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Man gets 2-year jail term for threat call to harm PM Modi, CM Yogi
A Mumbai court has sentenced a man to two years in jail for making a threat call to the police, claiming that underworld don Dawood Ibrahim offered him money to assassinate PM Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, reported the PTI. The court ruled that showing sympathy to the accused was unjustified. In the verdict delivered on March 29 in the 2023 case, First Class Judicial Magistrate (Esplanade Court) Hemant Joshi rejected the defense's argument that the accused, Kamran Khan, was mentally unstable, noting that no evidence was presented to support his claim, according to the PTI. The court found Khan guilty of offences under sections 505(2) (statements creating or promoting enmity, hatred or ill-will between classes) and 506(2) (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The court sentenced him to two years in jail and imposed a Rs 10,000 fine. According to the prosecution, in November 2023, he called the Mumbai Police, threatening to bomb the state-run J J Hospital. The accused further said, "There is a threat to Modi's life, Dawood Ibrahim is giving Rs 5 crore, he has asked (him) to eliminate Modi," the complainant in the case told the court. The court was informed that the person had also stated that men of Dawood Ibrahim, designated as a global terrorist, were offering Rs 1 crore to him to bomb UP CM Yogi Adityanath. The accused made the call to the control room when he was at J J Hospital in central Mumbai, and his medical check-up by doctors was getting delayed due to a long queue of patients, police informed, reported PTI. The court stated, it was clear the police machinery was caught in a bind due to the crime committed by the accused. "Furthermore, the repetition of such offences by the accused is evident from the complaint. Considering the strain on the government machinery and the security of the very specific individuals who were threatened due to such rumours, showing sympathy to the accused would not be justifiable," the court noted. As per PTI, the court, after going through all the evidence on record, noted the prosecution had successfully established that the threatening call was made from Khan's mobile number. The court further declared him guilty, and has been booked for the offences. (With PTI inputs)
02 April,2025 10:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Sarpanch murder: Accused given AC room, special food in jail, claims BJP MLA
BJP MLA Suresh Dhas on Wednesday alleged that accused in the Beed sarpanch murder case were getting a VIP treatment in Beed district jail with an AC room and special food arranged for them, reported the PTI. Dhas also demanded that the accused in the case be shifted to jails in other districts. Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh was abducted and tortured to death on December 9 last year allegedly for attempting to stop an extortion bid targeting an energy company. Eight persons, including Walmik Karad, an aide of NCP leader and former state minister Dhananjay Munde, have been arrested and booked under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) in the case. Talking to reporters in Beed after the district planning committee meeting, Dhas said, "Special food is being given to these accused and an air conditioned room is also made available to them...They are allowed to speak over mobile phone regularly," according to the PTI. "If accused in some other case are being sent to Nashik and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, then are Walmik Karad and others (accused in the sarpanch murder case) relatives of the jail administration? They should be shifted to Amravati or Nagpur," he added. Reiterating his claim that Karad was assaulted by members of a rival gang in jail, the BJP legislator from Ashti assembly constituency in Beed said, "Quarrel and fight took place in Beed jail earlier. If prisoners from the rival gang were moved to other districts, then why are those from the opposite side not being shifted elsewhere?" Earlier this month, the Maharashtra Criminal Investigation Department (CID) had filed a chargesheet of more than 1,200 pages in the sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh murder case and two related cases in a court in Beed district in Maharashtra. The murder of Santosh Deshmukh, the sarpanch of Massajog village in Beed, on December 9 last year has triggered a political firestorm in the state as NCP minister Dhananjay Munde's close aide Walmik Karad was arrested in connection with the related extortion case. The Maharashtra government has appointed noted lawyer Ujjwal Nikam as the special public prosecutor in the case. (with PTI inputs)
02 April,2025 10:36 PM IST | Beed (Maharashtra) | mid-day online correspondent
