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BJP MP Kangana Ranaut defended Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, criticizing Shankaracharya's support for Uddhav Thackeray, arguing that political alliances and divisions are normal and that religion permits "treason" if the king exploits his subjects. Meanwhile, other religious leaders criticized the Shankaracharya for his stance.

Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited (MOFSL) has temporarily rebranded itself as "WO" to celebrate Women's Day and launched #ResearcHER, an initiative to honor female leaders in finance and inspire the next generation. The initiative includes a panel discussion, masterclass, and felicitation ceremony for India's Top 20 Women ResearcHERs.

A Bengaluru-based software professional alleges harassment by an income tax officer who misinterpreted their mutual fund transactions, leading to a hefty penalty despite a 21-year record of diligent tax payments. The incident has sparked debate on the fairness of the taxation system and the challenges faced by honest taxpayers.

The Election Commission of India will visit Jammu and Kashmir next week to assess the region's readiness for upcoming elections, engaging with local officials and political parties to ensure a smooth and democratic process. This visit comes as Jammu and Kashmir marks five years as a Union Territory, following its bifurcation in 2019.

Elon Musk claims the Biden administration blocked SpaceX from bringing NASA astronauts home from the ISS, while astronaut Butch Wilmore confirms Musk's statement but says they were unaware of any specific offers. The incident highlights the debate about political influence in space missions and the reliance on commercial partners for astronaut safety.