INDIA
BJP issues whip to Lok Sabha MPs for March 22
A three-line whip issued by Chief Whip Rakesh Singh stated, "On March 22, some very important legislative functions will be brought to the Lok Sabha for discussion and passage. In this case, all the Lok Sabha MPs of the party are requested to vote in favour of the government by compulsorily appearing in the House throughout the day on March 22."
LDF, UDF have no interest in Kerala's progress: E Sreedharan
In a series of tweets, Sreedharan, also known as Metroman, said: "Keralites have been governed alternatively by the LDF and UDF who have no interest in the state's progress. The hapless Keralite faces a daily dose of corruption, misgovernance and stagnation, while the rest of India surges ahead under the able leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modiji."
PM Modi meets US Defence Secretary; stresses commitment to partnership
Modi tweeted after their meeting on Friday, "Pleasure to meet U.S. @SecDef Lloyd Austin today. Conveyed my best wishes to @POTUS @JoeBiden. India and the US are committed to our strategic partnership that is a force for global good." Austin also met with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, according to the US embassy.
Zomato delivery case: I won't flee Bengaluru, says Chandranee
A section of the media, especially local news channels, ran a story suggesting that she had 'left the city' after her address was leaked online following the barrage of opinions and hate messages about the whole incident.
Mukesh Ambani SUV case: Sachin Vaze mum over name of 'mastermind'
Meanwhile ATS, Mumbai made hectic efforts on Friday to seek remand of Vaze, ostensibly to prevent the accused from being grilled further by the Central agency. Vaze is in NIA's custody till March 25. Sources in the NIA said that Vaze is not cooperating with the agency regarding the motive and planning of deep-rooted conspiracy which shook the corporate fraternity.
Mumbai records 3K Covid cases, CM Uddhav Thackeray hints at lockdown 'option'
"Lockdown is an option for the future as I can see it... But I expect voluntary cooperation from all people," a grim Thackeray told media persons in Nandurbar after reviewing the ongoing vaccination programme in some remote tribal areas.
In India, nationalism is perceived as a positive force: Jaishankar
"If you ask somebody in India, 'are you a nationalist?', he'll say 'of course, I am a nationalist'. Mahatma Gandhi led the national movement. For us nationalism is a positive force. It is regaining something, it is rediscovering your identity. It is an expression of national confidence of a society, of an ambition of society," Jaishankar said.
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin in Delhi to face Indo-Pacific 'pressing challenges'
The first visit by a member of US President Joe Biden's cabinet to India came as leaders of the US and China clashed at a meeting in Alaska symbolising the growing aggressiveness by China. It is particularly seen in the Indo-Pacific region and the US is responding by working closely with allies and partners.
Control ISI before talk on stability: Punjab CM to Pak's Bajwa
"Infiltration into India from across the border is still happening, Indian soldiers are being killed at the borders every day. They (Pakistan) are dropping arms and heroin into Punjab via drones every other day. Efforts to create trouble in my state continue to take place. All this should stop first, only then we can talk peace," said Amarinder Singh.
Uproar in Rajya Sabha as BJP MP raises Raj phone-tapping issue
Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu had to intervene as the BJP and Congress levelled political accusations at each other. BJP National General Secretary Bhupender Yadav said the Congress government in Rajasthan has confessed that the phones of several of their party leaders had been tapped. This is against the dignity of democracy, self-respect of the citizens and against the spirit of Article 21 of the Constitution.
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