In Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur, three revenue officials and nine others were detained for questioning regarding the murder of journalist and RTI activist Raghvendra Bajpai. The investigation, which involves multiple teams, is exploring Bajpai's reports on alleged irregularities as potential motives for the crime. His wife has demanded severe punishment for the perpetrators and financial aid from the state.
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India is one step closer to finalizing 'Project-75 India' for acquiring six new diesel-electric submarines, as the defence ministry opens the commercial bid submitted by Mazagon Docks and German company ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems. The MDL-TKMS bid surpassed the Spanish rival's offer, with the German submarine demonstrating a functional air-independent propulsion system.
Chaos ensued at Aligarh Muslim University as Akhil Bharatiya Karni Sena protested against the university's denial of a 'special' Holi event. The group alleges discrimination against Hindu students. AMU clarified that the decision aims to maintain consistency in their policies, as such events were never allowed before and Holi is typically celebrated within departments and hostels.
US President Donald Trump hailed the conservative alliance's victory in Germany's election, criticizing the Scholz regime's policy on energy and immigration. Friedrich Merz, set to become the next chancellor, plans a strict stance on undocumented migration, social welfare tourism, and crime, signaling a rightward shift.
Shreyas Iyer revealed he wasn't initially in India's line-up for the first ODI against England, stepping in last-minute for the injured Virat Kohli. Iyer shone with a key 59 off 36 balls, leading India to victory. Aakash Chopra questioned the logic of the initial selection, praising Iyer's indispensable role in India's middle order.
Security forces eliminated 31 Maoists in a major encounter at Indravati National Park's tiger reserve in Chhattisgarh. Maoists, using the park as a hideout, suffered a setback after losing their stronghold in Abujmarh. Maharashtra police increased vigilance to prevent Maoist escape. Union Minister Amit Shah has set a deadline to eliminate Maoism from Chhattisgarh by March 26.
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US President-elect Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping had a phone call just days before Trump's inauguration. Although Xi will not attend, vice president Han Zheng will represent China, marking a significant first. The Chinese foreign ministry emphasised the importance of a cooperative relationship between the nations. High-profile international leaders have also confirmed their attendance.