Saturday, March 07
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) launched a sharp attack on the DMK government and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin alleging that “law and order has been reduced to a laughing stock,” in the state following a country-made bomb attack on a police vehicle on the Trichy–Chennai highway.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged a "strategic vote chori" in Gujarat under the guise of Special Intensive Revision (SIR), accusing the Election Commission of complicity. He claimed that the EC has become a "chief accomplice in this vote chori conspiracy". The Gujarat Congress unit also alleged widespread rigging, claiming that millions of objections were filed to target specific communities.
The government will soon mandate mechanized covering for trucks carrying loose materials to prevent items from falling onto roads. This update to the Truck Body Code, aimed at improving safety and compliance with Supreme Court orders, will also include requirements for AC driver cabins and advanced driver assistance systems.
Republic Day parade features a unique contingent of 'animal soldiers' including Bactrian camels and Zanskar ponies. For the first time, the S-400 air defence system and drone shakti will be showcased. The event highlights indigenous military might, women's participation, and a flypast celebrating recent victories.
Abandoned slippers and a broken wall in a forested ridge led police to crack a sexual assault case involving a 10-year-old girl. Investigators identified a red e-rickshaw with a white roof from CCTV footage, ultimately leading to the arrest of the 25-year-old suspect, Durgesh.
