Current Affairs 28th March 2023: National, international, state-wise

Current Affairs 28th March 2023: Today's news digest featuring the Current Affairs 28th March 2023 headlines is shared here. Readers can check out the major highlights of all national, international, and sports events for the day to stay updated on the latest occurring across the country and abroad. 

Current Affairs 28th March 2023

International News Headlines 28 March 2023

• US H-1B visa registration closed, cap for FY 2024 reached:

The H-1B visa cap for the financial year 2024, starting October 1, has been reached and all successful applicants have been informed, said the US Citizenship and Immigration Services on Monday. The Federal agency stated that it has received enough online registrations in the initial days to reach the fiscal year 2024 H-1B cap including the Master’s cap.  

• Pak-origin Humza Yousaf elected as Scotland’s youngest first minister:

Pakistani-origin Humza Yousaf has been elected as the new leader of the Scottish National party. At 37, Humza becomes the first Muslim to lead a Western European country. 

• Government of Israel stalls disputed judiciary bill amid protests:

PM Benjamin Netanyahu, on Monday, put off a decision on a conflicted argument for a judicial bill pass until further notice amid raging mass protests. As per the statement, the legislation has been delayed until the next session of the Israeli parliament in order to pass the reform through dialogue.

National News Headlines 28 March 2023

• Bengal CM takes charge of minority affairs department ahead of rural polls:

CM Mamata Banerjee takes over the minority affairs and the Madrasa education department herself prompting a key change in the state cabinet ahead of the West Bengal Panchayat Elections 2023.

• G20 meet kicks off today, over 100 delegates to attend the event:

The first Trade and Investment Working Group (TIWG) under India’s G20 Presidency is being held from March 28 to 30 in Mumbai. Over 100 delegates are expected to attend the 3-day event in the city. 

Sports News Headlines 28 March 2023

• Pakistan wins 3rd T20I, denies Afghanistan clean sweep 

After losing both matches, Pakistan beat Afghanistan by 66 runs in the 3rd T20I match, denying them a clean sweep. With 3-13, Shadab became the first Pakistani cricketer to reach 100 wickets in the T20s. 

• Alcarez, Sabalenka proceed to 4th round of Miami Open:

Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz of Spain beat Dusan Lajovic of Serbia 6-0, 7-6 (5) to face Tommy Paul of the US on Tuesday while World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus beat Marie Bouzkova of the Czech Republic 6-1, 6-2 on Sunday, to advance to the 4th round of Miami Open. 

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