Saturday, March 07
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Tarique Rahman on the Bangladesh Nationalist Party's decisive election victory, reaffirming India's commitment to close bilateral ties. Rahman, son of BNP founder Ziaur Rahman, is expected to become prime minister following the party's significant win, ushering in potential political stability.
The 33rd Mahashivratri celebrations at the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore will be held on February 15th. The festival will be celebrated from 6 pm on the 15th, before Adiyogi, and will continue until 6 am the next morning.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has dismissed speculation about a leadership change, stating no discussions on the chief ministerial post occurred during his meetings with Congress leaders. He emphasized the party's focus on its broader vision and goals, with senior leaders to make decisions at an opportune time.
Rahul Gandhi voiced support for nationwide worker and farmer protests against government policies, citing concerns over labour codes, trade agreements, and MGNREGA. Ten trade unions and the Samyukta Kisan Morcha called for an all-India strike on Thursday to oppose these measures and demand policy changes.
Opposition's bid to remove the Speaker failed, exposing internal rifts as pragmatic voices pushed for legislative business. The government emerged stronger, refusing Congress's demands, while regional parties' desire for discussions on their concerns helped end the impasse. The Speaker stepped aside until the notice is addressed.
Niti Aayog has proposed a roadmap for India's transport sector to achieve net zero emissions by 2070. The strategy involves phasing out diesel vehicles and promoting cleaner technologies like CNG, hybrids, and electric vehicles. Stricter Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) norms will also be implemented to support this transition.
