The Department of Pharmaceuticals on Tuesday, March 13, notified a new code which prohibits pharma companies from offering gifts and travel facilities to healthcare professionals or their family members. The Uniform Code for Pharmaceuticals Marketing Practices (UCPMP) 2024 also bans the supply of free samples to those who are not qualified to prescribe such a product.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, March 12, had a "good conversation" with his British counterpart Rishi Sunak. During the call, both leaders agreed to work for an early conclusion of a mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has cancelled tomorrow's roadshow and public distribution program in Siliguri. Banerjee was supposed to take part in TMC's roadshow against CAA in Siliguri.
Mamata Banerjee Cancels Roadshow
The Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday, March 12, declared the Jammu Kashmir National Front (JKNF) as an "unlawful association". The JKNF has been declared an "unlawful association" with immediate effect under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for a period of five years.
Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia on Tuesday, March 12, flagged off regional airline Fly91's maiden flight from Goa's Manohar International Airport (MOPA) to Lakshwadeep's Agatti Islands. Scindia lauded the transformative impact of PM Narendra Modi's leadership on the aviation industry, noting the emergence of new regional airlines in the past decade.
After the Supreme Court's order, the State Bank of India (SBI) submits electoral bonds data to the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.
SBI Submits Electoral Bonds Details to ECI
On Tuesday, March 12, the Congress released the second list of candidates for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Party General Secretary K C Venugopal has declared 43 candidates from a number of states, including Assam, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, and the Union Territory of Daman and Diu. Venugopal framed the polls as a fight between the oppressed and crony capitalists.
Congress Releases Second List of 43 Candidates
The Bharatiya Janta Party’s (BJP) state president Nayab Singh Saini took oath as the Chief Minister of Haryana at the Raj Bhavan in Chandigarh on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. The BJP had announced Saini’s name for the CM post hours after his predecessor, senior BJP leader Manohar Lal Khattar, and the entire cabinet stepped down today.
Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi addressed a public rally in Nandurbar, Maharashtra on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. During his speech, Gandhi said, “Once the forest cover in India finishes, the Adivasis will be left helpless. BJP tells you that you are 'Vanvasi' and then goes on to finish off the forests.”
Rahul Gandhi Addresses Public Rally in Maharashtra
Three people died after scaffolding from the 16th floor of a building collapsed in Mumbai's Borivali region in Maharashtra on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. According to reports, two fire tenders, along with the police and the civic body, were rushed to the spot. Further reports are awaited.
Scaffolding Collapses From 16th Floor of Building
Following the resignation of his predecessor, senior BJP leader Manohar Lal Khattar, and the whole cabinet, the party announced on Tuesday afternoon, March 12, that Nayab Singh Saini will take over as the next chief minister of Haryana. At 5 pm today, Saini, the state president of the party and an MP from Kurukshetra, will take the oath of office.
Nayab Singh Saini To Be New Haryana CM
The Pakistani refugees residing in Majnu Ka Tilla in Delhi celebrated Holi on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. This comes after the Government of India notified the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
Pakistani Refugees in Delhi Celebrates Holi
Online influencer Andrew Tate detained in Romania, handed arrest warrant issued by UK authorities. They were handed a European arrest warrant by UK authorities.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and delegates from more than 30 countries will witness the exercise "Bharat Shakti" at the Pokhran field firing range in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, on Monday, March 12, 2024. The exercise will display the firepower capability of indigenous weapons and the operational readiness of all three defence forces.
PM Narendra Modi to Witness ‘Bharat Shakti’ Exercise
A Division Bench of the Calcutta High Court on Tuesday rejected the anticipatory bail petition of suspended Trinamool Congress leader, Sheikh Shahjahan, in the alleged Public Distribution System (PDS) scam case in West Bengal. While rejecting the anticipatory bail petition, the Division Bench of Justice Debangsu Basak and Justice Shabbar Rashidi observed that Shahjahan’s name surfaced in the PDS case in relation to another accused in the case, when he was in the custody of the ED.
An official of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), told news agency PTI, that besides the portal, the government will also launch the mobile app 'CAA-2019' to facilitate citizenship applications. This comes a day after the centre notified the CAA rules on March 11.
CAA-2019 App To Be Launched
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has resigned from his position on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. He may contest the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024.
Manohar Lal Khattar Resigns as CM of Haryana
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the re-developed Kochrab Ashram and launched the Master plan of Gandhi Ashram Memorial at Mahatma Gandhi Ashram at Sabarmati in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. While addressing the event, PM Modi said, “This Sabarmati Ashram of Bapu has always been the centre of amazing energy. Whenever we receive the opportunity to come here, we can clearly feel Bapu's inspiration within us.”
PM Modi Inaugurates Re-developed Kochrab Ashram in Ahmedabad
Manohar Lal Khattar is likely to resign as Haryana Chief Minister today, sources said. He may contest the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024.
Uttar Pradesh has been put on high alert after the announcement of CAA implementation. UP Director General of Police (DGP) Prashant Kumar has ordered officers to remain on alert, while additional forces have been deployed in sensitive areas.
Mumbai, March 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to visit Ahmedabad today, March 12, where he will lay the foundation and dedicate railway projects worth over Rs 85,000 crore. Meanwhile, on Monday, March 11, the Supreme Court directed the Election Commission to compile and publish information on Electoral Bonds by March 15. The apex court dismissed an application by the State Bank of India (SBI) seeking an extension till June 30, ordering the disclosure of details by March 12.
Additionally, the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union (JNUSU) elections are scheduled for March 22, ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in 2024. Furthermore, the Congress Central Election Committee has finalised candidates for 12 Lok Sabha seats in Madhya Pradesh, with Nakul Nath set to contest from the Chhindwara constituency. Meanwhile, the Modi government has announced the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), a crucial step towards providing citizenship to persecuted individuals in India.
On the health front, the Karnataka Health Department has banned the use of Rhodamine-B food colouring agents in cotton candy and Gobi Manchurian, citing health concerns. Moreover, the online registration deadline for NEET UG 2024 has been extended until March 16. Furthermore, TTV Dhinakaran-led AMMK announced an alliance with the BJP in Tamil Nadu for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Moving to international affairs, Hungary witnessed the inauguration ceremony of its new President, Tamas Sulyok, held in front of the Sandor Palace. A military salute and a procession of historical flags and performances marked the event. In another development, Sweden's national flag was raised at NATO headquarters, solidifying its status as the 32nd member of the alliance. Indian President Droupadi Murmu embarked on her first State Visit to Mauritius, participating in the Mauritian National Day celebrations as Chief Guest, where she was accorded full state honours upon arrival.
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