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.
BJP leaders protested at Vidhana Soudha, calling Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s budget an “empty vessel.” Holding ‘Khaali Chambu,’ leaders including R Ashoka and B Y Vijayendra marched and raised slogans, alleging the budget offers nothing for people and fails to address inflation, unemployment, and key public welfare concerns.
The IMD office in Hyderabad received a bomb threat via email claiming 14 RDX explosives had been planted. Employees alerted police and were evacuated safely. The bomb and dog squads conducted a thorough search, checking every room, but found nothing. Begumpet Police confirmed a case has been registered, and investigations into the threat are ongoing.
The UPSC declared the final result of the Civil Services Examination 2025 today, completing the selection process after the Personality Test. A total of 958 candidates were shortlisted for IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, and other central services. Anuj Agnihotri secured AIR 1, with Rajeshwari Suve, Akansh Dhull, Raghav Jhunjhunwala, and Ishan Bhatnagar among the top […]
Four protesters were detained after shouting slogans from the visitors’ gallery during the Goa Assembly budget session, opposing a proposed dam on the Zuari River. Pramod Sawant condemned the act as “terrorist-like behavior.” Legislators demanded strict action as marshals swiftly removed the protesters amid brief chaos inside the House.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee began a sit-in protest in Kolkata against the SIR of electoral rolls, alleging a conspiracy by the BJP and the Election Commission of India to disenfranchise Bengal voters. She said several genuine voters were wrongly declared dead and promised to expose the issue publicly ahead of the state Assembly elections.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help Indians stranded in West Asian cities amid the Iran–Israel conflict escalation in 2026. He cited severe flight shortages from GCC countries, leaving many Keralite expatriates without affordable return options, and requested urgent steps to increase flights to India.
Pramod Sawant will present the 2026-27 state budget in the Goa Legislative Assembly today, marking his seventh budget presentation. The session begins at 3:30 PM and will focus on development, infrastructure, tourism, and employment. Sawant earlier held consultations with stakeholders to gather suggestions for a growth-oriented and people-centric budget.
A Srinagar court directed the framing of charges against Farooq Abdullah and others in the alleged Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association scam. The case will be listed on March 12 for charges. The court also rejected the Enforcement Directorate’s request to join the case, saying only the Central Bureau of Investigation filed the chargesheet.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will stage a sit-in protest in Kolkata today, alleging large-scale deletions from electoral rolls ahead of the Assembly elections. The protest, set to begin at 2 PM at Esplanade Metro Channel, was announced by Abhishek Banerjee of the Trinamool Congress. It comes just before the Election Commission’s full bench […]
Siddaramaiah announced 90-day maternity leave for female guest lecturers while presenting the Karnataka Budget. The benefit will apply in Govt First Grade Colleges, Polytechnics, and Engineering Colleges from the next academic year. He also said recruitment for 56,432 government posts has begun, with a 5-year age relaxation due to delays caused by court cases.
Siddaramaiah announced a statewide ban on social media for children under 16 in the Karnataka Budget, citing rising smartphone addiction and mental health concerns. Platforms must implement age verification and parental controls, with penalties for violations. The govt allocated ₹50 crore for enforcement, awareness campaigns, and digital detox programs in schools.