Shivaji Maharaj was 100 per cent secular ruler: Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was 100 per cent a secular ruler who won plenty of wars but never vandalised a mosque, reported the PTI. Gadkari, while addressing a book launch event, stated that there are many misconceptions about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The minister launched the English-translated version of the book titled The Wild Warfront' written by Vishwas Patil. The book is translated by Nadeem Khan. "Shivaji Maharaj was an ideal ruler, ideal father. He was 100 per cent secular, who won many wars but never destroyed any mosque," Gadkari stated, as per the PTI. He said that it is unfortunate that whoever becomes a big leader starts talking about caste and religion. "I warn people not to talk about caste and religion," the minister asserted, reported PTI. Falling lithium battery prices to make EVs more affordable, says Gadkari Union Minister Nitin Gadkari states that the reduction in lithium-ion battery prices will make electric vehicles more affordable, boosting India's transition to sustainable transport. He also highlighted the government's push for green technologies and cycling infrastructure. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has emphasised that the decreasing cost of lithium-ion batteries will significantly lower the price of electric vehicles (EVs), making them more affordable to a larger section of the population. Speaking at the launch of an eco-friendly electric cycle in Thane on Monday, Gadkari highlighted the importance of transitioning from fossil fuels to sustainable energy sources in combating pollution, one of India’s biggest challenges. Gadkari pointed out that India’s dependency on fossil fuels imposes both an economic and environmental burden, with the country spending approximately Rs 22 lakh crore annually on fuel imports. He stressed that the shift towards clean energy alternatives like electric vehicles and biofuels is essential not only for environmental reasons but also for India’s economic progress. Advancements in battery technology, particularly the drop in lithium-ion battery prices from USD 150 per kWh a few years ago to around USD 100 now, are driving the affordability of electric vehicles. Gadkari stated that further reductions in battery costs would bring EVs closer to price parity with traditional petrol and diesel vehicles, thereby enabling broader adoption. "Once the price of lithium continues to drop, the cost of electric vehicles will decrease, making them accessible to the masses," he noted. Looking ahead, Gadkari expressed confidence that by 2030, India would emerge as the global leader in electric vehicle production, significantly impacting the worldwide automotive market. He also mentioned that India’s automobile sector has already overtaken Japan to become the third-largest globally since 2014. The Minister also stressed the need for sustainable urban transport solutions, such as cycling, given the increasing urbanisation of India. He suggested that promoting cycling could help address the challenges of traffic congestion and environmental pollution, while also encouraging healthier lifestyles. Gadkari also focused on the growing export potential of India’s electric two-wheelers, which are becoming increasingly popular internationally. "Fifty percent of India’s two-wheelers are now being exported, and this export trend is outpacing domestic sales," he said. (With PTI inputs)
02 April,2025 09:54 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Fadnavis, Shinde back Waqf bill; Cong says govt wants to give away land
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and deputy CM Eknath Shinde on Wednesday welcomed the introduction of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha, reported the PTI. Fadnavis and Shinde called it a progressive step that aligns with the secular values enshrined in the Constitution. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that the bill will benefit for muslim community. CM Fadnavis expressed confidence that the bill, tabled by Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, would secure parliamentary approval. Fadnavis stated that the legislation aims to enhance transparency, introduce technology-driven management of Waqf properties, and rectify past irregularities. Notably, it includes provisions for women's representation on the Waqf Board and removes restrictions on challenging board decisions in court, reported the PTI. The Maharashtra CM criticised the previous administration, alleging that Waqf lands were misappropriated by Congress leaders. He dismissed claims that industrialists would benefit from the bill, calling such criticism an attempt at appeasement politics. He further challenged the opposition, Shiv Sena (UBT), to support the bill if they still adhere to Balasaheb Thackeray’s ideology. Shinde, in turn, accused the opposition of engaging in vote-bank politics and operating under Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s influence. He asserted that the bill promotes holistic development within the Muslim community and ensures Waqf properties serve the larger public by facilitating schools, colleges, and hospitals. Meanwhile, Maharashtra