4 Kumbh pilgrims, including two from Bihar, killed as car crashes into house

Four Kumbh pilgrims from Bihar and Jharkhand lost their lives, and five others were injured when their speeding SUV crashed into a house on the Pratapgarh-Ayodhya highway in Uttar Pradesh. The pilgrims were traveling to Ayodhya after a holy dip in the Sangam when the driver lost control of the vehicle around 2.20 am, leading to the accident.

9 Maoists carrying cash reward of Rs 23 lakh surrender in Bijapur

Nine Maoists, four with a total bounty of Rs 23 lakh, surrendered to security forces in Bijapur, Bastar division. Among them were three women, including Laxmi Madvi with an Rs 8 lakh reward. Police cited the new rehabilitation policy and Niyad Nellanar scheme as influencing factors.

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Class 3 student goes blind after principal slapped her, says mom

A seven-year-old girl lost her vision after allegedly being slapped by her school principal in Moradabad. Her mother is seeking assistance for her treatment at AIIMS Delhi. Authorities are investigating the incident, although preliminary findings suggest the girl had an existing eye condition.

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Maharashtra village bar on Muslims’ business during festival

Ahilyanagar district collector Siddharam Salimath has initiated an inquiry into a resolution banning Muslim traders from participating in the Madhichi Yatra, a 700-year-old tradition in Madhi village. The resolution, signed by village officials, cites non-compliance with local customs as the reason for the ban.

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Gossip Girl fame Michelle Trachtenberg passes away at the age of 39

Michelle Trachtenberg, known for roles in Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, passed away at 39 after concerns about her health. Found by her mother in Manhattan, she had recently had a liver transplant and died of natural causes. Her career spanned decades, captivating audiences with memorable performances in TV and film.

Terrorists attack Army patrol vehicle in Rajouri

Terrorists attacked a patrol vehicle of 9 J&K Rifles near Phul village in Rajouri district, Jammu. No casualties have been reported. Security forces, including the Army, police, and CRPF, are conducting search operations in the area to locate the terrorists. Recent security incidents in the Jammu region include an IED blast and ceasefire violations by Pakistani soldiers.

Amid M K Stalin’s LS seat-cut claims, Amit Shah says TN tally to stay intact

Amit Shah’s assertion comes a day after Stalin called for an all-party meeting on March 5 to discuss the consequences of the exercise.

Will Jayson Tatum play tonight against the Detroit Pistons?

The Boston Celtics are set to face the Detroit Pistons with Jayson Tatum confirmed to play. The Celtics’ injury report includes Al Horford, Luke Kornet, and Kristaps Porzingis, all listed as day-to-day. Detroit will be without Jaden Ivey and possibly Simone Fontecchio. Fans can watch the game live on FDSDET and NBCS-BOS or stream it on Fubo.

Farmer protests will complete 380 days today, surpass previous Delhi agitation

The farmer protests at the Punjab and Haryana borders have entered their 380th day, surpassing the previous Delhi protests in duration. Farmers demand higher crop prices, debt relief, and better working conditions. Talks with the central government have been fewer this time, with six rounds in 380 days. Protest highlights include fast unto death by Jagjit Singh Dallewal and national highway blockages.

Government bus service between Karnataka and Maharashtra resumes

Bus services between Karnataka and Maharashtra partially resumed on Wednesday morning after being suspended due to a linguistic dispute incident. Authorities held a meeting to ensure additional security for buses. While some routes have reopened, complete normalization of bus services is expected by Thursday.

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Shadow batting, sideline talks: Rohit Sharma plays it safe in the nets

Following a win against Pakistan, the Indian cricket team resumed training at the ICC Academy, with captain Rohit Sharma taking it easy due to a hamstring issue. Virat Kohli and Mohammed Shami showed strong performance, with the team in high spirits and aiming to maintain their unbeaten run before the knockouts of the Champions Trophy.