Mid-day News Nuggets
A video clip of Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong breaking a coconut during the inauguration of the Bailey bridge on March 25 has now gone viral.
2. India bags 25th spot in 2021 Best Countries Report
India is the world’s second-most-populous nation and considered one of the best up-and-coming economies at No. 2 in the movers ranking.
3. India and France to strengthen ties in Indo-Pacific
The two ministers held extensive talks covering bilateral strategic ties, including regional and global challenges.
4. Sri Lanka bans 11 Islamist organisations
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, under a special gazette notification, banned the radical groups under the Prevention of Terrorism (temporary) Provisions Act.
5. Blackpink member Rosé sets record for most-watched K-pop solo artist on Youtube
Rosé is also the first artist to top the US Billboard Global Charts, both as a solo artist and a group member.
6. Bishop Hoeppner resigns at the request of Pope Francis
Bishop Hoeppner was publicly accused of trying to cover up allegations of sexual abuse against a priest of the diocese.
