Tejashwi Prasad Yadav supports Nishant Kumar entering politics, suggesting it could revitalize JD(U) and counter the influence of BJP allies. This follows Nishant Kumar's defense of his father's health and political leadership. NDA partners express support for Nishant's potential political career.
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A Bengaluru software engineer lost ₹11.8 crore to a digital arrest fraud. Posing as TRAI and police officials, scammers claimed his Aadhaar was misused for illegal activities and money laundering. Threatening arrest, they coerced him into transferring funds to various accounts for 'verification' between November 25 and December 12.
The Supreme Court used its special powers to ensure landowners receive compensation based on current market values if the government delays payment. The ruling came from a case involving land acquired for the Bengaluru-Mysuru project in 2003, with compensation significantly delayed, prompting the court to mandate payout based on 2019 rates.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee addressed the Murshidabad unrest, refuting BJP's claims of TMC involvement in Waqf violence and accusing the Centre of a pre-planned communal riot. She blamed the central government for border security lapses and 'godi media' for spreading misinformation against Bengal.
An 80-year-old woman donated her kidney to her 59-year-old son with end-stage renal disease. The transplant was successfully conducted by Dr. HS Bhatyal and his team at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital. Both the mother and son have recovered well and were discharged a few days after the surgery. This case emphasizes the potential of modern medicine.
In a bid to boost India's nuclear sector, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced plans to amend the nuclear liability law and introduce a nuclear energy mission. This aims to attract foreign investment and increase private sector participation. By 2033, five indigenously developed small modular reactors will be operational, with a Rs 20,000 crore allocation for research and development.
Starlink faces a potential 3% spectrum tax on its adjusted gross revenue in India. This tax, alongside an 8% license fee, could increase service costs for the company. Discussions by Trai on pricing and taxes for satellite spectrum allocation are ongoing, with final recommendations expected soon.
Maulana Khalid Rashid Farangi Mahali, Imam of Lucknow Eidgah and executive member of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, issued an advisory to change the time for Juma namaz on March 14, coinciding with Holi. He suggested local mosques shift the prayer to 2pm to avoid conflicts with Holi celebrations and emphasized fostering communal harmony.
Three people died, and a policeman is critically injured due to banned nylon manja during Makar Sankranti celebrations in Maharashtra. Incidents occurred in Nashik, Akola, and Nandurbar, where victims' throats were slit while riding bikes. Two individuals also died chasing kites, and several others were injured. Police registered 19 offences for using illegal nylon manja, seizing materials worth Rs 35,350.
Simon Doull's prediction before the Border Gavaskar Trophy about Australia's plan to wear down Jasprit Bumrah has turned true, with the star Indian pacer suffering a back spasm during the fifth Test and didn't bowl after that. Doull had said that Australia's strategic scheduling was aimed to increase Bumrah's workload. The Aussies won the BGT 3-1 with a six-wicket win in Sydney.
The entertainment world is buzzing with major updates! From Gauri Pratt discussing meeting Aamir Khan's family and marriage plans to the passing of Ayan Mukerji’s father, Deb Mukherjee, and Tamannaah Bhatia and Vijay Varma’s Holi celebrations at Raveena Tandon's house—here are the top five entertainment stories of the day that have everyone talking!