Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Celebrate Holi with Armed Forces in Siachen: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh intends to visit the Siachen area, recognized as the world’s highest battlefield, on March 24 to partake in the Holi celebrations with the armed forces personnel stationed there. The festival of colours will be observed from March 24 to March 25.
Putin Declares March 24 as National Mourning Day: Following the barbaric terrorist attack at a Moscow concert hall that claimed over 130 lives, Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared March 24 as a national day of mourning. This attack represents the deadliest terrorist incident in Moscow in over two decades. In a televised address, Putin pledged to seek justice against those responsible for the attack and announced the apprehension of four suspects attempting to flee to Ukraine.
PM Modi Leads BJP’s CEC Meet; 4th List of Candidates Likely Today: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has convened a meeting of its Central Election Committee to finalize the names of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in states including Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh. The fourth list of candidates is anticipated to be announced today following discussions during the committee meeting.
Security Beefed Up Ahead of AAP’s Protest in National Capital: Ahead of a planned protest by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders and workers in the national capital, the Delhi Police has heightened security measures. This protest follows the arrest of AAP supremo and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday. AAP has announced plans for a candle march and the burning of effigies of the BJP government in response to Kejriwal’s arrest.
These events underscore the significance of the day, encompassing political, security, and cultural realms, with ramifications both domestically and internationally. Stay tuned for updates as these events unfold throughout the day.
