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Global OTT giant ‘Netflix Studios’ is set to inaugurate its new Hyderabad office on March 12, with TG CM Revanth Reddy presiding over the opening ceremony. This state-of-the-art facility, specializing in VFX and virtual production, marks Netflix’s 10th anniversary in India. The expansion reflects the platform’s commitment to strengthening local production.
The government directed the Broadcast Audience Research Council to immediately suspend Television Rating Points (TRP) reporting for TV news channels for four weeks or until further notice. The move comes as certain channels aired “unwarranted sensationalism and speculative content” on the Israel-Iran conflict, potentially causing public panic.
The Bharatiya Janata Party said West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s dharna against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is an attempt to disrupt the process and undermine constitutional authority. Former Rajya Sabha MP Swapan Dasgupta said it is unconstitutional and aims to instigate chaos in Kolkata and across the state.
Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has sought a detailed report on the felling of hundreds of trees in the Shillai area of Sirmaur district after social media posts. He noted the site is on private land, far from the main road with no link road access, and urged authorities to investigate promptly to prevent further […]
The US issued a temporary 30‑day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil, praised by the BJP as a success of PM Modi’s “strategic oil diplomacy” and a rebuke to political opponents. The party slammed Rahul Gandhi and Congress for spreading fake news, while the US called it a stop‑gap amid Iran tensions and […]
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday flagged off 50 Quick Response Team vehicles, highlighting improved law and order since 2017. He said safer conditions have transformed Uttar Pradesh into a development-friendly region, with security now a key election issue, crediting the police for enabling a full-term government.
A nine-day budget session of the Tripura Legislative Assembly will begin on March 13 with Governor N. Indrasena Reddy’s address. Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy will present the 2026-27 budget on March 16. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ratan Lal Nath said three bills on health, technical, and women’s universities will be introduced.
Indian Railways has electrified 99.4% of its broad-gauge network by January 2026, leading to a 62% reduction in diesel consumption since 2016-17 and saving 178 crore litres in 2024-25. A note by Riding Sunbeams highlights India’s global lead in rail electrification, reducing fuel vulnerability despite heavy reliance on the Strait of Hormuz.
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal laid foundation stones for India’s first riverine lighthouses at Lachit Ghat in Guwahati. Four lighthouses will be built along the Brahmaputra River, part of National Waterway‑2, to improve navigation safety and strengthen inland water transport infrastructure.
Arvind Kejriwal accused the BJP govt of insulting freedom fighters over the ‘Phansi Ghar’ dispute. Appearing before the Assembly’s Privileges Committee, he said a site identified in 2022 as a gallows was opened for tourists, but the current government now claims it was merely a tiffin room, disregarding historical evidence and public sentiment.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis presented Maharashtra’s ₹7.69 lakh crore budget, announcing a crop loan waiver up to ₹2 lakh for eligible farmers on loans taken till September 30, 2025. The government also assured continued funding for Ladki Bahin Yojana, supporting economically weaker women and strengthening social welfare initiatives across the state.
7 key Bills were introduced in the Arunachal Pradesh Assembly, including the GST Amendment. These include Fire and Emergency Services, Education Department Transfer and Posting, Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management, Local Authorities Defection, Urban and Country Planning, and Salaries and Pensions of MLAs, strengthening governance and regulatory frameworks.
Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth inaugurated an advanced Aadhaar Seva Kendra in Ranchi to improve Aadhaar services in the capital and nearby areas. He urged parents to update children’s biometrics at ages 5 and 15. UIDAI plans new centres across Jharkhand, including Bokaro, Hazaribagh, Giridih, Deoghar, and Palamu, enhancing accessibility and efficiency.
Kollywood Director Mohan G Kshatriyan faced online backlash after praising actor-turned-politician TVK Chief Vijay for having the “guts” to appear with Trisha Krishnan at a Chennai wedding. After criticism, he clarified on social media that he was only appreciating Vijay for countering rumors and was not supporting any alleged affair.
Rapper Badshah, real name Aditya Pratik Singh Sisodia, has been summoned by the Haryana State Commission for Women over allegedly objectionable lyrics in his Haryanvi track ‘Tateeree.’ Complaints allege the song objectifies women and minors. A hearing is scheduled on March 13, 2026, in Panipat, chaired by Renu Bhatia, questioning its regulatory approval.