Morning Digest | Women officers in command soon; Delhi women’s panel chief dragged by car, and more
The Hindu
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Women officers in command soon
The Indian Army has begun the process for the selection of women officers for command postings in the rank of Colonel, which has so far been the domain of male officers.
Delhi women’s panel chief molested and dragged by car; man held
Delhi Commission of Women (DCW) chief Swati Maliwal was allegedly dragged by a car in the early hours of January 19 near AIIMS Hospital in South Delhi, police said. According to the police, a person, driving a Maruti Suzuki Baleno, approached her when she was standing near the hospital and asked her to sit in his car.
Wrestlers threaten to step up protest against WFI chief
A day after top Indian wrestlers accused Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual exploitation of young athletes at the women’s national camp, Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia said that several more wrestlers were willing to step forward.
Want neighbourly ties with Pakistan but need a terror-free atmosphere: India
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.
Russian President Putin supports U.S. ceasefire proposal for Ukraine, emphasizing terms must lead to lasting peace.
Russian President Putin supports U.S. ceasefire proposal for Ukraine, emphasizing terms must lead to lasting peace.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatens 200% tariff on wine, champagne from France, other EU countries
Trump threatens 200% tariffs on European alcohol in response to EU levies, sparking trade tensions and market uncertainty.
Kremlin aide rejects 30-day ceasefire proposal in Ukraine, citing need to consider Russia's interests, sparking tensions.
United Nations report accuses Israel of genocidal acts in Gaza, destroying reproductive healthcare facilities, sparking denial from Israel.
Pakistan train hijack: PM Shehbaz Sharif on March 13, 2025, visited the Balochistan province to review the law and order situation and to express solidarity following the Jaffar Express hijacking incident in which 21 civilians, four soldiers were killed.
Former Pakistani cricketer Danish Kaneria alleges discrimination in Pakistan, highlighting the plight of Hindu minorities at a Congressional Briefing.