Naxalite Killed in Encounter with Security Forces in Chhattisgarh's Kanker: Live Breaking News Headlines & Updates, March 16, 2024

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.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha MP Ajay Pratap Singh said on March 16 he is resigning from the primary membership of the party ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has appointed Navneet Kumar Sehgal, IAS (retd.) as the chairman of Prasar Bharati.

In anticipation of the announcement of the Lok Sabha polls schedule, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has made a significant statement. He declared, “It is an important day. The country will get the general elections schedule at 3pm today.”

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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been granted bail in both complaints filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The bail was granted by Divya Malhotra, the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) of Rouse Avenue Court.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is currently carrying out raids at several locations in Arrah, Bihar, in connection with a money laundering investigation. Among the places being searched is the residence of a businessman named Krishna Mohan Singh.

In a significant development, BRS leader K Kavitha was arrested in Hyderabad over her alleged involvement in the Delhi Excise Policy Case. Following her arrest, she was transported to Delhi for further interrogation related to the money laundering case linked to the Delhi excise policy. The arrest led to heightened security measures at the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office, where a team of doctors also arrived. 

Sugata Ghosh Dastidar, the Controller General of Defence Accounts, has been appointed as the Financial Adviser (Defence Services) in the Ministry of Defence. This new role will see Dastidar playing a pivotal role in the financial decision-making process within the defence sector.