Congress president Harshvardhan Sapkal criticised the bill, alleging that the BJP-led government intends to transfer Waqf lands to industrialists and builders. He argued that land rights had been historically established for religious institutions, and the bill threatens this framework, as per the PTI. In a country with a large landless population, Gandhian and social reformer Acharya Vinoba Bhave launched the 'Bhoodan' movement, collecting thousands of acres of land and distributing them to the poor, he said, the news agency reported. First Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru introduced tenancy laws under the principle of "land to the tiller," followed by the Ceiling Act. Former PM Indira Gandhi took decisive steps to distribute land ownership, and under the Congress-led UPA government (2004-14), tribal communities were granted rights over forest lands, Sapkal noted. However, the BJP-led NDA government is now viewing the Waqf Bill through a religious lens and seems to be planning to take over donated properties and hand them over to industrialists and builders, Sapkal alleged. "They have already handed over Dharavi's land to Adani, and under the pretext of the Shakti Peeth Corridor, attempts are being made to allocate Konkan land to Adani and Ambani. This (Waqf Bill) appears to be a similar ploy," Sapkal claimed, reported the PTI. (With PTI inputs)
02 April,2025 08:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Gujarat warehouse blast: Aluminium powder identified as cause of explosion
A forensic probe has determined that aluminium powder, a key component in firecracker manufacturing, was responsible for the massive explosion that tore through a warehouse near Deesa town in Gujarat, resulting in the deaths of 21 individuals, reported the PTI. The blast, which occurred on Tuesday morning, had also led to devastating blaze, officials confirmed on Wednesday. Banaskantha district Superintendent of Police (SP) Akshayraj Makwana said that apart from aluminium powder, forensic experts also recovered yellow dextrin powder from the site, which was being used as a storage facility for firecrackers. Both substances are commonly utilised in the production of firecrackers, raising suspicions that the warehouse may have been engaged in illegal manufacturing, according to the PTI. The SP said that a thorough investigation was underway to establish whether firecrackers were being produced on the premises.The explosion had took place at approximately 9.45 am on Tuesday in an industrial zone near Deesa, about 30 km from the Banaskantha district headquarters. The impact of the blast was so severe that body parts of workers were found scattered as far as 200 to 300 metres from the site, officials reported. Some victims, who resided on the premises, were crushed to death when large chunks of the reinforced concrete cement (RCC) roof collapsed on them, according to authorities.As per PTI, the police arrested warehouse owners Deepak Mohnani and his father, Khubchand Mohnani, on Tuesday night from the neighbouring Sabarkantha district. The duo has been booked under charges of culpable homicide not amounting to murder, as well as relevant sections of the Explosives Act and the Explosive Substances Act.SP Makwana explained that aluminium powder, while not classified as an explosive, is highly flammable and capable of generating immense energy if ignited in an enclosed space, potentially triggering a powerful explosion. “The accused have denied manufacturing firecrackers in the godown, but given the presence of these materials, we are conducting a detailed probe in this regard,” he stated. Authorities are also investigating whether oxidisers, another crucial ingredient in firecracker production, were present.On Tuesday, Deesa Sub-Divisional Magistrate Neha Panchal revealed that the warehouse had initially obtained a licence to store firecrackers. However, this licence was not renewed after expiring on 31st December, due to lapses. Panchal suggested that the facility was likely involved in illegal firecracker production, rather than merely serving as a storage unit. Meanwhile, Range Inspector General (IG) Chirag Koradia has formed a five-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the explosion. In addition, seven other teams have been established to scrutinise various aspects of the case, including the financial transactions and call records of the accused. (With inputs from PTI)
02 April,2025 06:01 PM IST | Deesa | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra: Three Bangladeshi men sentenced for entering India illegally
