Chhattisgarh Assembly: Raipur. During the discussion on grant demands in the Chhattisgarh Assembly, the issue of expenditure incurred on the deployment of central paramilitary forces came up. Leader of the Opposition Dr. Charandas Mahant demanded a clear answer from Home Minister Vijay Sharma regarding the ₹21,530 crore requested by the central government.

In the House, Dr. Mahant stated that on June 25th, a notice was received from the central government, stating that the Union Home Ministry would be paid for the ₹21,530 crore spent on the deployment of central paramilitary forces in the state. He questioned that this large amount is not mentioned anywhere in the state budget, so from which head will the government make this payment.

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The Leader of the Opposition stated that on March 17, 2025, the Chief Minister wrote to the Central Government requesting the waiver of this amount. In response, the Union Home Ministry stated that the amount could be paid in four installments. Dr. Mahant asked what items were used to expend such a large sum, and that a detailed account of this should be provided to the House.

Referring to central-state relations, he said that when Manmohan Singh was Prime Minister and Dr. Raman Singh was Chief Minister, the central government did not demand money from the state in this manner. Responding to this, Home Minister Vijay Sharma said that the letter from the center pertains to the period from the previous government to the present, and its final settlement is currently underway.

The Home Minister stated that the state government aims to eliminate armed Naxalism by March 31, 2026, and subsequently complete the process of withdrawal of central armed forces by March 31, 2027. The Home Minister assured that the Finance Minister and the Chief Minister will take the final decision regarding the payment of this amount, and that it will not impose a significant burden on the state's finances.

Raipur . The Chhattisgarh Assembly witnessed a huge uproar on Tuesday over the issue of paddy procurement and storage. Leader of the Opposition Dr. Charandas Mahant moved an adjournment motion over reports of rats eating the stored paddy, which was rejected by the Chair. Following this, opposition MLAs began shouting slogans and creating a ruckus in the House, with several members even entering the sanctum sanctorum.

Presenting the adjournment motion, Leader of the Opposition Dr. Charandas Mahant said that rats are eating the paddy produced by the hard work of farmers, which is a serious matter and should be discussed immediately in the House. Supporting this demand, Kharsia MLA Umesh Patel said that reports of rats damaging paddy are coming from several districts of the state.During this, former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel targeted the government, saying that a government that claims good governance has committed a major misstep. He alleged that a shortage of approximately 2.271 million quintals of paddy has been detected, resulting in losses worth crores of rupees. He sarcastically said that government employees are maligning rats to hide their own negligence.

Responding to the opposition's allegations, Food Minister Dayal Das Baghel stated that 14.9 million metric tons of paddy has been purchased from approximately 2.5 million farmers in the state, and that payments totaling ₹46,277 crore have been made to the farmers. He clarified that the claims of rats eating the paddy are completely false.
The minister stated that approximately 67,000 tons of paddy has been stored safely at paddy collection centers and that show-cause notices have been issued to 78 employees in connection with the matter. He also stated that rice mills do not have any remaining paddy and the process of collecting rice is ongoing.

Raipur . Chief Minister Sai extended his heartfelt greetings and congratulations to all CISF personnel on the occasion of the foundation day of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).
He said that the CISF personnel play a very important role in the security of the country's vital industrial units, strategic institutions and establishments of national importance. With their constant vigilance, courage, discipline and dedication, CISF personnel are making a significant contribution in strengthening the nation's security system.

Raipur. Chief Minister Sai paid heartfelt tribute to Savitribai Phule, a pioneer of women's empowerment and a great social worker, on her death anniversary, remembering her contributions.
The Chief Minister said that Savitribai Phule was a powerful symbol of women's education, social equality, and social reform in Indian society. Despite adverse circumstances, with indomitable courage and determination, she accomplished the historic task of connecting women and the underprivileged with education.He said that through her struggle and vision, Savitribai Phule proved that education is the most effective means of social awareness, equality, and progress. She dedicated her life to ensuring respect and opportunity for women and vulnerable sections of society. Her courageous struggle for women's education, social equality, and social reform is etched in golden letters in the history of Indian society. Her thoughts and actions continue to inspire society to move forward on the path of education, equality, and awareness.

Pathalgaon. The annual Urs of Baba Hazrat Syed Sultan Pir will be celebrated with great pomp on March 26th. Religious programs will be held at Baba's shrine in Madanpur Injko. Devotees from far-flung areas will participate in the event. A community feast will also be organized on this occasion.

