Today’s Top 10 News: From BJP’s 2024 Battleplans to fierce resistance faced by Biden from Democrats in re-election bids, here are the top picks for you
Today’s Top 10 News: DNP News brings to you top 10 breaking stories of the day to keep you abreast of all the latest developments from India and around the world.
1. BJP prepares 2024 battleplan: will focus on South, Bengal, Odisha, 100 rallies by PM Modi
The BJP Top brass has chalked out a battleplan to wrest 144 Lok Sabha seats it lost to rivals in the General Elections. The battleplan was prepared during the day long meeting at the party’s headquarters in Delhi. During the crucial meeting party top brass deliberated on how to popularize the NDA governments various welfare schemes and policies among the masses.
2. Congress: Adani Group’s “shenanigans’ powering BJP’s electoral fortunes at the expense of Indian power sector consumers
The Congress has alleged that Adani Group’s “shenanigans” in the power sector were powering the BJP’s electoral fortunes. Grand Old Party also asked whether any of the investigative agencies that are “quick to investigate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s electoral opponents” will look into “opaque transactions” in India.
3. President Murmu gives go ahead to appointment of AAP MLA’s Atisihi, Saurabh Bhardwaj as Delhi Cabinet Ministers
President Murmu appointed Aam Aadmi Party MLA’s Atishi and Saurabh Bhardwaj as Cabinet Ministers of March 7 . They are expected to be sworn in on March 9.
4. Women on Top: Group Captain Shailza Dhami becomes first women IAF to officer to command frontline combat unit
IAF has selected Group Captain Shailza Dhami, a helicopter pilot is all set to take command of a missile squadron in the Western Sector. This will be the first time when a women officer will take charge of a command unit.
5. Srilankan northern fishermen up in arms against proposal to issue license to Indian fishermen
Srilankan Governments plan to issue licenses to Indian fisherman to enter Sri Lankan waters has been opposed fiercely by country’s northern fishermen. They have termed the move as a “serious setback” to their nearly 15 year old struggle.
6. Biden faces fierce resistance from Democrats in his re-election bid
Majority of Democrat voters across US have started questioning President Biden’s plans to launch his re-election campaign. Just 37% of Democrats nationwide want President to seek a second term and it is down from 52% in the weeks before the mid term elections. Many worry about Biden’s age. Others are upset about his administrations messy withdrawal from Afghanistan. The party’s progressive wing has never been enthusiastic about Biden, who is perceived as a moderate, despite his lengthy list of achievements.
7. In early trade, Rupee declines 37 paise To 82.29 against the US Dollar
In early trade Rupee was weighed down by strength of the American currency in the overseas market and a negative trade in domestic equities, which led rupee to depreciate 37 paise to 82.29 against the US Dollar.
Adani Group has pre-paid share backed financing worth Rs 7,374 crore or $ 902 million to various international banks and domestic financial institutions ahead of its latest maturity.
9. ISL Semi Final : Sunil Chhetri strike devastates Mumbai City FC in the Semifinal first leg
Indian footballs super star and talismanic striker Sunil Chhetri struck a late goal as a substitute to help Bengaluru FC to win 1-0 over Mumbai City in the first leg of the Indian Super League (ISL) semifinal.
10. Mollywood actor Bala hospitalized following liver related illness
Mollywood actor Bala has been admitted to a hospital after being advised to undergo liver transplant. Bala plays character roles in Malayalam movies and he is the brother of popular Tamil film maker Siva.
