Delhi HC judge investigation following cash discovery

The Supreme Court of India has decided to start an internal investigation into allegations against Delhi High Court judge, Justice Yashwant Varma. Reports suggested that unaccounted cash was found in his official residence. Senior judges had a meeting to discuss this matter on Friday, March 21, 2025. The court is also considering transferring him back to Allahabad High Court. In sports, the 18th Indian Premier League (IPL) will begin on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Kolkata. The opening match will feature defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Rain may affect the event, as weather forecasts predict showers. Heathrow Airport in the UK has closed for the day due to a fire in an electrical substation that caused a power outage. This disruption is affecting hundreds of flights and passengers. Many flights have been diverted to other airports, including Gatwick and Charles de Gaulle. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Uday Kumar, a senior general manager at the Power Grid Corporation of India, for allegedly taking a bribe of ₹2.5 lakh. The investigation revealed that he was accepting the money to benefit a Mumbai-based company. Meanwhile, India's Ministry of External Affairs stated they were unaware of Ranjani Srinivasan, a PhD candidate, contacting the Indian embassy during her stay in the U.S. They learned about her departure through news reports. Union Minister Annpurna Devi expressed her disagreement with a recent ruling by the Allahabad High Court that defined the parameters of rape. She urged the Supreme Court to review the High Court's decision, which stated that certain actions did not constitute rape. Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the Rajya Sabha, discussing the government's commitment to end terrorism and Naxalism in India by March 2026. He praised the Modi government for significant changes, including the abrogation of Article 370. The Congress party criticized the government for the delay in conducting a census and the underutilization of funds allocated for the Home Ministry. They highlighted that India's population has grown significantly since the last census in 2011. In Namibia, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will be sworn in as the country's first female President after winning elections last year. The inauguration will take place on March 21, 2025. Finally, billionaire Elon Musk is set to receive a briefing from the Pentagon regarding plans for potential military action against China. This development marks an increase in Musk’s role as an adviser to the Trump administration.