India

Krishna Nagar secured two bronze medals at the BWF Para Badminton World Championships 2026 in Bahrain. He won one medal in Men’s Singles SH6 and another in Mixed Doubles, once again proving his consistency at the highest level of para badminton

Forward Bloc has opposed any seat-sharing arrangement between the CPI(M)-led Left Front and AISF for the 2026 Bengal Assembly polls. The party wants the Left Front to contest independently, while AISF is demanding at least 40 seats

CBSE has clarified that class 10 students must appear in the first board exam. Those missing three or more subjects will be placed in the “Essential Repeat” category and can appear only next year, while passed students may improve scores in select subjects

Union Minister Jitin Prasada described the AI Impact Summit 2026 as a "Mahakumbh for artificial intelligence". He urged innovators to embrace AI for self-reliance, highlighting India’s role as a talent hub and stressing the need for sector-specific AI solutions

The Assam Rifles and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized methamphetamine tablets worth over Rs 45 crore in Tripura and arrested a drug peddler. In a separate operation in Manipur, officials also recovered foreign-made cigarettes worth Rs 2.9 crore

Kerala’s NSS and SNDP Yogam reiterated opposition to women of menstruating age entering Sabarimala temple. Leaders G Sukumaran Nair and Vellappally Natesan urged the government to uphold traditions as the Supreme Court begins hearings on review petitions from April 7

Kerala Law Minister P Rajeev said the government will take an appropriate stand on the Sabarimala women entry issue after constitutional discussions. The Supreme Court will begin hearing petitions on April 7, with submissions due by March 14

Microsoft India and South Asia President Puneet Chandok said artificial intelligence is improving at an unprecedented pace and is set for massive growth over the next three years. Speaking in New Delhi, he said AI will reshape jobs, businesses and technology adoption

US-based AI company Anthropic has opened a new office in Bengaluru and announced plans to hire local talent and expand partnerships in education and other sectors. The firm said India is a key market for its AI assistant Claude

US-based AI firm Anthropic is facing uncertainty as the Pentagon considers ending its partnership over limits on military use of AI models. Reports say its Claude system was used in operations, while concerns over AI also affected global and Indian tech stocks

The Supreme Court has agreed to examine pleas challenging provisions of the 2023 Digital Personal Data Protection Act and related rules. It declined interim relief and issued notice to the Centre, saying the matter involves balancing privacy and the right to information

Delhi Police celebrated its 79th Raising Day in New Delhi, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah praising the force’s dedication and achievements. He announced new infrastructure projects and highlighted improvements in internal security under the Modi government

The Election Commission has suspended seven electoral officials in West Bengal for alleged misconduct and dereliction of duty during the special intensive revision of voter lists. Disciplinary proceedings have been ordered against them under electoral laws

Ten months after her father was killed in the Pahalgam terror attack, Asawari Jagdale says she is still waiting for the government job promised by Maharashtra authorities. She has appealed to leaders as her family faces financial hardship

Blue Machines AI COO Kshitij Jain says artificial intelligence will support human abilities and not replace jobs. Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit, he highlighted the company’s voice AI technology and its growing acceptance in India and abroad

The Supreme Court advised unmarried couples to be cautious in pre-marital physical relationships while hearing a bail plea in a rape case linked to a false promise of marriage. The court observed that partners should not blindly trust each other before marriage

The Delhi High Court has suspended actor Rajpal Yadav’s sentence in cheque bounce cases till March 18 and allowed his temporary release from jail. The court passed the order after he deposited Rs 1.5 crore with the complainant

A 21-year-old medical student from Bihar was found hanging in a hostel toilet at a private college in Durgapur, West Bengal. Police suspect suicide and are investigating the case, while awaiting post-mortem results to confirm the cause of death

Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran criticised actor-politician Vijay, saying his party lacks a clear policy. He challenged Vijay to explain his agenda and also spoke on alliance politics and recent controversies while addressing reporters in Madurai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is at the forefront of artificial intelligence transformation while inaugurating the India AI Impact Expo 2026 in New Delhi. He highlighted the country’s digital infrastructure, innovation ecosystem and global ambitions in the AI sector

Actor Trisha Krishnan has condemned alleged inappropriate remarks by Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran and issued a legal notice. She said she maintains a neutral political stance and urged public figures to act responsibly

Gates Foundation Chairman Bill Gates visited the RTGS Centre at the Andhra Pradesh Secretariat in Amaravati and reviewed the use of technology in governance. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu explained key digital initiatives and public service systems

The Supreme Court declined to hear petitions seeking action against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over alleged remarks and a controversial video. The court asked petitioners to approach the Gauhati High Court and cautioned against bypassing lower courts

Global hip-hop icon Ye (Kanye West) is set for his historic India debut on March 29, 2026, at New Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The one-night-only spectacle promises a career-spanning setlist, massive cinematic visuals, and world-class production