Top news of the day: PM Modi to visit Mauritius on Tuesday, Delhi Cabinet approves scheme to provide ₹2,500 per month to women, and more
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PM Modi to visit Mauritius on Tuesday, Delhi Cabinet approves scheme to provide ₹2,500 per month to women, and more on Top news on March 8, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Mauritius during March 11 and 12, 2025, said Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Saturday (March 8, 2025). This was announced by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri during a press conference in New Delhi.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday (March 8, 2025) said that the Delhi cabinet has passed a government scheme for giving ₹2,500 per month to women. A budgetary allocation of ₹5,100 crore has been set aside for the scheme, she said.
As the rescue operation to find the 8 persons trapped under the debris 14 km inside the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel entered 15th day on Saturday (March 8, 2025), the agencies involved in the arduous task the State Government has decided to deploy robots from Tuesday (March 11) on the recommendations of the agencies involved to complement the human efforts.
The Maharashtra government does not intend to control the media through the monitoring centre that it plans to set up, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Saturday while asserting the mechanism was to “take note” of what is printed and broadcast for response and clarification purposes.
AAP leader Atishi on Saturday (March 8, 2025) launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led Delhi government, accusing it of failing to deliver on its election promise of providing ₹2,500 per month to women before International Women’s Day. She called Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s guarantee a “jumla” and alleged that the saffron party had misled voters.
The Foreign Ministers of France, Germany, Italy and Britain said on Saturday (March 8, 2025) they supported an Arab-backed plan for the reconstruction of Gaza that would cost $53 billion and avoid displacing Palestinians from the enclave.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Saturday (March 8, 2025) that his government would make a provision for the death penalty for religious conversion of girls, along the lines of punishment for rape of minors.
Ramanathapuram identifies 145 polling stations as sensitive, ensuring security with paramilitary forces ahead of assembly elections, says DEO.
BJP Puducherry president V. P Ramalingam files nomination for Raj Bhavan, joined by Union Minister Mandaviya and Khushbu Sundar.
History-sheeter 'Thoppai' Ganesh shot dead by police in Chennai after attacking officers during attempted escape.
The government plans to amend the FCRA, introducing new regulations for NGO asset management and accountability for key functionaries.
The draft policy for “Responsible Digital Use Among Students”, released on Monday by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, has recommended that parents set structured routines with clear screen-time rules and prioritise privacy, safety, and open conversation with children on digital well-being.
Police Observer Sushant Kumar Saxena conducts surprise inspection at Shencottai police station, reviewing warrants and security arrangements ahead of elections.
Andhra Pradesh government to launch key projects in April, focusing on industrial growth and infrastructure development, says Nara Lokesh.
Lok Sabha refers the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill to a JPC amid opposition concerns over CSR provisions dilution.
SHG members in Kanniyakumari use snakes and ladders to raise election awareness and boost voter turnout.
Government accelerates consultations for early implementation of the Women’s Reservation Act to ensure women’s representation in 2029 elections.
CM A. Revanth Reddy distributes ₹1 crore insurance cheques to families of deceased Electricity department employees, enhancing financial security for workers.
The Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) registered 634 cases of drunk driving during a week-long special enforcement drive conducted across the city between March 16 and March 22.
GHMC intensifies action against property tax defaulters, seizing properties and offering a One Time Settlement scheme for payments.