Times of India

A portion of the tunnel roof at Srisailam Left Bank Canal in Telangana's Nagarkurnool district collapsed, trapping eight workers inside. The accident occurred due to a sudden leakage of water and soil. Rescue operations are ongoing with help from the National Disaster Response Force and Army teams being mobilized.

At least six individuals are dead, and 78 injured after the roof of the Real Plaza Trujillo shopping mall in Peru collapsed on Friday night. The mall has been closed by the city’s mayor due to imminent risk, and inspections of other shopping centers will be conducted.

Mahbabul Haque, chancellor of a private university and head of a foundation that runs schools in Assam, was arrested over alleged irregularities in CBSE exams at one of his schools. Several teachers, including the principal, were also detained. Authorities had been monitoring the situation for a while.

The Centre is determined to implement the three-language policy under NEP 2020, despite Tamil Nadu's opposition, emphasizing states' flexibility in language choice. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reassures that no language will be imposed, urging Tamil Nadu to reconsider its stance for broader educational benefits.

Congress intensified its counter-attack on the USAID funding controversy, demanding PM Modi respond to Donald Trump's allegation of receiving $21 million to influence Indian elections. Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera questioned Modi and demanded a white paper on funds received from developmental agencies. The party also called for legal action against RSS-BJP for spreading lies.

The CDSCO's latest inspections revealed that 84 batches of commonly used drugs, including steroids and cholesterol reducers, did not meet quality standards. The apex body regularly identifies and removes such drugs from the market to ensure safety. New guidelines for sample collection have been introduced to streamline the process.

A Dausa high-security jail inmate, serving a life sentence for child sexual assault, was arrested for threatening to kill Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma in the third such threat within a year. Authorities seized a mobile phone from the inmate and launched an inquiry into how it was obtained.

The Centre has introduced a new rule simplifying the import procedure for pet dogs and cats, allowing pet owners to obtain a 'no objection certificate' (NOC) round the clock at the port of entry. This eliminates previous hassles by allowing owners to receive an advance NOC through email submission of required documents.

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.