Hindustan Times News | 28th March 2022 | 6 PM

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After Delhi, the AAP-led Punjab government will start doorstep delivery of ration for the beneficiaries, announced chief minister Bhagwant Mann, Comedian Chris Rock is earning praise from fans for his calm reaction after taking a punch from actor Will Smith in a bizarre attack at the Oscars ceremony, Punjab will fight for its claim over Chandigarh & other top news in this bulletin.
Five BJP legislators, including leader of the opposition Suvendu Adhikari and the party’s chief whip Manoj Tigga, were suspended from the West Bengal Legislative Assembly after a fight broke out between the MLAs of the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the main opposition BJP in the House on Monday. While a TMC legislator had to be rushed to the hospital with a bleeding nose, the opposition alleged that at least eight BJP legislators were injured by the TMC members and security personnel. After Delhi, the AAP-led Punjab government will start doorstep delivery of ration for the beneficiaries, announced chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday. “Our officers will call you to ask the timings of the same and will deliver at that time. It is an optional scheme,” Mann said. Under the Delhi government’s doorstep delivery scheme, the Kejriwal government promised home delivery of 100 essential public services, including caste and marriage certificates, driving licence, and new water connections, and set up a special helpline number for the purpose Pramod Sawant on Monday was sworn in as Goa’s chief minister for a second straight term, which comes 18 days after the poll results were announced in the coastal state. The grand oath event – attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi – turned out to be another show of strength for the BJP after Yogi Adityanath was sworn-in at a mega event on Friday. Punjab will fight for its claim over Chandigarh, chief minister Bhagwant Mann said on Monday, a day after union minister Amit Shah announced a big change for the government employees of Chandigarh. Shah said the employees in the union territory will now get the benefits of central employees. “Central Govt has been stepwise imposing officers and personnel from other states and services in the Chandigarh administration. This goes against the letter and spirit of Punjab Reorganisation Act 1966. Punjab will fight strongly for its rightful claim over Chandigarh… (sic),” Mann said in a tweet as the centre’s announcement sparked criticism from Punjab leaders. Comedian Chris Rock is earning praise from fans for his calm reaction after taking a punch from actor Will Smith in a bizarre attack at the Oscars ceremony on Monday. Now, as per latest reports, the comedian has also refused to file a police complaint against Will for hitting him on stage. Indian women’s cricket team suffered a heartbreaking defeat on Sunday against South Africa in their final league game as the Women in Blue failed to book their semi-final berth in the 2022 World Cup tournament. And following the exit, former India men’s team captain Virat Kohli left a touching note for Mithali Raj-led side.  “Always tough to bow out of a tournament you aim to win but our women’s team can hold their heads high. You gave it your all and we are proud of you. (sic)” he tweeted.