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

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

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Man injured in March 17 violence in Nagpur dies in hospital

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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.

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

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