India's fast bowler Akash Deep faced challenges in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, recording five wickets in two Tests during Australia's 3-1 series win. Despite troubling top Australian batsmen, his efforts were hampered by a back injury. Concerns about his future in international cricket persist due to his inconsistent performance and age-related issues.
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In Pathanamthitta, 44 out of 58 people have been arrested in connection with the alleged rape and sexual abuse of an 18-year-old dalit girl. The arrested individuals are primarily young, including the victim's classmates and seniors. Ongoing investigations aim to apprehend the remaining suspects, with efforts also being made to extradite one from abroad. Multiple cases are registered across four police stations.
AAP leader Rituraj Jha and volunteers protested the BJP-led Delhi government's delay in implementing the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana. They demanded the promised Rs 2,500 for women be credited by March 8. BJP MP Manoj Tiwari announced registration for the scheme to begin on March 8, with disbursement to follow.
South Korea’s Constitutional Court upheld President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, officially removing him from office for declaring martial law. The court found Yoon's actions violated the constitution. His removal ignited strong reactions and sets the stage for fresh elections amid ongoing political tensions.
The Supreme Court questioned the Bengal government and its SSC over a teacher recruitment 'scam,' highlighting flaws in the selection process. The court examined various categories of irregularities, including manipulated ranks and marks. While acknowledging the impact on students, the court prioritized addressing the 'scam' confirmed by a commission and the CBI.
Chottanikkara police are investigating the discovery of a human skull and skeletal parts found in an abandoned house, which forensic experts believe were intended for academic purposes. The bones, possibly from multiple females, require forensic analysis to determine their age. The house owner’s, a doctor's, statement is being recorded.
The Election Commission may order a criminal FIR against former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal for failing to substantiate claims that Haryana's BJP government poisoned Yamuna waters. The EC emphasized that his allegations could incite public disorder and disharmony between states, raising possibilities of legal action for violating the model code of conduct.
Union road transport minister Nitin Gadkari states that the driver involved in the fatal Jaipur LPG tanker crash had been driving for over 12 hours. The government plans to implement systems to track heavy vehicle driving hours, including using Aadhaar cards and vehicle location tracking devices.
A Prime Minister's Museum member has appealed to Rahul Gandhi to retrieve letters written by Jawaharlal Nehru, including correspondence with Lady Mountbatten and Jayaprakash Narayan, allegedly removed on Sonia Gandhi's orders in 2008. The museum member, Rizwan Kadri, previously contacted Sonia Gandhi without response.
An inebriated man in M Singapuram village of Andhra Pradesh climbed an electric pole and lay on the wires after his mother refused to give him her pension money. Villagers averted a disaster by switching off the transformer, and the police registered a case against the man.