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The Bombay High Court ruled that the right to dignity under Article 21 extends beyond death, allowing exhumation for religious rites. The court quashed administrative refusals, emphasizing that denying custody of mortal remains infringes upon constitutional rights, including freedom of religion. This decision reinforces dignified treatment of the deceased and mandates reasoned decisions from authorities.

The new dates will be announced later, and for further exams, the situation will be reviewed on March 5, Mr. Bhardwaj added

The incident led to the evacuation of more than 2,600 individuals, including over 1,600 students from a local school

Poonch observed a complete shutdown as the Shia Muslim community mourned Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and protested against the US and Israel. Security forces were on high alert across the district. Similar demonstrations occurred in Srinagar, with protesters condemning alleged US and Israel-led strikes. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation.

Airlines are cautiously resuming limited flights to the Middle East to evacuate thousands stranded by escalating Gulf conflict. Following US-Iran strikes and retaliatory attacks, widespread airspace closures caused major disruptions. Indian carriers are stepping in to repatriate citizens, though some flight cancellations persist amid ongoing tensions.

As crowd of devotees swelled, many chose to set up their hearths on the few dry spots amid the water-logged areas near Attukal Bhagavathy temple

The contractor, his son, and his mother were rescued by fire and emergency personnel

The geopolitical strain has pushed up global oil and gas prices. For India, which relies heavily on imports, this surge translates into a higher import bill and adds to inflationary pressures. India depends on overseas purchases for almost 90 per cent of its crude oil needs.

Tragedy struck Perumpathu village as a brutal attack left two dead, including a guest worker, and five injured. A gang reportedly hacked seven individuals outside a tea shop late Monday night. The victims, identified as Trinath Kata and John Mark, died instantly. Villagers protested, demanding swift arrests. Police have secured six individuals as investigations continue amidst a tense atmosphere.

The flight was carrying 56 passengers comprising UAE nationals and resident permit holders

"Cricket West Indies [CWI] wishes to advise that the departure of the West Indies Senior Men's Team from India, following their exit from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, has been delayed due to international airspace restrictions," says the board statement

The driver allegedly drove the vehicle at the trio

The arrest comes a week after Deepak Khatri, a lawyer associated with Lawrence Bishnoi, and his associates were shot at near the ISBT in the Kashmere Gate area of north Delhi

The abolition of hand-rickshaws, along with other major social reforms initiated in Tamil Nadu by a government inspired by the ideals of the Dravidian Movement, helped make the State a leader in social justice reforms in India.

The Mayor inaugurated rangoli and cooking competitions organised to mark Women’s Day, at the Sabha Bhavan of Moorusavira mutt in Hubballi, on March 1