Opposition parties severely criticized Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann for suggesting punitive action against protesting farmers, alleging they are causing losses and running a 'parallel government.' Congress urged Mann to address farmers' concerns without arrogance while SKM continues to demand legal guarantees for MSP and other agricultural policies.
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India's planned Chandrayaan-4 mission aims to collect lunar samples and return them to Earth, requiring two separate launches due to its 9,200kg mass. Chennaiyan -5, also known as Lupex, is a joint mission with Japan featuring a heavier lander and sophisticated payloads contributed by India, Japan, USA, and Europe.
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Karawal Nagar in North East Delhi is preparing for a competitive 2025 Assembly election with BJP's Kapil Mishra, INC's Dr. PK Mishra, and AAP's Manoj Tyagi as major contenders. In the 2020 elections, BJP narrowly defeated AAP, showcasing the close political battle in the region.
India captain Rohit Sharma didn't appear happy when questioned about his international cricket future ahead of the first ODI against England. Rohit emphasized focusing on the upcoming ODI series and the Champions Trophy, dismissing speculations about his career amidst a poor spell since the season's start.
Ahead of Alvida Juma and Eid-ul-Fitr, a peace committee meeting in Sambhal, UP, directed that prayers be held inside mosques and Eidgah, not on streets or rooftops. Loudspeaker permissions were denied, and officials assured that electricity and water issues would be resolved. The festival schedule includes Alvida Juma on March 28, Navratras from March 30, and Eid-ul-Fitr on March 31. Authorities pledged strict enforcement of guidelines.
After three days of protests in Pithampur against the proposed incineration of Union Carbide waste, residents decided to wait for Monday’s hearing at Madhya Pradesh HC. Government officials addressed concerns about safety and misinformation, while protestors demanded the waste be removed from the facility.
Prosecutors in Rome are investigating Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and two ministers over the deportation of Libyan warlord Ossama Anjiem, wanted by the International Criminal Court. Anjiem, arrested in Turin, was freed on procedural grounds and returned to Libya, drawing criticism for allegedly undermining justice and prioritizing political interests with Libya.
A federal judge in Seattle temporarily blocks President Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship, calling it unconstitutional, in a lawsuit by states and immigration groups. The order seeks to limit citizenship to children of US citizens or lawful residents, impacting many children born to non-citizen parents.
Two individuals riding a scooty were injured after being hit by a speeding Audi near the Jor Bagh Post Office. The victims, Naitik and Tushar, were rushed to a trauma centre with Naitik in stable condition and Tushar remaining critical. Both occupants of the Audi, who are BBA students, have been detained by the police.