Top Events today: Electoral bonds hearing, BJP to stage protest on Bengaluru water crisis and more
Read here. Bengaluru is currently in the grip of a severe water crisis, with residents experiencing daily water cuts and certain areas receiving water only on alternate days. In response to this pressing issue, the BJP has declared a protest at Freedom Park on Monday, aimed at shedding light on the water woes plaguing the city.
R Ashoka, the Leader of the Opposition, has accused the government of inefficiency, asserting that the dire situation has prompted many multinational companies to contemplate relocating from the city. Read here. The Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan began on Monday, according to announcements made by Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern nations.
Saudi Arabia, revered for housing Islam's holiest sites, conveyed through its official SPA news agency on Sunday that the Supreme Court had declared “Monday, March 11, 2024, the commencement of the blessed month of Ramadan for this year". Ramadan, regarded as one of the five pillars of Islam, holds immense significance in the Islamic calendar. Read here.
The strike, initiated at 6 am on Sunday, March 10, is slated to endure for 48 hours, concluding at 6 am on March 12. The Rajasthan Petrol Dealers Association has announced a “No Purchase, No Sale" strike, commencing from 6 am on Sunday, and persisting for 48 hours. The primary aim of this strike is to draw attention to the escalating fuel prices in the state, urging government intervention.
Read here. A statement by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said, “Namo Drone Didis from 11 different locations nationwide will also participate in the demonstration simultaneously. During the programme, Modi will also hand over drones to 1,000 Namo Drone Didis." The 'Namo Drone Didi' and 'Lakhpati Didi' initiatives
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