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.
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1. India will fulfill its pledge made in Parliament to liberate PoK: Sinha
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has stated that his administration will take up with the Centre the issue of over 5,000 displaced families of PoK who failed to avail ‘one time assistance’ timely. He also reiterated that the commitment made in Parliament regarding liberation and integration of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) will soon be fulfilled.
2. Decommissioned weather satellite Megha Tropiques – 1 brought down by Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in a controlled manner
20 maneuvers were carried out by Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) to slowly lower down the satellite’s orbit, expanding the 120 kg fuel that remained unutilized even at the end of the mission life.
3. 20,000 metric tonnes of wheat will be dispatched by India to Afghanistan through Chabahar Port
India will dispatch 20,000 metric tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan. It will be sent through the Chabahar Port in Iran. The decision was announced at the first meeting of the India-Central Asia Joint Working Group (JWG) on Afghanistan in Delhi.
4. India ready to help in the modernization of Bangladeshi Defense Forces: Envoy
Indian envoy to Bangladesh has stated that India is ready to help Bangladesh with its defense modernization efforts and has identified defense industry cooperation with Dhaka. This pertinent issue was articulated during a seminar organized by the India High Commission in Dhaka on Indian Defence equipment to promote defense industry cooperation between two nations.
5. Chile: daring attempt at $ 32 million airport heist leaves two people dead
An attempted heist of more than $ 32 million in cash aboard a plane in Miami occurred in Chile. An airport shoot out ensued in Chile’s capital Santiago which killed a security personnel and an alleged robber. The Interior Sub secretary Manuel Monsalve remarked that around 10 heavily armed robbers were able to hoodwink security measures to reach the runway at the Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport.
6. Kremlin ally Wagner Group claims capture of eastern Bakhmut
Mercernary Wagner which is close to Kremlin inner circle has claimed that it has captured the eastern bank of Bakhmut, an industrial town in east Ukraine where fierce fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces has been raging for months.
7. Adani stock meltdown puts focus on the gravy train of billions flowing from Mauritius
Mauritius which has been conscious in cleaning up its image as a base for murky money launderers and shell firms, allegations leveled by Hindenburg once again revives the role played by the country in being the tax haven for India’s tycoons. In late January, when Adani stocks went on a downward spiral, Hindenburg research stated that entities controlled by the tycoon’s brother Vinod and his associates used Mauritius as a conduit for Money laundering and share price manipulation.
Centre has taken a proactive step to tighten oversight of digital assets. Government has decided to bring crypto trading, safekeeping and related financial services under the ambit of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Gazette in this regard was issued by Union Finance Ministry.
9. Team Australia gears up for fourth test by celebrating Holi with fervor
Steve Smith led Australian team took some time off from their busy training schedule to celebrate Holi. Pictures of Australian Team playing Holi has created a buzz among fans and cricket aficionados.
10. Movie review of ‘Tu Joothi Mein Makkaar’ , Ranbir Kapoor carries Luv Ranjan’s Rom Com on his shoulders
Luv Ranjan’s ramantic comedy ‘Tu Joothi Mein Makkaar’ has a theme which is relatable, performances perky, and a cheerful mood. The movie is an engaging battle of perspectives and it needed a versatile actor of Ranbir’s class to do justice to it, Shraddha Kapoor brings a kind of freshness to the proceedings.
