Morning Digest | PM Modi says he wants to see phone in every hand, drone in every farm; DMK top-earning regional party in 2020-21, says ADR report, and more
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I want to see a drone in every farm, phone in every hand, says Modi
At the launch of a two-day festival on drones, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the use of technology in the past eight years as a “bridge” for reaching government benefits to the poor and mocked those who create “fear” about it. He said that while technology was earlier seen as anti-poor, under him its use had proliferated among the masses, instead of being the preserve of the few.
Mathura idols buried under Agra Mosque, claims fresh suit
In the ongoing Shahi Idgah Masjid-Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi dispute in Mathura, a fresh civil suit was filed on Friday, seeking that members of the public be stopped from visiting the Begum Sahiba Masjid near the Agra Red Fort’s Deewan-e-Khas.
Mehbooba Mufti’s sister Rubaiya, Farooq Abdullah summoned by CBI, ED in different cases
National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti’s sister Rubaiya Sayeed were summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in different cases on Friday.
DMK had highest income among regional parties in 2020-21: ADR report
Canada challenges U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports through WTO dispute consultations, seeking resolution.
Jaffar Express driver recounts BLA hijacking as military rescues passengers, killing all terrorists in dramatic 30-hour siege.
UN Secretary-General assesses Rohingya refugee situation in Bangladesh amid fears of aid cuts, welcomed by Bangladesh's Foreign Affairs adviser.
US and Israel consider Sudan, Somalia, and Somaliland as potential destinations for resettling Palestinians from Gaza.
Millions face displacement as aid cuts worsen global refugee crisis, leaving vulnerable populations without essential support.
American Airlines plane catches fire at Denver airport, passengers evacuated safely, minor injuries reported, FAA to investigate.
Meta Platforms Inc. says it will launch its crowd-sourced fact-checking program, called Community Notes, on March 18.
Judge blocks mass firings of federal probationary workers, orders reinstatement, sparking legal battle over Trump administration's downsizing efforts.
Acting President Choi Sang-mok urges respect for Constitutional Court ruling on impeachment, warns against challenging public authority.
Trump reiterates desire to annex Greenland for international security, highlighting Chinese and Russian interest in Arctic region.
Trump administration seeks Supreme Court approval for birthright citizenship restrictions amid legal battles, facing nationwide block and constitutional challenges.
Interim government of Ethiopia's Tigray region appeals for federal intervention as TPLF faction seizes control, raising civil war fears.
Possible link between Starlink internet and cyber fraud in Myanmar-Thailand border, as Indian citizens repatriated from scam call centres.