US Vice President JD Vance, along with his wife Usha Vance, will visit India later this month. This marks Vance's second international trip after criticizing European leaders at the Munich Security Conference. Usha Vance, of Indian origin with a strong legal background, brings cultural significance to the visit.
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Chief adviser Muhammad Yunus asserts that despite some challenges and propaganda, relations between Bangladesh and India remain positive with no fundamental deterioration. Yunus emphasizes the depth of historical, political, and economic ties between the neighbors, underscoring the importance of maintaining good relations and continuous communication.
PM Modi sought special blessings from Goddess Lakshmi for the middle class and poor during the Budget session. This gesture, emphasized by President Murmu, hints at potential tax reliefs and increased welfare measures to fulfill the aspirations and boost the consumption of the middle class.
India has responded to Pakistan’s claims about Prime Minister Modi's comments on India-Pakistan relations, citing Pakistan's support for cross-border terrorism as the primary obstacle to regional peace. India reiterated that Pakistan should focus on vacating illegally occupied territories instead of spreading misinformation.
Sam Pitroda and Mani Shankar Aiyar, once close allies of Rajiv Gandhi, have a history of making controversial remarks that trouble the Congress party. Pitroda's recent comment on India-China relations sparked backlash, contrasting with Congress's stance. Despite past controversies, Pitroda continues to receive support from the Gandhi family, unlike Aiyar, who faced consequences for his remarks.
A 55-year-old woman was allegedly raped inside an empty train compartment at Bandra railway terminus. The Railway Protection Force and Govt Railway Police arrested the accused, a laborer, early Sunday morning. Authorities are investigating the sequence of events, and one railway personnel was suspended for negligence in monitoring the area.
A Nepali teenager faced a lone battle for justice after accusing her father of raping her in 2023. Despite her mother's initial support, she later turned hostile during the trial. However, the court sentenced the father to life imprisonment and awarded the girl 2 lakh compensation.
India lost the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney, resulting in a 3-1 series defeat. With that, India also missed the World Test Championship final qualification. Yashasvi Jaiswal stood out with his batting performance, but seasoned players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma failed to impress. Jasprit Bumrah shone with 32 wickets but was sidelined by injury during the last Test in Sydney.
The Supreme Court slammed the misuse of temporary contracts. The court highlighted the exploitation of workers, especially in the gig economy. The court ordered reinstatement of sweepers who worked for two decades. The sweepers were employed by the Central Water Commission. The court ordered back wages for the sweepers. The court stressed fair employment practices for government organizations.
Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson is set to resume his wicketkeeping and captaincy roles after being cleared by the BCCI's Centre of Excellence. Previously limited to batting due to a fractured finger, Samson will lead the team in their next match against Punjab Kings on April 5.