A Uttar Pradesh court has sentenced three men to death for the 1981 massacre of 24 Dalits in Dehuli. The massacre was allegedly to punish Dalit witnesses against upper-caste criminals. Of the 17 accused, 14 died during the trial, while another is absconding. The remaining three, all in their early 70s, were convicted on Tuesday.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) expressed willingness to consider the demand for publishing booth-wise voter turnout data online during a Supreme Court hearing. The petitioners, TMC MP Mahua Moitra and Association for Democratic Reforms, have 10 days to make representations before the ECI. The ECI aims to address discrepancies in voter turnout data, ensuring transparency.
RCB launched their IPL 2025 campaign with an RCB Unbox Event, featuring Virat Kohli and new skipper Rajat Patidar. The event included the unveiling of the new team jersey, performances, and fan interactions. RCB aims to start strong against Kolkata Knight Riders on March 22. The event featured the grand unveiling of the team’s new jersey, along with live performances and engaging interactions with players, including Virat and the newly appointed skipper, Rajat Patidar.
Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, rallied strongly in trade on Tuesday. While BSE Sensex crossed 75,300, Nifty50 was above 22,850.
Shiv Sena UBT leader Aaditya Thackeray criticized the Devendra Fadnavis-led BJP government for its handling of the Nagpur violence, suggesting it aimed to destabilize Maharashtra similar to Manipur. Thackeray highlighted the lack of response from the Chief Minister’s Office. Fadnavis addressed the legislative assembly, asserting the violence appeared well-planned and emphasized strict action against those responsible.
Presidents Putin and Trump are set to discuss a US-proposed Ukraine ceasefire. Considerable progress has been made toward a settlement, with Trump indicating that an agreement could be announced shortly. However, Russia seeks additional concessions from Ukraine, and the G7 warns of expanded sanctions if necessary.
Lucknow Super Giants are facing concerns over the fitness of their key fast bowlers ahead of the 2025 IPL season opener. With Mohsin Khan, Mayank Yadav, and Akash Deep dealing with injuries, the team considers turning to backup options Shardul Thakur and Shivam Mavi. Will the management take the big risk of persisting with undercooked and injury prone seamers or hand contracts to Thakur and Mavi? The big call is expected very soon!
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has issued a stern warning against lawyers advertising their services on social media and through celebrities, calling it unethical and a breach of Rule 36. Violations will face severe penalties including suspension, revocation of enrollment, and contempt proceedings.
Noel Tata, alongside Shireen and Deanna Jejeebhoy, has joined the Ratan Tata Endowment Trust board. The Trust has also welcomed two Tata group executives, RR Shastri and Jamsheed Poncha, as new appointees.
Starlink, led by Elon Musk, is poised to offer significantly higher data throughput in India compared to its competitors. With infrastructure already in place, the service awaits regulatory approvals to commence. Starlink plans to establish three gateways and a point of presence to serve the Indian market.
Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams and her crew will return to Earth aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule after spending nine months in space. Their return, initially planned for Wednesday, has been moved up to Tuesday due to weather concerns, with a planned splashdown off the coast of Florida.
When it comes to MS Dhoni these days, the start of every IPL is speculation time. Will this finally be his last season? Is he still sharp as a keeper? Can his body take the wear & tear? Apart from the brand value, is he still relevant in CSK’s scheme of things? For his legions of fans, though, these things don’t matter. Their hero’s presence on the field is enough.
Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, rallied strongly in trade on Tuesday. While BSE Sensex rose over 800 points, Nifty50 was above 22,700.
