In 2-1 ruling, Bombay HC quashes petitions to restrain govt from notifying FCU

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House passes Bill to force TikTok sale from Chinese owner or ban the app

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Adil Khan: My first wedding with Rakhi Sawant stands null and void

Adil Khan and Somi Khan had a low-key nikah ceremony. Adil criticized Rakhi Sawant for spreading negativity and emphasized his desire to leave behind his past with her. He mentioned a court case, his right to marry again, and their reception. Reacting to his past with Rakhi Sawant, Adil Khan stated that Rakhi can never keep anyone happy.

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2-week ban on public visits to Imran Khan at Adiala Jail

Pakistani authorities imposed on Tuesday a two-week ban on all public visits, meetings and interviews at Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail, where Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chief and former prime minister Imran Khan has been incarcerated, citing “security” threats.

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Chilli prices drop in Karnataka, farmers on rampage

Farmers protest 10% slump in chilli prices in Byadagi market, Haveri district. They vandalize vehicles, torch two, attack officials, leaving 30 injured. Chilli now costs 39,000, down from 43,000 per 100kg. Anguished farmers, expecting about 4,000 per quintal, lost their patience when offered less and started arguing with traders, who claimed the price was closely tied to the quality of produce.

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States can't consult Centre on judicial staff picks: SC

Supreme Court ruled that states cannot consult Union govt on the selection and appointment of judicial officers. The High Court is best positioned to assess the suitability of candidates for district judge positions. High Courts can modify rules when they are not present or silent. A bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra said, "We are in agreement with (Punjab and Haryana) HC that Haryana govt travelled beyond the remit of the consultation with HC by referring the matter to the Union govt."

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PM hands out drones to over 1000 women from SHGs

The PM had announced last year on Independence Day that a scheme would be launched to provide agri-drones to thousands of women-led self-help groups and they will be trained to fly as well as repair the UAVs. The SHGs can then offer them on rent to farmers for agriculture purposes like crop monitoring, spraying fertilisers and seed sowing boosting income opportunities for women.

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PM Modi-led panel to meet on March 14/15 to pick 2 ECs

The committee, headed by the prime minister and responsible for selecting Election Commission members, is expected to convene on either March 14 or 15. During this meeting, the committee will decide on candidates to fill the two currently vacant positions of election commissioners. The first vacancy arose with the conclusion of Anup Chandra Pandey's tenure last month, while the second was prompted by the sudden resignation of the other election commissioner, Arun Goel, on Friday.

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Maha Yuti to meet on Monday, Shinde may get 10-12 seats

The seat-sharing stalemate in Maha Yuti continues as leaders plan to meet again. Pressure mounts on CM Shinde to secure tickets for all his 13 strong MPs. Shiv Sena and NCP politicians are unhappy with BJP's decision to not give them the same number of seats as in the previous election.

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Top Chinese general seeks action against 'fake combat capabilities'

A top Chinese military general questions authenticity of PLA's 'real combat-oriented exercises' and quality of equipment. President Xi Jinping orders military to prepare for maritime military struggles. Gen He Weidong raises concerns about equipment procurement, Xi's purges, deception among ranks, and real-time drills for combat skills testing during discussion with PLA delegation.

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Indian woman goes missing in New York City

The New York City Police Department is currently soliciting information from the community to aid in the search for Ferin Khoja, a 25-year-old Indian woman who has been reported missing. Khoja was last observed departing her residence in Queens on March 1st. Official accounts state that Khoja was wearing an olive green jacket, green sweater, and blue jeans when she went missing. The police department has revealed that she is "affected by bipolar disorder."

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Database of 8L cooperatives to help in framing policies: Amit Shah

Union home and cooperation minister Amit Shah launched the National Cooperative Database, mapping details of 8 lakh cooperatives. It promotes expansion of cooperative sector and connects villages to cities, mandis to global market, and state databases to international databases. All states have accepted model bylaws for PACS expansion.

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What is Chroming, TikTok trend that killed an 11-year-old boy

Chroming, a dangerous trend on TikTok, involves inhaling toxic fumes to get high. It has caused the death of an 11-year-old boy and is associated with sniffing fumes, bagging concentrated vapours, and huffing toxic substances. Approximately 684,000 adolescents engage in this hazardous practice. According to toxicology specialist Anthony Pizon MD, chroming “is a variation of an old theme of huffing all sorts of hydrocarbons.”

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'Several countries planning nuclear testing, India & Pak to follow suit'

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Hike carbon tax on imported fuel: Panel

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