Calcutta HC overturned the dismissal of an RPF constable who allegedly praised a colleague for fatally shooting a senior officer during the 2018 Meghalaya elections and cautioned about a potential "mutiny" on Facebook.
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During the annual St. Patrick's Day celebration at the White House, President Trump praised Vice President JD Vance's shamrock-themed socks, creating a lighthearted moment that amused attendees. The conversation, which initially focused on inflation, shifted to Vance's festive accessories, garnering laughter and attention.
Eight members of the Banik family in South 24 Parganas died following a blast at their illegal fireworks factory. Two surviving family members, who ran the business, face serious charges. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause and legality of the operations. Police plan stricter regulations for firework factories to prevent such tragedies in the future.
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A Delhi court has summoned Tej Pratap Yadav, Hema Yadav, Lalu Prasad Yadav, and Tejashwi Yadav in the land-for-jobs scam case, with a court appearance scheduled for March 11. The case involves alleged job appointments in exchange for land during Lalu Prasad’s tenure as Union Rail Minister from 2004 to 2009.
The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) ended the economic blockade on NH-2 in Manipur, effective from 2 am on Sunday, following an agreement with the authorities for the deployment of the 112 CRPF Battalion. They issued a 48-hour ultimatum for withdrawal of CAPF personnel from Saibol.
Rajya Sabha saw a heated debate on the waqf bill, with NCP's Praful Patel and JDS's HD Deve Gowda supporting it and criticizing Congress for its stance. Patel pointed out Sena's controversial past, while Gowda praised PM Modi's efforts to safeguard waqf properties and emphasized India's secular values.
The Bombay High Court ruled the MMRDA's termination of Systra's contract for three Mumbai Metro lines as arbitrary and unfair. The court mandated the MMRDA to reassess the contract termination, citing the agency's failure to provide valid reasons. The decision emphasizes that state bodies must act fairly even within private contracts.