POLITICS
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Mar- 2025 -22 March
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah sworn in as Namibia’s first female president
At a ceremony on Friday that coincided with Namibia’s 35th anniversary of independence, Nandi-Ndaitwah assumed office, succeeding outgoing President Nangolo Mbumba, who had taken over power following the death of former President Hage Geingob in 2024, Xinhua news agency reported. Windhoek: Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was sworn in as the first female president of Namibia after winning elections last year. At a ceremony on Friday that coincided with Namibia’s 35th anniversary of independence, Nandi-Ndaitwah assumed office, succeeding outgoing President Nangolo Mbumba, who had taken over power following the death of former President Hage Geingob in 2024, Xinhua news agency reported. As Namibia’s fifth president since its independence in 1990, Nandi-Ndaitwah won the 2024 presidential election with 57 per cent of the vote. “The task…
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22 March
Netanyahu, attorney general clash over dismissal of Shin Bet chief
Baharav-Miara issued a directive prohibiting Netanyahu from taking any action to remove Bar after the High Court temporarily blocked the government’s attempt to dismiss him, Xinhua news agency reported. Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara disputed over the government’s attempt to replace Shin Bet security chief Ronen Bar. Baharav-Miara issued a directive prohibiting Netanyahu from taking any action to remove Bar after the High Court temporarily blocked the government’s attempt to dismiss him, Xinhua news agency reported. “It is prohibited to appoint a new Shin Bet chief,” she stated, also banning interviews for the post. In response, Netanyahu rejected the directive, reaffirming the government’s authority over security appointments. “Israel is a state of law, and according to…
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21 March
Four Maoists killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur
After firing was stopped bodies of four Maoists and automatic weapons were recovered Kothagudem: Four Maoists have been killed in an encounter in border area of Kanker-Narayanpur districts in Chhattisgarh on Thursday. A joint police party comprising DRG/BSF personnel launched a search operation in the area following information about the presence of Maoists and fire broke between the Maoists and the security personnel. After firing was stopped bodies of four Maoists and automatic weapons were recovered. Search was operation continuing in the area, police said.
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21 March
30 Maoists, one jawan killed in separate encounters in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar
Security forces have recovered the bodies of 30 Naxalites along with a large number of AK-47 rifles and semi-automatic weapons. Kothagudem: As many as 30 Maoists and one jawan have been killed in separate incidents of exchange of fire between the security forces and CPI (Maoist) cadres in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh on Thursday. In an encounter on the borders of Bijapur and Dantewada districts in the State 26 Maoists have been killed. Security forces have recovered the bodies of 30 Naxalites along with a large number of AK-47 rifles and semi-automatic weapons. One jawan of Bijapur DRG, Raju Oyyami was killed in the encounter, said Bastar Inspector General of Police Sundarraj P. Search operations have been going on Bijapur and…
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21 March
Mumbai: 86-year-old woman loses Rs 20 crore to digital arrest
The accused persons had also forced the victim to stay at home for two months and checked her location daily by calling her every three hours, the police said Mumbai: An 86-year-old woman from south Mumbai lost more than Rs 20 crore of her savings over two months to a ‘digital arrest’ fraud, police said on Thursday. One of the fraudsters posed as a ‘CBI officer’ to extort money from the woman, they said, adding three persons have been arrested in connection with the crime which took place between December 26, 2024 and March 3 this year. The accused persons had also forced the victim to stay at home for two months and checked her location daily by calling her every three hours,…
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21 March
Bhutan’s role in global happiness recognition praised by Padma Shri SK Thorat
Commending Bhutan for its efforts, Padma Shri SK Thorat highlighted how Bhutan’s Happiness Index offers a unique perspective on human development, distinct from Western economic models Thimphu: Former Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Padma Shri SK Thorat, who was the chief guest at the International Happiness Day Conference in Thimphu on Thursday, commended Bhutan for convincing the United Nations to celebrate March 20 as International Happiness Day. Commending Bhutan for its efforts, Thorat highlighted how Bhutan’s Happiness Index offers a unique perspective on human development, distinct from Western economic models. Speaking at the International Happiness Day Conference organized by the Association of Buddhist Tourist Operators (ABTO) and the Buddhist Society of India (BSI), he emphasized that while most countries measure development…
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21 March
Nagpur violence: Muslims seek impartial probe
Largescale violence broke out in Nagpur after rumours about a chadar being burnt. Muslims leaders have appealed to Maharashtra CM for an impartial probe Nagpur: Members of the Muslim community in Nagpur have condemned the violence in Vidarbha’s largest city earlier this week and sought an impartial probe into it, claiming that timely action by police could have prevented it.Addressing a press conference on Thursday, they said Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis should meet representatives of both communities in a bid to establish peace.Large-scale stone pelting and arson were reported in several parts of Nagpur on Monday evening after rumours began circulating about a ‘chadar’ with holy inscriptions being burnt during protests led by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) seeking the…
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21 March
Siddiept man attempts suicide after Kukunurpally cop intervenes in civil matter
Kukunurpally SI Srinivas reportedly forces Srisailam to remove boundary wall, deputes ASI and constable to his house Siddipet: A man consumed pesticide on Thursday after he was reportedly unable to bear the harassment by the Kukunurpally SI over a boundary wall dispute in Kukunurpally village. A place of worship was built close to Srisailam’s residence 10 years ago in the village. When Srisailam built the boundary wall along the place of worship, Satyanarayana, who built the structure, approached the police accusing him of encroaching his place. Kukunurpally SI Srinivas reportedly forced Srisailam to remove the wall. On the same issue, Srinivas deputed an ASI and a constable to Srisailam’s home on Thursday. When the police tried to convey the message sent by the SI, Srisailam…
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21 March
Warangal’s SR University celebrates 23rd Annual Sports Day at Ananthasagar campus
Sports Officer of IIT-Hyderabad Dr Baba Aditya Verma emphasises importance of sports in students’ lives, says sports helps reduce stress and enhance physical well-being Warangal: SR University’s 23rd Annual Sports Day held at the university campus at Ananthasagar was marked with enthusiasm, bringing together students, faculty and sports enthusiasts. Sports Officer of IIT-Hyderabad Dr Baba Aditya Verma attended the event held on Thursday. Addressing the students, he emphasised the importance of sports in students’ lives saying that sports helps in reducing stress and enhancing physical well-being. He encouraged students to actively engage in sports, stating that even a 30-minute walk every day can significantly improve one’s health. He congratulated the students for their remarkable performance in the South Zone Games. University Vice-Chancellor Prof Deepak Garg…
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21 March
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy defends Miss World event, says it will generate hundreds of crores
Says Hyderabad will become landmark on the globe, this is a big opportunity and hospitality will be extended to representatives of over 3,000 newspapers and TV channels Hyderabad: Amidst objections from opposition parties over the State government’s priorities, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy defended hosting the Miss World contest in Hyderabad, claiming that it was an excellent tourism opportunity and would generate “a lot of revenue”. “Representatives from 140 countries will be staying in Telangana for over a month and visiting different tourist destinations. This is a big opportunity and hospitality will be extended to representatives of over 3,000 newspapers and television channels,” he said while addressing a gathering at Ravindra Bharathi on Thursday. Hyderabad will become a landmark on the globe. When many people come here,…
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