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Headlines Trending in India and World: Politics, E-Commerce, Lifestyle, Sports, Health & Entertainment on 26th March 2025
The ‘Biggest’ Stories in World and Indian Headlines – March 26th, 2025
Supreme Court Blocks Allahabad Ruling on Sexual Assault Definitions
India’s judicial halls shook on Wednesday when the Supreme Court intervened to put on ice a controversial Allahabad High Court order dated March 17. That order, written by Justice Ram Manohar Narayan Mishra, had ignited outrage by stating that grabbing breasts or snapping pyjama strings did not constitute an attempt at rape—implying that prosecutors required something more than this “stage of preparation” to convict an accused. The Supreme Court, in a panel of Justices BR Gavai and Augustine George Masih, didn’t hesitate, condemning the judgment for its “total lack of sensitivity” and “inhuman approach.” They noted it wasn’t a spontaneous decision—handed down four months after being reserved, it reflected conscious thought gone wrong. The top court moved suo motu after ‘We the Women of India’ raised the issue, suspending crucial paragraphs (21, 24, and 26) that went against legal principles. The Centre and Uttar Pradesh government are now on the line to reply, with Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and Attorney General R Venkataramani being assigned to comment. The accused, who was initially to be tried under IPC Section 354-B and POCSO Sections 9/10, now has a reoriented legal journey as this seismic stay recasts the case.
Trump Redraws U.S. Voting Rules, Nods to India’s Biometric Model
On the other side of the Atlantic, Donald Trump’s pen cut through U.S. election tradition Tuesday with an executive order that’s got democracy watchdogs barking. Citing India’s biometric voter ID system as a gold standard, together with Brazil’s, Trump made proof of citizenship a requirement to vote—doing away with self-attestation—and imposed stricter mail-ballot regulations, contending America’s “failed to enforce basic protections.” Signed in the White House, the order promises to withdraw federal funding from states that don’t obey, creating immediate legal commotion. Trump, still flogging baseless 2020 fraud claims, doubled down: “This country’s sick because of fake elections—we’re fixing it.” The Republican National Committee’s already on the warpath, firing off records requests to 48 states and D.C. to audit voter rolls for dead or non-citizen names. Detractors such as Public Citizen’s Lisa Gilbert brand it an “authoritarian power grab,” stating it would disenfranchise tens of millions—21.3 million lack ready citizenship documentation, according to Brennan Center figures, and 146 million do not possess passports. The order also charges Homeland Security with citizenship vetting and drags in Elon Musk’s efficiency team to cleanse voter rolls, even by subpoena if necessary. It’s a bold play echoing last year’s failed GOP House bill, setting the stage for a fierce courtroom clash.
WhatsApp Chats Crack ₹200 Crore Tax Evasion Case, Says Finance Minister
In New Delhi’s Lok Sabha, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman dropped a digital bombshell Tuesday, defending the new Income Tax Bill 2025 with a tale of tech-fueled tax busts. She revealed how WhatsApp messages led sleuths to ₹200 crore in unaccounted crypto cash, part of a ₹250 crore haul from encrypted phone chats. Google Maps history pinpointed cash-stashing hotspots, while Instagram profiles unmasked ‘benami’ property owners—proof, she argued, that tax authorities need access to digital trails like emails, Telegram, and business servers to nab evaders. This puts us in front of fraudsters with the latest tech,” Sitharaman informed members of parliament, as reported by MoneyControl, and emphasized such data clinches court cases and brings in evaded taxes. The bill’s proposal to peep into digital assets such as cryptocurrencies has others sleeping uneasily at night, but the minister prefacing it as a shield in the light against financial dark—the only increasing argument.
Navodaya Vidyalaya Announces 2025 Class 6 and 9 Selection Results
A landmark moment struck India’s educational landscape as the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) released the JNVST 2025 results for Class 6 and 9 on its official website, navodaya.gov.in. Candidates who took the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test can now verify their destiny using roll numbers and dates of birth, Class 6 summer-bound and Class 9 lists freshly printed. It’s a day of reckoning for thousands of aspirants competing for places in these elite schools, renowned for equalizing the playing field through quality education. The online portal buzzing as families log in, bringing to an end a nervous wait and the beginning of new academic adventures for those who have been selected.
