Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra protested outside Parliament, demanding financial aid for landslide victims in Wayanad. She criticised the government for allegedly denying a special relief package due to political reasons, citing similar inaction in Himachal Pradesh. Priyanka also accused the government of suppressing dissent and using investigative agencies to target opposition leaders during her Lok Sabha debut speech.
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The Karnataka government has authorized the 'right to die with dignity' for terminally ill patients with no hope of recovery, following a Supreme Court ruling. The decision mandates primary and secondary medical boards to oversee such cases, ensuring compliance with guidelines. This does not constitute euthanasia and applies only to non-responsive patients on life support.
Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy sparked a debate by suggesting a 70-hour workweek, followed by L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan's recommendation of a 90-hour workweek including Sundays, causing widespread criticism. Anupam Mittal humorously responded, questioning work-life balance. Subrahmanyan's controversial comments about the usefulness of time off further intensified the discussion.
NASA has confirmed that astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore will return to Earth a day earlier than planned due to improved weather conditions. The astronauts, stranded on the ISS for over nine months, will be brought back aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, with a splashdown scheduled for March 18.
Assam police issued summons to comedian Jaspreet Singh and YouTubers in connection with allegedly vulgar remarks made on a show. Following public outrage and death threats to his family, Ranveer Allahbadia apologized for his remarks. The Guwahati crime branch registered an FIR based on a complaint filed about the offensive comments.
BJP candidate Ramesh Bidhuri was criticized by AAP's Arvind Kejriwal for remarks against Delhi CM Atishi. peaking at a BJP 'Parivartan Rally' in Rohini, Bidhuri said that Atishi had changed her surname from "Marlena" to "Singh," drawing severe backlash. Arvind Kejriwal strongly reacted to the statement and slammed Bidhuri and BJP. "BJP leaders have crossed all limits of shamelessness," he said.
Team India, led by Rohit Sharma, will debut a new jersey in the upcoming three-match ODI series against England, starting Thursday. Featuring a tri-color gradient on the shoulder blades, the new design has been unveiled on BCCI's official social media. Varun Chakravarthy replaces Jasprit Bumrah in the otherwise unchanged squad.
Tesla is in discussions with Micron and CG Semi to diversify its semiconductor supply chain, reducing reliance on China amidst geopolitical tensions and rising costs. These partnerships align with Tesla's broader strategy of engaging with Indian manufacturers.
Pune hospitals have seen a spike in Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases, reporting 101 in 18 days. Surveillance data updated till Sunday revealed Campylobacter jejuni in some samples. While authorities test water sources and advise caution, 16 patients are on ventilators, with age groups 50-80 and under nine most affected.
Siddharth Singh, a restaurant owner, was arrested for vandalizing the idol of Veer Tejaji temple in Jaipur while intoxicated. Depressed by financial troubles, Singh damaged the idol and sent a photo of it to his fiancée. The incident led to protests and traffic congestion. Police tracked Singh through CCTV footage and made the arrest.