Prime Minister Narendra Modi has started his two-day visit to the US, where he will hold bilateral talks with President Donald Trump. Additionally, he will engage in business meetings and interact with Indian community members. Modi met US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard in Washington DC to discuss India-US friendship.
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Kerala Police arrested businessman Boby Chemmanur after a Malayalam actor accused him of making sexually explicit remarks at events. Chemmanur, who is the director of Chemmanur International Jewellers, will be presented before a magistrate. The arrest follows the actor's confidential statement and an investigation into a related cyberattack case involving sexist comments against her.
Calcutta HC has suggested that Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose and CM Mamata Banerjee discuss their differences informally to prevent their legal conflict from setting a poor example for the public. The court extended the gag order restraining the state from making statements against the governor until April 10.
On the final day of his official visit to Tibetan settlements in West Bengal, Sikyong Penpa Tsering, the President of the Tibetan Government-in-Exile, visited various Tibetan monasteries, addressing the oppressive policies of China.
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The Supreme Court has expressed concern over continued vacancies in state and central information commissions, emphasizing that the Right to Information Act should not be rendered ineffective. Advocate Prashant Bhushan highlighted that despite the SC's 2019 judgment detailing timelines for appointments, the situation has worsened. States and the Centre were instructed to expedite the selection process and file compliance reports.
The Shaheed Bhagat Singh Front and Vishwa Hindu Parishad have launched a campaign urging the Delhi government to ban the sale of tobacco products within 100 meters of temples, gurudwaras, and other religious sites. They have also recommended setting up a monitoring cell to ensure implementation and curb ongoing violations around religious sites to safeguard public health.
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