LIVE India News updates on March 20: India submits official bid to host 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad: Report

India has officially submitted its bid to conduct the 2030 Commonwealth Games (CWG) in Ahmedabad, according to a PTI report quoting sources.

Karnataka Minister KN Rajanna and his son, Congress MLC Rajendra Rajanna, alleged a honey trap attempt against them, urging a high-level investigation. Home Minister G Parameshwara assured an inquiry following Assembly discussions on the issue.
 

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Rana Daggubati's team refuted allegations of promoting illegal betting apps, stating his endorsement of skill-based games ended in 2017 and complied with legal regulations. Telangana police have filed an FIR against 25 celebrities over similar claims.
 

BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari slammed Congress, calling it a “modern Muslim League” under Rahul Gandhi after Karnataka passed a resolution against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024. BJP leaders accused Congress of appeasement politics.

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Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara has ordered a high-level probe into an alleged honey trap attempt on cooperation minister KN Rajanna. The minister claims 48 politicians across parties have been targeted.
 

The Odisha government has rescheduled school timings for Classes 1 to 12 from 6:30 am to 10:30 am due to rising heatwave conditions. Schools must ensure drinking water availability and take precautionary measures to protect students.
 

The IT Ministry has not issued a notice to X or its AI chatbot Grok over Hindi slang usage but is in discussions to determine potential legal violations, government sources confirmed.

The Karnataka government has approved a 100% salary hike for the Chief Minister, Ministers, and MLAs, citing rising expenses. While some defend it as necessary, critics argue it’s unjustified amid the state’s financial challenges.
 

The Trump administration is set to impose massive new tariffs by April 2, escalating trade tensions with China, Mexico, and Canada. Dubbed “Liberation Day,” the move has sparked market turmoil and fears of economic disruption.

The much-awaited trailer of Mohanlal’s ‘L2: Empuraan’ is out, featuring intense political drama and stunning visuals. Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, the film also marks ‘Game of Thrones’ star Jerome Flynn’s Indian cinema debut, releasing on March 27.
 

Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Rajnath Singh, approved ₹54,000 crore for 8 defence projects, including upgraded T-90 tank engines, Varunastra torpedoes, and AEW&C aircraft. Reforms to accelerate the Capital Acquisition Process were also cleared.

Muskan and Sahil, accused of murdering ex-navy officer Saurabh Rajput, were thrashed by lawyers outside a Meerut court. Police intervened to protect him and co-accused Muskan. The video of the incident has gone viral.

Before JK Rowling's 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' became a global phenomenon, it faced a series of rejections that could have deterred many aspiring authors. The manuscript was turned down by 12 different publishers, each unable to foresee the monumental impact the story would eventually have on literature and popular culture. 

US District Judge Reyes, appointed by Biden, is the first openly gay federal judge in Washington, DC. In her Senate questionnaire during her confirmation process, she admitted that she volunteered for Biden's campaign in 2020, "providing limited legal assistance regarding potential election law issues."

The lawsuit challenges what X describes as "unlawful content regulation and arbitrary censorship" imposed under the Information Technology (IT) Act.

A Bengaluru man, known to own expensive breeds of dogs, has spent a staggering $5.7 million (approximately Rs 50 crore) on a rare "wolfdog" named Cadabomb Okami. 

Kolkata Knight Riders' vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer opens up on playing at Eden Gardens, handling the pressure of his record price tag, and his special bond with Shah Rukh Khan ahead of IPL 2025.

Mamata Banerjee has taken to X, expressing her excitement after  receiving a jersey autographed by football legend Lionel Messi. She hailed Messi as the 'maestro of our times'.

At the heart of the music video is Nandan Lawande's cinematography that has played a crucial role in bringing the highly stylised and visually mesmerising project to life. 

A court has ruled that a husband cannot seek divorce merely because his wife watches porn or engages in self-pleasure, stating that such private activities do not amount to marital cruelty under the Hindu Marriage Act.
 

A 50-year-old senior manager at a leading Indo-American IT consulting and outsourcing firm in Kolkata, jumped to his death from the sixth-floor refuge area of his office building.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday lifted the ban on applying saliva to the ball during the upcoming (IPL) season, scheduled to commence on March 22.

Yuzvendra Chahal and his wife, Dhanashree Verma, have officially parted ways. The couple, who tied the knot in 2020, had been in the news recently due to speculations about their relationship.

Directorate of Revenue Intelligence  has arrested a Ghanaian woman and seized narcotics worth Rs 38.8 crore from her at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (KIA). The woman arrived from Qatar and was carrying 3 kg of high-purity cocaine in her belongings.

In the chilling case from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, merchant navy officer Saurabh Rajput was allegedly murdered by his wife and her lover. His body was dismembered into 15 pieces, sealed inside a cement-filled drum, and left to decompose for nearly two weeks. 

The court held that while the acts were "serious and shameful", they did not meet the legal threshold for attempted rape, warranting trial under "aggravated sexual assault" and disrobing charges instead.

At least 18 Naxals have been killed in Bijapur encounter.

Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora raised concerns about obesity in the Rajya Sabha, highlighting its economic impact and the rise of obesity in children. 

Nvidia has partnered with Yum! Brands, the parent company of KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Habit Burger & Grill, to integrate AI solutions across global restaurant network. The move is aimed at elevating customer experiences by deploying AI technologies in 500 restaurants this year.

Union Minister Nityanand Rai's nephew was killed in a dispute over drinking water in Jagatpur village in Bihar's Bhagalpur.

Pakistan is planning to create a legal framework for cryptocurrency trading in a bid to lure international investment, reports have suggested.

Telangana police have filed an FIR against 25 celebrities and influencers, including Rana Daggubati, Prakash Raj, Vijay Devarakonda, and Manchu Lakshmi, for allegedly promoting illegal betting apps.

Kerala faces rising UV radiation levels as summer intensifies. The IMD has issued a red alert for Idukki and Kollam districts, with UV indexes exceeding 11. Orange and yellow alerts are in place for several other districts.

The Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash reward of Rs 58 crore for Team India for triumph at ICC Champions Trophy.

Cybercriminals defrauded an 86-year-old Mumbai woman of Rs 20 crore by accusing her of money laundering and threatening arrest. The fraudsters orchestrated fake online court proceedings and monitored her movements for two months.

Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh attacked YSRCP chief and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and accused him of misusing public funds to construct a lavish mansion on Rushikonda hill in the state.

Three men defaced the signboard of 'Akbar Road' in Delhi on Thursday, claiming that the statue of Maharana Pratap was vandalised at Kashmere Gate ISBT.

26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana has filed a request with US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts to stop his extradition to India. This comes after the US Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan rejected his review petition earlier this month.