Veteran Bollywood actor Aruna Irani suffered a serious injury from a fall in Bangkok and was seen arriving at Mumbai airport in a wheelchair. She was on a shopping trip with friends and tripped while walking in the city. After treatment in Bangkok and further recovery in Mumbai, she is gradually improving.
An Australian couple had to sit next to a deceased passenger on a Qatar Airways flight from Melbourne to Doha. The crew could not move the body to business class, leaving the couple beside the corpse for four hours. Qatar Airways has apologised for any distress caused. There should be a protocol to handle such situations better, the couple said.
A Sudanese military aircraft crashed in Omdurman, killing at least 19 people, including military personnel and civilians. The plane went down shortly after taking off from Wadi Sayidna airbase. The conflict between the military and Rapid Support Forces has intensified, causing significant casualties and a severe humanitarian crisis.
Elon Musk and Donald Trump had a contentious beginning, with Musk initially critical of Trump. Despite past clashes, Musk’s significant 2024 GOP donations mended ties, with Musk eventually leading a government spending initiative under Trump.
Two women, Falguni Ghosh and her mother Arati, were apprehended at Kumartuli ghat, Kolkata, for attempting to dispose of a body in the Hooghly River. The body, identified as Sumita Ghosh, was found inside a trolley bag. The accused are believed to have killed her over personal or property disputes. A murder investigation is underway.
The Income Tax Department is set to launch a nationwide action against nearly 40,000 taxpayers who have failed to deposit their TDS/TCS. A 16-point strategy has been devised, leveraging data analytics to identify and investigate defaulters. Non-intrusive approaches and monitoring trends will ensure fair enforcement.
Congress leader Sajjan Kumar has been sentenced to life imprisonment for his role in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Other Congress leaders, including Jagdish Tytler and Kamal Nath, have been implicated but have not been prosecuted to the same extent, with investigations and trials ongoing.
Donald Trump released an AI-generated video showcasing Gaza as a glitzy, futuristic paradise, complete with luxury hotels and a giant golden statue of Trump. This follows his controversial proposal for Gaza, suggesting redevelopment under U.S. ownership. The proposal has faced significant opposition from Palestinian authorities and Arab states, emphasizing that Gaza remains an integral part of Palestinian land.
Infosys has announced salary hikes for employees based on performance. Most employees received increases between 5% and 8%. Top performers got higher raises. Salary revisions apply from January 1, 2024, for lower-level employees, and from April 1, 2024, for managers. Some employees expected bigger hikes, and discussions were quieter this time.
A 25-year-old property dealer named Chirag Thakran was arrested for a hit-and-run incident in Gurgaon that left a woman in a coma. Thakran, driving a borrowed Scorpio, fell asleep at the wheel and hit the couple during their morning walk. The woman’s husband suffered minor injuries. The police registered a case based on the husband’s complaint.
Maha Shivratri, a significant Hindu festival, honors Lord Shiva and signifies the cosmic balance of Shiva and Shakti. Celebrated in February-March, devotees undertake rituals like fasting, temple visits, and chanting mantras. The festival is also considered a powerful time for meditation and spiritual awakening, with various cultural and spiritual practices and well wishes shared among family and friends.
Telangana government has mandated Telugu as a compulsory subject for Classes 1 to 10 in all schools, starting from the 2025-26 academic year. This decision fully implements the Telangana (Compulsory Teaching and Learning of Telugu in Schools) Act, introduced in 2018 but previously not fully enforced.
Five people lost their lives in the early hours of Wednesday when their car collided head-on with a government bus near Kulithalai in Tamil Nadu. The victims, including four family members from Coimbatore and their driver, were on their way to Trichy. The collision occurred around 3am, completely destroying the car.
CBSE has approved draft norms for Class 10 board exams twice a year from 2026, with exams in February and May. The May session will serve as a supplementary exam, eliminating separate retests. Practical assessments will be conducted once a year, and the final marksheet will reflect the best scores. Feedback on the policy is open until March 9, 2025
The Border Security Force (BSF) shot an intruder who was observed crossing the International Border at Pathankot in the early hours, despite being challenged by troops. The BSF stated that the identity and motive of the intruder are being investigated and plans to lodge a strong protest with Pakistani Rangers.
