Saturday, March 07
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat clarified the organization is not paramilitary, despite its uniform and drills, emphasizing its role in instilling virtues to prevent foreign subjugation. He drew parallels to historical invasions, noting past defeats despite invaders' lack of local knowledge. Bhagwat also reiterated the RSS's distinct identity from the BJP, stating it's not a reaction to other forces.
The government is introducing a 'Battery Pack Aadhaar Number' (BPAN) for electric vehicle batteries, assigning a unique 21-character code and QR code. This digital 'battery passport' will track batteries from manufacturing to recycling, providing details on materials, carbon footprint, and real-time performance. The initiative aims to enhance safety, quality, and trade, with potential future expansion to industrial batteries.
An Air India pilot was found to be under the influence of alcohol by Canadian authorities before operating flight AI186 from Vancouver to Delhi on December 23. The cockpit crew member was offloaded, causing a flight delay. Air India is cooperating with local authorities and has taken the pilot off flying duties pending an investigation.
Medical colleges nationwide must now maintain constant stocks of anti-rabies vaccines and immunoglobulin, following Supreme Court directives. This crucial step ensures timely treatment for dog-bite victims, addressing rising incidents in public spaces. The National Medical Commission's order mandates uninterrupted availability, bolstering public health safety measures across institutions.
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully launched two Pralay missiles in quick succession. This test validated the missile's reliability and precision. Pralay is an indigenously developed solid propellant quasi-ballistic missile. It is designed for high accuracy and can carry various warheads. This launch follows recent successful tests of other advanced missile systems, reinforcing India's defence capabilities.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav expressed confidence in West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee's victory in the 2026 Assembly elections, stating the BJP's "conspiracy" would fail. He also predicted the BJP's defeat in Uttar Pradesh in 2027, while criticizing UP CM Yogi Adityanath over voter list revisions.
BJP chief J.P. Nadda accused Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge of spreading falsehoods against the Modi government. Nadda refuted Kharge's allegations on MGNREGA, economy, and environmental issues, stating the people have rejected Congress's lies in multiple elections. He urged Kharge to introspect instead of spreading misinformation.
