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Kannada Actress Gold Smuggling, Trump's Congress Address, MK Stalin's All-Party Meeting And More | March 5 News Wrap

March 5 News Wrap: Kannada actress Ranya Rao detailed over gold smuggling, many sides of Donald Trump's Congress address, MK Stalin's all-party meeting over Tamil Nadu delimitation, and more.

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News Wrap (Clockwise): MK Stalin's all-party meet, Trump's address, Kannada acress gold smuggling Photo: AP/PTI
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Hello Readers! Through this tundown, we present the top development sof the day. Today's rundown has updates on Trump's first Congress address of his second term as the US President, Kannada actress Ranya Rao geeting detained over gold smuggling, Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin's all-party meet over delimitation and more.

Kannada Actress Detained At Bengaluru Airport For Smuggling 14.8 KG Of Gold

In a major crackdown on gold smuggling, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Bengaluru, arrested Kannada actress Ranya Rao at Kempegowda International Airport after seizing 14.8 kg of gold from her possession.

Ranya, who arrived in Bengaluru on an Emirates flight from Dubai on Monday night, had been under DRI surveillance due to her frequent international trips. Officials said she managed to wear most of the gold inconspicuously while also concealing gold bars in her clothing.

Two Genders, Zelenskyy Spat And New Tariffs - Key Takeaways From Donald Trump's First Congress Address

US President Donald Trump's address to the US Congress on Tuesday covered a large range of topics, which appealed to his conservative base - the Republican Party.

Claiming he is working to bring back the "Golden Age of America," Trump claimed that his administration has "accomplished more in 43 days than most administrations accomplish in 4 years or 8 years."

From the Ukraine War and recent spat with President Zelenskyy to reaffirming his "two gender" policy, here is a look at the key takeaways from Trump's biggest speech of the presidency.

MK Stalin Led All-Party Meeting In Tamil Nadu Urges PM Modi For Delimitation Based On 1971 Census

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on March 5 led a meeting with state parties, including the AIADMK, and unanimously rejected the Parliamentary constituency delimitation process expected to take place in 2026.

During the meeting, Stalin presented a resolution urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure that any future delimitation is based on the 1971 population figures and remains in effect for the next 30 years. The resolution also called for a constitutional amendment to guarantee proportional representation for all states if the number of MPs were to be increased.

Privacy Concerns Over New Income Tax Bill: Officers Can Access Your Email, Social Media | Details

The newly introduced income tax bill has hit the headlines over a list of serious privacy concerns. While the citizens were elated with the unprecedented tax relief of up to 12 LPA this year, the BJP-led Central Government concealed a provision within the bill that handed sweeping powers to tax authorities.

In simple words, the new bill allows income tax officials to access all the taxpayers' emails, trading accounts, social media profiles, and more during tax investigations. As per the bill, if any investigation demands, the officers will have all access unlocked to the taxpayers' “virtual digital space.”

New Zealand Vs South Africa Live Score, ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Final: Matt Henry Dismisses Ryan Rickelton After NZ Set 363-Run Target

Welcome to the live coverage of the second semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 between New Zealand and South Africa being played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. New Zealand batted first in a must-win game and have set a mammoth target of 363 runs for the Proteas.

South Africa will be eyeing to seal the ticket to the final and take on India in the title clash. Catch the live score and updates of the New Zealand Vs South Africa, ICC Champions Trophy semi-final from the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, right here.

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