Category: National
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Indian Navy’s Pivotal Role in Multiple High-Seas Rescue Operations
The Indian Navy demonstrated exceptional maritime prowess by rescuing 23 Pakistani fishermen and an Iranian fishing vessel, Al-Kambar, in two separate anti-piracy operations conducted in the Arabian Sea. During an intense operation on March 29, Indian Navy ships INS Sumedha and INS Trishul intercepted the hijacked vessel, and after a coercive 12-hour endeavor as per…
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Tragedy Strikes Baltimore Harbor as Bridge Collapse Claims Lives
The waters of Baltimore harbor became a site of tragedy when a large cargo vessel collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge, resulting in a catastrophic failure that claimed the lives of several construction workers. Maryland police confirmed the recovery of Alejandro Hernandez Fuentes and Dorlian Ronial Castillo Cabrera from the harbor, while agonizing searches…
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Tragedy Strikes Moscow: The Crocus City Hall Attack
As Moscow was engulfed in grief, the aftermath of the Crocus City Hall attack that left over 130 dead cast a pall over Russia during a day of national mourning. Lingering shock turned to anger and confusion amidst unresolved questions about the perpetrators and their purported motives. Many gathered to pay their respects in the…
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Catastrophe in Baltimore: Bridge Collapse and Heroic Crew Actions
The swift actions taken by the Indian crew of the Singapore-flagged container ship ‘Dali’ have been applauded by Maryland Governor Wes Moore following a harrowing incident involving the vessel and the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. In a statement, the governor hailed the crew as ‘heroes’ who potentially saved many lives by issuing a…
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Supreme Court Demands Transparency in Electoral Bonds, Orders SBI to Release Complete Data
In a significant legal development surrounding electoral bonds, the Supreme Court reproved the State Bank of India for its failure to disclose comprehensive data related to the anonymous donation system for political parties. The apex court had previously invalidated the electoral bond scheme, emphasizing the need for transparency and mandating the disclosure of complete information…
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ECI Braces for 2024 Polls with New Commissioners Amid Political Controversy and a Recovery for Mamata Banerjee
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is poised for the announcement of the 2024 national election schedule, bolstered by the recent appointment of retired bureaucrats Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu as election commissioners. Political expectations are high for an announcement possibly by Sunday, which would trigger the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct.…
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Home Minister Amit Shah Addresses CAA Concerns Amid Opposition and International Scrutiny
Home Minister Amit Shah has addressed queries regarding the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), a subject of contention, highlighting its intention to provide citizenship to persecuted religious minorities from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh who settled in India before December 31, 2014. As debates ensue over the exclusion of Muslims from the CAA’s provisions, Shah emphasizes that…
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Recovers from Injury After Fall at Residence
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sustained an injury after reportedly being pushed and falling at her residence in Kalighat, Kolkata on March 14, 2024. The 69-year-old politician was quickly attended to and taken to the state-run SSKM Hospital. According to SSKM Hospital director Manimoy Bandopadhyay, Ms. Banerjee was admitted with a cerebral concussion and…
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Debate Over Citizenship Amendment Act and Political Stance
Union Home Minister Amit Shah fiercely defended the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), refuting claims that the legislation was anti-Muslim and accusing the Opposition of spreading falsehoods. He emphasized that the CAA, which aims to provide citizenship to persecuted non-Muslims from Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, does not pose a threat to the rights of India’s Muslim…
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Farmers Organize Kisan Mazdoor Mahapanchayat at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan Amid Tight Security
The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), a collective of farmers’ groups, is gearing up to hold a significant ‘Kisan Mazdoor Mahapanchayat’ at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan with the intention of escalating their ongoing struggle against the central government’s policies. Delhi Police has sanctioned the assembly with strict conditions, capping the participant count at 5,000 and forbidding tractor…
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Report on ‘One Nation One Election’ Submitted to President Murmu
The exhaustive report on the concept of ‘one nation, one election,’ chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind, has been officially presented to the current President, Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan. This significant report, comprising 18,626 pages, is the result of about seven months of comprehensive consultations and in-depth research. Alongside Ram Nath Kovind, other…
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Former Indian President Pratibha Patil Hospitalized for Fever and Chest Infection
On March 14, 2024, at 09:16 am, an update emerged from Pune regarding the health of India’s former President, Pratibha Patil, who was admitted to Bharati Hospital in Pune, Maharashtra, for fever and chest infection. Though the health scare necessitated hospitalization, it was confirmed that the former president’s condition remained stable as of the morning…
