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Odisha forest officials arrested a man for allegedly setting a fire in Similipal Wildlife Sanctuary, Mayurbhanj. While patrolling Nedam forest, staff spotted three individuals igniting flames. The suspects tried to escape, but foresters and protection assistants pursued them, successfully apprehending one person involved in the forest fire.
A Delhi court extended by five days the NIA custody of Zameer Ahmad Ahangar and Tufail Ahmad Bhat, accused in the Red Fort blast, after in-camera proceedings. Arrested in February, the terror operatives were interrogated for their role in targeting global coffee chains. So far, the agency has made 11 arrests in the case.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah defended Speaker Om Birla in the Lok Sabha, calling the no-confidence motion against him “unusual and regretful” after four decades. Shah stressed the Speaker’s neutrality, the importance of protecting MPs’ rights, and warned that such disputes could harm India’s parliamentary reputation globally.
AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal and other accused in the excise policy case have requested the Delhi HC Chief Justice to transfer their case from Justice Swarn Kanta Sharma. The leaders, including Manish Sisodia, urged assignment to an “impartial” bench, citing the need for fairness, according to a statement issued by the Aam Aadmi Party.
Over 7.72 crore Kisan Credit Cards are active in India with ₹10.2 lakh crore outstanding, involving 457 banks. Reforms like higher credit limits, allied sector coverage, digital integration, and a simplified one-page application have improved outreach, transparency, and efficiency, while cooperative banks play a key role in grassroots agricultural credit delivery.
Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari announced a new Green Express Highway between Surat and Kurnool, reducing the Delhi-Chennai distance by 320 km. The project will also cut Delhi-Mumbai travel time to under 12 hours. Gadkari addressed Rajya Sabha queries on road development, highlighting plans to ease traffic congestion in Kolhapur.
UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath warned of strict action against spreading oil or gas rumors. Officials are monitoring social media, petrol pumps, and LPG agencies to prevent panic, hoarding, or black marketing. The Union government prioritizes essential users, limits commercial supply, and ensures household gas and CNG receive full allocation.
2 previously deported Bangladeshi nationals, Dipto Kumar Pal (28) and Ruma Begum (27), were arrested in northwest Delhi near Jahangirpuri Metro for illegal re-entry and alleged involvement in human trafficking. Following police verification and surveillance, they were produced before the FRRO, and deportation proceedings have been initiated.
The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee barred non-Hindus from entering its 45 temples and approved a ₹121.07 crore budget for the upcoming Char Dham Yatra. It also imposed restrictions on mobile phone use within temple premises. The committee stated these measures were taken to ensure the protection of Sanatan Dharma and maintain security.
In Jharkhand’s Hazaribagh district, robbers stole ₹13 lakh from a nationalised bank branch. The incident occurred when the culprits entered the premises, overpowered staff, and fled with the cash. Police have launched an investigation, collecting evidence and questioning witnesses to track down the suspects. Bank officials condemned the crime and assured support.
Amid LPG shortages linked to West Asian tensions, Delhi High Court’s Lawyers’ Canteen has stopped serving main course dishes, offering only items like sandwiches, salads, and fruit chaats. With no timeline for gas restoration, the Central Government invoked the Essential Commodities Act to manage natural gas distribution amid Hormuz Strait disruptions.
PM Modi called the renaming of Kerala to Keralam a joyful moment for Malayalis while addressing the golden jubilee of Akhila Kerala Dheevara Sabha. He praised the fishing community’s 2018 flood efforts and highlighted government initiatives for their safety, including over 4,500 satellite transponders in boats and empowerment programs.
Former diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu was sworn in as the 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Delhi at Lok Niwas. Delhi High Court Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya administered the oath. Sandhu, a 1988-batch IFS officer and former ambassador to the United States, succeeds Vinai Kumar Saxena, who has been appointed Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh.
The Patna High Court has directed the Bihar govt to stay the eviction of Mahadalit woman Saroj Devi from a Musahar settlement in Begusarai until further orders. The state had issued a notice under the Bihar Land Encroachment Act, 1956, but the court adjourned the case for 4 weeks, directing officials not to enforce eviction […]
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma announced the postponement of the April 10 GHADC elections following violence in Garo Hills that left two people dead. The clashes occurred during the nomination process in Chibinang. Authorities extended the curfew in West Garo Hills until March 13 and suspended mobile internet services.