A court in Maharashtra's Jalna district has sentenced three Bangladeshi nationals to one year of rigorous imprisonment for staying in India illegally. Judicial Magistrate First Class R V Patil convicted Imad Hussain Mohammed (26), Humayun Kabir (40) and Manik Khan (42), and sentenced them on Monday. According to PTI, the police conducted a raid at Anwapada in Bhokardan in December 2024, where they found three Bangladeshi nationals residing illegally. The trio was arrested and booked under different sections, government pleader A N Gavali said. The three men had entered India illegally to seek employment and were working at a stone crusher unit in Bhokardan. During the investigation, it was found that they had forged Indian documents, including Aadhaar cards, PAN cards, ATM cards and bank passbooks. They were found to be without valid passports and visas, investigation officer Santosh Mane said. The police registered a case against them at Paradh police station, Gavali informed, reported PTI. During the trial, the convicts admitted to entering India for livelihood purposes to support their families and expressed their willingness to return to Bangladesh. As per PTI, defence lawyer H H Mehta sought leniency, citing their poverty and intent to return to their native country. He requested the court to impose the minimum sentence to facilitate their return. After hearing both sides, the judge sentenced the trio under the Foreigners Act, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), to one year of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 500 on each. Additionally, under section 318 read with 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 264 of the BNSS, they were sentenced to six months of imprisonment. A further six-month sentence was imposed under sections 336 read with 3(5) of the BNS and 264 of the BNSS, along with a fine of Rs 1,000. All sentences will run concurrently. The convicts have already served three months in jail and will have to complete the remaining nine months of their sentence. Following the completion of their term, the police will initiate the deportation process to Bangladesh, the government pleader stated, reported PTI. (With inputs from PTI)
02 April,2025 05:44 PM IST | Jalna | mid-day online correspondent
Two women Naxals killed in encounter with forces in MP
Two women Naxals with a bounty of Rs 14 Lakh each, were killed in an encounter with Hawk force in Madhya Pradesh's Mandla district on Wednesday, according to the ANI. The fierce confrontation between Naxal and Hawk forces occurred forest area under the jurisdiction of the Bichhiya police station in the district on the morning of Wednesday. The police also seized weapons and other belongings from their possession.Director General of Police (DGP) Madhya Pradesh posted on X, "Two women Naxals were killed in an encounter with police (Hawk force) under Bichiya police station of Mandla district on Wednesday morning. One SLR rifle, one rifle, wireless set and other daily use items were recovered from their possession. Further search is underway." जिला मंडला के थाना बिछिया अंतर्गत आज सुबह पुलिस - नक्सली मुठभेड़ में दो महिला नक्सली धराशाई की गई।उनके कब्जे से एक एसएलआर राइफल एवं एक राइफल, वायरलेस सेट एवं अन्य दैनिक उपयोग की सामग्री बरामद की गई हैं। सर्चिंग जारी है। pic.twitter.com/AuoUCQ6MlB — DGP MP (@DGP_MP) April 2, 2025 Meanwhile, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav praised the police personnels on carrying out the successful operation and emphasised that a continuous campaign was running to eliminate Naxals from the state."With the vigilance of the police, two women Naxals each carrying a reward of Rs 14 Lakh on their heads were killed in an encounter with police in Mandla district. Our police force is constantly engaged in anti-Naxal movements under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The police also recovered weapons from them. We are continuously running a campaign to eradicate Naxals from the state," CM Yadav said. The CM further added, "I would like to share the information that in the last one year we have killed over ten Naxals in various encounters. I would like to congratulate our police personnels. It is worth noting that none of our police personnel suffered any kind of damage in this campaign."Earlier, in a post on X, CM Yadav wrote, "Today, in an encounter between Hawk forces and Naxals in a dense forest under Bichhiya police station in Mandla district, Hawkforce killed two women Naxals carrying a bounty of Rs 14 lakh each and recovered weapons, including a SLR rifle and other material from their possession. I congratulate all the security force jawans for this bravery and courage.""This success will certainly give momentum to the resolve to free the nation from the Naxals by March 2026 under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The country and Madhya Pradesh will be completely free from terrorism and Naxalism," he further added.(with ANI inputs)
02 April,2025 05:39 PM IST | Mumbai
Pune hit-and-run
Driver held day after 49-year-old man dies in accident
