In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has mandated a three-month deadline for the President to decide on bills forwarded by state governors. This ruling follows the court's disapproval of Tamil Nadu governor's delayed action on state bills.
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Approval of two large soapstone mines in Bageshwar’s Karmi village raised significant ecological and safety concerns among residents. They fear the project will destroy forests, destabilize the Himalayan environment, and lead to similar disasters as past landslides. Villagers also contest the legitimacy of the project's approval process, urging immediate revocation of the mining permits.
The Indian men's team secured the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup title by defeating Nepal 54-36. This victory, led by captain Pratik Waikar and star player Ramji Kashyap, followed the Indian women's team's triumph over Nepal. India's path to triumph included wins against Brazil, Peru, Bhutan, Bangladesh and South Africa.
The Crime Branch in Pune arrested Dattatray Gade for the rape incident at Swargate bus depot. He lured the victim, who was waiting for a bus, and committed the crime in an MSRTC bus. The state has taken serious measures, suspending 23 security guards and launching a thorough departmental inquiry.
Mobile users in India are being targeted by a phone scam that charges high rates for returning missed international calls. Scammers use premium rate services that bill hundreds of rupees per minute. Users are advised to block suspicious numbers and avoid calling back unknown international numbers. Telecom authorities are working to block known scam numbers.
Supreme Court judges, led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna, have agreed to publicly disclose their assets and liabilities following the discovery of cash at a high court judge's residence. The practice, started in 2009 but discontinued after a few years, is set to resume.
John Abraham's film 'Diplomat', which released on March 14, has gained momentum in its second week due to positive word of mouth. Based on a true event, the movie's total collection stands at Rs 26.55 crore by the end of the second Monday, despite a significant drop in earnings on that day.
With the ICC Champions Trophy back after eight years, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and New Zealand face unique strengths and challenges. India's batting prowess is notable, though concerns exist about their pace attack. Pakistan benefits from home advantage but faces top-order batting issues. New Zealand is known for reliability, while Bangladesh's inconsistency and recent losses pose threats.
At a rally, President-elect Trump vowed to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth, remove them from schools and the military, and "keep men out of women's sports." He also pledged to tackle migrant crime, designate drug cartels as terrorists, and reclaim the Panama Canal.