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. Former diplomat incensed by Sikh radical preacher Amritpal Singh’s ‘not Indian’ remark
| Former diplomat KC Singh has slammed Sikh preacher and self-proclaimed separatist Amritpal Singh for his remark that he doesen’t consider himself as an Indian and stated that he should surrender his passport. He also said that if Amritpal does not consider him as an Indian then he should get his identification from United Nations High Commissioner for Refugess (UNHCR) as a stateless person because ‘Khalistan exists only in his mind. |
| Also Read: Who is Amritpal Singh, whose close friend’s arrest created ruckus in Amritsar |
2. Image Makeover: Rahul Gandhi heads to Cambridge with a trimmed beard
| Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has headed to UK on a week-long tour. He has trimmed his hair and trademark beard which he grew for Bharat Jodo Yatra and was dressed in suit tie instead of his white t-shirt as addressed University of Cambridge on the topic; Learning to listen in the 21st century. |
| Also Read: Rahul Gandhi: From bearded and messy to bare and sharp, Congress leader’s new look goes viral on internet |
3. ‘Court of Inquiry’ into mid-air ‘collusion’ of SU 30 MKI and Mirage 2000 completed
| The Court of Inquiry (CoI) findings into an accident involving two Indian Airforce (IAF) jets, an SU 30 MKI and a Mirage-2000 is complete and will be sent to the Air Headquarters. The mid – air collusion happened during close combat maneuvers conducted by Indian Air Force during a war game exercise. |
| Also Read: Bramhos Missile Test Successful: Extended Range 400 KM Bramhos supersonic missile test fired from SU 30 MKI |
4. Govt trims tenure of scientist who brought Cheetahs to Kuno
| The Environment Ministry has trimmed two year extension it had granted to noted biologist and Wildlife Institute of India (WII) dean YV Jhala to one year on his superannuation on February 28, 2022. |
| Also Read: Tourist Safari To Be Allowed From Feb In Kuno National Park: MP CM Chouhan |
5. Pentagon: China might provide lethal aid to Russia in its war against Ukraine
| Pentagon has stated that there is inkling and an indication that China is contemplating lethal aid to Russia in its war against Pentagon. Further is has joined Biden Administration’s chorus that there would be consequences to such a move by Beijing. |
| Also Read: Kashmir Conflict: Germany, Pentagon Rake Up Kashmir Issue Once Again – Chided By India |
6. Now Srilanka bans strikes amid calls for mass protests announced by Unions
| Sri Lankan President Ranil Wikramesinghe through his executive order has outlawed strike action by those working in the sector. The announcement has come a day before the mass protests announced by the worker unions against the steep rise in taxes and living costs. |
| Also Read: Sri Lanka crisis: Ranil Wickremesinghe elected new President despite public outrage |
7. Tata Group talks for majority stake in Bisleri gets stalled over valuation
| Tata Group’s advanced discussion to take control of majority stake in Bisleri has got stalled over valuation. Discussion between Tata and Bisleri could still resume , and other potential suiter may emerge. |
| Also Read: WPL 2023: Tata Group becomes the title sponsor of WPL after IPL |
8. Russian oil imports to India at record high in February as India continues to defy US
| India’s Russian Oil imports have surged to a record 1.4 million barrels per day (bpd) in January. It is up 9.2% from December, with Russia still the top monthly petro products seller to India, followed by Iraq and Saudi Arabia. |
| Also Read: US ‘Okay’ with India buying Russian oil, no sanctions |
9. Sachin Tendulkar statue at Wankhade: Batting legend selects spot
| Former Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar has picked the spot at Wankhade Stadium , where Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) will install his statue in coming months. Tendulkar was invite by MCA President to decide the place where his statue can be installed. |
| Also Read: Sachin Tendulkar: Legendary batter to be immortalised with life-size statue at Wankhede Stadium |
10. Due to unforeseen circumstances Farhan Akhtar cancels Australia concerts
| Actor singer Farhan Akhtar has announced that his band FarhanLive will not be able conduct and perform their gigs in Australia due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’. |
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