Mon Mar 24 13:40:00 UTC 2025: ## India News Roundup: March 24, 2025
**National:**
* **Controversial Video Sparks Outrage:** Comedian Kunal Kamra’s latest video has ignited a firestorm in Maharashtra, sparking widespread protests. Details of the video’s content were not provided in the source.
* **India Aims for Tuberculosis Elimination:** Prime Minister Modi’s campaign to eradicate tuberculosis in India by the end of 2025 is underway.
* **Bihar Elections:** The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is actively preparing for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
* **Rahul Gandhi Citizenship Case:** The High Court has set a hearing date to determine the status of Rahul Gandhi’s British citizenship.
* **Supreme Court Collegium Recommendation:** The Supreme Court collegium has recommended Justice Yashwant Verma for transfer to the Allahabad High Court, a move opposed by the Bar Association.
* **Heatwave:** Parts of India, including Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, are experiencing a two-day heatwave, with some relief expected afterwards.
* **Gold Discovery:** A significant gold reserve, the largest in India, has been discovered in an unspecified state. Specific districts were not mentioned in the source.
* **US-India Trade Talks:** External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met with PM Modi to discuss ongoing trade negotiations with the United States.
* **Russia-Ukraine War Talks:** American and Russian negotiators have begun talks in Saudi Arabia to address the ongoing conflict.
**International:**
* **Pakistan President’s Speech:** Pakistan’s President had difficulties delivering his speech on Pakistan Day.
* **Afghan Children in Pakistan:** Pakistan has taken in 53 Afghan children who illegally crossed the border.
* **US Visa Rejection:** A significant number of student visa applications (41%) have been rejected by the US, raising concerns about access to education.
* **Pakistan Accuses Afghanistan:** Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of supporting actions against it.
**Entertainment:**
* **Death of ‘Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai’ Writer:** The writer of the popular Indian sitcom, “Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai,” passed away after battling cancer.
* **Upcoming South Indian Films:** Several major South Indian films are set for release, promising a box office clash.
* **Gopichand Malineni’s Bollywood Collaboration:** Telugu director Gopichand Malineni will collaborate with a Bollywood star for an upcoming film.
* **Akshay Kumar’s Viral Video:** A short video clip promoting a sequel to “Kesari” went viral.
* **Former Superstar’s Death:** The source mentions a deceased superstar actress who faced an unusual illness and whose body was found after three days.
**Sports:**
* **IPL 2025:** Chennai Super Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by 4 wickets. Match details were not included in the source.
* **IPL 2025: Ravi Bishnoi’s Record:** Ravi Bishnoi has become the player with the most IPL matches played for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).
* **IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals vs LSG:** Mitchell Marsh’s half-century puts LSG in a strong position against Delhi. The source mentions a player’s injury affecting the match, but doesn’t specify which player.
* **IPL 2025: MS Dhoni’s Comments:** MS Dhoni revealed reasons behind his decision to hand over the CSK captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad. These reasons were not detailed in the source.
* **IPL 2025: Ishan Kishan’s Achievement:** Ishan Kishan achieved a feat for Sunrisers Hyderabad that no other Indian player has accomplished before. Details of the achievement were not provided in the source.
* **IPL 2025: Player Signs with PSL Team:** An unnamed player who didn’t get an IPL contract has joined a Pakistan Super League (PSL) team.
**Economy & Finance:**
* **ATM Charges:** RBI has approved increased charges for ATM withdrawals, effective on an unspecified date.
* **New Finance Secretary:** Ajay Seth appointed as India’s new Finance Secretary.
* **Gold and Silver Prices:** Gold prices fell as the stock market rose; the exact amounts were not specified in the source.
* **Tomato Prices:** Tomato prices have plummeted to ₹2 per kilogram.
* **UPI and Dividend Changes:** Changes to UPI and dividend disbursement rules are effective from April 1st.
**Other:**
* **Horoscopes:** Daily, weekly, love, and lunar horoscopes were included in the source but not summarized here due to length.
* **Explainer Articles:** Several explainer articles on legal processes, financial regulations, political situations and health issues were included in the original source but not summarized here due to length.
This news roundup provides a brief overview of the major events reported. Further details can be found in the original sources.
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