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The Telangana 2026-27 state budget will be presented today in the assembly by Dy CM Bhatti and Minister Sridhar Babu. Before this, the cabinet will approve it in a committee hall meeting. The budget is estimated at ₹3.36 lakh crore, prioritizing education, healthcare, agriculture, and allocating ₹29,000 crore for irrigation projects.
TVK leader Vijay faces a new problem. While filing his election nomination, candidates must submit details of their own and family’s assets, bank accounts, and income tax. Vijay reportedly does not know about his wife’s assets and bank balances. If correct information is not provided, his nomination may be rejected.
The Supreme Court rejected a petition seeking a probe into wildlife imports at Reliance-owned Vantara. The court noted that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) found no violations of Indian or international laws. It said that legally imported animals must be cared for properly, and disturbing them could be considered cruelty.
West Bengal CM Mamata criticized the Election Commission for removing over 50 senior officials before elections, calling it political interference. She said the action shows bias and weakens institutions. The EC reshuffled top officers for poll duties. Mamata questioned the Centre’s intentions and alleged unfair targeting of the state ahead of elections.
Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy announced that lands bought before 2020 through sada bainama will soon be regularised. The move, announced during Ugadi celebrations, will benefit farmers who struggled to register such lands. The government also highlighted loan waivers, Rythu Bharosa funds, and initiatives to promote agriculture as a profitable profession.
Telangana will soon launch the Civil Registration System portal to register birth and death certificates online. Applicants can submit forms, upload documents, and receive certificates within 3–5 days by paying ₹30. The portal prevents fake certificates and ensures easy access for school admission, passports, insurance, property, and govt benefits.
The Chhattisgarh govt has introduced a bill to stop forced religious conversions through threats, bribery, or marriage. It imposes strict penalties: up to 20 years in prison for converting vulnerable groups and life sentences for “mass conversions” (two or more people). Reconversion to an ancestral faith is exempt. Cases will be fast-tracked in special courts.
A Kollam court today granted statutory bail to Pankaj Bhandari and Govardhan Roddam in two Sabarimala gold loss cases after the SIT failed to file charge sheets within 90 days. Bhandari and Roddam are among ten accused now released. Recovered gold reportedly matches losses, and the SIT told the Kerala High Court that charge sheets […]
CM Rekha Gupta visited Jhandewalan Mandir on Navratri’s first day, offering prayers for Delhi’s well-being. She highlighted the festival’s cultural significance and prayed to goddess Durga for happiness and prosperity. Rekha said Navratri inspires positivity and service. She also attended a devotional ‘Bhajan Clubbing’ programme organised near the temple.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy announced that the government will start Rythu Bharosa payments from March 22. Farmers will get Rs.12,000 per acre annually. So far, Rs.18,000 crore has been disbursed. Revanth Reddy said the scheme prioritizes farmers’ welfare and boosts Telangana’s reputation for effective farmer-friendly programs.
Tamil Nadu has become India’s leading textile exporter, shipping goods worth USD 7,997.17 million in 2024-25, a 29% rise over four years. Chief Minister M K Stalin said TN has overtaken Gujarat and Maharashtra, contributing 21.84% to India’s total textile exports of USD 36,610 million, driven by government schemes and planned initiatives.
Bird flu (H5N1) has been confirmed in Muhamma, Alappuzha, Kerala, prompting containment measures. Authorities will cull 5,961 birds within a one-kilometre radius from March 21. Rapid response teams have been deployed and strict biosecurity guidelines issued. Residents are urged to report bird deaths and follow safety precautions to prevent the disease’s spread.
Saudi Arabia said a drone struck the SAMREF refinery in Yanbu on the Red Sea, with damage assessment underway. The incident follows drone attacks on oil refineries in Kuwait and Iranian strikes on gas sites in Qatar and the UAE, pushing global prices higher. Iran’s actions are seen as retaliation after an Israeli strike on […]
The Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory as the Samyukta Kisan Morcha’s Kisan Panchayat at Ramlila Maidan today causes heavy congestion. Running until 4 pm, traffic diversions include JLN Marg, with Ajmeri Gate vehicles rerouted away from Asaf Ali Road. Authorities urge commuters to plan ahead due to expected delays.
Trinamool Congress MP Derek O’Brien criticized the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, calling it “draconian.” On X, he condemned the government’s “dubious record” and lack of parliamentary scrutiny, noting that only 2 out of 10 bills are now examined by committees, compared to six out of ten twenty years ago.