Highlights: CBI files closure report in actor Sushant Singh Rajput death case

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11:35 PM

Centre withdraws 20% onion export duty as prices slump

10:03 PM

Pentagon latest agency to announce leak investigation that could include polygraphs

10:02 PM

CBI files closure reports in Sushant Singh Rajput case, rules out foulplay

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has submitted closure reports in two cases related to the death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, according to a PTI  report quoting sources. The reports were filed in a Mumbai court, concluding that there was no evidence of foul play involved in his passing.  

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9:31 PM

People are not casteist, political leaders are, says Nitin Gadkari

8:28 PM

DMK-backed JAC tells Centre to extend delimitation freeze by 25 more years

7:20 PM

Many nations want to adopt India's development model, says Piyush Goyal

7:04 PM

ECI holds all-party meetings to resolve booth-level polling issues

7:04 PM

Congress alleges ₹304.24 cr scam in Goa, calls BJP 'cabal of Mini-Adanis'

7:04 PM

Construction of largest Namo Bharat station likely to finish by April

2:53 PM

ED arrests Nirmal Singh Bhangoo's son-in-law in PACL case

The Enforcement Directorate on Saturday said it has arrested the son-in-law of late PACL promoter Nirmal Singh Bhangoo as part of a money laundering investigation linked to an alleged Rs 48,000 crore Ponzi scheme in which numerous investors were duped. Bhangoo's son-in-law Harsatinder Pal Singh Hayer was taken into custody on Friday. A special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court sent him to the ED custody, the federal probe agency said in a statement.

2:48 PM

Man injured in March 17 violence in Nagpur dies in hospital

A 40-year-old man, who sustained injuries in the violence that broke out in Maharashtra's Nagpur city earlier this week, died while undergoing treatment at a hospital on Saturday, an official said. A hospital official said Irfan Ansari died at 1.20 pm at the Indira Gandhi Government Medical College & Hospital (IGGMCH). He said that Ansari had been admitted with grievous wounds. Ansari, a welder, left home around 11 pm on Monday to catch a train to Itarsi from Nagpur railway station, one of the areas affected by the violence.

2:40 PM

After Mohali, 4 Himachal buses damaged in Amritsar, pro-Khalistan slogan written

The windshields of four buses of the Himachal Road Transport Corporation were smashed at the bus stand here by some unidentified persons on Saturday, police said. Pro-Khalistan slogans were also found written on the buses. The vehicles were parked at the parking lot of a bus stand here and nobody was present inside them when the incident took place. Police said an investigation in the matter was underway. The incident came days after the windshield and some windows of a HRTC bus were damaged by two unidentified persons in Mohali's Kharar.

1:56 PM

Assam Rifles recovers illegal Areca nuts worth Rs 1 crore in Mizoram

Assam Rifles along with representatives of the Customs Preventive Force recovered illegal Areca nuts worth Rs 1.008 crores in the Champhai district of Mizoram, according to an official press release. The recovery was made on March 21 in the general area Zote area of Champhai, the release stated. A thorough search of the area during the operation led to the recovery of 180 bags of illegal Areca nuts dumped and hidden in the jungle. The recovered items have been handed over to the Customs Preventive Force, Champhai.

1:01 PM

33 teachers dismissed from service over appointment irregularities in Bihar's Gopalganj

Thirty-three teachers in Bihar's Gopalganj district have been dismissed from service after the High Court upheld the State Appellate Authority's decision regarding their irregular appointments, said an official on Saturday. The teachers were appointed to positions that had not been officially declared vacant after the previous occupants either resigned or passed away.

12:53 PM

GI-tagged jaggery from UP exported to Bangladesh

A consignment of 30 tonnes of GI-tagged jaggery from Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, has been shipped to Bangladesh, an official statement said on Saturday. Muzaffarnagar region is renowned for its high-quality sugarcane. A GI (Geographical Indication) is primarily an agricultural, natural or manufactured product (handicrafts and industrial goods) originating from a definite geographical territory.

12:03 PM

Almond blossoms draws tourists in Srinagar's Badamwari Garden

As spring arrives in Kashmir, the Badamwari Garden, also known as Badam Vaer in Srinagar, is witnessing a surge in visitors, drawn by the breathtaking bloom of almond trees. Located at the foothills of Hari Parbat Fort, the garden transforms into a floral paradise, with its fragrant almond blossoms creating an enchanting spectacle. To enhance its appeal, the floriculture department has planted lavender trees, aiming to create a theme garden that will further boost tourism in the coming years.

