A bundle of 175 HSC board answer sheets from a commerce exam was burnt when a teacher's house caught fire in Vasai on March 10. Neighbors extinguished the fire, but many of the papers were destroyed. An FIR has been filed against the teacher for carrying the papers home.
Related news
The Trump administration has cut 2,000 positions at USAID and placed remaining staff on administrative leave after a federal court allowed the move. This decision is part of a larger effort to scale back USAID operations, which has already led to the closure of its headquarters and numerous global aid programs.
The Supreme Court granted bail to former bureaucrat Arun Kumar Tripathi despite strong opposition from the Enforcement Directorate, which arrested him for money laundering. The court criticized ED's approach akin to misuse of dowry laws and emphasized that PMLA should not be misused to keep individuals in jail.
Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, tanked in trade on Tuesday morning. While BSE Sensex plunged over 350 points, Nifty50 went below 23,450.
Former Australian cricketer Kerry O'Keeffe apologized for calling Virat Kohli arrogant after the Indian captain's on-field confrontation with debutant Sam Konstas. O'Keeffe's remarks, critiquing Kohli's behavior, faced backlash. He later clarified that Kohli's competitive spirit is often mistaken for arrogance. Kohli was fined for the incident, receiving a 20% match fee penalty and one demerit point.
The Election Commission of India has assured the Trinamool Congress that concerns about duplicate EPIC numbers, dead voters, and illegal migrants will be resolved. TMC MP Sagarika Ghose highlighted the seriousness of duplicate EPIC cards and the need for transparency. The opposition demanded discussion on voter list irregularities, stressing their importance for democracy and the Constitution.
A 50-year-old man, Sunil Dixit, was arrested for attacking his government teacher ex-wife, Mamta Goud, with acid, causing 50% burns, in Kota. Despite their divorce, they were still cohabiting. Police arrested Dixit from Bhansroadgarh, Chittor district, and are investigating the motive behind the attack.
India's path to the 2025 World Test Championship Final remains open despite a draw against Australia. Two wins in the remaining Border-Gavaskar Trophy matches would guarantee their spot. However, various scenarios involving Australia's series against Sri Lanka and South Africa's against Pakistan could also influence India's qualification if they don't win the remaining two Tests against Aussies in BGT.
Aakash Chopra announced his squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy, backing Rohit Sharma as captain and opener. He included players like Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, and a mix of seasoned bowlers and spinners.
Jasprit Bumrah is set to undergo scans and assessment at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru under the BCCI medical team's supervision. His participation in the Champions Trophy depends on the outcome. Selectors await his fitness update before finalizing the 15-member squad. Bumrah's absence may see Harshit Rana replacing him for the England ODIs.
Haveli police have registered a case against four unidentified youths from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar after a video went viral showing them tricking a New Zealand national into uttering Marathi swear words. The incident took place at Sinhagad Fort near Pune, where the youths engaged the foreigner in conversation and encouraged him to repeat obscene phrases without his knowledge.