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One Naxal was killed in an encounter between Naxalites and security forces in Kankar district, police said on Saturday. Police said that the incident occurred in the forest of Kaknar village.
At least 16 soldiers, including four officers, were killed in southern Nigeria while responding to a distress call during fighting between two communities, defense officials said on Saturday.
At least 39 workers were injured at a factory after a boiler blast in Rewari’s Dharuhera around 5.45 pm on Saturday, police said. While one of the injured has been referred to Rohtak PGIMS, the rest have been admitted to various hospitals in the district.
At least 39 workers were injured at a factory after a boiler blast in Rewari’s Dharuhera around 5.45 pm on Saturday, police said. While one of the injured has been referred to Rohtak PGIMS, the rest have been admitted to various hospitals in the district.
In a powerful display of unity, animal rights activists across Kerala gathered in front of the Secretariat here on Saturday to advocate for personhood status for animals. They highlighted the brutality committed against farm, community and work animals and for those used for testing of medicines and cosmetics. The activists, brandishing placards and banners, sought to raise awareness about speciesism a prejudice that deems humans superior to other species.
Indian Navy officials on Saturday, March 16, said the Marine Commandos are carrying out a major operation to rescue the crew of merchant vessel MV Ruen from pirates.
The Ministry of Minority Affairs on Saturday said it has approved Rs 172.10 crore for a proposal for the development of a Multidisciplinary Sports Complex and Women Entrepreneurship Facilitation Centres in Nagaland. The approved sports complex would aid not only in the development of much-needed sports infrastructure but also stimulate economic growth by acting as a possible medium for organising sports and recreational events in the state, an official said.
The Lok Sabha elections for 543 seats will be held in seven phases from April 19, and the results will be announced on June 4. The Election Commission made the announcement on Friday.
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Saturday, March 16, informed that the India has 1.8 crore first-time voters and 19.47 crore voters between the age group of 20-29 years.
The Pinarayi Vijayan government in Kerala has approached the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, reported news agency ANI.
Mumbai, March 15: The Election Commission of India (ECI) is poised to announce the schedule for the General Elections 2024 and several State Assemblies today, March 16, at 3 pm. The forthcoming Lok Sabha elections hold immense importance as they are scheduled to replace the existing House before its term expires on June 16. This announcement comes amidst a flurry of political activities and strategic realignments nationwide. Former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa found himself embroiled in controversy as an FIR has been filed against him for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor girl.
Meanwhile, the Election Commission welcomed newly-appointed Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, who assumed office on March 15. Their appointment underscores the Commission's commitment to ensuring fair and transparent electoral processes. In a legal development, the Supreme Court has agreed to hear pleas seeking a stay on the Citizenship Amendment Rules 2024, with the hearing scheduled for March 19. This comes amid ongoing debates and concerns surrounding the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
Additionally, the Madhya Pradesh government announced a 4 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees to provide relief amid rising living costs. In a series of political shifts, former Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Punjab Legislative Assembly, Raj Kumar Chabbewal, joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), while two Trinamool Congress MPs, Arjun Singh and Dibyendu Adhikari, crossed over to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Turning to international news, polling has commenced in Russia's Far East for the presidential election, which is expected to extend President Vladimir Putin's tenure by another six years. Meanwhile, American fast-food giant McDonald's experienced system outages worldwide, prompting disruptions in operations across multiple countries, including Japan, Australia, and the UK.
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