A look at the headlines right now:

  1. ‘Human beings have the right to die with dignity,’ says Supreme Court as it allows passive euthanasia: The bench issued guidelines to govern the execution of living wills.
  2. Out-marketed by BJP, Congress needs to find new ways to connect with people, says Sonia Gandhi: The former Congress president criticised the government on topics ranging from Aadhaar to communal tensions and mob vigilantism.
  3. Court extends Karti Chidambaram’s CBI custody in INX Media case till March 12: Earlier in the day, the Delhi High Court granted him interim relief from the Enforcement Directorate.
  4. Bengaluru court sends suspect in Gauri Lankesh murder case to SIT custody for five days: KT Naveen Kumar was named as the first accused in the matter.
  5. Man murders student outside her Chennai college campus, arrested: Reports said the woman had earlier filed a complaint against the attacker but no action was taken.
  6. ‘One week has gone waste,’ says Venkaiah Naidu, as Parliament is adjourned for the day again: The president accepted the resignation of two TDP leaders from the Union Cabinet, as the party continued its protests demanding special category status for Andhra Pradesh.
  7. Rajasthan passes bill that makes rape of girls under 12 punishable by death: The government said it introduced the amendment because crimes against children were on the rise in the state.
  8. There was nothing suspicious about actor Sridevi’s death, says Ministry of External Affairs: Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said if there was any foul play, it would have ‘come out by now’.
  9. Ten arrested in Sri Lanka for communal clashes, security heightened ahead of Friday prayers: Authorities reimposed a curfew in Kandy on Thursday night.
  10. Mohammad Shami charged with attempt to murder, domestic violence on wife’s complaint: The Kolkata Police also charged the pacer’s elder brother with sections related to rape.