1984 anti-Sikh riots: No death penalty, court grants life imprisonment to Sajjan Kumar

Universal Pension Scheme in works by Modi govt

Universal Pension Scheme: India is working on a voluntary pension scheme to provide social security to all citizens, especially workers in the unorganised sector, traders, and self-employed individuals. The initiative under the EPFO aims to consolidate existing pension programs, ensuring broader coverage and simplified procedures.

Mumbai gets 2-day heatwave alert as February hits 38.4°C after 5 years

Mumbai experienced a five-year high temperature of 38.4°C for February, prompting the regional meteorological department to issue a heatwave warning for Feb 25-26. This is the first heatwave warning of the year. The delayed sea breeze and strong easterly winds are responsible for the high temperatures, which are expected to persist with little relief in sight.

Bengaluru cop rapes minor girl who sought help after sexual assault by neighbour

A police constable in Bengaluru has been arrested for allegedly raping a minor who was previously assaulted by her neighbour. The constable, who befriended the girl when her mother sought police help last December, exploited the situation and raped her after drugging her. Both men have been charged under the Pocso Act.

SC rejects PIL seeking regulation of internet prices: No please, go to ...

The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL seeking regulation of internet prices. The petitioner argued most of the market is with Reliance Jio. The court suggested seeking remedies through the Competition Commission of India if cartelization is suspected. The petitioner is free to pursue other legal avenues.

A week after 2-year-old’s death, 2 injured in wedding firing

A 23-year-old man was arrested for injuring two cooks during a wedding firing incident in Greater Noida, a week after a toddler was killed in a similar case. Authorities issued guidelines for wedding organizers, emphasizing no weapons, functional fire systems, and adherence to traffic and music regulations.

Land-for-jobs scam: Delhi court summons Lalu Prasad Yadav, his son and daughter

A Delhi court has summoned Tej Pratap Yadav, Hema Yadav, Lalu Prasad Yadav, and Tejashwi Yadav in the land-for-jobs scam case, with a court appearance scheduled for March 11. The case involves alleged job appointments in exchange for land during Lalu Prasad’s tenure as Union Rail Minister from 2004 to 2009.

Katrina Kaif returns home with mother-in-law after performing Ganga aarti

Katrina Kaif returned home after attending the Maha Kumbh Mela with her mother-in-law, participating in various sacred rituals and food donation. Kaif expressed gratitude for the experience and was seen in conversation with Swami Chidanand Saraswati. Other celebrities including Raveena Tandon and Akshay Kumar were also spotted at the event, which attracts millions of pilgrims.

Rohtak man kills mentally ill sister with axe, calls cops to report crime

A 29-year-old woman, Ritu, was killed with an axe by her brother, Yogesh, in Rohtak. The crime occurred after a heated argument when Yogesh returned home and saw Ritu holding the axe. Yogesh called the police immediately after the incident and was taken into custody.

10km midnight car chase on NH ends in event manager’s death

Sutandra Chatterjee, a 27-year-old event manager from Chandernagore, died in a high-speed car accident on NH-2 while traveling to Gaya for work. Her vehicle overturned following a chase with another car. Her colleagues accused occupants of the other car of harassment and drunk driving. Police have seized both vehicles and are investigating, but no arrests have been made yet.

Elon Musk responds to Satya Nadella’s video on how Indian farmers are using AI

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shared a video from his visit to India, highlighting how AI helps small farmers improve their land yield. He mentioned significant reductions in chemical use and better water management. Elon Musk praised this, agreeing that AI will enhance everything. Nadella also shared breakthroughs in quantum computing, to which Musk expressed his excitement.

Is sleeping without a pillow good or bad for your spine?

The benefits of sleeping without a pillow include better spinal alignment for stomach sleepers, reduced neck and back pain, and improved posture. However, side sleepers may experience neck and shoulder strain without support. Transitioning tips include using a thinner pillow first, a firm mattress, or a small rolled towel. Seek expert advice for personalized guidance.

Stock market today: BSE Sensex, Nifty50 off to choppy start

Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened lacklustre in trade on Tuesday. While BSE Sensex was near 74,500, Nifty50 was above 22,550.

UBT unhappy with Pawar for Gorhe’s ‘mudslinging’ at Marathi literary meet

Sharad Pawar criticized Shiv Sena MLC Neelam Gorhe for her statement that gifting Mercedes cars could secure posts in the party, deeming it foolish and immature. CM Devendra Fadnavis urged restraint in political statements at literary events, following controversy at the Akhil Bhartiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan.

Video: Under construction bridge collapses in South Korea, kills 3

A bridge collapse at a construction site on the Seoul-Sejong highway in Cheonan, South Korea, killed three workers and injured five others. The incident occurred at 9.49am, with five 50-metre steel supports of the bridge giving way. Emergency teams have been deployed, and investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the collapse.