11:48 AM

Women arrested while smuggling MDMA worth lakhs from Bengaluru

A 34-year-old woman has been arrested here for allegedly trafficking synthetic drug MDMA worth several lakhs of rupees from Bengaluru, police officials said on Saturday. Anila Raveendran, a native of Anchalummoodu, was taken into custody on Friday evening by the Sakthikulangara police and the Kollam City Police District Anti-Narcotic Special Action Force (DANSAF). According to the police, she was travelling in a car from Bengaluru when police attempted to stop the vehicle near the Neendakara bridge. However, the driver tried to evade them, leading to a chase.

11:33 AM

Maharashtra: Nagpur Police arrest MDP's Hamid Engineer in violence case

Hamid Engineer, the working president of the Minorities Democratic Party, was arrested late on Friday night in connection with the Nagpur violence case. Lohit Matani, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Nagpur, confirmed the arrest. Violent clashes erupted in Nagpur on March 17 over the demand for the removal of Aurangzeb's grave, with stones hurled at police amid rumours that a holy book of a community was burnt during an agitation. The situation is back to normalcy as the curfew imposed in several areas was lifted.

10:20 AM

NIT Silchar's assistant professor arrested for 'molestation' of student

An assistant professor of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Silchar has been arrested for allegedly molesting a female student in Assam's Cachar district, police said on Saturday. The student registered a complaint with the institute on Thursday, alleging that the professor called her to his chamber after class on the pretext of discussing her marks and asked her to lock the door. The professor was accused of "molesting the student and sexually harassing her", a senior officer said.

10:02 AM

President Murmu greets people of Bihar on state formation day

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday greeted people of Bihar on their state formation day and said they will continue to contribute to the creation of a developed India on the strength of their talent, determination and hard work. Bihar was carved out of Bengal on March 22, 1912. "I extend my heartfelt greetings to all the residents of the state on Bihar Day. The land of Bihar has been a centre of knowledge and development since ancient times," Murmu said in a post in Hindi on X. "I believe that the residents of Bihar will continue to contribute to the creation of a developed Bihar and a developed India on the strength of their talent, determination and hard work," she added.

10:01 AM

Security forces arrest 7 cadres of proscribed insurgent group in separate operations in Manipur

Manipur Police in separate operations arrested seven cadres of various proscribed insurgent groups and recovered arms and ammunition during multiple raids across the state. Manipur police arrested one active cadre of the KCP-PWG organisation in Imphal West on March 21.

9:43 AM

Govt schemes prompt surge in strawberry farming in J&K's Udhampur

Udhampur district is fast emerging as a strawberry producing centre, with increasing numbers of farmers opting for strawberry cultivation with astounding success. Capitalising on government schemes, farmers in the district have set up strawberry farms that are earning handsome revenues, particularly as strawberry rates have struck high this season. The present market price of Rs 50 per 250 grams has generated a wave of enthusiasm among the farmers, who are thankful to Prime Minister Modi for the initiatives introduced by the government that have led to their success.

9:36 AM

Five-member SC Judges delegation leaves for Manipur's Imphal

A five-member Supreme Court Judges delegation led by Justice BR Gavai reached Guwahati airport to leave for Imphal, Manipur. The delegation comprising Justices BR Gavai, Surya Kant, Vikram Nath, MM Sundresh, KV Viswanathan and N Kotishwar is scheduled to visit Manipur relief camps today. Justice Gavai, the Executive Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), will virtually inaugurate legal services camps and medical camps across all districts of Manipur, as well as new legal aid clinics in Imphal East, Imphal West and Ukhrul districts.

9:17 AM

Police seize Rs 8 lakh, explosives from Naxal dump in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband

Security forces have recovered Rs 8 lakh in cash, several explosive materials and Naxal literature in Gariaband, an official said. SP Nikhil Rakhecha said that an FIR has been registered and the source of this 8 lakh rupees will also be investigated. This comes days after security forces neutralised 30 Naxalites in two separate encounters in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur and Kanker districts.

 

 

9:08 AM

Efforts underway to control massive fire at MIDC in Navi Mumbai

The efforts to control the massive fire that broke out in Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) area of Shiravane, Navi Mumbai, are underway," the official said on Saturday. Fire officer SL Patil said that they are trying to bring the fire under control as soon as possible. "Twelve fire engines are at the spot. We are trying to bring the fire under control as soon as possible. No one is injured. The reason behind the fire is yet to be known," Patil said. The incident was reported at 11 pm on Friday night, and the fire brigade rushed to the spot to control the fire.

8:44 AM

Nagpur violence: 14 more held, number of arrests reaches 105; 3 fresh FIRs registered

At least 14 more persons have been arrested in connection with the violence in Nagpur earlier this week, taking the total number of arrests to 105, a senior police official has said. According to the police, 14 persons, including 10 juveniles, were nabbed on Friday. The official said three more FIRs have been registered in connection with the incident.