The Central Pollution Control Board’s recent report has declared the water quality in Maha Kumbh as ‘fit for bathing’, following an earlier report that identified high faecal bacteria levels. The new findings emphasize data variability and the expert committee’s analysis underscoring that water quality can vary significantly due to multiple factors.

Two men were arrested for the rape of an Israeli tourist and her host, as well as the murder of an Odia tourist near Sanapur Lake, Koppal. The incident occurred on March 6, when the attackers demanded money and escalated to violence after the tourists refused. Another suspect is still absconding.

Financial services firm Tata Capital is likely to file preliminary papers with markets regulator Sebi to raise USD 2 billion (over Rs 17,000 crore) through an initial public offering (IPO) only after getting final approval from the NCLT for Tata Motors Finance merger with the company, according to sources.