Amidst a worsening water crisis in Bengaluru, 3,000 borewells have dried up, prompting skyrocketing prices for private water tankers, charging between ₹500 to ₹2,000 each. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced the setup of control rooms and helplines at Taluk levels to tackle the crisis. Only 219 out of 3,500 water tankers in the city have registered, with a warning to others for registration before March 7. Additionally, the government plans to deploy unused milk tankers for water supply and urges judicious water use, highlighting the severity of the situation.

Despite a Calcutta High Court order, the West Bengal government declined to transfer suspended Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan to the CBI. A team of CBI officials visited the West Bengal Police Headquarters but returned empty-handed. The High Court emphasized the seriousness of the situation as Shahjahan was on the run for over 50 days before his arrest. In response, the Bengal government appealed to the Supreme Court against transferring the probe to the CBI. Shahjahan faces allegations of involvement in the attack on Enforcement Directorate officers and other criminal activities.

Six rebel Congress MLAs in Himachal Pradesh, disqualified for cross-voting in the Rajya Sabha polls, have approached the Supreme Court challenging the Assembly Speaker's decision. They contest the Speaker's ruling as 'illegal and unconstitutional.' Previously challenging their disqualification in the state High Court, the MLAs assert Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania's order violates constitutional rights. Meanwhile, seven BJP MLAs face notices for alleged misconduct in the Assembly. The Speaker refers the matter to the Privileges Committee. The rebel MLAs' move intensifies the political crisis in Himachal Pradesh, as legal battles over their disqualification unfold amidst mounting tensions.

A Spanish woman, allegedly gang-raped in Jharkhand, expressed gratitude for the kind treatment in India before departing for Nepal. She clarified, "I don’t blame the people; instead, I blame the criminals." The 28-year-old, touring with her husband, faced the assault while camping. They left for Bihar, continuing their world tour. She encouraged others, especially girls, to be resilient, stating, "You don’t forget, but you have to keep trying to leave it in the past." Five more accused were arrested, totaling eight, as the survivor's husband thanked the police for swift action. The couple traveled over 20,000 km in India, where they encountered the first such incident.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate India’s first underwater metro tunnel in Kolkata on March 6, marking a historic moment. The tunnel, part of Kolkata Metro's East-West corridor under the Hooghly River, connects Howrah Maidan to Esplanade. The 16.6 km stretch, 4.8 km beneath the river, is expected to have a daily ridership of 7 lakh commuters, traveling 16 meters below the river water. An engineering marvel, it covers a 520-meter stretch in just 45 seconds. The East-West Metro aims for full commercial operation by June-July, bringing a long-cherished dream to reality.

Five people, including Ankit Kumar and his wife, suffered severe health issues after consuming a mouth freshener at Laforestta Cafe in Gurugram. Recorded in a distressing video, victims experienced burning sensations and vomiting, some even spat blood. Ankit Kumar suspects a harmful substance in the mouth freshener, later identified as dry ice by a doctor. The hazardous incident prompted a police complaint, with two victims in critical condition. Authorities are investigating the cafe owner. Concerns rise over the safety of food additives, urging vigilance among patrons.

The Calcutta High Court directed the Bengal government to transfer custody of Sheikh Shahjahan, the former Trinamool leader accused in the Sandeshkhali case, to the CBI by 4:30 pm today. Shahjahan, wanted for extortion and sexual assault, had been on the run since January 5. The ruling sparked a political dispute, with the BJP accusing the Trinamool of protecting him. Despite the state's appeal in the Supreme Court, seeking an immediate hearing, the top court declined, stating it would proceed as per protocol. The development comes amid heightened tensions over Shahjahan's arrest and the handling of the case.

The Karnataka government received a bomb threat email, specifying an explosion in Bengaluru on Saturday at 2:48 pm. Sent by someone named Shahid Khan, the email targeted public places, including restaurants, temples, buses, and trains. The sender also threatened to plant bombs during public events. Demanding a ransom of 2.5 million dollars to avoid the explosion, the email was addressed to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, the Home Minister, and the Bengaluru Police Commissioner. A suo moto case was registered promptly in response to the threat.

Former Delhi University professor GN Saibaba and five others have been acquitted in an alleged Maoist links case, overturning a 2017 conviction order. The Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court ruled the prosecution failed to prove the case, citing invalid sanction under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). Saibaba, wheelchair-bound and 99 percent disabled, remains in Nagpur Central Jail. The decision follows a series of legal battles, including a Supreme Court remand for a fresh hearing. The sessions court's 2017 conviction accused Saibaba of possession of naxal literature and inciting violence in Gadchiroli.

The Jharkhand High Court suo moto intervenes after the gang-rape of a Spanish woman on a cross-country bike tour. The incident occurred in Kurumahat, 300 km from Ranchi. The court emphasizes the potential harm to India's global image due to crimes against foreign nationals, especially involving a woman. Highlighting language barriers, the court calls for a progress report from the Dumka Superintendent of Police and stresses the need for scientific investigation. The 28-year-old victim and her husband, traveling from Bangladesh, were attacked by seven men. Four arrests have been made, with assurances of pursuing the remaining culprits.