Seventeen Maoists were neutralized in an encounter with security forces in Sukma, Chhattisgarh, including a senior commander. This achievement, which comes ahead of PM Modi's visit, indicates ongoing efforts to eradicate Naxalism, with recovered firearms and appeals for militant surrender highlighting the operation's significance.
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Ritesh Agarwal, Oyo founder and CEO, continues to clean hotel washrooms as a role model for his team, emphasizing the importance of humility. He shared insights on overcoming pride and fear for entrepreneurial success. Agarwal, who founded Oyo in 2013, recently attended the Mahakumbh Mela, reflecting on its significance and legacy of belief and hope.
Rohit Sharma's form with the bat has been under scrutiny after a poorly executed pull shot led to his early dismissal for 3 in the Boxing Day Test against Australia. Critics, including Ricky Ponting, Darren Lehmann, and Michael Vaughan, have emphasized the need for better decision-making and commitment against a strong Australian bowling attack.
Shahrukh Khan, Ajay Devgan, and Tiger Shroff have been summoned by the Jaipur consumer forum for allegedly endorsing a misleading Vimal Pan Masala advertisement. The ad falsely claims that each grain contains saffron, despite its high price making this unlikely. The forum will hear the case on March 19.
Dense fog and a cold wave gripped Delhi on Saturday, severely reducing visibility and disrupting flights. The temperature rose slightly to 10.2°C from 9.6°C the previous day. The city's AQI worsened, reaching 385 in the 'very poor' category. Bonfires and fully occupied night shelters provided warmth to residents as temperatures dropped further.
A US spacecraft successfully landed on the Moon, marking a significant achievement for private space exploration. Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1's touchdown near Mons Latreille is a milestone, carrying scientific instruments as part of Nasa's Commercial Lunar Payload Services programme, which supports commercial lunar exploration.
The RBI has eased restrictions on lending to non-bank finance companies and microfinance institutions by lowering risk weights for bank credit. This move aims to boost lending capacity and support economic growth, reversing the slowdown observed after previous regulatory measures.
The Supreme Court criticized Punjab government's handling of Jagjit Singh Dallewal's health amid his fast-unto-death protest, emphasizing the importance of his health. The court ordered compliance affidavits from Punjab officials and also addressed the legal guarantee of MSP proposed during the 2021 farmer protests.
Ajay Maken of Congress has blamed Arvind Kejriwal for the rift between their parties, stemming from failed seat-sharing negotiations in the 2024 Haryana Assembly elections. Tensions have escalated, with both parties now preparing to contest independently in the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections.
Kash Patel is set to lead the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) following his nomination as the FBI chief, confirmed by a narrow vote despite opposition from two Republican Senators. His appointment comes after Attorney General Pam Bondi dismissed ATF General Counsel Pamela Hicks on Thursday.