Mon Mar 24 00:42:45 UTC 2025: ## News Headlines: March 24, 2025

**Supreme Court Inquiry into Judge’s Residence Fire Proceeds:** The Supreme Court released documents and visuals related to the March 14th fire at Delhi High Court Justice Yashwant Varma’s residence, where allegedly half-burnt currency notes were found. A three-member committee will further investigate the matter. A Delhi Police report indicated a security guard witnessed the removal of “half-burnt articles” after the fire.

**Shiv Sena Demands Comedian’s Arrest:** The Shiv Sena is demanding the arrest of stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra for allegedly referring to Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as a “traitor” in his act. Shiv Sena workers vandalized a hotel where Kamra’s show was filmed.

**Anti-Militancy Operation in Jammu:** A major anti-militancy operation is underway in Kathua district, Jammu, following a firefight between security forces and militants. The operation began after a tip-off about militant movement near the Indo-Pakistan border.

**Train Delays Cause Chaos at New Delhi Station:** Delays to several trains at New Delhi Railway Station led to significant passenger congestion on Sunday. While the situation was managed by police, large crowds gathered on platforms due to the delays.

**Curfew Lifted in Nagpur:** Curfew was lifted in Nagpur district after six days of communal violence. Police reported 13 cases registered and 104 arrests made in connection with the incident.

**Israeli Strike on Gaza Hospital:** Israel’s military struck the largest hospital in southern Gaza, killing one and injuring others. Israel claims the hospital housed a Hamas militant, while the Gaza Health Ministry reported widespread damage and casualties.

**Canada Calls Snap Election:** New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called a snap election for April 28th, citing the need for a strong mandate to address U.S. President Trump’s tariffs.

**Zelenskyy Presses for Ceasefire:** Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for pressure on Vladimir Putin to halt the war in Ukraine, as talks on a partial ceasefire began in Saudi Arabia. Zelenskyy emphasized Russia’s role in prolonging the conflict.

**Pope Francis Returns to Vatican:** Pope Francis returned to the Vatican after a five-week hospitalization for pneumonia, making a surprise stop at a basilica before beginning his recovery period.

**CSK’s Costly Buy Delivers:** Noor Ahmad, Chennai Super Kings’ ₹10 crore acquisition, bowled brilliantly, taking four wickets to help secure a victory against Mumbai Indians in their IPL match. Amazon India announced zero referral fees on over 1.2 crore products priced below ₹300, aimed at supporting small businesses.

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