Times of India

China has expressed appreciation for PM Modi's positive statements and the successful meeting between President Xi and PM Modi in Kazan. Both nations are ready to work together to implement their leaders' understandings and promote stable development, benefiting over 2.8 billion people in both countries.

Deputy CM Ajit Pawar acknowledged that financially well-off individuals received benefits from the Mukhya Mantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana meant for poor women. The scheme will be corrected without reclaiming funds. Despite rising allocation for SC and ST outlay, the program continues, with a loan link of up to Rs 25,000 announced.

Mufti Munir Shakir, a vocal critic of the Pakistani state, was killed in an IED attack in Peshawar, leading to significant backlash against the ISI and military. His funeral saw mourners blaming Pakistani intelligence and chanting slogans against the army, accusing them of targeting Pashtuns.

Govardhan Dange, a farmer in Chandrapur, bravely fought off a tiger that attacked him while irrigating his field. Despite sustaining multiple injuries, he managed to escape by climbing into a well and calling for help. He is now recovering in a rural hospital.

Maha man, 55, kills leopard to save dog

Gamini, a South African female cheetah, and her four cubs were released into Kuno National Park, adding to the 17 cheetahs now in the wild, including 11 Indian-born cubs. With tourists receiving an improved opportunity to spot cheetahs on safari, MP CM Mohan Yadav highlighted this milestone in the cheetah reintroduction project.

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged Indian industry to support the Prime Minister Internship Scheme, which targets providing internships to one crore youth over five years. The scheme aims to bridge the gap between industry expectations and youth skills, particularly in tier-II and -III cities, offering financial assistance to interns.

Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak has been honored with the 2025 Holberg Prize for her influential work in literary theory and philosophy. She has made significant contributions to fields such as comparative literature, translation, postcolonial studies, political philosophy, and feminist theory.

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board led a demonstration against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, joined by MPs from several opposition parties in New Delhi. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi cautioned NDA allies against supporting the bill, while opposition members claimed it was unconstitutional and divisive.

An eyewitness from Hansapuri described the chaos caused by a masked group. "A team came here, their faces were hidden with scarves. They had sharp weapons, stickers, and bottles in their hands. They started the ruckus, vandalized shops, and pelted stones. They also torched vehicles," the eyewitness said.

YSR Congress Party of Andhra Pradesh urges the Modi govt to clarify mechanisms ensuring southern states, which followed population control, do not lose political weight in the forthcoming Lok Sabha delimitation based on population criteria. YSRCP agrees with Home Minister Amit Shah on proportional LS seat increase but seeks details on implementation.

The Mumbai Economic Offences Wing arrested Javed Aazam in connection with the Rs 122 crore misappropriation case involving New India Cooperative Bank. Javed, the brother of BJP's former Maharashtra secretary Hyder Azam, was linked to the scam through businessman Unnathan Arunachalam, who claimed to have given him Rs 18 crore.

The number of foreigners visiting India for medical purposes has risen steadily post-pandemic, reaching nearly 6.6 lakh in 2023. Also, foreign tourist arrivals in the first half of 2024 showed 90% recovery compared to the same period in 2019, indicating a strong rebound.

PM Narendra Modi and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will share the stage in Nagpur on March 30, marking their first public appearance together since the Ram Mandir consecration. The event comes amid speculation about BJP-RSS ties and coincides with BJP's preparations to elect a new national president.

US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard is optimistic about strengthening economic and trade ties between India and the US. She highlights that President Donald Trump and PM Narendra Modi are in direct dialogue to find solutions that benefit both economies, focusing on positive opportunities beyond tariff issues.

Women from Haryana are excelling in the military, with 34 cadets currently in the National Defence Academy. After the Supreme Court allowed women to take the NDA exam post-Class XII, there are now 121 women cadets. Women have been inducted since the 1990s but now also receive permanent commissions and can be promoted to higher ranks.

The Supreme Court has rejected former Gujarat IAS officer Pradeep Sharma's plea to discharge him from a money laundering case, emphasizing that economic offence proceedings should not be quashed without trial. SC clarified that money laundering is a continuing offence and does not conclude with a single instance.

Security forces in Kashmir's Handwara district neutralized a Pakistani terrorist during a gunfight. The operation, which involved J&K police, the Army, and CRPF, was based on intelligence inputs. This was the first counterterrorism action in Kashmir this year since a previous incident in January.