Morning Digest | BJP picks Manik Saha as Tripura CM again; prisons allowed to conduct Aadhaar authentication of inmates, and more
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Tripura Assembly | Manik Saha elected leader, to take oath on Wednesday
Dr. Manik Saha met Governor Satyadev Narayan Aacharya in Agartala on March 6, 2023 evening two hours after he was elected leader at the joint legislature party meeting of the BJP and the IPFT. The Governor invited him to be sworn in as the 12th Chief Minister of Tripura.
Home Ministry allows prison authorities to conduct Aadhaar authentication of inmates
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on March 6, 2023, notified that prison authorities across States are allowed to conduct authentication of prison inmates through an Aadhaar card for extending benefits such as meeting with relatives and legal aid. The Ministry added the exercise was voluntary. Prison is a State subject.
Conrad, Rio to take charge in Meghalaya and Nagaland today
The United Democratic Party (UDP), part of every alliance government in Meghalaya since 2010 except for a five-year phase from 2013, has been allotted two berths in the Cabinet of the new five-party government. National People’s Party (NPP) leader Conrad K. Sangma will assume charge as the Chief Minister on Tuesday.
Indian Railways ties up with ISRO for real-time train tracking
Indians among 171 delivery riders detained in U.K. crackdown on illegal migration as part of new government reforms.
IMF explores recovery support for Sri Lanka following cyclone Ditwah, addressing humanitarian and economic challenges faced by the nation.
Edinburgh Airport halts all flights due to IT issues; passengers should check with airlines for updates.
Odisha Minister confirms that the inquiry report into the Nepalese student's death at KIIT University is currently under examination.
Hong Kong's upcoming legislative election faces low turnout as residents mourn a devastating fire that claimed 159 lives.
Harvard professor Carlos Portugal Gouvea arrested for discharging a pellet gun near a synagogue; agrees to leave the U.S.
Macron cautioned Zelenskyy that the U.S. might pressure Ukraine into territorial concessions to Russia without security guarantees.
A Canadian national was arrested at the Indo-Nepal border for using a fake immigration stamp on his passport.
Appeals court permits Trump to maintain National Guard deployment in D.C., reversing a lower court's order to withdraw troops.
Iraq retracts its terror designation of Hezbollah and Houthis, citing an error amid regional political pressures and public backlash.
U.S. military strikes drug boats amid scrutiny over legality and rising casualties, prompting investigations and conflicting congressional testimonies.
Indian envoy Santosh Jha meets Sri Lanka’s Housing Minister to discuss reconstruction efforts following Cyclone Ditwah's devastating impact.
The U.S. and Kenya sign a $2.5 billion health deal, marking the start of "America First" global health agreements.