Vice-President J D Vance, during his India visit, lauded PM Modi's leadership and advocated for a stronger US-India partnership across various sectors like defense, energy, and technology. He emphasized rebalancing global trade for mutual benefit and urged India to consider acquiring F-35 fighter jets to enhance its air security.
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In Nagpur, Uddhav Thackeray questioned the BJP's inaction on awarding Bharat Ratna to Veer Savarkar. He urged a focus on development issues over historical debates. Thackeray congratulated CM Fadnavis on the election win and held a closed-door meeting, sparking speculation about the opposition leader's post. Both leaders expressed a desire for cultured political discourse in Maharashtra.
MI Cape Town clinched their first SA20 title with a superb all-round performance at Wanderers Stadium. Kagiso Rabada's 4/25 and contributions from George Linde and Rashid Khan helped bowl out Sunrisers Eastern Cape for 105. Strong batting contributions ensured a winning total. Captain Rashid Khan, Coach Robin Peterson, and Trent Boult praised the team's collective effort.
Anti DOGE protests took place at Tesla stores across the US, with demonstrators opposing Elon Musk's influence in Washington and urging Tesla boycotts. The protests addressed concerns about government spending cuts and potential conflicts of interest due to Musk’s business ties. Some protests involved vandalism and resulted in arrests.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the third edition of India Energy Week 2025, highlighting India's commitment to energy sector growth and sustainability. The event will see global leaders and CEOs discuss energy security, new technologies, and clean cooking solutions over four days.
Maharashtra governor C P Radhakrishnan emphasized the significance of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at a university convocation in Satara. He suggested that without Shivaji Maharaj's efforts against aggressors, India could have been divided into many Pakistans. Radhakrishnan also highlighted the importance of understanding true historical facts.
Police in Beed arrested three suspects involved in the abduction-murder of Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh. Two suspects were caught in Pune, while another was arrested in Kalyan. The Maharashtra CID is investigating the case, which may be linked to attempts of extortion and assaults on a renewable energy firm. Further arrests are expected.
A Dhaka court has ordered the seizure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's residence and other properties owned by her family, and frozen 124 bank accounts linked to them. This action follows an application by the Anti-Corruption Commission. Bangladesh's ministry of foreign affairs has protested false statements by Hasina.
External affairs minister S Jaishankar informed the Lok Sabha that India is closely monitoring minority attacks in Pakistan and Bangladesh. He highlighted recent incidents targeting Hindus, Sikhs, Ahmadis, and Christians. Jaishankar stressed India's inability to change Pakistan's mindset but affirmed proactive measures to address the issue. The Human Rights Focus Pakistan report noted a rise in minority attacks in 2025.
Karnataka High Court granted B.S. Yediyurappa interim relief by staying the summons in a POCSO Act case, requiring his appearance on March 15. The court emphasized a comprehensive investigation and quashing the charge sheet. Yediyurappa faces allegations of inappropriate touching and harassment but denies all charges, citing political motivations and readiness to face legal proceedings.