Tahawwur Rana, accused in the 2008 Mumbai attacks that killed over 170 people, has requested US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts to halt his extradition to India. He cites health issues and fears of torture due to his Pakistani background. The court will review his petition on April 4, 2025.
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Maharashtra reported its first suspected death linked to Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) in Solapur, prompting deployment of a central expert team. 101 GBS cases have been identified in Pune district. The state health department has issued water and food hygiene guidelines, and intensified surveillance efforts, including household surveys and water sample analysis, to combat the outbreak.
Jharkhand cabinet has approved new recruitment rules for police, excise, home guard, and prison departments, introducing a uniform physical endurance test for constable posts. Male candidates must complete a 1.6 km run in six minutes, while female candidates must finish it in ten minutes, significantly reducing the previous strenuous requirements.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised India's advocacy for peace and democracy during the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention, stressing the nation's heritage and cultural ethos. He called on the Indian diaspora to contribute towards India's development, celebrated their role globally, and lauded improvements in consular services.
A Delhi court has ordered an FIR against journalist Rana Ayyub for allegedly posting hate speech and promoting religious enmity on social media. The complaint, filed by advocate Amita Sachdeva, accuses Ayyub of insulting Hindu deities and spreading anti-India sentiment, with specific allegations against Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.
The Supreme Court has highlighted the difficulty faced by high courts and subordinate courts in determining whether its judgments are meant for decision-making or precedent-making. It stressed the need for clarity in its verdicts to indicate if they should be treated as binding precedents.
In Kharghar, a drunk luxury bus driver, Sujit Das, crashed into an SUV; the SUV driver received compensation and didn't file a complaint. Later, another driver found Das unconscious in the bus. He was rushed to the hospital but was declared dead on arrival.
Sita Soren, sister-in-law of Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, narrowly avoided harm when her long-time personal assistant attempted to aim a loaded pistol at her during a dispute over campaign funds. The assistant, Debashish Manoranjan Ghosh, was overpowered by others and later taken into custody by the police.
The government has reduced the reserve price of rice stored with the Food Corporation of India by Rs 550 per quintal to Rs 2,250 per quintal for ethanol producers and states. This move aims to enhance food security and allow efficient distribution, as FCI godowns had excess stocks and high prices hindered purchases.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut criticized the Maharashtra government on Women's Day for not addressing crimes against women. He highlighted recent incidents such as the rape cases in Pune and Buldhana, questioning the celebration of such international days without substantive action to protect women.
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya is expected to be completed by June 2025, with final touches extending to September 2025. Key updates include the progress on the temple's rising tower, its museum with 85 murals, and the rampart. Final statue inspections are set for January 2025.