A Delhi court has deferred issuing notices to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case, directing the Enforcement Directorate to rectify defects and provide more relevant documents. This development follows the ED's April 9 chargesheet, which alleges money laundering involving Rs 5,000 crore. The matter has been scheduled for hearing on May 2.
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Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma returned to India with the team after their Champions Trophy victory in Dubai. Gambhir landed in Delhi, while Rohit arrived in Mumbai. The team's return was subdued as players prepare for the IPL 2025 season, commencing on March 22. Rohit reached Mumbai around 8 PM, accompanied by his wife, who had been in Dubai supporting him during the final.
Justice B Vijaysen Reddy of the Telangana high court directed that children below 16 years cannot watch movies in theatres between 11am and 11pm. This aims to protect minors from potential physical and mental health impacts. This directive stems from considerations following a prior ban on odd-hour shows after a stampede incident in 2024.
The office of New Zealand's foreign minister Winston Peters declared that high commissioner Phil Goff's position was "untenable" following his comments at a London panel discussion.
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In Rohtak, a Christmas event turned chaotic when Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal members disrupted, accusing organizers of using the celebration for religious conversion. The protestors recited 'Hanuman Chalisa' on stage. WWE wrestler 'The Great Khali' left without attending. The organizers denied the conversion allegation, stating the event aimed at spreading hope.
Sushil Singhania, uncle of Nikita Singhania, has denied involvement in the suicide case of Bengaluru techie, Atul Subhash. Subhash, who died on December 9, accused his wife and her family of harassment in a suicide note. The FIR names Singhania, Nikita, her mother, and brother, accusing them of abetment to suicide and demanding large sums of money.
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The commerce ministry is preparing for various scenarios as US tariffs on Indian exports loom, potentially impacting key sectors like chemicals, textiles, and electronics. The ministry is assessing the economic effects and exploring strategies to mitigate these impacts, while also addressing non-tariff barriers imposed by the US.