Tuesday, March 10
Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to New Delhi marks a renewed effort to improve Sino-Indian relations. Wang's meeting with S Jaishankar and participation in border talks with Ajit Doval, follows agreements made between Modi and Xi in Kazan. China aims to build political trust, expand cooperation, and manage differences for stable bilateral ties.
The INDIA bloc is set to begin discussions on its Vice-Presidential candidate during a Monday meeting, coinciding with Parliament's resumption after an Independence Day break. This meeting gains importance after clashes with the government over SIR disrupted the monsoon session.
The Union government has strongly objected to a recent court judgment that mandates the President to seek the Supreme Court's opinion on the constitutionality of bills. Arguing against the directive, the Centre asserts that the judiciary cannot dictate how the President exercises her discretionary powers under Article 143.
Odisha police are investigating the death of a 15-year-old girl who suffered severe burns in Puri district, urging the public to disregard social media posts due to the sensitive nature of the case and the victim's minor status. The investigation is nearing completion, focusing on how a video of the injured girl went viral, potentially violating the Juvenile Justice Act.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar addressed opposition claims of electoral roll manipulation in Bihar, emphasizing the Election Commission's impartiality. He highlighted the collaborative and transparent nature of the Special Intensive Revision process, involving voters and party representatives.
A 71-year-old woman in Mumbai was defrauded of Rs 18.5 lakh after attempting to order milk online. She received a call from a scammer posing as a milk company executive, who tricked her into clicking a link and sharing her banking details. Consequently, the fraudster emptied her three bank accounts, leading to a significant financial loss.
