Tuesday, March 10
Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury sparked controversy by bringing a stray puppy to Parliament grounds, claiming she rescued it from the road. She asserted that "real dogs" who "bite" are already in Parliament, criticizing the government. BJP MP Jagdambika Pal condemned the act as "tamasha" and a breach of protocol, demanding action.
The Election Commission of India has criticized the West Bengal government for delaying increased honorariums for booth level officers (BLOs) and payments for the special intensive revision of electoral rolls. This comes as the TMC delegation accused the ECI of having "blood on their hands" over the revision process.
Maulana Mahmood Madani has ignited controversy with his remarks on the Supreme Court's handling of key cases and his views on 'jihad' and 'ghar wapsi'. His statements have drawn sharp criticism from the BJP and differing opinions within the Muslim community, highlighting a divided political landscape.
Cyclone Ditwah is poised to make landfall near the North Tamil Nadu–Puducherry–South Andhra Pradesh coast by early November 30, prompting high alert across southern India. The storm, which has already caused devastation in Sri Lanka, is expected to bring heavy to extremely heavy rainfall and strong winds, leading to widespread disruptions and potential urban flooding.
Airbus has mandated a software upgrade for its A320 family aircraft, impacting over 6,000 planes globally. In India, IndiGo and Air India will ground over 350 planes for two to three days, potentially causing significant flight disruptions. This large-scale recall, one of Airbus's biggest, follows an incident that prompted a software review.
A parliamentary committee scrutinizing the simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly elections bill will seek an extension to gather more stakeholder views. The committee, chaired by P P Chaudhary, believes the bill, known as the one-nation-one-election proposal, does not violate the Constitution's basic structure, a stance supported by the Law Commission.
Airlines are urgently upgrading Airbus A320 aircraft software. Intense solar radiation could corrupt flight data. This directive follows an incident where an aircraft pitched downwards unexpectedly. IndiGo, Air India, and Air India Express are accelerating fixes. No aircraft can fly until the mandatory modification is complete. This global alert impacts thousands of jets, causing travel disruptions.
A Trinamool Congress delegation accused the Election Commission of "blood on their hands" over 40 deaths, including BLOs, during West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The party alleged an "unplanned and heartless" execution, questioning the EC's focus on Bengal as a border state and its alleged bias against the state.
Leh police allegedly used excessive lethal force without magistrate orders during protests for statehood and Sixth Schedule status, resulting in four deaths and over 80 injuries. Congress and Anjuman-Moin-ul-Islam have submitted claims to a judicial probe commission, highlighting violations of constitutional rights and police protocols.
