The Uttarakhand government, led by CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, has approved the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) manual, staying true to their 2022 electoral promise. Following legislative approval and presidential assent, the state is set to be first in India to implement the UCC covering marriage, divorce, and inheritance laws.
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The Army on Sunday afternoon recovered the body of the eighth missing worker from the Mana avalanche incident, concluding the rescue operation. A total of 54 workers were trapped when the avalanche struck on February 28. Rescue teams employed thermal imaging, drones, and other equipment to locate survivors and recover bodies.
Delhi voters have chosen BJP after 27 years, giving them 47 out of 70 seats. Reasons include anti-incumbency against AAP, middle-class focused budget promises, continued welfare schemes, effective governance under a double-engine government, and corruption allegations against AAP leaders. Rahul Gandhi's attacks on Kejriwal and PM Modi's targeted campaign strategy significantly contributed to BJP's win.
US immigration authorities have detained Indian researcher Badar Khan Suri from Georgetown University for alleged pro-Hamas activism, purportedly violating visa terms. Suri, with critical views on Israeli actions in Gaza, faces deportation. Georgetown University maintains Suri’s innocence and supports open inquiry. Suri’s lawyer decries the detention, emphasizing Suri's focus on peace-building.
India faced early setbacks on Day 3 of the Brisbane Test as Starc and Hazlewood ripped through their top order. Jaiswal fell cheaply to Starc for the third time this series, highlighting his vulnerability against left-arm pace. Gill followed soon after, leaving India struggling after Australia posted a formidable 445, fueled by Head's 152 and Smith's century.
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Dilip Ghosh threatened a woman protester who questioned his involvement in construction of a road in Kharagpur, even as the ex-BJP MP claimed he provided the funds for the road during his tenure as an MP. Local councillor Pradip Sarkar condemned Ghosh's behaviour, criticizing his aggressive and disrespectful remarks towards the women.