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Devendra Fadnavis said on Saturday that the bulldozer will roll if necessary when asked if perpetrators of violence in Nagpur will face the «Uttar Pradesh style» action. Addressing the media, he said the government would recover the cost of property damaged during the violence from rioters, and if they failed to compensate, their properties would be seized and sold to recover the losses. Replying to a query whether "bulldozer action" will be initiated against rioters in Nagpur on the lines of Uttar Pradesh, Fadnavis said, «The Maharashtra government has its own style of working....bulldozer will roll when necessary». «Wherever wrong things are happening, they will be crushed. Nobody (perpetrators) will be spared,» he added. He emphasised that strict action would be taken against those who attacked police officers during the unrest. Fadnavis stressed that the incident cannot be termed «intelligence failure», but the intelligence (gathering) could have been better. «Police will be alert. We won't tolerate any kind of disturbance».

delimitation of parliamentary seats, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday convened the first Joint Action Committee (JAC) meeting of several states to rally support for opposing the plan. The meeting, held in Chennai, marked the beginning of a coordinated effort to safeguard India’s federal structure, which, according to Stalin, is under threat. Describing the gathering as a «historic day» for India's federal system, Stalin emphasized that the struggle would likely extend to the legal realm. He stated, «Today will be etched in history as the day when states that have contributed to our nation's development came together to safeguard its federal structure by ensuring #FairDelimitation.» The event saw a notable presence of political leaders and chief ministers from Kerala, Telangana, Punjab, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh, all of whom voiced concerns about the Centre’s proposal. Stalin introduced the meeting with a call for unity, urging the states to fight for a «fair» and equitable delimitation process that wouldn’t undermine their representation. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy echoed these sentiments, arguing that if the proposed delimitation, which is based on population numbers, were implemented, it would marginalize southern states. «If this happens, the north will make us secondary citizens,» Reddy said.

Parliamentary constituencies, based on the 1971 Census population, by another 25 years and decided that MPs would submit a joint representation to press for demands to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the ongoing Parliamentary session. A resolution adopted in the JAC meeting said that any delimitation exercise carried out by the union government to improve the «content and character» of democracy should be carried out transparently, enabling political parties of all the states, state governments and other stakeholders to deliberate, discuss and contribute. «Given the fact that the legislative intent behind the 42nd, 84th and 87th Constitutional amendments was to protect / incentivise states which have implemented population control measures effectively and the goal of national population stabilisation has not yet been achieved, the freeze on Parliamentary constituencies based on 1971 Census Population, should be extended by another 25 years,» it said. The states which have effectively implemented the population control programme and consequently whose population share has come down, should not be penalised and the Centre must enact necessary constitutional amendments for this purpose. «The core committee consisting of Members of Parliament from the represented states will coordinate the parliamentary strategies to counter any attempts by the union government to undertake any delimitation exercise contrary to the principles mentioned above. The core committee of MPs shall submit a joint representation on the above lines to the Prime Minister of India during the ongoing Parliamentary session,» the resolution said.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) facing off against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens on Saturday, March 22. With new captains and revamped squads, both teams will be eager to make a strong start: KKR will be led by Ajinkya Rahane, while Rajat Patidar will captain RCB. Both franchises have undergone significant changes after the mega auction in Jeddah last year. KKR will look to defend their title with a refreshed squad, while RCB hopes to break past struggles and aim for a successful campaign under new leadership.

RCB: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (C), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (Wk), Krunal Pandya, Tim David, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma Impact Player: Rasikh Salam/Devdutt PadikkalKKR: Sunil Narine, Quinton de Kock (Wk), Ajinkya Rahane (C), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Spencer Johnson, Varun Chakaravarthy. Impact Player: Vaibhav AroraStay updated on all the actions from the IPL 2025. Check the IPL 2025 Schedule, track the latest IPL 2025 Points Table, and follow the top performers with the Orange Cap and Purple Cap.In case you missed it, the training sessions of both the teams on March 21, were cancelled due to rain at the Eden Gardens.

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Posing as a police officer, he preyed on unsuspecting lovers seeking a quiet moment in their cars near parks and lakes, threatening them with charges of “public indecency” and extorting money, TOI reported. For years, Khan operated undetected, his act so convincing that victims rarely questioned his authority. With a stern voice and a fake police demeanor, he would approach couples, give threats of legal action, and demand money to let them go. Many, too scared to challenge him, complied—handing over cash, jewelry, and ATM withdrawals to escape humiliation. His latest victim, a 41-year-old private firm employee, fell into his trap on March 5 near RV Metro Station in Jayanagar. Sitting in his car with a female colleague, the man was suddenly approached by a bike-borne Khan, who claimed they were violating public decency laws.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, while leading the Joint Action Committee meeting, called on all the opposition parties to be united in the protest against the delimitation exercise, which he claimed will weaken the political might of the southern states. During the first meeting called in Chennai on Saturday, Stalin also proposed to form a legal expert committee on the delimitation issue, while stressing the need for a «fair delimitation». The meeting was attended by various political leaders, including Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Odisha Congress President Bhakta Charan Das, and Biju Janata Dal leader Sanjay Kumar Das Burma, among others Urging leaders to take the issue of delimitation to a legal platform, Stalin said, «I appeal to you all to give inputs to take this political thing in a legal way. I propose to form a legal expert committee on this constituency delimitation issue. If we all unitedly protest, only can get us victory.» He added, «Let's unitedly protest and make sure our representation should not get decreased in any situation. Let us all be united and protest till we get fair delimitation.»