While discrimination and separatism are rampant in the name of faith, the shrine of Baba Hazrat Syed Sultan Pir, located at Madanpur Inzco in Pathalgaon, is considered a symbol of religious harmony and brotherhood for both Hindus and Muslims. This shrine was established by the late Pandit Ramdhari Sharma and his wife, the late Geeta Devi Sharma.
Today, Ashok Sharma, his son, and family members maintain it. Baba's followers include people from various religions. Baba's Urs is celebrated annually by his devotees on the first Thursday of the bright fortnight of Chaitra month. On this occasion, special prayers are offered at Baba's shrine. In addition to the city and surrounding rural areas,Baba's devotees from Ambikapur, Raigarh, Kansabel, Pratapgarh, Calcutta and Delhi also participate in the Urs. Baba's ardent devotee Ashok Sharma said that this year too Baba's annual Urs is to be celebrated on Thursday, March 26. He said that preparations for this have been completed. Religious programs will be organized here on Thursday from 3 pm to 10 pm. First of all, special prayers will be offered at Baba's tomb. The process of covering the grave with a sheet will begin here in the afternoon.
He explained that throughout the year, devotees visit Baba's shrine to make wishes. Upon their wishes being fulfilled, devotees offer chadars at Baba's shrine. These chadars are then distributed to the needy on the day of the Urs. A large number of devotees also arrive on the day of the Urs to offer chadars at Baba's shrine.
Devotees also offer incense, perfume, and offerings at Baba's tomb. He added that during the Chadar Poshida ceremony, clerics will also recite the Fatiha at the tomb.

Offerings of wishes will be offered.There's also a tradition of organizing a feast here on the occasion of the Urs. Thousands of Baba's devotees collectively partake of Baba's offerings. During this feast, the distinctions between Hindus, Muslims, and Christians are erased, and all devotees sit together and eat. Baba's devotee, Ashok Sharma, stated that a feast will be organized here this year as well on the occasion of the Urs.

He explained that the prasad from the bhandara will first be offered to Baba. After this, it will be distributed among Baba's devotees. Every year, a Savamani offering is also made here. He explained that devotees who have pledged to offer Savamani Prasad will offer it to Baba. After the Chadar Poshida, the prasad will be distributed to the devotees.

Ahmedabad. T20 World Cup 2026: The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is in its final stages. India and New Zealand will clash for the title today, March 8th, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The match, which begins at 7 p.m., will give the world a new T20 champion. But do you know how much prize money the winning team will receive along with the trophy this time?

Desk. Mosquito Mutation: Imagine the world's most ferocious predators: a roaring lion, the queen of the deep ocean, the shark, or a venomous, hissing snake. We often consider these to be the most dangerous creatures on Earth. But would you believe it if you were told that the most dangerous creature, which takes millions of lives every year, makes millions sick, and is a constant obstacle to the development of our civilization, hovers proudly right before our eyes? Yes, we're talking about that tiny, often neglected, and extremely annoying creature – the mosquito.

This tiny flying parasite, which we often ignore or simply brush off, has actually been the deadliest predator in human history. Carrying a variety of deadly diseases, including malaria, dengue, chikungunya, Zika, West Nile virus, and yellow fever, mosquitoes kill millions of people each year. This figure far exceeds the carnage inflicted by lions, tigers, crocodiles, snakes, and even humans themselves. The mosquito's scourge has endured for centuries, devastating civilizations, toppling empires, and affecting billions of lives.

But behind this horror lies a profound scientific question: When did mosquitoes begin feeding on human blood? Was this relationship always the same, or did some specific moment or evolutionary turning point give rise to this bloody relationship? Was it just a coincidence, or was there a deeper biological reason?

A groundbreaking international study, recently published, sheds light on this centuries-old mystery and makes a startling claim: this bloody relationship between mosquitoes and humans is not a new phenomenon. The findings suggest that this terrifying symbiosis, which terrorizes the world today, is incredibly old—beginning approximately 1.8 million years ago. And the driving force behind this entire game, the research suggests, may be a single, decisive mutation.

While the entire country awaits the clash between India and New Zealand in the final of the T20 World Cup 2026, Team India opener Prithvi Shaw has begun a new innings of his life. Prithvi Shaw has got engaged to his long-time girlfriend Akriti Agarwal. The caption read, "From sixes on the field to a lifetime of success off the field. She's my perfect innings!"Aakriti Agarwal is a social media influencer and actress. She has a following of approximately 3.2 million people on the social media platform Instagram. Aakriti was recently seen in the Telugu film Trimukhi.Talking about Shaw's international career, he has played five Tests, six ODIs, and one T20 International. He played these matches in all three formats between 2018 and 2021. Shaw scored 339 runs in Tests and 189 runs in ODIs