Tamil Cinema Laments Manoj Bharathiraja’s Untimely Death Due to Heart Attack
Chennai cinema’s world darkened Tuesday night with the unexpected death of actor Manoj Bharathiraja, who succumbed to a heart attack at 48. He was recognized for illuminating the screens in Taj Mahal, Samudhiram, and Alli Arjuna. Manoj was recovering at his Chetpet residence after recent bypass surgery when the mortal blow came. His boss verified the tragedy to News18, observing, “It’s a shock—he’d been recovering, but the heart attack came out of nowhere.” Manoj’s father, director Bharathiraja, was driving from Neelankarai to the home as funeral arrangements were left in the balance. Surviving him are his wife, Ashwathi (also known as Nandana), and daughters Arshitha and Mathivathani. His final role in the 2024 Tamil web series Snakes and Ladders now constitutes a chilling coda to a career tragically shortened, leaving fans and loved ones stunned.
Zerodha’s Kite Platform Levels Up with Six User-Friendly Features
India’s trading populace was treated on Tuesday when Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath revealed six clean upgrades to the Kite platform through X. In an attempt to make order placement more seamless, the upgrades feature order slicing—enabling users to drop large trades without exceeding exchange limits—and a display of available margin directly on the order window. Depth of market’s a click away, while a “remember F&O quantity” feature auto-populates your previous contract size on similar trades, a blessing for regulars. Kamath advertised protection for the market to prevent wild orders from running amok, and an all-new basket icon enables you to churn up multi-instrument orders anywhere on Kite web in seconds—search, add, and place in an instant. It’s a utilitarian glow-up for Zerodha’s centerpiece, fusing simplicity with horsepower for its army of investors.
Kunal Kamra Threats After Shinde Joke Kindles Political Backlash
Kunal Kamra’s stand-up show has become a Maharashtra-sized headache after reports Tuesday stated that he had received 500 threat calls for his “gaddar” remark against Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The comedian’s Dil To Pagal Hai song parody, which was filled with jibes at Shinde’s political u-turns, sparked anger among Shiv Sena leaders, who have called for action. Sources indicate Kamra’s digging in—apologizing only if forced to do so by a court ruling—while Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath entered the fray, stating to ANI for a Wednesday broadcast, “Freedom of speech isn’t a license for personal attacks or to divide the nation.” The furor puts Kamra in the crosshairs, making a stand-up routine a lightning rod for free expression controversies.
Death Returns in Final Destination: Bloodlines’ Chilling New Trailer
Horror enthusiasts were given a shock on Tuesday, March 25, when the Final Destination: Bloodlines trailer was released, bringing back Death’s sinister game after a 15-year break since Final Destination 5. College student Stefanie (Kaitlyn Santa Juana) plays the new victim, tormented by nightmares and speeding home to solve a family curse related to an avoided disco catastrophe. The franchise’s signature—gory, twisted kills—glows in bits like a barbecue turned deadly with a lawnmower, rake, and broken glass, and echoes of that glass-topped dance floor disaster Grandma used to foil. It’s a new wave of terror in the everyday, suggesting mythology hints, and guaranteeing to make viewers squirm as Death collects its dues.
Neha Kakkar’s Tearful Apology Caps Melbourne Concert Chaos
Melbourne’s music scene turned sour when Neha Kakkar broke down on stage, apologizing through tears for a reported three-hour delay at her concert. A Reddit video captured the 36-year-old singer facing boos and “go back” shouts from fed-up fans, some branding it “crap” online. “You’ve waited so long, so patiently—I hate this, I’ve never made anyone wait,” she sobbed, promising to make it up with a dance-worthy show. Critics weren’t having it—one took a 10 p.m. start photo for a 7:30 billing, complaining, “Wrapped in under an hour, such drama.” Another voice in the clip teased, “This isn’t Indian Idol, it’s Australia—go rest.” The debacle left Kakkar’s fans divided, with some condemning a “waste of time and money” and others moved by her regret.
Shreyas Iyer’s Blazing 97* Fuels Punjab Kings’ IPL Opener Win
Cricket fever began IPL 2025 Tuesday at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, as Punjab Kings’ captain Shreyas Iyer incinerated Gujarat Titans with an undefeated 97 from 42 deliveries to secure an 11-run win. Set to bat, Punjab amassed 243/5, with newcomer Priyansh Arya’s 47 off 23 and Shashank Singh’s 44 off 16 sparking the fire. Gujarat’s pursuit of 245 got off to a roaring start but tapered to 232/5, undone by Punjab bowlers clamping the screws. Iyer’s nearly-ton was the pulse of the night, a captain’s performance that set Punjab on course and had Titans lamenting a missed chance at success in their opening match of the season.
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