Saturday, March 07
The Supreme Court permitted a minor's pregnancy termination, acknowledging her right to reproductive autonomy and the lifelong trauma of an illegitimate child. Despite the Maharashtra government's concerns about a 30-week fetus's viability and the suggestion of an orphanage, the court prioritized the girl's mental well-being, directing the procedure with medical safeguards.
A three-storey building housing a restaurant collapsed in Kota, Rajasthan, killing at least two people and leaving several others feared trapped. Rescue operations are underway, with five individuals already rescued and hospitalized. The incident occurred in the Talwandi area, and authorities are working to ascertain the full extent of casualties.
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey announced plans to establish a library documenting alleged "misdeeds, corruption and policy failures" of the Nehru-Gandhi family. He appealed for contributions of books and documents, aiming to create a consolidated resource for students and researchers on the Congress party's first family.
Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu alleged that the previous YSRCP government used ghee adulterated with "bathroom-cleaning chemicals" in the preparation of Tirupati laddus. He claimed this practice, which allegedly lasted for nearly five years, undermined the sanctity of the Tirumala temple and also affected the Srisailam temple.
Tragedy struck Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills as an explosion at a suspected illegal coal mine claimed at least 16 lives on Thursday. Several others remain trapped as rescue operations are underway. Officials confirmed the blast occurred in the Thangsku area, with one injured labourer hospitalized. The incident highlights the dangers of unscientific mining practices.
Tragedy struck Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills as an explosion at a suspected illegal coal mine claimed at least 16 lives on Thursday. Several others remain trapped as rescue operations are underway. Officials confirmed the blast occurred in the Thangsku area, with one injured labourer hospitalized. The incident highlights the dangers of unscientific mining practices.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP-led central government of withholding funds, yet her government presented a pro-people budget. The state's interim budget of Rs 4.06 lakh crore for 2026-27 includes increased allowances for women, youth, and frontline workers, notably boosting the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme by Rs 500 monthly.