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the premature redemption schedule for Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) 2025 for the period from April to September 2025. According to the schedule, there are three SGBs that are due for premature redemption in the month of April.

Indian Premier League season opener may take a back seat as a relentless drizzle upon Kolkata on Friday evening, brought an abrupt halt to the practice sessions of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Just a day before their highly anticipated IPL 2025 opener at the iconic Eden Gardens, the weather turned gloomy with gusty winds, likely to affect the big clash. The teams had kicked off their training at 5 PM, but by 6 PM, the rain forced grounds staff into action to cover the field, while players quickly wrapped up their drills.

Nationalist Congress Party (SP) MP Supriya Sule criticised Air India over delaying her flight for more than one hour, and urged the Union Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu to enforce stricter regulations to hold airlines accountable. Supriya Sule said that her flight AI0508 was delayed by 1 hour and 19 minutes, noting the continuous trends of delays affecting passengers. «I was travelling on Air India flight AI0508, which was delayed by 1 hour and 19 minutes — part of a continuous trend of delays affecting passengers. This is unacceptable. Urging Hon'ble Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu to enforce stricter regulations to hold airlines like Air India accountable for repeated delays and ensure better service standards for passengers.» Sule wrote on X. In an another post, Sule added that these flights are never on time, affecting professionals, children, and senior citizens with their mismanagement. «Air India flights are endlessly delayed — this is unacceptable! We pay premium fares, yet flights are never on time. Professionals, children, and senior citizens — all affected by this constant mismanagement. Urging the Civil Aviation Minister to take action and hold Air India accountable,» Sule wrote.

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Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday said that the ban on his Awami Action Committee was unjustified based on unfounded allegations as the party since its inception has advocated the politics of outreach, dialogue and resolution and opposed all forms of violence. Mirwaiz addressed Friday congregation at historic Jama Masjid in Srinagar, for the first time since his organization AAC was banned by the Ministry of Home Affairs on March 11, for five years. The ban was imposed for allegedly fuelling anti-India propaganda and secessionism in J&K.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: Key Indian exports may have started cooling even before US president Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs roll out. Worried that higher levies may kick in by the time products land on American shores, local exporters are hesitant to ship engineering goods to the US, according to industry representatives.

Trump administration and federal judges over immigration policies, funding disputes, and enforcement of court orders are pushing the U.S. toward a constitutional crisis. Recent defiance of judicial rulings—such as proceeding with deportations despite a judge’s intervention—has intensified fears about the erosion of checks and balances. Legal scholars emphasize that ignoring court mandates undermines the judiciary’s role, creating a volatile standoff between the executive branch and the rule of law.

Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively has pulled in several PR practitioners, producers, and media personalities, making it one of Hollywood’s most complex and closely watched battles. Justin Baldoni is suing his former publicist Stephanie Jones for leaking intimate text messages that fueled his court fight against Blake Lively. The case has snowballed into a multi-layered lawsuit featuring Hollywood stars and bombshell claims of betrayal and bad behaviour.

Swiggy Instamart to deliver a month’s worth of ration instead of free “dhaniya”. What started as a playful banter quickly turned into something serious leaving the user in disbelief. Gopesh Khetan playful teased a quick commerce service, Swiggy Instagram for sending coriander leaves as a freebie. He instead challenged them to send a month’s worth of ration. He wrote, “Bhai @SwiggyInstamart, kya free ka dhaniya bhejte rehte ho? Dum hai toh mahine bhar ka ration bhejwa ke dikhao (Swiggy Instamart, you keep sending free coriander. If you have the guts, send a month’s worth of rations)." Instead of dismissing Gopesh’s teasing, Swiggy Instamart responded, “Note aur pen leke taiyaar hoon, batao kya kya chahiye ( I am ready with a note and pen, tell me what all you need).” But thing turned completely serious, when the quick commerce fulfilled the promise and delivered a package of month’s supplies which included instant noodles, a loaf of bread, chips, makahana and Rooh Afza among many other items.

Delhi resident recently shared his frustration about dog lovers, expressing that if someone truly cares for dogs, they should adopt them rather than just feed them. His concerns arose after a stray dog bit his house help, a dog that his neighbour regularly feeds outside the Redditor’s doorstep. He took to social media to voice his opinion, warning about the risks associated with feeding stray dogs, particularly the threat of diseases they may carry. He highlighted that this was not the first time such an incident had occurred in his locality. Several housemaids and delivery personnel had already been bitten before, and in one unfortunate case, a woman lost her life due to a dog attack. The situation has left him deeply concerned about the safety of people in his building, especially those who rely on daily wages to support their families. The resident also pointed out the dangers of rabies, emphasizing that even with vaccinations, the disease remains fatal. He urged people to be more responsible when feeding stray dogs, suggesting that if they must provide food, they should do so away from residential areas to prevent the risk of attacks.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s rather erratic approach to trade policy once left room for hope that maybe his tariff threats were just that — threats — but as the April 2 deadline nears a harsher outlook is setting in.

Spooked by generative AI's sudden advance, governments initially scrambled to develop guardrails, as major tech companies rapidly integrated the technology into their products. Since taking office in January, the Trump administration has shifted focus toward accelerating AI development at all costs, pushing aside concerns about the models suffering hallucinations, producing deepfakes, or destroying human jobs.