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A 37-year-old man allegedly fatally assaulted his 65-year-old mother in Chandrapur after an argument over bitter gourd curry. The accused, reportedly under the influence of alcohol and with a history of dependence, was arrested. The mother succumbed to her injuries at the scene.

Electoral reform is needed, and simultaneous polls is an issue of national interest, says the chairperson of the Joint Parliamentary Committee examining the Bill on concurrent elections; political ideologies, the BJP MP adds, will have to be set aside for it, and it is not a reform that the BJP alone is pushing for

Aristotle, a pivotal figure in Western philosophy, moved from Plato's abstract Forms to empirical observation, influencing science, ethics, and politics. He established the Lyceum, developed logic and metaphysics, and emphasized virtue and practical wisdom for achieving eudaimonia, or human flourishing. His enduring legacy lies in making philosophy practical and accessible.

Microsoft has appointed Asha Sharma as the new CEO of its gaming division, succeeding Phil Spencer. Sharma, with a background in AI and platform leadership, aims to refocus on Xbox's core audience amidst industry challenges like slowing revenue and intense competition. This significant leadership shift signals a strategic reset for Xbox.

The Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana was rolled out ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections in mid-2024. It assured women between the ages of 21 and 65 a monthly stipend of ₹1,500, and the first tranche of payouts were made. After the Mahayuti government returned to power, it introduced mandatory e-KYC verification, which led to a reduction in the number of eligible beneficiaries, reports Vinaya Deshpande Pandit 

The Union home ministry has formed a second empowered committee in West Bengal to expedite citizenship applications under the CAA. This move comes as the volume of applications has surged, particularly from the Matua community. The new committee, headed by the deputy registrar general, aims to share the workload and reduce processing times for eligible immigrants.

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is considering a complete discontinuation of cash payments at toll plazas nationwide from April 1. This move aims to further boost digital toll collection, with cash transactions already reduced to a mere 1%. The transition is expected to enhance commuting ease by improving lane throughput and reducing congestion.

A six-year-old girl's murder case saw her stepfather acquitted by the Supreme Court. The court found the evidence weak, citing a botched investigation. The stepfather was the last person seen with the child. His statement leading to the discovery of her remains was deemed inadmissible. The court highlighted the lack of corpus delicti and specified time of death.

The senior CPI(M) leader avoided any direct questions about the estranged leader amid the political buzz of Rahaman joining the ruling Trinamool Congress

Saudi Arabia has temporarily become India's top crude oil supplier, with imports reaching their highest since November 2019. February saw nearly 1-1.1 million barrels per day arriving from the West Asian nation, surpassing Russia. This shift occurs amid US pressure on India to reduce Russian crude purchases, though analysts anticipate a short-term stabilization.

The POCSO court termed the crimes as "rarest of rare" and held Ram Bhawan and his wife Durgawati guilty of systematically abusing children between 2010 and 2020

US Ambassador Sergio Gor stated India committed to not buying Russian oil as President Trump seeks to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Gor also revealed active negotiations for India to procure Venezuelan oil, with an interim trade deal imminent. India's foreign ministry emphasized its energy policy is driven by national interest.

The Governor said that the crime against women in respect of the Scheduled Castes has been declining for the last 4-5 years

Raj Thackeray, who met the Shiv Sena leader a day earlier, said his outreach was driven purely by civic concerns and not political realignment