Tension arises in Delhi's Seelampur over a mosque's expansion in a narrow lane, prompting Hindu families to put up 'House for sale' signs. Muslim residents assert the expansion aims to alleviate overcrowding, insisting on a single entrance. Police are monitoring the situation, halting construction amid concerns of potential violent clashes during upcoming festivals.
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Rajya Sabha saw a heated debate on the waqf bill, with NCP's Praful Patel and JDS's HD Deve Gowda supporting it and criticizing Congress for its stance. Patel pointed out Sena's controversial past, while Gowda praised PM Modi's efforts to safeguard waqf properties and emphasized India's secular values.
Karnataka DGP Ramachandra Rao expressed shock over his daughter Ranya Rao's arrest for gold smuggling. Ranya, a Sandalwood actress, was caught at Kempegowda International Airport with 14.2kg of gold bars. Subsequent searches revealed Rs 2.1 crore worth of designer gold ornaments and Rs 2.7 crore in cash.
Virat Kohli had an intense net session in Brisbane. He faced deliveries from various bowlers. Kohli concentrated on his drives and leaving deliveries outside off-stump. Coaches observed and assisted him. The practice aimed to improve his form after recent low scores. Kohli wants to perform well in the remaining matches.
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin defends his government's opposition to delimitation based on population census, arguing it penalizes states like Tamil Nadu that successfully implemented population control measures. He also criticizes the three-language policy, viewing it as Hindi imposition, and accuses the Governor of acting against the state's interests.
The parents of a 31-year-old doctor raped and murdered in Kolkata last year express discontent with the convict's life imprisonment sentence, urging for a death penalty. They plan to appeal for justice in higher court, alleging half-hearted investigation. The crime involved a brutal attack on an on-duty doctor, raising safety concerns for medical professionals.
Five laborers, including a minor, were killed when a tipper truck unloaded sand onto their temporary shed at a construction site in Pasodi-Chandol, Jafrabad tehsil, trapping them while they slept. A woman and a child were rescued, while the driver fled and is being sought by police.
Banks in India will be closed on March 22, 2025, as it is the fourth Saturday of the month. Additionally, banks in Jammu and Srinagar will be closed on March 27 and March 28 for Shab-I-Qadr and Jumat-ul-Vida, respectively.
A court has sentenced three traffic police officers and an auto driver to 10 years in prison for attempting to kill ASP Kalpana Saxena during her crackdown on an extortion racket in 2010. The officers were dismissed from the department, and the court also imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on each of them. Additional charges of bribery could not be proven due to investigation flaws.
The Milwaukee Bucks are considering a trade involving Khris Middleton to acquire Zach LaVine from the Chicago Bulls. This move aims to bolster the team's scoring and address salary cap issues. The potential trade also sees Bobby Portis included, with the Bucks needing to move Pat Connaughton and likely offer future draft picks to complete the deal.