A day after a 49-year-old man died in hit-and-run case in Pune district of Maharashtra, a driver was held by the police, the officials said on Wednesday, reported the PTI. The deceased was hit by the car while he was on his morning walk in Undri area of Pune and died, the police on Wednesday said they identified driver allegedly involved in the incident and arrested him, according to the PTI. The accused was identified as Sameer Kad (32), a resident of the same area, was driving with his wife at the time of the incident, the police said. Sujit Kumar Singh, the victim, was flung against the roadside wall after being struck by a vehicle around 6.40 am on Tuesday. He died on the spot. "Although there was no CCTV camera at the accident site, we recovered footage from nearby housing societies. One recording showed him jogging 70-80 meters from the spot with a car visible seconds later," an official had earlier said. "After hitting Singh, Kad, who was with his wife, did not stop. We checked the footage of multiple CCTV cameras in the vicinity and tracked the car's registration number, and he was apprehended on early Wednesday morning," said sub-inspector Amit Shete of Kalepadal police station, the PTI reported. As per the probe so far, the accused was not drunk but fled from the spot fearing arrest, he said, the news agency reported. Five killed in bus-SUV collision in Maharashtra's Buldhana Meanwhile, in an another incident, as many as five persons were killed in a collision of a bus and an SUV in eastern Maharashtra's Buldhana district on Wednesday morning, the police said, according to the PTI. A bus of the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) collided with a Bolero on Khamgaon-Shegaon highway, a police official said. Soon thereafter, a private bus collided with the two vehicles, he said. The police and then rescuers rushed to the spot and began an operation to extricate the driver of the private bus from its mangled front cabin, the officials said. He added the investigations into the accident were underway. (with PTI inputs)
02 April,2025 04:29 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
NHAI increases toll rates by 4-5 pc with effect from April 1
The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has increased the toll rates by 4-5 per cent with effect from April 1, the officials said on Wednesday. The price hike is part of NHAI's annual revision, they said. Meanwhile, the motorists using the Samruddhi Highway will also have to shell out extra money, as the toll rates have been increased on the expressway from April 1. According to an MSRDC official, "From April 1, Light Motor Vehicles, including jeeps, mini vans, and cars, are paying Rs 2.06 per km, up from the earlier rate of Rs 1.73 per km (December 2022 to March 31, 2025). For light commercial vehicles, the per km toll rate will be Rs 3.32, compared to the earlier Rs 2.79 per km. For buses and trucks, the per km rates will rise to Rs 6.97, up from the earlier rate of Rs 5.85 per km." The toll charges for three-axle vehicles will be Rs 7.6 per km, and Rs 13.3 per km for six-axle vehicles. Samruddhi Highway stretch raises quality concerns Meanwhile, while motorists eagerly await the opening of the final stretch of the Samruddhi Highway from Igatpuri to Mumbai, concerns have emerged over the quality of construction. The cement concrete (CC) road surface between Amane and Shahapur has developed cracks in multiple spots, raising serious questions about the workmanship. This comes just a day after mid-day highlighted how motorists were illegally using the unopened stretch. A local resident from Shahapur, requesting anonymity, said, “Cracks have appeared in several places along the Amane to Kasara stretch. What’s shocking is that the Amane-Igatpuri section is yet to be officially opened, and yet, the CC road has already started developing cracks.” Sources shared images with mid-day, clearly showing minor cracks on the road surface. Another resident from a village near Bhatsa also provided images of the Amane-Igatpuri stretch, where cracks had reportedly formed. “At some locations, cracks are visible, and in others, repairs seem to have already been done. The authorities must investigate the cause. One possible reason could be illegal vehicular movement, which may have prevented the CC layer from settling properly. Samruddhi Highway is the chief minister’s dream project, and seeing such defects before its official opening is concerning. Action must be taken against the contractor,” said a villager from Shahapur. mid-day sent the images of the cracks to Girish Jaysing Arekar, council member of the Indian Road Congress (IRC), for his expert opinion. Arekar explained that cracks in newly constructed CC roads could result from several factors, including insufficient curing, which weakens the concrete as it hasn’t properly set in, and poor subgrade preparation, which can cause structural instability. “Other possible causes include inadequate concrete thickness, improper mix proportions, and temperature variations leading to expansion and contraction. Errors in finishing and the use of low-quality materials during construction can also contribute to premature cracks. A thorough investigation is necessary to determine the root cause,” he said. In some of the images reviewed by mid-day, cracks appeared to have been filled with a white-coloured material. When asked about this, Arekar confirmed that it was an attempt to repair the cracks.
