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Goa Speaker Ganesh Gaonkar warned ministers against unruly behavior, including shouting, ridiculing, and making personal accusations during the ongoing budget session. He noted a recurring pattern of taunting and threats, calling it unethical under the Third Schedule of the Constitution. The Goa assembly’s budget session began on Mar 6 and will run till Mar 27.
PM Modi met Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri and Jaishankar to review LPG supplies amid the Iran war. Invoking the Essential Commodities Act, the government directed refineries to boost LPG production and ensure domestic supply. Priority frameworks guarantee PNG/CNG for transport, secure household LPG, and allocate non-domestic sectors like hospitals and schools.
The Bombay High Court granted Shilpa Shetty protection against misuse of her personality rights, ordering the removal of defamatory content using her name, image, voice, or likeness without consent. Lawyer Sana Raees Khan said the ruling curbs deepfakes and digital impersonation, reinforcing that public figures’ identities cannot be exploited online.
The Kerala High Court dismissed a plea seeking to stop CMO emails and messages to officials promoting state government achievements. Petitioners claimed private data from SPARK and KSMART was misused for election campaigning. Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas rejected the petition. The government denied the allegations. The detailed court order is awaited.
Dr Mantena Satyanarayana Rao has been appointed as the Andhra Pradesh government’s yoga and naturopathy honorary advisor with cabinet rank. He will get a special office, vehicle, travel support, and accommodation for official tours. The Health and Family Welfare Department will ensure all facilities and arrangements for his duties.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said no eligible voter’s name will be removed and the polls will be free, fair, and peaceful. Around 80,000 polling stations, mostly rural, will operate with 100% webcasting in West Bengal. The SIR process is fair, and judicial officers have resolved over 10 lakh objections during the revision.
The Israeli Defense Forces conducted airstrikes on Hezbollah’s Al-Quard Al-Hassan facilities in Lebanon, targeting assets used to fund weapons and terrorist salaries. According to the IDF, the strikes aim to weaken Hezbollah’s military capabilities as part of ongoing operations amid the broader US-Israel-Iran conflict, further intensifying regional tensions.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announced that a committee led by the state’s Director General of Police will be established to prevent efforts aimed at defaming individuals on social media. The panel will monitor online content, investigate complaints, and recommend actions to safeguard citizens’ reputations against digital misuse.
The Telangana Hotels Association held an emergency meeting after the central government prioritised domestic gas cylinders. Hotels and restaurants depend on commercial cylinders and fear shortages. With strikes already happening in Chennai and Bengaluru, around 6,000 hotels in Hyderabad may be affected. Members discussed possible actions to address the problem.
RSP chairman Rabi Lamichhane expressed gratitude to PM Modi for congratulating the party. RSP secured 125 of 165 direct-vote seats in Nepal’s parliamentary elections and 4,974,957 votes under proportional representation. Lamichhane aims to enhance Nepal-India relations through “development diplomacy” while forming a majority government.
The European Union will participate as a program partner in the Sikkim International Film Festival (SIFF) 2026, held March 19-22 in Gangtok. Press Secretary Yougan Tamang highlighted CM Prem Singh Tamang Golay’s support for artists and creative communities, praising his efforts to promote cinema, arts, fashion, and cultural expression across Sikkim.
Amid rising temperatures in Andhra Pradesh, a surface cyclonic circulation over the west-central Bay of Bengal may bring isolated light rain to north coastal districts, including Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, and Visakhapatnam, today. Authorities warned of thunder, lightning, and strong winds, urging residents and farmers to remain alert and take necessary precautions.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar faced protests this morning for the third straight day. Demonstrators raised “go back” slogans and waved black flags during his visit to Dakshineswar Kali Temple, signaling widespread public anger and opposition to his actions, as tensions continued to escalate around his official engagements.
The Indian Air Force used a Mil Mi-17 helicopter to fight a large forest fire in Arunachal Pradesh today. The helicopter dropped about 66,000 litres of water over the burning areas near Pasighat to control the flames and protect nearby villages. The IAF shared videos showing the firefighting mission and its quick response.
The SC instructed the Union government, via the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, to formulate a no-fault compensation scheme for serious adverse events following COVID-19 vaccination. The ruling, by Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta, arose from a petition seeking compensation for AEFI deaths allegedly linked to COVID-19 immunization.