Campaign, Dhankhar highlighted the significance of the Constitution with heritage depictions.

PM Modi will release the 19th instalment of Rs 2,000 each to nearly 10 crore farmers under the PM-Kisan scheme on Monday, marking six years of its successful implementation. This instalment will provide around Rs 22,000 crore to landholder farmers. The scheme has disbursed over Rs 3.

An interfaith couple in Madhya Pradesh was assaulted by a mob in Rewa district court while attempting to register their marriage. Police intervened and rescued the couple but have not made any arrests. This is the second such incident in the state within two weeks.

The Madhya Pradesh high court ruled that a married woman cannot claim her consent for physical relations was obtained under a false promise of marriage. The court quashed the rape case against Virendra Yadav, noting the consensual nature of their relationship and no indication of coercion.

A bus carrying pilgrims from Mata Vaishno Devi shrine fell into a 30-feet gorge near Manda, resulting in the death of a Himachal Pradesh driver and injuring 17 passengers. Rescuers worked for over two hours to recover the driver’s body, and the injured were reported as stable.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to visit New Delhi next week for talks with PM Narendra Modi. The visit aims to strengthen strategic ties between the EU and India, focusing on trade, economic security, resilient supply chains, technology, and defense cooperation amid current global uncertainties.

The Bombay high court has issued a notice to the Central government regarding an informer's plea for a reward of Rs 4.73 crore for aiding in recovering over Rs 23 crore in a tax evasion case. The informant, XYZ, was given Rs 25 lakh, much less than the entitled 20%.

A portion of the tunnel roof at Srisailam Left Bank Canal in Nagarkurnool district collapsed, trapping eight workers inside. While 52 workers escaped, the search and rescue efforts are ongoing with the involvement of NDRF, Army, and specialized tunnel rescue teams. PM Narendra Modi has assured all possible assistance.

PM Narendra Modi is set to visit Mauritius next month as the chief guest for their national day celebrations, marking the 57th anniversary of their independence. This visit on March 12 highlights the close ties between India and Mauritius, which has a significant population with Indian roots.

Farmers in Yavatmal, Maharashtra, have received loan recovery notices despite previous loan waiver schemes. The Yavatmal District Central Cooperative Bank has taken symbolic possession of farmland due to unreimbursed state funds for loan waivers. This situation affects farmers' mental health amid reduced crop yields and poor market rates.

The Gujarat high court has requested a response from UIDAI regarding Mohammed Mansuri's difficulty in updating his Aadhaar card due to a biometric mismatch. Mansuri's biometrics, recorded during childhood, do not match his current ones, preventing the update of his photograph and birthdate.

The MP-MLA court in Bhadohi district sentenced Vijay Mishra and five others to two years in prison for threatening Ramkrishna Pandey in 2002. Mishra, involved in 86 criminal cases and already convicted in four, is currently imprisoned in Agra. The court also imposed fines on the accused.

Union home minister Amit Shah credits Modi government for infrastructure projects in Maharashtra and highlights the implementation by CM Fadnavis and DCMs Pawar and Shinde. Shah emphasizes the importance of schemes like PMAY and Jan Dhan accounts in the government's aim to make India a developed nation by 2047.

Several arms and ammunition have been voluntarily surrendered in Churachandpur and Kangpokpi districts in response to Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla's appeal for de-weaponising society. The surrendered weapons include rifles, grenade launchers, and a machine gun, aiming to create a safer atmosphere.

Infuriated by the release of his son's alleged murderer on bail, a 60-year-old man from Roorkee hired a contract killer to seek vengeance. The hired assassin and his accomplices got the victim intoxicated before fatally stabbing him and dumping his body. Police have apprehended the victim's father and two assailants, while two suspects remain at large.

Five workers suffocated and died in Jalna's Jafrabad taluka after a tipper driver dumped sand on their makeshift tin shed near a bridge construction site. A 13-year-old was rescued. Locals allege that the sand was illegally sourced, prompting police to register an FIR against the driver, owner, and contractor.

Sidney Crosby, captain of Team Canada, led his team to victory against Team USA in the 4 Nations Face Off final. He maintains a low profile about his personal life, including his 15-year relationship with model Kathy Leutner, whom he met in 2008. Leutner supports Crosby’s career, often attending games to cheer him on.

Tejashwi Prasad Yadav supports Nishant Kumar entering politics, suggesting it could revitalize JD(U) and counter the influence of BJP allies. This follows Nishant Kumar's defense of his father's health and political leadership. NDA partners express support for Nishant's potential political career.

A Meerut couple has been sentenced to life imprisonment for killing a property dealer by setting him and two others on fire in 2016. The couple was found guilty by the district and sessions court based on the testimony of 10 witnesses and the dying declaration of one of the victims.