Global india news today
Here are some of the top news stories from India today:
Politics
- The Supreme Court has ordered the Centre to provide 7.5% reservation to Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in government jobs and educational institutions. (Source: The Hindu)
- The Congress party has announced that it will hold a nationwide protest on March 23 against the Centre's decision to repeal the three farm laws. (Source: India Today)
- The BJP has accused the Congress of trying to divide the country on the basis of religion and caste. (Source: The Times of India)
Economy
- The Indian rupee has strengthened against the US dollar, closing at 76.45 per dollar. (Source: Business Standard)
- The Centre has announced a package of incentives for the textile industry, including a reduction in customs duty on raw materials. (Source: The Economic Times)
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept the repo rate unchanged at 4%, citing inflationary concerns. (Source: Livemint)
International
- India has condemned the terrorist attack on a mosque in New Zealand, which killed at least 49 people. (Source: The Indian Express)
- The US has announced that it will provide $100 million in aid to India to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: The Hindu)
- India and the US have signed a deal to cooperate on cybersecurity, including the sharing of intelligence and best practices. (Source: The Times of India)
Sports
- India has won the Nidahas Trophy cricket tournament, defeating Bangladesh in the final. (Source: ESPN Cricinfo)
- The Indian cricket team has been ranked number one in the ICC Test rankings, overtaking Australia. (Source: The Hindu)
- The Indian women's hockey team has qualified for the Tokyo Olympics, defeating China in the Asian Games. (Source: The Times of India)
Entertainment
- The Bollywood film "83" has been released, starring Ranveer Singh as Kapil Dev. (Source: India Today)
- The Indian music industry has seen a surge in popularity, with Indian music streaming on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. (Source: The Economic Times)
- The Indian film industry has condemned the attack on a movie theater in Pakistan, which killed at least 10 people. (Source: The Indian Express)
These are just a few of the top news stories from India today.