Friday, March 13
Following the Samajwadi Party's controversial remarks about UP deputy CM Brajesh Pathak, a poster has emerged in Uttar Pradesh criticising Akhilesh Yadav. The poster, put up by a BJP Yuva Morcha leader, calls for saving Brahmins' honour and ousting Akhilesh. This comes after an FIR was filed over SP's post, deemed offensive to Pathak's late mother.
IndiGo reported a robust Rs 3,067.5 crore profit in Jan-March 2025, driven by Kumbh traffic and low oil prices, marking its second-highest quarterly profit. The airline's FY25 revenue surpassed $10 billion, although annual profit dipped slightly. Despite airspace closures and operational challenges, IndiGo is expanding its fleet and routes, anticipating Airbus A320 XLR deliveries soon.
India addressed the UNSC, emphasising maritime security and counterterrorism as vital to its interests. Parvathaneni Harish highlighted India's proactive role in safeguarding maritime interests, combating piracy by deploying naval ships, conducting operations, and saving lives. India is actively enhancing maritime capabilities and strategic planning amid threats like piracy and China's growing influence in the Indian Ocean.
The Supreme Court has asked petitioners challenging the waqf laws to present a compelling case for interim relief, emphasizing the presumption of constitutionality for statutes. Petitioners argue the law enables systematic expropriation of waqf properties, dilutes Muslim representation, and restricts legal remedies.
CPI leader D Raja criticises the government's briefing of foreign countries on Operation Sindoor while keeping Indians uninformed, demanding a special Parliament session. He questions the lack of consultation with political parties regarding the all-party delegations and raises concerns about suppressed dissent, citing the arrest of an Ashoka University professor.
