BJP won a resounding victory in Delhi, capturing 48 of 70 assembly seats, especially in areas bordering Haryana. AAP maintained dominance in Muslim and Dalit seats, while unauthorized colonies largely supported them. The division of votes between AAP and Congress benefited BJP significantly.
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Fifty-five opposition Rajya Sabha MPs have filed a notice seeking the removal of Allahabad High Court Judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav. They allege Yadav delivered a hate speech promoting communal disharmony at a Vishva Hindu Parishad event, targeting minorities and advocating for the Uniform Civil Code.
An unidentified man, approximately 25 years old, approached an 80-year-old beggar woman near Hosur bus stand, offered her a ride and took her to a forest where he raped her.
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami visited Union home minister Amit Shah amidst speculation of renewing alliances for the upcoming assembly polls. AIADMK had previously severed ties with BJP due to growing ambitions and controversial remarks. Their tumultuous partnership history includes alliances and significant electoral losses, yet they intermittently collaborated since 1998.
In Jhunjhunu's Soti village, a young man named Ankit Kumar bravely descended into a 120-foot-deep dry well to rescue a cat trapped for five days. Despite the well's damage and the cat's initial resistance, Ankit's persistent efforts successfully saved the feline. The cat, though shaken, ultimately dashed to safety, thanks to the commendable rescue mission.
Nine Indian nationals died in a road accident near Jizan, Saudi Arabia. The Indian consulate in Jeddah confirmed the fatalities and assured full support to the victims' families. External affairs minister S Jaishankar expressed his condolences and confirmed communication with the consulate. A helpline has been established for further queries and assistance.
Internet and voice-over-Internet telephony services have been suspended in five Gram Panchayat regions near Sainthia town, Birbhum district, West Bengal, from March 14 to March 17. This decision aims to curb rumour-mongering and illegal activities, amid recent stone-pelting incidents. Voice calls and SMS remain unaffected, ensuring ongoing communication through traditional means.
A member of PM's Museum & Library has urged Rahul Gandhi to return letters written by Nehru to Lady Mountbatten, JP and others, which were allegedly withdrawn at Sonia Gandhi's orders, prompting BJP to ask what the family is hiding.
Delhi Police have identified 175 individuals suspected of being undocumented Bangladeshi immigrants. As concerns rise about illegal immigration, authorities conducted thorough checks and verifications, even dispatching teams to suspects' places of origin. This initiative follows recent political discussions and directives from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to identify illegal immigrants in schools and prevent issuing them birth certificates.
Former Poonjar MLA PC George urged Christian parents to marry off their daughters before they turn 24, citing an increase in 'love jihad' incidents. He claimed around 400 girls were lost to this in Meenachil taluk, with only 41 returned. Recently granted bail for a hate speech case, George also mentioned a large seizure of explosives in Erattupetta.