- ‘New India’ is not a political party’s manifesto, says Narendra Modi on Mann ki Baat: The prime minister also lauded citizens for opting for cashless transactions, saying over 1.5 crore people had downloaded the Bhim app in the past few months.
- Will not touch meat shops and slaughterhouses with licence, says UP CM Yogi Adityanath: The chief minister said his government’s action was directed at those ‘violating the orders of the National Green Tribunal and creating pollution’.
- Delhi has not had a government more corrupt than AAP, says Amit Shah: Arvind Kejriwal should initiate a magisterial inquiry into the charges against 13 of his party leaders.
- Actor Rajinikanth cancels his Sri Lanka trip after protests: He was going to unveil a housing scheme for the displaced Tamils in Jaffna city.
- Carrie Lam becomes Hong Kong’s first female leader: However, pro-democracy groups have protested against the selection made by Beijing loyalists.
- Two killed and 10 injured in a communal clash in Patan district of Gujarat: The situation was brought under control by the police, who fired tear gas shells and launched baton charges at the mob.
- UK Parliament attacker acted alone, say police: There is a possibility we will never understand why he did this, said investigators.
- Suspected militants attack police constable, decamp with his service weapon in Jammu: Two people have been arrested in connection with Saturday night’s incident. Two others are absconding with the AK-47.
- At least six killed in two bomb blasts during encounter in Sylhet, Bangladesh: More than 40 people were injured in the explosions.
- US airstrike has killed al Qaeda leader responsible for attack on Sri Lankan cricket team, says Pentagon: Qari Yasin was killed in Paktika province, Afghanistan, on March 19, a statement said.
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