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IMD warns of rain, thunderstorms, and rising temperatures across India
IMD forecasts scattered rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds across several regions, even as temperatures are set to rise gradually
 "IMD warns of rain, thunderstorms, and rising temperatures across India")
2 killed, 23 injured after sleeper bus overturns in Delhi's Karol Bagh
A call regarding the accident was received at 1.10 am, following which two fire service vehicles were rushed to the spot and rescue operations were initiated promptly
 "2 killed, 23 injured after sleeper bus overturns in Delhi's Karol Bagh")
Gujarat passes UCC Bill; mandates live-in relationship registration
The bill stipulates 7 years of jail term if marriages are conducted through force, coercion, or fraud, and also prohibits bigamy/polygamy
 "Gujarat passes UCC Bill; mandates live-in relationship registration")
Govt constitutes seven empowered groups to address West Asia crisis
These groups will formulate strategies on strategic and security matters, supply chains, LPG and energy supplies, fertilizers, essential commodities, logistics, and public communication
 "Govt constitutes seven empowered groups to address West Asia crisis")
Sonia Gandhi hospitalised due to weather change, under observation
A team of doctors is attending to her, but there is nothing serious, the sources said
 "Sonia Gandhi hospitalised due to weather change, under observation")
Amendment to women reservation law may be delayed; early adjournment likely
It is learnt that there was no proposal till Tuesday evening to bring the draft bill before the Union Cabinet, which is scheduled to meet on Wednesday
 "Amendment to women reservation law may be delayed; early adjournment likely")
LS passes Bill to amend law on protection and rights of transgender persons
He asserted that the amendment will ensure that transgender persons continue to get legal recognition and protection
 "LS passes Bill to amend law on protection and rights of transgender persons")
Govt extends India-UAE CEPA gold import license validity till June 30
Under the India-UAE comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA), India has granted quota-based duty concessions on gold imports under the tariff rate quota (TRQ)
 "Govt extends India-UAE CEPA gold import license validity till June 30")
Puneet Gupt appointed chairperson of Digital News Publishers Association
Indian Express Group's executive director Anant Goenka appointed vice chairperson as publishers face new challenges in AI-driven digital environment
 "Puneet Gupt appointed chairperson of Digital News Publishers Association")
College hostels revise menus, explore alternatives as LPG crunch continues
Campus kitchens are shifting to electric systems and wood-fired backups to keep student meal services running
 "College hostels revise menus, explore alternatives as LPG crunch continues")
Centre to post 10 IIS officers abroad to strengthen global perception
Might also set up a separate Directorate General of Global Outreach with I&B Ministry
 "Centre to post 10 IIS officers abroad to strengthen global perception")
Policy response to heatwaves remains cool even as nationwide instances grow
An early March heat spike has raised concerns of a prolonged summer as El Niño risks grow. While preparedness has improved, gaps in planning, funding, and implementation persist
 "Policy response to heatwaves remains cool even as nationwide instances grow")
Railways tightens construction norms, raises eligibility threshold
The Railways Ministry has raised eligibility thresholds, tightened subcontracting norms, and introduced stricter checks to improve project execution and curb delays
 "Railways tightens construction norms, raises eligibility threshold")
SC flags systemic bias in armed forces, grants relief to women officers
The Supreme Court found systemic bias in denial of Permanent Commission to women officers and granted pensionary relief and safeguards across Army, Navy and Air Force
 "SC flags systemic bias in armed forces, grants relief to women officers")
No refund on train ticket cancellations up to 8 hours before departure
The new refund rule will take effect between April 1 and 15 this year
 "No refund on train ticket cancellations up to 8 hours before departure")
Harish Rana, first Indian to be allowed passive euthanasia, dies in AIIMS
SC had directed AIIMS-Delhi to ensure that life support is withdrawn with a tailored plan so that dignity is maintained
 "Harish Rana, first Indian to be allowed passive euthanasia, dies in AIIMS")
SC grants pension benefits to women SSC officers denied permanent commission
The Supreme Court ruled that women SSC officers denied Permanent Commission in the Armed Forces were victims of systemic discrimination and are now entitled to full pension and related benefits
 "SC grants pension benefits to women SSC officers denied permanent commission")
No centralised data on racial bias against people from Northeast: Govt
MoS Nityanand Rai said states are responsible for prevention, detection, registration and investigation of crimes, and prosecution of offenders in such matters
 "No centralised data on racial bias against people from Northeast: Govt")
Centre to hold all-party meeting on West Asia conflict on March 25
Earlier today, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a review meeting in the wake of recent global and regional security events, and also to review India's defence preparedness
 "Centre to hold all-party meeting on West Asia conflict on March 25")
Govt trying to procure gas, crude oil from all possible sources: PM Modi
PM Modi said the war in West Asia is a cause of concern, and India wants peace in the region through dialogue and diplomacy