Thursday, March 12
Jyotiraditya M Scindia praised India Post's vast network. He urged employees to transform it into the world's largest logistics organization. Scindia emphasized innovation and productivity. He highlighted the introduction of new services like KYC for mutual funds. He also mentioned substantial investment for infrastructure upgrades. Fifteen Gramin Dak Sevaks from Karnataka were honored for their service.
CDS General Anil Chauhan cautioned that growing cooperation between China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh could destabilize India's security. He highlighted economic vulnerabilities in the Indian Ocean Region exploited by external powers. Gen Chauhan also referenced Operation Sindoor, a military conflict with Pakistan, emphasizing its global lessons.
In Gujarat's Vadodara district, a section of the Gambhira Bridge collapsed, causing a truck, van, and car to fall into the Mahisagar River. Rescue teams are working at the site, with ten fatalities confirmed and nine individuals hospitalised with injuries. Prime Minister Modi has offered condolences and announced financial assistance for the victims' families.
The European Court of Human Rights held Russia accountable for the MH17 tragedy and rights abuses in Ukraine. The court addressed cases filed by Ukraine and Netherlands related to Moscow's actions since 2014. Despite Russia's expulsion from the Council of Europe, the court asserted its jurisdiction. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has approved plans for a new international court.
The Court of the Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities (CCPD) has penalized 96 establishments, including the STQC Directorate, Rs 50,000 each for failing to meet accessibility standards for digital platforms by mid-June. These establishments, previously fined Rs 10,000 in February with a warning, failed to submit audit reports or appoint certified auditors.
The CBI, under Operation Chakra-V, dismantled a cybercrime syndicate in Noida, arresting Nishant Walia of FirstIdea. The group allegedly defrauded UK and Australian citizens through tech support scams, posing as representatives from companies like Microsoft. Raids uncovered a fake call center and evidence of international collaboration, highlighting the global reach of cybercrime.
Bilawal Bhutto's offer to extradite Pakistani terrorists to India has sparked outrage, particularly from Talha Saeed, son of Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed. Talha condemned Bhutto's remarks as an "irresponsible offer," demanding instead the extradition of Indian leaders and accusing Bhutto's family of aligning with Western and Indian narratives against Pakistan.
