The Pune court exempted Rahul Gandhi from attending daily hearings in a defamation case filed by Satyaki Savarkar, citing his Z+ security and busy schedule. Gandhi's lawyer requested converting the summary trial to a summons trial for a detailed recording of evidence. The court will hear Satyaki's response on February 25.
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KL Rahul, initially set to rest until the Champions Trophy, has now been asked by the BCCI to play in the upcoming three-match ODI series against England at home in February, to gain match practice. Rahul, India's top wicketkeeper-batter in ODIs, opted out of the Vijay Hazare Trophy to recuperate.
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Bihar's former Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav announced the 'Mai Bahan Maan Yojana,' promising 2,500 rupees monthly to underprivileged women if RJD wins the upcoming assembly polls. This pledge mirrors similar schemes in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Jharkhand, aiming to alleviate women's hardships and garner support ahead of elections. Yadav urged women to back him, emphasizing their shared struggles.
Bengaluru police are searching for the Singhania family in Jaunpur, UP, in connection with the suicide of AI executive Subhash Atul. Atul accused his estranged wife and her family of harassment and extortion amidst an ongoing divorce and child custody battle. The family is currently absconding, leaving their house locked.
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