Japan marked 30 years since the Tokyo subway sarin attack, which killed 14 and injured over 5,800. Victims paid tribute, while experts warned the Aum cult’s successor groups, with 1,600 members, remain active. Survivors still suffer health issues, urging government support. Aum leader Shoko Asahara was executed in 2018, but his influence persists.
Etela Rajender, who is the BJP MP from Malkajgiri, is celebrating his birthday on March 20. Known for his dedication to the welfare of his constituents, Rajender has focused on improving infrastructure, healthcare, and education in the region. His leadership making him a prominent figure in Telangana’s political landscape.
UPI services via Google Pay, PhonePe, and Paytm will be affected as NPCI removes inactive mobile numbers linked to bank accounts starting April 1, 2025. This move aims to prevent cybercrime and technical issues. Users must ensure their registered mobile number is active to continue seamless UPI transactions.
Chiranjeevi received the UK Government’s ‘Lifetime Achievement Award,’ becoming the first Indian celebrity to do so. Pawan Kalyan praised his brother’s inspiring journey, calling him a father figure. He highlighted Chiranjeevi’s social contributions and thanked MP Navendu Mishra for the honor, eagerly awaiting Chiranjeevi’s response.
All Metro stations in Hyderabad have been crowded with hundreds of passengers amid the summer effect. The travellers are choosing the metro to travel in AC coaches due to the heatwave conditions this summer. Also, the Metro Rail MD announced plans to hike the number of trips due to the passenger rush during the summer […]
Security has been tightened at the Haryana-Punjab Shambhu Border on Thursday as Haryana Police used bulldozers to remove barricades, restricting farmers’ movement. Punjab Police cleared the protest site, with SSP Nanak Singh stating the road would reopen. Singh confirmed no force was used as farmers cooperated during the action.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 75917.11, up at 468.06 points or 0.62%, and the Nifty was at 23036.60, up at 129.00 points or 0.56%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 86.35 against the dollar.
In a major Uttar Pradesh administrative reshuffle, 7 IPS officers have been transferred, with Bablu Kumar appointed as Joint CP Law and Order. This follows the transfer of 32 IPS officers post-Holi and 15 in December 2024, including new SPs in districts like Jaunpur. The govt released the new postings list.
Zelensky said he discussed US ownership of the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant with Trump. Trump proposed US management of Ukraine’s nuclear plants to secure a ceasefire. Zelensky stressed the plant’s importance for Ukraine and Europe, noting it could take over two years to become operational after Russian occupation.
Fresh clashes between Hmar and Zomi communities in Manipur’s Churachandpur left a 53-year-old man, Lalropui Pakhumate, dead and many injured. Violence broke out after Hmar members resisted a Zomi group’s flag-hoisting attempt. The Zomi Students’ Federation called for an indefinite shutdown, while security forces held flag marches to restore order.