LIVE India News updates on March 21: Smart Meter Scam: Andhra Pradesh Then, Karnataka Now - Same Fraud

According to Asianet News Exclusive, BJP alleges a massive scam in the purchase of smart meters in Karnataka, similar to Andhra Pradesh. Critics say prices increased because tenders were given to suppliers instead of manufacturers, and the software support company is blacklisted.

Amid NEP row, Amit Shah accused MK Stalin of exploiting language issues to mask corruption allegations.

The Supreme Court clarifies Justice Varma's transfer proposal to Allahabad High Court is separate from the in-house inquiry regarding alleged unaccounted cash. 

In the 2005 murder of BJP worker Sooraj in Kannur, nine individuals, including CPI(M) leaders, have been convicted. Sooraj was brutally attacked and killed due to political rivalry after defecting from CPI(M) to BJP.

US President Donald Trump on Friday said that people who are caught sabotaging Tesla cars may stand a chance to go to jail for up to twenty years.

Aurangzeb, who died over 300 years ago on February 20, 1707, was the longest-reigning Mughal emperor, yet his burial site remains an anomaly in the grand tapestry of Mughal tombs.

A Delhi Court on Friday dismissed the bail application of Lok Sabha MP from Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla, Engineer Rashid, in a terror funding case.

Karnataka Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader on Friday suspended 18 BJP MLAs for six months due to indiscipline within the house.

MEA spokesperson said India-Canada relations strained due to Khalistani extremism and license to extremist elements in Canada.

99 individuals have been arrested in connection with the Nagpur violence following clashes over the demand to remove Aurangzeb's grave.

Reports indicate Chinese officials in Xinjiang are forcing Uyghurs to work during Ramadan, preventing them from fasting and praying.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said on Friday that only Hindus should be employed at the Tirumala Temple, and if individuals from other communities are currently working there then they will be relocated to other places without hurting their sentiments.

Karnataka's Assembly is in turmoil after Minister Rajanna revealed a honey-trap scandal involving 49 prominent figures.

Allahabad HC Bar Association opposes Justice Yashwant Verma’s transfer, citing corruption allegations and judiciary credibility concerns.

World Chess Champion D Gukesh visited Chennai Super Kings' home ground, Chepauk Stadium, and met Ravichandran Ashwin.

The number of Indian nationals facing the death penalty in the UAE, with sentences yet to be implemented, stands at 25, the central government informed Parliament on Thursday.

A 52-year-old passenger died on an Air India flight from Delhi to Lucknow. He was found unresponsive after landing, prompting an investigation into the circumstances of his death.

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Rabri Devi on Friday called Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar "mentally unstable" and suggested that his son be made the Chief Minister if his mind is not stable.

Indian startup BonV Aero enters the US market with its UAV technology through the I2A Launchpad, targeting both military and commercial sectors.

Saurabh Bharadwaj has been appointed as the AAP's new Delhi convenor and Manish Sisodia appointed Punjab incharge in key meet.

Siddharth Nandyala, a 14-year-old NRI student, has developed an AI-powered app called ‘CircadiaV’ that can detect heart diseases in just seven seconds.

The BCCI has reportedly decided to remove match bans for IPL captains due to slow over-rates, opting for an ICC-introduced demerit point system instead.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates shared an adorable moment with Indian cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar on Instagram where the duo was seen sharing a vada pav, a popular Indian street food, while seated on a bench.

Mohammed Siraj acknowledges Virat Kohli's significant role in his career and expresses excitement for the upcoming season.

A fire that broke out in the residential bungalow of a Delhi High Court judge resulted in recovery of a huge pile of cash, forcing the Supreme Court collegium led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna to decide to transfer him to another HC.

The police, along with the district administration, demolished the house of two persons, identified as Rani and Bagga Singh, who are allegedly involved in drug peddling and have multiple cases registered against them.

Speaking to ANI, Advocate Sachin Goyal on Thursday said the court accepted the complaint and issued the notice to Gandhi, directing him to either appear in court on April 4, or submit a response.

City SP, Patna West, Sarath RS, stated that the police had received information about Sonu Kumar's location and acted quickly to reach the spot. However, the criminals fired at the police team, prompting them to retaliate.

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