Comedian Kunal Kamra apologized to a fan who was summoned by Mumbai Police over Kamra's controversial performance. The fan, who was on vacation, had to return early. Kamra's show included a parody song allegedly targeting Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde, leading to multiple FIRs against him.
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The International Yoga Festival in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, saw global participation, concluding with recognition of yoga's benefits and various tourism initiatives announced by Satpal Maharaj. Thousands of yoga proponents participated, highlighting Rishikesh’s role as a spiritual epicenter. Renowned yoga instructors were honored for their contributions.
In celebration of International Women's Day, the Central Railways operates the Vande Bharat Express between CSMT and Shirdi with an all-women crew. This initiative includes loco pilots, train managers, and other staff, showcasing the efforts to empower women in the Indian Railways.
Ericsson CEO Borje Ekholm highlighted India's importance to the company at the ET Now Global Business Summit, citing the country's rapid 5G adoption and digitalisation. With 270 million 5G subscribers, India has significantly contributed to economic growth, inspiring Ericsson to enhance its research in AI and 6G technologies.
The Parliamentary Committee in India plans to summon Meta representatives after CEO Mark Zuckerberg incorrectly stated that most incumbent governments, including India's BJP-led NDA, lost elections post-Covid. BJP MP Nishikant Dubey and Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw criticized Zuckerberg's inaccurate remarks, highlighting NDA's 2024 election victory and India's accomplishments during the pandemic.
An advisory committee advised strict penalties for men who proxy for elected women in gram panchayats. Recommendations include capacity-building for women leaders, reporting mechanisms for proxy cases, and leveraging technology for real-time support and monitoring of women's participation.
In Chhattisgarh, three Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces involving the District Reserve Guard, Special Task Force, and CRPF’s CoBRA unit. This incident comes after an IED blast earlier in the week that killed eight District Reserve Guards and a civilian driver. Security forces have also defused two IEDs in Bijapur district.
Jan Suraj chief Prashant Kishor issued an ultimatum to the Bihar government, demanding action on grievances of BPSC aspirants. Kishor denounced police actions on protesting students and called for urgent intervention, meeting with representatives, and compensation for a student's family. Protests intensified after irregularities in exams, including question paper leaks and tampered answer sheets, leading to police baton charges.
Tejashwi Yadav criticized Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for his outdated comment on women's sartorial choices, calling it an insult to half the state's population. Yadav's response followed a video where Kumar appreciated the improved confidence and attire of women, leading to criticism from various quarters.
The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has approved 11 defence ministry proposals for strategic infrastructure in protected Ladakh areas near the LAC with China. This includes building telecommunication networks, ammunition storage, and waste processing facilities within the Changthang and Karakorum Nubra Shyok Wildlife Sanctuaries, home to rare species. Conditions are set to minimize habitat impact.