World News / Highlights / News Headlines, March 29
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The United States has deployed more than 3,500 troops to West Asia as tensions with Iran intensify.
US Boosts Troops In West Asia
The United States has deployed over 3,500 troops in West Asia as tensions with Iran escalate. USS Tripoli, carrying nearly 2,500 Marines, has entered the operational zone. CENTCOM said over 11,000 targets have been hit since Operation Epic Fury began on February 28.
“No Kings” Rallies Erupt
Hundreds of thousands protested across the United States under the “No Kings” banner against Donald Trump’s immigration and foreign policy. Over 3,000 events were held nationwide, with more than 200,000 gathering at Minnesota State Capitol, organisers said.
PM Lauds Sujata Bhuyan
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan thanked PM Narendra Modi for highlighting Sambalpur’s Sujata Bhuyan in Mann Ki Baat. Modi praised her journey from homemaker to successful fish farmer in Hirakud, calling it a powerful example of women’s empowerment and self-reliance.
Case Filed Against MLA’s Husband
Police registered a case against Durga Prasad Mohanty, husband of Narla MLA Manorama Mohanty, for allegedly threatening tehsildar Bibhu Prasad Singh. The complaint was filed on March 15, but no arrest yet. Police also searched the MLA’s Bhubaneswar residence.
RI Caught Taking Bribe
Odisha Vigilance caught Revenue Inspector Rajaram Bandra red-handed while taking Rs 30,000 bribe in a mutation case. Officials said he demanded money to convert ‘patta’ land into homestead land. The complainant had applied online on March 10.
Vijay To Contest Two Seats
Actor-politician Vijay will contest Tamil Nadu Assembly polls from Perambur and Trichy East on April 23. His party TVK is debuting in a five-cornered contest. Vijay urged voters to back the “whistle” symbol, saying all candidates represent him equally.
The United States has deployed over 3,500 troops in West Asia as tensions with Iran escalate. USS Tripoli, carrying nearly 2,500 Marines, has entered the operational zone. CENTCOM said over 11,000 targets have been hit since Operation Epic Fury began on February 28.
“No Kings” Rallies Erupt
Hundreds of thousands protested across the United States under the “No Kings” banner against Donald Trump’s immigration and foreign policy. Over 3,000 events were held nationwide, with more than 200,000 gathering at Minnesota State Capitol, organisers said.
PM Lauds Sujata Bhuyan
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan thanked PM Narendra Modi for highlighting Sambalpur’s Sujata Bhuyan in Mann Ki Baat. Modi praised her journey from homemaker to successful fish farmer in Hirakud, calling it a powerful example of women’s empowerment and self-reliance.
Case Filed Against MLA’s Husband
Police registered a case against Durga Prasad Mohanty, husband of Narla MLA Manorama Mohanty, for allegedly threatening tehsildar Bibhu Prasad Singh. The complaint was filed on March 15, but no arrest yet. Police also searched the MLA’s Bhubaneswar residence.
RI Caught Taking Bribe
Odisha Vigilance caught Revenue Inspector Rajaram Bandra red-handed while taking Rs 30,000 bribe in a mutation case. Officials said he demanded money to convert ‘patta’ land into homestead land. The complainant had applied online on March 10.
Vijay To Contest Two Seats
Actor-politician Vijay will contest Tamil Nadu Assembly polls from Perambur and Trichy East on April 23. His party TVK is debuting in a five-cornered contest. Vijay urged voters to back the “whistle” symbol, saying all candidates represent him equally.
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