Indian cricket team’s win in the Champions Trophy led to celebrations in Madhya Pradesh, but incidents of vandalism and violence marred the night in Dewas and Mhow. Police detained several individuals, shaved their heads, and paraded them after clashes and arson. Authorities confirmed stability in Mhow, detaining 13 people involved in the unrest.
The Election Commission invited party leaders for discussions to enhance electoral processes, addressing concerns over duplicate electors’ photo identity cards. It acknowledged some electors share the same EPIC number but remain distinct in demographic details and polling stations. The issue stemmed from a previously manual process, now being rectified with the ERONET 2.0 update to prevent further duplications.
Jammu and Kashmir’s chief minister responded to RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale’s suggestion to replace ‘India’ with ‘Bharat’ as the country’s name. Abdullah highlighted that the country has historically been referred to as Bharat, India, and Hindustan, allowing individuals to choose their preferred name.
Congress MP Gowaal K Padavi has called for banning the Chinese AI app DeepSeek in India, citing its refusal to acknowledge Arunachal Pradesh as part of India. He urged the Ministry of External Affairs to issue a notice to China, stressing the development of indigenous AI technology instead of relying on foreign tech.
Tamil Nadu’s DMK delegation met Odisha’s Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik to seek support against the Centre’s proposal for delimitation based on population. The DMK also invited Patnaik to join a Joint Action Committee meeting in Chennai on March 22. The DMK is reaching out to various leaders to collectively oppose the delimitation exercise.
Lalit Modi has dismissed reports of an extradition notice against him as fake news, mentioning his extensive international travels without issue. He also shared an Interpol report denying a Red Corner Notice against him, while Vanuatu’s PM stated a zero-tolerance stance towards criminals.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Mauritius highlights the strong historical and cultural ties between the two nations, reinforced by a large Indian-origin population. His engagements included a warm reception by the local diaspora, homage to Mahatma Gandhi, and revisiting significant spiritual sites.
Indian IT firms generated significant free cash flows, mostly returned to shareholders. Experts suggest reinvesting in innovation and global capabilities as AI disrupts traditional models. Strategic investments in computing infrastructure and next-gen companies are recommended to stay competitive amidst evolving technology and trade landscapes.