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The Kerala High Court today reprimanded the Railway Board for failing to respond on whether Aadhaar authentication is mandatory for Tatkal ticket bookings, despite several months’ time. The bench of Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Syam Kumar VM adjourned the matter for three weeks, directing the Board to file its response within the period.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma distributed appointment letters to 5,690 teachers under the state’s Education Department at an official function. The recruitment spans primary schools to research-level posts in higher education, strengthening the education workforce and aiming to improve teaching standards across institutions in the state.
Over 1.5 kg of heroin worth over ₹8 crore, allegedly dropped by a Pakistani drone, was recovered near the International Border in Bahadurpura village, Bishnah area, J&K. A local spotted the bag late Wednesday night. Police have registered a case, and preliminary investigations confirm it was drone-delivered from across the border, with further inquiry ongoing.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy directed officials to purchase only electric vehicles for government departments and hire EVs in the Core Urban Region to curb pollution. He also called for road safety awareness campaigns and plans for a modern Shamshabad bus terminal, alongside proposed high-speed rail corridors connecting Hyderabad to Pune, Bengaluru, and Chennai.
The Iran-US-Israel war has affected the gas supply chain mainly. However, TTD officials have written a letter to Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) asking them not to affect Tirumala. In the letter, they requested not to stop the LPG gas supply to Tirumala. They said that TTD consumes 5 tons of gas per day. IOCL […]
The CBI raided 15 locations across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Punjab in a massive online fraud linked to Dubai-based fintech platform Pyypl. Alleged kingpin Ashok Kumar Sharma ran a scam defrauding ₹900 crore via fake investments, part-time job fraud, offshore withdrawals, and laundering through shell companies and international fintech wallets.
The Supreme Court today granted bail to Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah in a money laundering case linked to alleged terror funding in Jammu and Kashmir. Currently jailed under UAPA for allegedly conspiring to secede the region, Shah’s lawyer, Colin Gonsalves, argued that the NIA’s counter-affidavit omitted details of his prolonged detention.
Iran today outlined 3 conditions to end the ongoing war with the US and Israel, now in its 13th day. President Masoud Pezeshkian said the conflict could end if Iran’s legitimate rights are recognised, reparations are paid, and firm international guarantees prevent future aggression. He shared the message on “X” after speaking with leaders of […]
An enemy drone struck a residential building in southern Kuwait at dawn today, injuring at least two people and causing significant damage, the Defence Ministry said. The incident follows a previous Iranian drone strike near Shuaiba Port that killed six US service members and injured dozens, with some suffering severe brain trauma, burns, and shrapnel […]
The Indian Rupee has dropped to a record low, touching ₹92.35 against the US Dollar due to Gulf War. Rising crude oil prices have boosted demand for the dollar, putting heavy strain on the rupee. Also, continued foreign fund outflows from Indian markets have intensified the decline, raising concerns about currency stability and broader economic […]
Led by Rahul Gandhi, Congress and INDIA bloc leaders protested in Parliament over reports of a nationwide LPG shortage. Restaurants in Bhopal and Hyderabad shifted to induction or wood cooking amid supply issues linked to tensions involving the Strait of Hormuz. The center said domestic LPG production has risen 25%, prioritising households and essential sectors.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy will inaugurate Allu Cinemas in Kokapet, Hyderabad, which features one of India’s most advanced setups and the third Dolby Cinema screen, today, March 12. Test screenings, including Brad Pitt’s “F1,” run until March 18. Commercial operations begin with “Dhurandhar 2,” with booking details soon announced online.
A bomb threat email targeting Mumbai’s Vidhan Bhavan during the Budget session triggered tight security today, keeping media and the public outside as searches began. The Bomb Squad later declared the premises safe, calling the threat a hoax. Home Minister Pankaj Bhoir said the email also mentioned the Bombay Stock Exchange and High Court.
The Telangana govt is introducing a big reform in the healthcare sector with the launch of a Digital Health Profile initiative. The pilot project begins today in Sangareddy district, where TG Health Minister Damodar Rajanarsimha will inaugurate it. Under this initiative, residents will receive digital health profiles along with health cards.
LoP Rahul Gandhi said the Lok Sabha represents the entire nation, not just one party, addressing restrictions on his speeches. Responding to BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad during the debate on removing Speaker Om Birla, Gandhi emphasized his right to speak freely, while Prasad urged caution on national security matters, especially abroad.