A 34-year-old woman named Savitri was shot dead and her lover, Sarjeet Singh, critically injured after her estranged husband, Naresh Singh, opened fire outside an exam center. The couple's son had to file a complaint resulting in a murder charge and a police pursuit for Naresh.
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Nana Patole, former Maharashtra Congress chief, extended a political invite to deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, suggesting they form a government without CM Devendra Fadnavis if they feel constrained under his leadership. This adds to speculation about discord within Maharashtra's ruling coalition. Despite controversy, Patole remarked the invitation was in light spirits due to Holi.
Prime Minister Modi on Tuesday accused Rahul Gandhi of using the language of urban Naxals and making unfounded accusations against the government. Modi defended the government's efforts to support the OBC community and took jabs at Gandhi's comments on foreign policy and President Murmu's speech. He also mocked some of the claims made by Rahul's father and former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
Glogowek Mayor Piotr Bujak invites Elon Musk to establish his European headquarters in the town’s 13th-century castle. Inspired by reports that Musk seeks a large European base, Bujak emphasizes the castle's historical significance and ideal location near multiple European capitals, despite needing significant renovations.
Indian-origin MIT graduate Tushar Shah, part of a six-person crew, completed an 11-minute space journey on Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin NS-30 mission from West Texas. Shah, a supporter of philanthropic causes, is also a hedge fund partner. The spacecraft traveled past the Von Karman line, returning safely after experiencing weightlessness and offering views of Earth. This mission reflects growing India-US space collaboration.
Unclaimed amounts with life insurers reached nearly Rs 22,237 crore at the start of FY24. Efforts from June to November 2023 reduced this by Rs 1,018 crore. The initiative highlighted the need for proper estate planning, especially for non-relative beneficiaries, as insurers focus on keeping nominee information updated and ensuring policy benefits are correctly distributed.
The MEA has expressed concern over disruptions by Khalistan supporters during the movie 'Emergency' screenings in the UK. They emphasized that freedom of speech should not be applied selectively and urged the UK to take action. Additionally, the MEA addressed Gurpatwant Singh Pannun's activities at a US event.
Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Amir has announced his retirement from international cricket once again, just months after reversing an earlier retirement to play in the T20 World Cup. Amir, whose career was marked by a spot-fixing ban, had previously retired in 2020 citing mental distress, before briefly returning earlier this year.
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s status for the Milwaukee Bucks' critical matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on March 13 is in doubt due to a calf injury. With key players like Damian Lillard and LeBron James also uncertain or ruled out, both teams face significant challenges. The game's results could hinge on Antetokounmpo's potential participation.
Rohit Sharma leads the ICC Men's T20I Team of the Year 2024, reflecting India's dominance in the format. His remarkable performance, along with standout contributions from Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Hardik Pandya, highlights India's successful World Cup campaign. The all-star team features top players from Australia, England, Pakistan, West Indies, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka.