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PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti accused the speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather, of acting like he is enforcing “martial law” while he should be protecting the rights of assembly members. Mufti made her comments on social media platform X after Rather expressed his unhappiness about the “unwanted publicity” around notices that lawmakers have shared about what they want to discuss in the assembly.

Rather stated that this kind of publicity might break the rules and asked members to stop doing it. However, Mehbooba Mufti argued that his job as Speaker is to ensure that the rights of all lawmakers are respected and not to censor them. She believes that keeping the public informed about what happens in the assembly is important and should not be viewed as against the rules.

Mufti pointed out that many important bills, like the recent Waqf bill, have been discussed openly for months. She said that sharing information about meetings and votes in advance helps to hold lawmakers accountable. She criticized Rather, saying it feels like he is enforcing “martial law” in a role that should be constitutional. The new budget session of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly starts on March 3.

Today, there is a big cricket match between India and Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, taking place in Dubai. To wish good luck to the Indian cricket team, a special prayer ceremony called ‘puja’ and ‘aarti’ was held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. This city is famous for hosting the Maha Kumbh Mela, a major spiritual festival.

Fans gathered by the riverside to join the ceremony, where a priest performed ‘aarti’ to bless the team. This match is one of the most important games in cricket, and fans from both India and Pakistan are very excited about it.

India began the Champions Trophy strongly, winning against Bangladesh earlier this week. Ahead of this intense match, former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan made an interesting comment. He said he hopes Pakistan wins this match because it will make the tournament more exciting. “If Pakistan wins, it creates a better contest,” he explained.

India has won the last five one-day matches against Pakistan, with Pakistan’s last win being in the final of this tournament back in 2017. Recently, in the 2023 World Cup, India defeated Pakistan easily, bowling them out for 191 runs while chasing the target comfortably.

Matches between India and Pakistan attract a lot of attention, even from those who aren’t big cricket fans. This year’s rivalry match is something everyone will enjoy watching at home on Sunday!

In Jharkhand, authorities have destroyed illegal poppy farms covering about 19,000 acres over the past two months. This is a big jump compared to previous years! So far, 190 people who were involved in this illegal farming have been arrested.

Since January, a strong effort has been made to stop illegal poppy farming in the state. A report showed that a total of 19,086 acres of illegal poppy crops have been destroyed, which is four times more than in the last few years. Officials have opened 283 cases related to these activities.

The affected areas include Chatra, Khunti, Latehar, Ranchi, Palamu, Chaibasa, Saraikela, and Hazaribagh. Khunti saw the most damage, with 10,520 acres of poppy crops destroyed, followed by Ranchi with 4,624 acres. Palamu had the least amount, with only 396 acres affected.

Jharkhand’s Chief Secretary, Alka Tiwari, has asked officials to keep pushing hard to wipe out all illegal poppy farms and continue operations until March 15. She mentioned that while the efforts are working, it is important to completely eliminate the poppy crops and also increase the number of arrests.

Raipur: Chhattisgarh’s Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has announced that the government will check how NGOs in the state are using foreign money. He is worried that some of these NGOs might be using this money for illegal activities, like converting people to different religions. While speaking to reporters at Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur, he mentioned that many NGOs claim to use foreign funds for things like health and education. However, he believes that some of this money is actually being used to push religious conversions instead.

The Chief Minister told officials to take strong action against any NGO found doing something illegal. He directed them to carefully examine these funds to make sure they are being used for their intended purposes. Sai shared his concerns about some NGOs taking advantage of poor and uneducated people by promising them better lives in exchange for changing their religion. He emphasized that India is a secular country, and everyone has the right to believe in any religion they choose.

The government is committed to maintaining peace among different religious communities and already has strict laws against forced religious conversions. Sai stressed that while all religions should be respected, any attempts to disrupt society through conversion activities will not be allowed. He assured that the state government will work closely with the central government and law enforcement to stop such actions.

A baby girl, just 23 days old, was found abandoned in a special care unit for newborns in Kochi. Her parents, from Jharkhand, left her there after facing some problems. The Kerala government, led by Minister Veena George, is now stepping in to help her.

The Women and Child Development Department is acting quickly. Officials will go to the hospital to support the baby. They stated that if the parents come back, they can take her home. If they choose not to, the Child Welfare Committee will make sure the baby gets the care she needs.

The hospital’s head has been told to ensure the baby gets all the medical help she requires. Her parents worked at a fish farm in Kottayam. When the mother was on a train, she had health issues and gave birth at a nearby hospital. Since the baby was very small, she was moved to a private hospital for special care. Unfortunately, the parents have since disappeared, and the hospital has not been able to reach them.