Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Draupadi Murmu, Union home minister Amit Shah, and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi extended their Holi greetings, emphasizing themes of unity, harmony, progress, and prosperity. The leaders highlighted the significance of Holi in deepening bonds among citizens and celebrating India's cultural heritage, infusing joy, and bringing new enthusiasm into everyone's lives.
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Arshad Khan, a businessman from Govandi, has been arrested for allegedly receiving ₹46 lakh from Ego Media Private Limited, linked to a hoarding collapse that killed 17 people. The crime branch discovered financial transfers totaling one crore from Ego Media's directors. Police have arrested four individuals, including Ego Media's directors.
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath announced that 54 out of 67 pilgrimage sites have been reclaimed in Sambhal district. He criticized the Samajwadi Party for playing with religious sentiments. Plan to transform Sambhal into a major religious and tourist destination with efforts to restore ancient wells and protected heritage sites are underway.
US President Donald Trump is convening a historic crypto summit at the White House, welcoming cryptocurrency executives and investors. Trump recently signed an executive order to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve funded through seized cryptocurrency assets, indicating a significant policy shift aimed at boosting the US's cryptocurrency sector. Trump aims to make the US a global crypto leader.
Budget 2025 clarifies that the tax rebate will no longer apply to income from capital gains or other sources taxed at special rates. Taxpayers under the new regime can claim a maximum rebate of Rs 60,000 for an income of up to Rs 12 lakh, effective from FY26.
A Mumbai research data analyst, Shahbaz Khan, was arrested for orchestrating the kidnapping of his eight-year-old nephew in Gujarat. He intended to demand a ransom to pay off his girlfriend, who blackmailed him with compromising photos. The boy was rescued after regaining consciousness and using his mobile phone.
In Gurugram's Basai Enclave, a cab driver named Mausam allegedly caught his wife with her lover, Naveen, who then assaulted him with a pistol. Naveen reportedly threatened Mausam, referencing a gruesome murder case in Meerut. The duo fled after neighbors intervened. Mausam, who married his wife against his family's wishes, has filed a police complaint.
Pope Francis, 88, experienced another fall, injuring his right forearm, although no fractures were sustained. This incident follows a previous fall in December that resulted in a chin injury. Despite ongoing health issues and frequent wheelchair use, Francis has stated he never considered resignation, even after a significant intestinal surgery.
A dispute over parking in Mohali's Sector 66 led to the death of 39-year-old scientist Abhishek Swarnkar. His neighbour Monty assaulted him despite knowing his fragile health. The incident was captured on CCTV. Swarnkar was declared dead upon arrival at the hospital. Police have registered a case, and further legal action is pending.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a dominant seven-wicket victory against Punjab Kings and amplified their win with a series of social media jabs. RCB cleverly referenced an old tweet from Salman Khan and trolled Punjab Kings by highlighting Virat Kohli's originality after Punjab mimicked his dance moves in a previous match. Kohli and Padikkal's stellar partnership ensured a comfortable chase.