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The Election Commission of India ordered transfers of officials in Kerala ahead of the April 9 Assembly polls to ensure free and fair elections. Key police and administrative postings were reshuffled, with strict compliance deadlines. Similar changes were made in Assam. Polling will be held in phases across states, with counting scheduled for May 4.
An STF personnel and two gangsters were killed in a gunfight in Bihar’s East Champaran today. Acting on a tip-off, police reached Chakia, where criminals opened fire, triggering a shootout. STF jawan Shriram Yadav died of injuries, while Kundan Thakur and Priyanshu Kumar were killed. Two associates, Ujjawal Tiwari and Sant Tiwari, were arrested.
Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy congratulated poet and writer Nandini Sidda Reddy for winning the 2025 Sahitya Akademi Award for her book ‘Animesha. He praised her literary contributions during the Telangana movement and Covid pandemic. Meanwhile, the CM plans a grand temple at Ananthagiri Hills as part of the Musi River rejuvenation project.
TVK chief Vijay requested the CBI to conduct future Karur stampede inquiries in Chennai or elsewhere in Tamil Nadu due to his election commitments. He appeared in New Delhi on March 15 for over seven hours. Vijay emphasized his compliance as a law-abiding citizen and expressed grief over the 41 lives lost in the tragedy.
A Pakistani national was killed in Abu Dhabi after shrapnel from an intercepted missile struck Bani Yas amid escalating Iran-US-Israel tensions. UAE’s death toll has reached 8, including two soldiers. Saudi Arabia intercepted drones over its Eastern Province, while Qatar confirmed blocking a missile as explosions were heard in Doha during air defence response.
DMK MLA V. Senthil Balaji appeared before the CBI for questioning in the Karur stampede case. The September 2025 rally of actor Vijay’s party caused 41 deaths and over 60 injuries. The Supreme Court ordered the CBI to take over, with a committee led by ex-judge Ajay Rastogi supervising the probe to ensure impartiality.
The Delhi High Court ordered removal of social media content linking Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri’s daughter to Jeffrey Epstein within 24 hours. Justice Mini Pushkarna restrained users from sharing such posts, warning platforms would act if needed. The court noted a prima facie case, citing potential irreparable harm, and listed the matter for August […]
Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, 90, is set to be discharged from Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital today after nearly a month of treatment for age-related health issues. His recovery has been closely monitored, with family and film industry friends visiting regularly. Doctors have cleared him for discharge, bringing relief to fans and well-wishers.
Drones targeted the US Embassy and Al-Rasheed Hotel in Baghdad, as well as Iraq’s Majnoon oil field. Iraq’s air defences intercepted all drones, preventing casualties or major damage. Videos show explosions near the embassy. Meanwhile, UAE airspace temporarily closed after fires at Fujairah oil and Shah gas fields, amid rising US-Iran tensions.
The Telangana assembly will discuss a resolution to thank the governor for his speech today and tomorrow. The state government will present the budget on March 20. BRS leaders, including former minister KTR and MLA Palla Rajeshwar Reddy, will speak, while MLAs Madhusudana Chari and Dasoju Shravan Kumar will also participate in the discussion.
The Telangana government will distribute kits to natural farming farmers at the Secretariat today. Selected farmers under the National Organic Farming Scheme will receive kits, including ID cards and other items. Across 489 farmer groups in the state, each cluster of 125 farmers will get kits, benefiting a total of 61,125 farmers.
Revanth Reddy, Chief Minister of Telangana, will visit New Delhi today. He is expected to meet Union ministers to discuss pending projects and funds for the state. He may also hold meetings with All India Congress Committee leaders to talk about Telangana politics. He will depart from Hyderabad in the afternoon.
The Gujarat High Court disqualified ex-cricketer Kiran More and three others from Baroda Cricket Association elections, citing nine-year tenure limits and mandatory cooling-off periods. The court set aside the election officer’s acceptance of their nominations, allowed the election to proceed, and granted the respondents two weeks to appeal the order.
Five students at a school in Jagtial, Telangana were temporarily suspended and barred from entry for wearing a Hanuman mala, sparking protests and tension outside the school. Police intervened, and the district education officer later reviewed the case, finding no dress‑code violation. The suspensions were revoked after the school received a show‑cause notice.
The Rajya Sabha bid farewell to former CJI Ranjan Gogoi, who retired after a six-year term. Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan praised Gogoi’s legal acumen, insightful interventions, and commitment to public interest. Nominated to the Upper House in 2020, Gogoi was wished continued service to the nation with the same dedication, integrity, and spirit.