Evening news wrap: Former UK prince Andrew arrested amid Epstein row; Bloodbath on D-Street as markets crash & more | India News

British former prince Andrew was arrested by police over alleged misconduct in public office amid renewed scrutiny linked to the Jeffrey Epstein case, with searches conducted at Sandringham and other properties. Indian benchmark indices tumbled sharply as the BSE Sensex fell over 1,200 points and the Nifty50 closed below 25,500, wiping out nearly Rs 7.55…

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Assam assembly polls: Congress releases ’20-point chargesheet’ against BJP govt; accuses it of ‘rampant corruption’ | India News

Priyanka Gandhi (ANI image) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday released a 20-point “charge sheet” against the BJP-led Assam government, accusing chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of corruption and using state machinery to create fear among minorities.The charge sheet was unveiled in Guwahati ahead of the upcoming elections to the 126-member Assam…

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Applying for PMAY-Urban? Check the complete list of required documents

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) remains one of the government’s flagship housing schemes aimed at improving home ownership affordability across urban India. The programme provides interest subsidies and financial assistance to eligible beneficiaries, particularly those in the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Low Income Group (LIG), and Middle Income Group (MIG) categories.For applicants, documentation plays…

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Rajpal Yadav grooves to Salman Khan’s song ‘Teri Chunnariya Dil Le Gayi’ at niece’s wedding after release from Tihar Jail |

Rajpal Yadav grooves to Salman Khan’s ‘Teri Chunnariya Dil Le Gayi’ at niece’s wedding in Shahjahanpur post-Tihar bail. Out on interim relief till March 18, the actor dances joyfully in beige kurta amid family. His 2010 Rs 5-cr debt for flop ‘Ata Pata Laapata’ led to surrender; he laments, “Sir, kya karoon? Paise nahin hain.”…

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‘Appeasing policy’: Why Supreme Court flagged ‘freebies culture’ and cautioned states | India News

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday raised serious concerns over the growing culture of ‘freebies’ across states , warning that indiscriminate distribution of such benefits could hamper economic development and strain state finances. The top court also cautioned states and asked whether such a culture, without drawing a distinction between the haves and the…

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‘Just bed and toilet’: No royal privileges for arrested ex-prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

Britain’s former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, will receive no special treatment in custody and can legally be held for up to 96 hours, according to experts cited by the BBC.Danny Shaw, a policing commentator speaking to BBC, said the “absolute longest” Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor can be detained is 96…

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TMC MP Mahua Moitra moves Delhi high court against ex-partner seeking custody of pet Rottweiler ‘Henry’ | India News

Mahua Moitra with her pet dog Henry (Image/Instagram) NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra on Thursday moved the Delhi high court seeking custody of her pet Rottweiler, Henry.The petition challenges a November 10 last year’s order of a Saket court which had refused her request for 10-day custody of the dog every month….

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