Important stories for the day (09-03-2025)

These events happened on this day, as reported by major news sources.

A BMC inspector in Mumbai has been sentenced to 3 years in jail for taking a bribe of ₹81,500 in an octroi case.

Celebrating Holi 2025 with renowned classical vocalist Dr. Soma Ghosh, who captivates with her soulful Hori songs from Banaras.

Two interns at Bhavnagar Govt Medical College in Gujarat were detained and assaulted by their batchmates and seniors over jokes posted on Instagram. Four students have been suspended in connection to the incident.

Pakistani scholar Mufti Shah Mir, who assisted ISI in kidnapping Kulbhushan Jadhav, killed in Balochistan.

India establishes another tiger reserve, showing Prime Minister Modi's continued dedication to protecting wildlife.

India and the European Union will have their next trade discussion on March 10.

Government has issued a heatwave advisory for Punekars and provided essential tips to avoid heatstroke. Stay safe in the scorching heat.

A diamond merchant in Mumbai's BKC was scammed of nearly ₹49 lakh, resulting in an FIR being filed.

Vrinda Rathi of India makes history as the first female test umpire and is recognized in the World Records Book.

A new power grid has been opened in Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh with 33/11 kV capacity.

A medical student was extorted for ₹10,000 in Mumbai's Dongri and a police report has been filed.

Bombay High Court approves Chembur Society to hire a new developer after a 12-year delay in redevelopment.