Dilip Khedkar, father of sacked IAS officer Puja Khedkar, and his bodyguard had kidnapped the truck driver rescued from their home in Pune because their luxury SUV had collided with the truck and they wanted him to compensate for the damage.

Makhana or fox nuts — the labour-intensive superfood for which Bihar is the world capital — has firmly placed itself in the food map, especially with the Central boost in the Union budget.

The Supreme Court has addressed the Waqf (Amendment) Act. The court upheld the law’s constitutionality. However, some key provisions are now on hold. These include rules about who can create Waqf. Also stayed is the process for designating property. The Central Waqf Council must limit non-Muslim members. The court seeks to balance interests while the law is reviewed.