02 April,2025 03:51 PM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Stay away from anti-social elements: Ajit Pawar advises NCP workers in Beed
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday asked the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) workers in Beed district to keep their image clean and stay away from criminal elements, reported news agency PTI. Pawar was speaking at a gathering of youth activists of the NCP in Beed. His comments came against the backdrop of the gruesome murder of Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh in the district last year and the arrest of Walmik Karad, a close associate of NCP leader Dhananjay Munde, in a related case of extortion. Munde, a cabinet minister, was forced to resign under pressure last month. "Keep your image clean and stay away from anti-social elements," said NCP chief Pawar who is also the guardian minister of the district, reported PTI. A lesson will be taught to gangs that dominate the fly-ash collection business near thermal power stations as well as sand and land mafia in Beed, Pawar said. People in the district need to change their mindset, he said, adding, "While the rest of the state has progressed, here even garbage removal is an issue," reported PTI. While admitting a person into the party, his credentials must be checked, Pawar said. On May 1, Maharashtra will complete 62 years of statehood but there has not been much development in the eight districts of Marathwada (including Beed), Pawar conceded. "We have to prevent attempts to sully Beed's image and to create caste divisions. We have to put the district on the path of development," he said, reported PTI. Party workers should do "80 per cent social work and 20 per cent politics", Pawar said. "It is better not to remember the past. We have to move ahead thinking this is a new dawn," he added, reported PTI. Afterwards, he headed for the collector's office for the district planning committee meeting. Notably, Dhananjay Munde, MLA from Parli in the district, was not present during Pawar's programs. Munde took to social media to clarify that he was in Mumbai for medical treatment. Munde, MLA from Parli in Beed district, resigned last month after facing the heat over the brutal murder of a sarpanch in the district and subsequent arrest of his close aide Walmik Karad in a related case of extortion. In a post on X, Munde wrote that he had planned to remain present throughout Pawar's tour on Wednesday, but had to leave for Mumbai for treatment a day before. (With inputs from PTI)
02 April,2025 02:09 PM IST | Beed | mid-day online correspondent
Indian Navy seizes 2,500 kg narcotics in the Western Indian Ocean
Indian Navy's frontline frigate INS Tarkash has seized over 2,500 kgs of narcotics in the Western Indian Ocean, officials said on Wednesday. The operation to seize the narcotics was launched after the Navy received inputs on March 31 on suspicious movements of some vessels, they said. After systematically interrogating all suspicious vessels in the vicinity, INS Tarkash intercepted and boarded a suspect dhow, owing to the coordinated efforts with the P8I marine surveillance aircraft and the Maritime Operations Centre in Mumbai, a Navy spokesperson said. Additionally, the ship launched its integral helicopter to monitor the activities of the suspicious vessel and identify other vessels likely operating in the area, he said. A specialist boarding team, along with Marine Commandos, boarded the suspect vessel and conducted a thorough search, leading to the discovery of various sealed packets, the official said. Further search and interrogation revealed over 2,500 kgs of narcotic substances (including 2,386 kgs of hashish and 121 kgs of heroin) stored in different cargo holds and compartments onboard the vessel, he said. The suspicious dhow was subsequently brought under the control of INS Tarkash, and the crew underwent comprehensive questioning regarding their modus operandi and the presence of other similar vessels in the area, the spokesperson added. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
02 April,2025 02:01 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI