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Karnataka DGP has ordered compulsory leave for police personnel on birthdays and wedding anniversaries to improve well-being and work-life balance. Calling it a humanitarian step, he said it will boost morale and performance. Separately, Karnataka pitched its bioenergy potential to global investors at India Energy Week 2026.
Mawlynnong, known as Asia’s cleanest village in Meghalaya, will be closed to one-day tourists on Sundays from January 2026. The village council said Sundays are for religious activities. All tourist services will shut that day. However, guests staying overnight in homestays will still be allowed to stay.
The Delhi High Court has granted Jr NTR protection against unauthorised use of his name, image, and identity. The court barred the misuse of his name, nicknames, image, or likeness for commercial purposes. Digital platforms must remove infringing content. This safeguards his personality rights under copyright, trademark, and constitutional laws.
The Supreme Court questioned whether India is moving backwards as it heard a petition challenging the new UGC equity rules. Petitioners argued that the regulations discriminate against general category students. The court emphasised that the unity of India should be reflected in all educational institutions while reviewing the controversial rules.
Former Indonesian President Joko Widodo offered prayers at the Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala, where TTD officials welcomed him and escorted him for darshan. After his visit, he was presented with silk clothes and a portrait of the deity at Ranganayakula Mandapam, highlighting the cultural and spiritual exchange during his visit.
Senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor held discussions with LoP Rahul Gandhi and party president Mallikarjun Kharge in Parliament. The meeting, continuing for around 30 minutes, arrives amid reports of tensions within the party and Tharoor’s absence from recent meetings, sparking speculation about internal dynamics and efforts to address any differences.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2025-26 in the Lok Sabha today. The annual document reviews the economy and its short-to-medium-term outlook. It projects India’s FY27 growth at 6.8%-7.2%, driven by reforms and strong fundamentals, while stressing domestic growth, buffers, and liquidity amid global uncertainty.
Maharashtra Deputy CM and NCP chief Ajit Pawar was cremated with full state honours in Baramati. Family, supporters, and top leaders, including Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, and Devendra Fadnavis, paid tribute. Pawar died in a plane crash along with four others. Police registered an accidental death case, and the aircraft’s black box was recovered.
BJP councillor Saurabh Joshi was elected mayor of Chandigarh Municipal Corporation with 18 votes in a three‑cornered contest. AAP’s Yogesh Dhingra received 11 votes, and Congress’ Gurpreet Singh Gabi got seven. Voting was by show of hands, with Ramneek Singh Bedi as presiding officer. The 35‑member house includes the Chandigarh MP.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, attending a six-day leadership programme at Harvard, interacted with Indian students at Harvard Business School. He shared career insights, success tips, and highlighted TelanganaRising 2047. Reddy urged them to use their talent and networks to support India’s and Telangana’s growth and promote Hyderabad globally.
The Supreme Court of India has stayed a Kerala High Court decision that had invalidated provisions allowing the Kerala Devaswom Recruitment Board to appoint candidates to posts in the Guruvayur Devaswom and associated aided educational institutions. The stay maintains KDRB’s authority to continue recruitment pending further judicial review.
Bangladesh’s former PM Sheikh Hasina, speaking from exile in India, denounced the upcoming election, accusing authorities of sidelining her Awami League. She said denying political participation would deepen resentment in the nation. Dhaka expressed concern, calling her Delhi statements troubling ahead of the crucial polls scheduled next month.
Vinitha from Tadipatri has been selected as a sub-registrar, while her husband, Hemachandra Reddy, secured the post of excise sub-inspector in the Group-2 results. Formerly software employees in Hyderabad, the couple prepared through online classes with determination. Their success has brought immense joy to their family members.
The Telangana High Court has warned the Union Finance Ministry over delays in responding to a four-year-old PIL on credit report data privacy. The petitioner seeks stricter safeguards, a mechanism to correct inaccurate information, and a ban on public access to CIBIL reports. The court asked the ministry to respond by March 17, 2026.
Kannada actor Mayur Patel was booked for drunk and rash driving in Bengaluru. Police said his Fortuner hit four vehicles waiting at a signal on Old Airport Road around 10 pm. A breath test was positive. Halasuru Traffic Police seized the car and registered a case. Investigation is ongoing. No injuries were reported, officials said