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Jessica Berman, currently the NWSL Commissioner, talked about managing multiple responsibilities. She shared her experiences of seeking help, resilience through personal challenges, and support from friends during her time at the National Hockey League. Berman's insights include the importance of asking for help and how her friends provided essential support.

The Chhattisgarh High Court has annulled recovery orders against retired Class III police employees, mandating refunds within 90 days. The decision follows the Supreme Court's precedent, noting the illegal nature of such recoveries, particularly when no fraud or misrepresentation was involved by the retirees.

Karnataka High Court granted B.S. Yediyurappa interim relief by staying the summons in a POCSO Act case, requiring his appearance on March 15. The court emphasized a comprehensive investigation and quashing the charge sheet. Yediyurappa faces allegations of inappropriate touching and harassment but denies all charges, citing political motivations and readiness to face legal proceedings.

The Allahabad High Court allows whitewashing and decorative lighting of Sambhal Jama Masjid’s exterior, with no structural changes. ASI is tasked with inspecting the site and reporting the necessity of these changes. The court has scheduled the next hearing for April 8.

The Allahabad High Court has directed the ASI to provide a detailed reply regarding the necessity of whitewashing, extra lighting, and decorative lights outside the Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. The directive follows a petition by the mosque management and highlights the need for further examination by ASI experts.

The Bombay High Court ruled that 'retirement' includes 'resignation' for the purposes of pension eligibility for High Court judges. This decision entitles former Judge Pushpa Ganediwala to her pension, overturning a previous order denying it. The court found no legal basis for differentiating her case from others where resigned judges received pensions, directing payment with interest.

Kannada actor Ranya Rao was caught with 17 gold bars, weighing 14.2kg, at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport. The gold was allegedly smuggled from Dubai. Ranya, the daughter of a senior IPS officer, has been remanded in three-day custody by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence and directed to cooperate with the investigation.