Friday, March 13
A controversy erupted after BSF personnel were assigned a train with substandard conditions for their journey to Amarnath Yatra duty. Following criticism and shared videos, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the Railways responded swiftly by suspending four officials and launching an investigation. A replacement train was arranged for the BSF personnel after the initial coaches were deemed unsuitable.
In Brussels, S. Jaishankar addressed the international media's narrative on Operation Sindoor, questioning Osama bin Laden's presence in Pakistan. He emphasized that terrorism, not just India-Pakistan relations, is the core issue. Jaishankar also defended India's neutral stance on the Russia-Ukraine war, advocating for peaceful resolution.
The Supreme Court upheld an 18-month jail sentence for advocate Sanjay Rathod, who was convicted of using abusive language to outrage the modesty of a female judicial officer in a Delhi courtroom in 2015. The court rejected his plea for leniency, emphasizing the need to protect the dignity of women judicial officers and maintain a safe courtroom environment.
The family of Raja Raghuvanshi, an Indore businessman allegedly murdered by his wife, apologized to the Meghalaya government for tarnishing the state's image. Raja's brother thanked the Meghalaya police for their swift investigation, while his father demanded an apology from Sonam's family for insulting the police.
The family of Raja Raghuvanshi, an Indore businessman allegedly murdered by his wife, apologized to the Meghalaya government for tarnishing the state's image. Raja's brother thanked the Meghalaya police for their swift investigation, while his father demanded an apology from Sonam's family for insulting the police.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with all-party delegation members. They shared experiences from diplomatic missions. These missions communicated India's firm stance against Pakistan-linked terrorism. This followed Operation Sindoor. Delegations visited 33 international capitals. S Jaishankar praised their role. The teams included both ruling and opposition party leaders. This initiative showcased national unity against terrorism. Key leaders from various parties participated.
Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress chief and Rajya Sabha leader of opposition, has urged PM Narendra Modi to appoint the Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker from the principal opposition party. Kharge highlighted that the position has been vacant for two consecutive Lok Sabha terms, which he argues violates constitutional provisions and democratic norms.
In a shocking turn of events in the Meghalaya honeymoon murder case, one of the arrested suspects, Raj Singh Kushwaha, reportedly drove mourners to the funeral of the victim, Raja Raghuvanshi, in Indore. This revelation came to light after a funeral attendee recognized Kushwaha's photograph following his arrest.
Meghalaya Police have secured transit remand for three men accused of murdering an Indore businessman, Raja Raghuvanshi, in Meghalaya. The trio was allegedly hired by Raghuvanshi's wife, Sonam, who later surrendered. The couple had gone to Meghalaya for their honeymoon and were reported missing before Raghuvanshi's body was discovered, prompting a CBI investigation demand.
The government has approved the relocation of Gurgaon's Kherki Daula toll plaza on NH-48 to Pachgaon, beyond Manesar, easing commutes for many. This move, long demanded by locals since 2014, will also exempt Delhi-Manesar travelers from tolls. The new plaza will use a Multi Lane Free Flow system to prevent congestion.
