In Chhattisgarh, two Maoists were killed in a clash with security forces at the Kondagaon-Narayanpur border, as confirmed by officials, with ongoing search operations. An AK-47 rifle and two bodies were recovered from the site.
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Several BEST bus drivers were recently caught with alcohol. One driver bought liquor while on duty. Another was found with an open bottle. A security guard confronted the inebriated driver. BEST authorities sacked the drivers. Breathalyzer tests will now be mandatory for all BEST drivers. This ensures passenger safety. The Kurla crash driver, however, was not intoxicated.
The water dispute between Delhi and Haryana intensified as Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal accused Haryana CM Naib Singh Saini of deceitfully sampling Yamuna water while claiming it was dangerous. Saini dismissed the accusations as politically motivated, ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections in February 2025.
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BJP leader Tejaswi Surya and Carnatic singer Sivasri Skandaprasad's wedding photos surprised many on March 6, 2025. Sivasri is known for her role in 'Ponniyin Selvan' and is also a Bharatanatyam dancer, artist, and model. She founded Ahuti to promote arts and culture. Additionally, Sivasri has a background in bioengineering.
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