Friday, March 13
India is witnessing a resurgence of Covid-19, with active cases surpassing 2,500, led by Kerala, Maharashtra, and Delhi. Health Minister Prataprao Jadhav assures that the government is fully prepared with comprehensive measures and is closely monitoring the situation across all states.
Amul's launch of a liquid infant formula, touted as "India's first," has sparked controversy and complaints to the government, alleging violations of the Infant Milk Substitutes (IMS) Act. Activists argue the product's promotion, highlighting its convenience for working mothers, positions it as a breastfeeding substitute, a prohibited act.
Donald Trump claimed to have prevented a potential nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan, stating he conveyed to both nations that trade would be contingent on ceasing hostilities. Following the Pahalgam terror attack, India initiated Operation Sindoor, leading to retaliatory actions.
India's defence budget is set for substantial growth, potentially reaching Rs 31.7 lakh crore by 2047, according to a CII-KPMG report. Defence production and exports are also projected to surge, positioning India as a key global supplier. Increased capital expenditure and R&D investment are expected, alongside a rise in defence's GDP share.
Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader, alleged that the terrorists responsible for the Pahalgam attack, which resulted in the deaths of 25 tourists and a local, are still at large and may have joined the BJP. He also accused Prime Minister Modi of politicizing Operation Sindoor, criticizing the attempt to take credit for the military operation.
The CBI has filed a chargesheet against former J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik and five others in the Kiru hydropower corruption case. This follows a 2022 request from the J&K government for a CBI inquiry into irregularities in awarding civil contracts worth ₹2,200 crore for the Kiru Hydro Electric Power Project.
Following Operation Sindoor and heightened tensions with Pakistan, India dispatched multi-party delegations to 33 nations, including Japan and the UAE, to brief them on the situation. In the UAE, discussions with Emirati leaders centered on combating terrorism. In Japan, officials expressed support for India's anti-terror stance.
