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The Himachal Pradesh Bar Council has strongly opposed the Advocate Amendment Bill, calling it unacceptable, but urged lawyers to end their strike as the proposed amendments were merely suggestions and no final decisions have been made. The Council assured lawyers that their interests will be protected and any changes will be discussed before implementation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Surat, Gujarat on March 7th, 2025, to distribute benefits to approximately 2 lakh eligible beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) as part of the Surat Food Security Saturation Campaign. This initiative aims to ensure food security for all eligible families in Gujarat by providing subsidized food grains and additional essential food items at subsidized rates.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused Donald Trump of imposing tariffs to intentionally weaken Canada's economy in order to facilitate annexation. The tariffs led Canada, along with Mexico and China, to impose significant counter-tariffs and have caused disruptions in both international markets and diplomatic relations.

Sydney's Southwest Metro opening has been delayed until 2026 due to industrial actions and project complexities, extending the disruption for thousands of commuters relying on railway replacements. Doubts remain over the financial costs of these delays as officials declined to provide precise budget impacts.

Sydney's tunnel projects have exposed thousands of workers to dangerous levels of silica dust, raising concerns about their health and the government's response to the issue. The newly established taskforce aims to address these concerns, but experts warn that the full extent of the damage may not be known for decades.