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A Bhopal session court sentenced Sarita Mewada to life imprisonment for murdering her one-month-old daughter in September 2020. Convicted under IPC Section 302, she was fined Rs 1,000. 

Crime Branch has detained Dattatray Ramdas Gade, the accused in the Swargate bus depot rape case, from a village in Shirur Tehsil, Pune.

Tamil Nadu and Karnataka CMs question the Centre's stance on delimitation, fearing reduced Lok Sabha seats for Southern states based on population ratio. They demand fair representation, suggesting the 1971 census as the basis or proportional increase in seats.

The third edition of the Storyboard18 Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) Conclave concluded on February 27, 2025, at the Shangri-La in New Delhi.

Lahaul and Spiti Police issued an avalanche alert for February 28, advising caution on extreme slopes. Bandipora's Khandyal village also reported an avalanche, damaging a house, while Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh face heavy snowfall and rain.

Professor Montes highlights UPI's user-friendliness and innovation as key to its high adoption rate in India. Several countries are already using UPI, and many more are interested in adopting the payment system.

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Shashi Tharoor criticizes the Indian Express for misrepresenting his interview and falsely claiming he intended to leave the Congress party. He denies making statements about Kerala leadership and confirms his attendance at the upcoming Congress meeting.

Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao announced action against 54 individuals for using plastic in Idli preparation. Authorities collected 250 samples statewide, emphasizing the health risks of carcinogenic materials and urging safer traditional steaming methods.
 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in Jahan-e-Khusrau 2025, celebrating 25 years of the iconic Sufi music festival. He will also visit the TEH Bazaar, showcasing India's rich handicrafts and cultural heritage.