In Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, 4,400 chickens died from bird flu at a government poultry farm. Authorities set a 1 km infected zone and 10 km surveillance area, culling affected birds and restricting movement. Labs confirmed avian influenza, and farm workers are being monitored. No human cases reported, officials said, while safety measures continue.
The Indian Air Force’s Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team will hold air shows at Sujanpur Tira from today to March 26, featuring thrilling 9-aircraft displays in red and white Hawk Mk-132 jets. Known for precision and skill, the team will perform loops, barrel rolls, inverted flying, and the DNA maneuver, having showcased over 800 performances nationally […]
The Lok Sabha passed the Transgender Rights Amendment Bill 2026, strengthening legal protections for transgender persons in India. The bill revises identity certification, allowing individuals to apply to a district magistrate. Certificates will be issued based on recommendations of a designated medical board, aiming to streamline recognition.
Harish Rana, India’s first court-approved passive euthanasia patient, died at AIIMS Delhi. The 31-year-old had been in a vegetative state since 2013 after a fall. The Supreme Court allowed withdrawal of life support. Doctors followed strict protocols, marking a milestone in India’s approach to end-of-life care, dignity, and medical ethics.
LoP Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Narendra Modi, calling his handling of the West Asia war a “structural blunder” and alleging US influence. Amid the crisis, an all-party meeting is scheduled in Parliament, chaired by Rajnath Singh, but Rahul will skip it due to prior commitments in Kerala, drawing further attention to opposition tensions.
India is considering reducing the social media content takedown window from 2-3 hours to just one hour. The proposal, still in early stages, depends on platforms’ compliance with current IT Rules 2021. Faster removal aims to curb unlawful content, though tech firms warn it may challenge accuracy and fairness in enforcement.
Nora Fatehi and Sanjay Dutt’s song sparked backlash and was removed from YouTube. Lyricist Sameer Anjaan and storyteller Neelesh Misra said freedom of speech matters, but creators must take responsibility. They stressed society needs norms and accountability at every stage of content creation to prevent harmful or abusive material.
Actor Ranveer Singh has submitted an affidavit and issued a formal apology in the Kantara mimicry controversy after a complaint alleged offensive imitation in one of his shows. The next hearing is scheduled for April 10, 2026. Singh’s response aims to address concerns and avoid legal escalation in the ongoing case.
The Central government stated that no centralized data exists on hate speech or discrimination against Northeastern people. Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai told the Lok Sabha that policing and public order are state responsibilities, including crime prevention and prosecution of offenders through local law enforcement agencies.
Police discovered 22 crude bombs and bomb-making materials in a house under Haroa Police Station, North 24 Parganas, in poll-bound West Bengal. The owner remains missing. Bomb squad personnel defused the explosives and sealed the premises, said SP Alakananda Bhowali. A case was registered, and an investigation is underway ahead of the April 23 and […]
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat raised concerns about illegal immigration in India, urging citizens to monitor and report intruders. Speaking at an ashram inauguration, he also advocated a three-child policy for higher birth rates and discouraged forced religious conversions, emphasizing that foreigners should not gain employment in the country.
During a routine check in Pahalgam, Anantnag Police found 23 foreign nationals, including 19 British citizens, staying at ‘Hotel Misty Mountains Laddi’ without proper registration under the Foreigners and Immigration Act, 2025. An FIR was filed, and authorities urged all hotels to strictly follow security, reporting, and immigration compliance norms.
The Delhi High Court today dismissed Lalu Prasad Yadav’s plea seeking to quash a CBI FIR in the alleged land-for-jobs case, marking a setback for the RJD chief and ex-railway minister. The court called the petition “devoid of substance.” The FIR involves alleged land exchanges for railway jobs, and the CBI investigation against multiple accused […]
The Madras High Court has ordered filmmaker Gautham Vasudev Menon and his production company to repay ₹4.25 crore with 12% interest to RS Infotainment, dismissing his plea against the 2022 order. The court noted the Tamil film was never completed, rejected Menon’s claims, and ruled attempts to restructure companies to avoid repayment were invalid.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of running the Election Commission of India from behind after a BJP Kerala seal appeared on an EC letter. She called it a political conspiracy, questioned poll fairness, and urged all opposition parties to unite to defend democracy and ensure free elections.