A Hindu woman in Navi Mumbai delivered a baby girl using a Muslim woman’s Aadhaar card for illegal adoption. The Muslim woman abandoned the baby after finding out she’s HIV positive, leading to legal actions against both women. Investigations highlight the need for stricter adoption regulations.
The Supreme Court has acquitted a Haryana woman in a 23-year-old murder case, emphasizing that mere suspicion cannot lead to conviction. The prosecution’s evidence, including the recovery of an axe, was deemed insufficient to conclusively link her to the crime.
An avalanche near the India-China border resulted in four deaths and four missing workers. Rescue efforts, hindered by deep snow and harsh weather, retrieved bodies and saved 47 workers, while the search for the missing continues. Helicopter operations were halted due to snowfall. Nearly 200 personnel are involved in the ongoing rescue operation.
The Enforcement Directorate has issued a FEMA violation notice to One97 Communications, owner of Paytm, for alleged irregularities related to its acquisition of Little Internet Private Limited and Nearbuy India Private Limited. The notice addresses potential contraventions between 2015 and 2019 involving investment transactions and includes certain current and past directors and officers.
CUET-UG for undergraduate admissions is scheduled from May 8 to June 1, with applications open until March 22. The exam in 13 languages aims to standardize admissions across universities per the NEP 2020. Registration saw a slight decline from 2023, reflecting diverse participation with a hybrid exam format conducted last year.