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Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah thanked PM Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for providing Rs 5,000 crore as additional central assistance. The CM said the funding will boost development, speed up infrastructure projects, and enhance public welfare across the Union Territory, the CMO tweeted.
Karnataka Minister Eshwar B Khandre clarified that legal heirs of wildlife attack victims are not eligible for government jobs. Families instead receive financial support: compensation increased from Rs 15 lakh to Rs 20 lakh from April 2025, along with a monthly pension of Rs 4,000 for five years to a dependent family member.
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah warned against panic buying, cautioning that petrol pumps could be closed if crowds persist. He reassured citizens that petrol, diesel, and LPG supplies are sufficient despite global energy disruptions. Abdullah urged people not to trust social media rumors and said he will join PM Modi’s meeting on the conflict.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said Rahul Gandhi’s interventions in Parliament are guided by activist advisors. Speaking at the Times Now Summit, he emphasized the need to follow rules, etiquette, and conventions in the House. While he met Rahul outside formally, Rijiju criticized his casual T-shirt attire, urging adherence to parliamentary norms.
Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut, at the International Film Festival of Delhi 2026, praised “Dhurandhar 2” as part of a “New India” celebrating culture, patriotism, and modernity. Marking 20 years in cinema, she highlighted IFFD’s global platform, thanked PM Modi, and stressed the festival’s role in inspiring artists, particularly women.
The Gujarat government, led by CM Bhupendra Patel, has allocated Rs 60 crore to set up bio-CNG plants through cooperative milk societies. Around 10 plants will convert cow dung, agricultural residues, and food waste into compressed biogas for transport and industry, aiming to boost clean energy, strengthen the dairy sector, and support rural self-reliance.
The Bombay High Court directed Indian Railways to pay Rs 80,000 to a passenger who fell from a moving train near Jalgaon, rejecting claims of a self-inflicted injury. Justice Jitendra Jain noted the victim held a valid ticket and was unaware of the non-halt and urged Railways to improve announcements, safety, and passenger awareness measures.
TMC Rajya Sabha deputy leader Sagarika Ghose accused PM Modi’s government of ignoring India’s severe LPG shortage, calling it disconnected from reality. She alleged the center is shifting blame onto citizens, affecting eateries, small industries, workers and students, all struggling under the crisis while authorities fail to take action.
Kerala Police launched an investigation against social media platform X after an AI-generated video of PM Narendra Modi and constitutional bodies surfaced. The video, deemed misleading and defamatory, prompted complaints under the IT Act. Officials urged public caution and are curbing further circulation to protect free and fair elections.
The Chennai Corporation has collected ₹1,946 crore in property tax and ₹452 crore in professional tax since April 2025. Notices have been issued to around 200,000 defaulters. With over 1.35 million property owners paying, a 5% rebate is offered for timely payments. Citizens are urged to clear dues before the March 31 deadline.
Wine shops, bars, toddy shops, and clubs across TG will remain closed tomorrow for “Sri Ramanavami” celebrations. The excise department stated that this precautionary measure aims to ensure public safety, maintain law and order, and preserve peace. Officials also warned that strict action would be taken against anyone violating the closure rules.
Health specialists have raised alarms over worsening air pollution levels in Hyderabad, with AQI touching 199 in Gajularamaram today. Authorities attribute the decline in air quality mainly to vehicle emissions and open garbage burning, while the continued use of wood stoves adds to the problem. Experts caution that such conditions could increase the risk.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan criticized LoP Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of not learning from experience and calling him the BJP’s ‘B-team.’ Vijayan responded to Rahul’s claim of LDF-BJP collusion over corruption, saying national leaders often fail to understand regional political dynamics, highlighting the gap between national and state-level politics.
Air India’s A350-900 flight AI111 from Delhi to London returned to the capital after nearly seven hours airborne due to a suspected technical issue. Noises were reported mid-air over Saudi Arabia, prompting a precautionary diversion. The aircraft landed safely and is undergoing extensive checks. The same plane had faced a prior snag in this month.
The Buddhavanam Division of TG State Tourism Development Corporation (TGTDC) will host the World Peace-International Buddhist Conferences 2026 from March 27 to 29. The events will take place in Hyderabad and Nagarjunasagar, beginning at the Plaza Hotel, Begumpet. Around 150 prominent Buddhist scholars from 22 countries are also expected to attend.