Top 5 news of 23 March: From Moscow attack that killed 133 to PM Modi's Bhutan visit
₹10,000 crore to Bhutan, during his two-day visit to the Himalayan nation, which concluded on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) declared the results of Class 12th or Intermediate final exams today. In another corner of the world, Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed his nation after it suffered one of its worst terror attacks in history on Friday, March 22.
As Saturday comes to an end, take a look at the top news of the day at 7 pm on March 23. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday concluded a fruitful two-day state visit to Bhutan during which he assured Thimphu of New Delhi's firm support in its quest for development and agreed to provide ₹10,000 crore to the Himalayan nation over the next five years. On Saturday morning, Modi along with his Bhutanese counterpart Tshering Tobgay inaugurated a modern hospital for women and children built with Indian assistance in Thimphu.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that the terrorists involved in the attack on Moscow concert hall or Crocus City Hall “were trying to flee to Ukraine." He announced a day of national mourning Sunday after concert hall attack. "The terrorists planned to cross the border and had contracts on the Ukrainian side," TASS news agency reported earlier, adding that the attack was "thoroughly planned". However, Russia has not made public any evidence of a Ukrainian connection.
Russia's Investigative Committee said on Saturday the number of people killed in the attack on a Moscow concert hall rose to 133. Meanwhile, 11 people — including all four assailants — were arrested over Friday's deadly attack on a concert hall. (Read full story) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal moved the Delhi High Court
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