The directorate general of health services (DGHS) has called on the IPL chairperson to regulate promotions for tobacco and alcohol during the upcoming IPL season starting 22nd March 2025.
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Rescue operations in Telangana's collapsed SLBC tunnel are ongoing, with Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy assuring completion within two days. Efforts to locate trapped workers continue, involving expert miners and sniffer dogs. Accumulated debris poses challenges, but advancements have been made, with teams preparing plans to mitigate risks and expedite rescue of the eight trapped individuals.
The Bombay High Court granted bail to Rona Wilson and Sudhir Dhawale, accused in the Elgar Parishad Maoist Links case, due to prolonged incarceration and a pending trial. Bail conditions include reporting to the NIA weekly. The case involves inflammatory speeches and alleged Maoist connections.
SC directs Centre to implement a scheme by March 14 to ensure cashless treatment for road accident victims during the golden hour, as required under the Motor Vehicles Act. The scheme, aimed at saving lives, must address concerns regarding payment limits and treatment duration.
Congress leader Vinesh Phogat accused BJP and AAP of practicing vote-bank politics and failing to fulfill promises, citing specific unfulfilled pledges in Haryana and Punjab. She emphasized that the Congress party has a consistent record of honoring its commitments and urged Delhiites to trust the Congress for development.
Former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad, 76, was admitted to AIIMS, Delhi, for treatment of back and arm sores. He experienced a drop in blood pressure, necessitating hospitalization in Patna before traveling. Prasad, who suffers from diabetes and other health issues, is under the care of Dr. Rakesh Yadav at the Cardio-Neuro Centre.
Ahead of the Delhi assembly elections, AAP's Manish Sisodia accuses BJP of failing to manage law and order in Delhi. Sisodia claims BJP poses the biggest threat to slum dwellers, alleging BJP’s plans to demolish slum clusters. Meanwhile, ED receives authorization to prosecute AAP leaders in an alleged liquor scam.
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) plans to resume experiments on the SpaDeX mission by separating and re-docking the Chaser and Target satellites starting from March 15. The SpaDeX mission, launched in December 2022, aims to master docking technologies for future projects like Chandrayaan-4 and the Bharat Antariksha Station.
Kashmir’s chief priest and PDP president condemned the administration's decision to disallow night-long Shab-e-Qadr prayers at Jamia Masjid. The authorities closed the mosque on this sacred night, causing significant grief to the community, thereby challenging claims of normalcy in the region.
India and Bangladesh's border forces, BSF and BGB, began their 55th DG-level talks in Delhi to discuss cross-border issues, including fencing work, attacks on personnel, and trans-border crimes. This is the first high-level meeting since Sheikh Hasina’s government fell in August 2024. Both sides aim to enhance cooperation, address border security concerns, and finalize discussions with a joint record on February 20. The talks follow recent diplomatic tensions over India's border fencing... Expand