The Centre has criticised social media platform X for calling the 'Sahyog' portal a censorship tool, describing the claim as unfortunate and condemnable. It emphasized Section 69A's authority for blocking orders under specific conditions and defended the portal's role in addressing unlawful content.
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Uttarakhand has become the first Indian state to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the UCC portal, indicating its formal adoption. The UCC aims to provide equal rights for all citizens, standardizing laws for marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption while excluding Scheduled Tribes to protect their rights.
Former cricketer Irfan Pathan raises concerns about Rohit Sharma's place in India's Test team due to his poor form, suggesting his captaincy is keeping him in the playing XI. Pathan points out better-performing options like KL Rahul are being overlooked. Rohit’s struggles have coincided with India's lackluster performances in the ongoing series against Australia.
An 82-year-old retired BHEL official, Hari Kishan, was found hanging in his home, with his 40-year-old daughter, Chitra, lying dead in another room. A suicide note suggested his daughter’s mental illness and his own old age as the reasons behind the extreme step. The exact cause of the daughter’s death remains unclear pending the autopsy report.
During a commentary stint, Shikhar Dhawan playfully blamed Ambati Rayudu for India's 2004 U-19 World Cup loss to Pakistan. Dhawan recalled Rayudu's one-match ban for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct due to excessive time-wasting in a group match against Sri Lanka. Consequently, Rayudu missed the semifinal, which India lost, and Pakistan ultimately won the tournament.
Dell CEO Michael Dell announced that starting March 3rd, employees living near Dell offices will have to work from the office five days a week, ending the hybrid work policy. Employees living far from an office can remain remote with senior leadership approval. Future roles will also need to be office-based, emphasizing the importance of in-person interaction.
A judicial commission investigating the Hathras stampede incident, which claimed 121 lives, attributed the tragedy to administrative lapses while acknowledging a possible conspiracy. The commission's report noted that permission was granted for an 80,000-strong audience, but the turnout exceeded 2.5 lakh. It did not hold Bhole Baba personally responsible, but cited failures in administration and his 'sevadars' as key factors.
The papal thriller Conclave emerged as the big winner at the 78th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA), taking home four awards, including Best Picture. The Edward Berger-directed film, starring Ralph Fiennes as a cardinal navigating the political intrigues of electing a new pope, also won Outstanding British Film, Best Editing, and Best Adapted Screenplay. Matching its awards tally, The Brutalist secured four trophies, including Best Director for Brady Corbet and Best Actor for Adrien Brody.
The UGC announced major changes to the 2025 CUET-UG exam, including reducing subjects to 37, shifting to exclusively computer-based testing, and standardizing exam duration to 60 minutes. Candidates can now choose subjects not studied in Class 12, but are limited to five choices. These revisions aim to streamline the process and address past logistical challenges.
"I had come from a broken home when I was young, and for me to not have succeeded in marriage was something which I really had to look back upon and see how did this go wrong and how did I not see... then I realised why it went wrong and what were the things, and I take responsibility for it," Arjun shared.
The Boston Celtics face the Brooklyn Nets on March 18, with star forward Jayson Tatum's knee injury status questionable. Tatum's 27.1 points per game are crucial, especially with Jaylen Brown out. The Celtics, at 49-19, rely heavily on Tatum's contributions in scoring, rebounds, and three-pointers. The game tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET.