Top news of the day: PM Modi lays foundation stone and inaugurates ₹33,700 crore projects in Chhattisgarh; AFSPA extended in parts of Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, and more

PM Modi lays foundation stone and inaugurates ₹33,700 crore projects in Chhattisgarh; AFSPA extended in parts of Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, and more on top news of March 30, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a visit to Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh on Sunday (March 30, 2025) where he attended several programs and launched a series of development projects. He laid the foundation stone on Sunday (March 30, 2025) and inaugurated multiple development projects of more than ₹33,700 crore related to various sectors. 

The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, which gives armed forces operating in disturbed areas sweeping powers and immunity from prosecution unless approved by the Centre, was on Sunday (March 30, 2025) extended for six months in the entire Manipur, except the jurisdictions of 13 police stations, in view of the law and order situation there.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday (March 30, 2025) sounded the bugle for the Bihar Assembly polls due later this year, urging the people to strengthen the hands of Prime Minister Narendra Modi by voting the BJP-led NDA back to power.

One person died and seven others were injured when the 12551 SMVT Bengaluru-Kamakhya AC Superfast Express derailed between Cuttack and Nergundi railway section in Odisha on Sunday (March 30, 2025). The incident took place at 11.54 a.m. when the train heading towards Kamakhya slipped off the track. Since the speed of train was slow after it had crossed a bridge over River Mahanadi, the impact of accident on the lives of passengers was minimal.

Pacer Trent Boult refused to pin Mumbai Indians’ defeat to Gujarat Titans in an IPL 2025 match down to the black soil pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad on Saturday (March 30, 2025).

On the Ugadi festival day, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced release of two tmc ft of water from Bhadra reservoir between April 1 and 5 to allow water flow in Tungabhadra canals.

Confirming the “voluntary cuts” being considered for the movie L2: Empuraan following right wing backlash, actor Mohanlal expressed “regret” on his and the Empuraan team’s behalf for “the distress caused to my loved ones.” In a Facebook post published on Sunday (March 30, 2025), he said it is his duty as an artist to ensure that none of his films harbours hatred towards any political movement, ideology or religious sect.