Congress celebrates Rahul Gandhi's persistent advocacy for a caste census, claiming it forced the Modi government's hand after 11 years of resistance. The party plans to amplify its role in achieving caste enumeration through rallies and campaigns, pushing for caste quotas in private institutions and the removal of the 50% reservation cap.
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The Karnataka government withdrew the CID probe into police involvement in the Ranya Rao gold smuggling case. A Bengaluru court reserved its bail plea verdict for March 14, with allegations of procedural lapses during her arrest, while the DRI disputed such claims. Gold worth ₹12.56 crore was seized from her.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin felicitated 18-year-old D. Gukesh, the world's youngest chess champion, with ₹5 crore and announced the establishment of a chess academy. Stalin praised Gukesh's achievement, calling him an inspiration for aspiring youth. Gukesh expressed gratitude for the government's support and acknowledged Viswanathan Anand as his role model.
Tires were thrown at Samajwadi Party MP Ramjilal Suman's convoy near Aligarh, allegedly by Karni Sena activists, leading to vehicle collisions. The incident occurred as Suman was en route to Bulandshahr to investigate reported atrocities against Dalits. Following the attack and subsequent police intervention, Suman was prevented from proceeding and sent back to Agra, prompting condemnation from Samajwadi Party leaders.
Mohammed Shami's cousin, Mumtaz, defended the cricketer for not observing 'Roza' during Ramadan while playing for India, calling criticism 'shameful.' Shami faced backlash from All India Muslim Jamaat President, Maulana Bareilvi, but was supported by other clerics, who stated that players are exempt from fasting during travel or illness as per the Quran.
PM Modi, addressing the 38th National Games opening ceremony, highlighted the excessive use of cooking oil as a significant contributor to obesity. He stressed that overconsumption of edible oil is affecting people of all ages and increasing the risk of diseases like diabetes and heart disease. He urged households to reduce their oil intake to combat this issue.
In Bengaluru, an auto driver named Sudhakar was tricked by a recently released criminal who hired his vehicle and stole it. After diverting Sudhakar to the Banashankari police station, the man drove off with the auto, which was a gift from Sudhakar's wife.
Elon Musk warns California could face bankruptcy without significant changes, citing concerns about high government spending and business regulations. Musk moved Tesla's headquarters to Texas due to California's challenges. He also emphasized that the U.S. needs drastic budget cuts, stressing it's essential to avoid national bankruptcy.
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Gaurav Ahuja was arrested by Pune city police for public misconduct at Yerwada junction. Under the influence of alcohol, he stopped his BMW and urinated in public view, leading to widespread outrage after a video of the incident went viral. Authorities have registered a case under multiple legal provisions and are currently searching for another individual involved.