Hindustan Times News | 15th March 2022 | 8 AM

HT Daily News Wrap

Karnataka high court is set to deliver its verdict on petitions challenging the ban on the hijab, Rajnath Singh will address the parliament on a missile 'accidentally fired' into Pakistan, the first phase of the revamped Central Vista Avenue will be completed by May, and other top news in this bulletin.
The Karnataka high court is set to deliver its verdict on Tuesday on petitions challenging the ban on the hijab in educational institutions in the state. On Monday, the government stepped up security around educational institutes across the state. In an order, Bengaluru police commissioner Kamal Pant said that since protests have disturbed public peace and order, police have considered it essential to initiate proper security measures. Defence minister Rajnath Singh will address the parliament on Tuesday on a missile ‘accidentally fired’ into Pakistan earlier this month. The statement comes as the second phase of the budget session – that resumed Monday after a month-long break- enters Day 2. The parliament will also be briefed by foreign minister S Jaishankar on the Ukraine war that led to the return of thousands of Indians, including medical students. Russia’s offensive in Ukraine has entered Day 20. The first phase of the revamped Central Vista Avenue, which was initially expected to be ready by Republic Day this year, will be completed by May, minister of state for housing and urban affairs Kaushal Kishore informed the Parliament’s Upper House on Monday. In a written response to Rajya Sabha member Ram Shakala’s question, Kishore said, “The expenditure incurred till date is ₹418.70 crore… The first phase of the project is targeted to be completed by May 2022.” Three terrorist aides were arrested after a Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) module allegedly involved in the killing of a sarpanch last week was busted in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Monday. Sarpanch Shabir Ahmad Mir was shot dead outside his residence in Kulgam on Friday, the third killing of an elected representative this year. The first trailer for Hulu’s The Kardashians is out. Filmed much in the style of superhit, star-making reality show Keeping Up With The Kardashians, the new show will follow the lives of the five famous sisters–Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner. Their mother Kris Jenner will also be seen, along with Scott Disick and even Kanye West. India secured a 2-0 clean sweep over Sri Lanka with a resounding 238-run win inside three days in the day/night Test in Bengaluru. Needing almost 450 runs to win, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 208 in the fourth innings despite impressive resistance shown by Dimuth Karunaratne. On a surface where Sri Lanka struggled, Karunaratne scored a masterful century, one that could well go down as one of the best hundreds scored by a visiting batter in India. However, it was not enough as Jasprit Bumrah and R Ashwin combined to take eight seven wickets to floor the hosts.