New York City area felt tremor as a preliminary magnitude 4.8 earthquake strikes, according to officials, reported The Associated Press.
New York City area felt tremor as a preliminary magnitude 4.8 earthquake strikes, according to officials, reported The Associated Press.
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil addressed speech at a public gathering in Beed, Maharashtra, rallying support for the community’s cause, reported PTI.
As part of the investigation into the Rameshwaram Cafe Blast, which occurred on March 1 at ITPL Road in Bengaluru. The NIA has identified the primary accused responsible for the IED blast as Mussavir Hussain Shazib, with Abdul Matheen Taahaa named as his co-conspirator. Both individuals hail from Thirthahalli in Shivamogga district, reported ANI.
In a bilateral agreement, India has approved the highest-ever export quotas for essential commodities to the Maldives, as announced by the Indian High Commission.
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said, “India’s Foreign exchange reserves reached an all-time high of $645.6 billion as of March 29, 2024”.
A massive fire broke out in a power distribution company in Raipur’s Kota area in Chhattisgarh. Police and firefighters are present on the spot.
The Income Tax department conducted a raid at DMK leader R Avudaiappan’s residence in Tamil Nadu’s Tirunelveli.
The Rouse Avenue court granted interim bail on furnishing a bail bond of Rs One lakh to the accused persons in the Chinese Visa scam Money laundering case. However, Karti Chidambaram, who appeared through video conferencing was denied bail.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa shared on his social media account that 21kg of heroin has been seized in a joint operation by STF Assam & Cachar Police. One person has been arrested and an investigation is underway to crack the supply grid.
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Congress To Release Manifesto For Lok Sabha Polls Today
Congress leaders are poised to unveil the party’s manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections on Friday, with a sharp focus on the five ‘pillars of justice’.
Party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, alongside former party presidents Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, will be responsible for releasing the manifesto, marking a significant moment in the party’s electoral campaign.
Following the manifesto launch, Kharge and the Gandhis will embark on a series of public rallies in Jaipur and Hyderabad, where they will elucidate the manifesto’s core tenets to the public.
At the heart of the manifesto lies the concept of ‘Paanch Nyay’ or the five pillars of justice, encompassing ‘Yuva Nyay’, ‘Naari Nyay’, ‘Kisaan Nyay’, ‘Shramik Nyay’, and ‘Hissedari Nyay’, along with the party’s commitments to the electorate for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
In a groundbreaking move, the Congress will introduce a pledge for the youth: the ‘right to employment’, a promise aimed at addressing the aspirations and concerns of the younger demographic. Furthermore, the party is contemplating advocating for stringent penalties against those implicated in examination paper leaks, signalling its commitment to safeguarding the integrity of the education system.
This emphasis on youth engagement underscores the Congress’ strategy to appeal to this crucial demographic ahead of the elections.
Additionally, the manifesto will advocate for robust legislation and punishment for individuals found guilty of perpetrating paper leaks nationwide. It will also propose measures to enhance transparency in government recruitment processes, signalling the party’s commitment to accountability and fairness.
The unveiling of the manifesto represents a pivotal moment in the Congress’ electoral strategy, outlining its vision for governance and social justice in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections.
RBI To Announce Decision Of Rate-Setting Panel On Monetary Policy
The Reserve Bank’s monetary policy panel commenced its three-day discussions on Wednesday regarding the forthcoming set of monetary measures, amid widespread anticipation that the central bank will opt to maintain the key interest rate unchanged, directing its focus towards inflation management while addressing concerns regarding economic growth.
Chaired by Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is set to announce its decision on Friday.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) last adjusted the repo rate to 6.5 percent in February 2023 and has since maintained the rate at that level in its preceding six bi-monthly policy meetings.
Experts say that the MPC may draw insights from the policy stances adopted by key global central banks, such as those in the United States and the United Kingdom, which currently appear to be adopting a cautious approach, observing developments before considering any adjustments to interest rates.