At the Coldplay concert in Navi Mumbai, 75,000 attendees generated 9 tonnes of waste. The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation worked through the night with 150 personnel to manage and clear the waste, maintaining the city's cleanliness standards. Preparations are ongoing for two more concerts.
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Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan revealed that ex-Finance Minister Arun Jaitley supported his decisive action on tackling bad bank loans. Rajan attributed the NPA surge to corruption, delayed clearances, and the global financial crisis. He also pointed to slow government recapitalization hindering lending.
Kinnar Akhada removed Mamta Kulkarni and Laxmi Narayan Tripathi from Mahamandaleshwar roles due to internal conflicts. Kulkarni faced backlash for her past in films and criminal allegations. She denied bribery allegations and emphasized her financial struggles. Kulkarni recited mantras to show her spiritual commitment, avoiding direct responses about her Vedic studies.
India's Parliament was informed that 2,200 cases of violence against minorities were reported in Bangladesh this year until December 8, while Pakistan saw 112 cases until October. India has expressed concerns to both nations, urging them to ensure the safety and well-being of minorities. The Indian High Commission in Dhaka is closely monitoring the situation in Bangladesh.
India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is set to begin his rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru following an injury. Despite the upcoming ICC deadline for Champions Trophy squad changes, the BCCI is likely to wait, as they did with Hardik Pandya and Shubman Gill, before making any replacement decisions.
The Congress-led Telangana government has allowed Muslim state employees to leave work an hour early during Ramzan, from March 2 to March 31. The BJP has criticised this move, calling it an appeasement tactic for the Muslim community. BJP leaders argue the government does not offer similar concessions for Hindu or Jain festivals.
The re-entry of a Chinese satellite created a fireball display over the southern United States on Sunday night. The SuperView-1 02 satellite burned up over New Orleans, causing sightings across several states. This event drew both awe and concern from the public regarding falling space debris.
President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk accused Joe Biden of leaving Nasa astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore stranded on the ISS for political reasons. Although delayed due to issues with Boeing's Starliner, SpaceX successfully sent a capsule to rescue them. The astronauts denied feeling abandoned despite the prolonged stay.
Novak Djokovic calls for a reform of tennis's anti-doping protocols, citing inconsistencies in the treatment of cases involving top players like Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek compared to lower-ranked competitors. He highlights a lack of trust among players towards WADA and ITIA and urges for a more effective and transparent system.
At the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, 22-year-old Pravesh Yadav, evading arrest since July 2023 for liquor smuggling, was apprehended by police during strong surveillance. Superintendent of Police, Abhimanyu Manglik, outlined Yadav's involvement in transporting adulterated liquor from Alwar to Bihar, leading to charges under multiple IPC sections, Excise Act, and Gangster Act.