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Yogi Adityanath directed recruitment boards in Uttar Pradesh to avoid remarks hurting religious or community sentiments after a controversial question in a Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board exam sparked backlash over the inclusion of “pandit” as an option 

Indian Army troops foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control in the Uri sector, killing a Pakistan-backed terrorist during a joint operation with Jammu and Kashmir Police. Weapons were recovered and the anti-infiltration search operation continues

India’s top-10 firms lost Rs 4.48 lakh crore in market value as equities plunged, tracking a sharp fall in BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty. Banking giants State Bank of India and HDFC Bank led losses amid rising crude prices and Middle East tensions

The Election Commission of India will hold a press conference at Vigyan Bhawan at 4 p.m. Sunday to likely announce Assembly election schedules for Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry after reviewing poll preparedness and security arrangements across the regions

India’s GDP growth between 2012 and 2023 may have been overstated, with actual expansion closer to 4–4.5% a year than the official estimate of about 6%, says a working paper by Abhishek Anand, Josh Felman and Arvind Subramanian

India’s young boxers continued their strong performance at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok, with Chandrika, Gunjan, Joyshree Devi and Ambekar Meetei advancing to the finals, while Radhamani Longjam settled for a bronze medal after a semifinal defeat

Former Union Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur urged India to bring former athletes back into the sporting ecosystem as coaches and mentors while calling for stronger athlete development systems, better data tracking and greater investment by states in sports infrastructure

India’s young boxers continued their strong performance at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok, with Chandrika, Gunjan, Joyshree Devi and Ambekar Meetei advancing to the finals, while Radhamani Longjam settled for a bronze medal after a semifinal defeat

Rishabh Singh’s unbeaten century guided North Zone to a nine-wicket win over West Zone in the JK Bose Inter-Zonal T-20 Cricket Trophy during the SJFI National Convention in Delhi, while DSJA-1 and SJAM-1 progressed to the table tennis final

Sreenidi Deccan FC returned to winning ways with a 1-0 victory over Gokulam Kerala FC at the Payyanad Stadium in Manjeri. Fabrice Kah scored the decisive goal in the 54th minute as the Deccan Warriors secured their second win of the season

India finished runners-up at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers in Hyderabad after losing 0-2 to England in the final. Grace Balsdon and Elizabeth Neal scored for England, while India still secured qualification for the upcoming Hockey World Cup

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was released from Jodhpur Central Jail after the Central Government revoked charges against him under the National Security Act. Wangchuk had been in preventive detention for 170 days following unrest during a hunger strike in Leh

Two Indian LPG carriers crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, taking the number of Indian vessels safely passing through the conflict-hit route to three. Twenty-two ships remain on standby as India coordinates with regional governments to ensure safe transit

India has repatriated more than 100 non-essential crew members of an Iranian naval vessel docked at Kochi earlier this month. The warship remains berthed at the port as authorities closely monitor the situation amid rising tensions between Iran and the United States

American far-right activist Laura Loomer sparked debate at the India Today Conclave 2026 after sharply criticising Pakistan and warning the US against closer ties with it. She also apologised for some of her earlier anti-India posts shared on social media

The Income Tax Department asked taxpayers to ignore emails containing incorrect details about significant transactions sent during the Advance Tax e-Campaign for AY 2026–27 and said it is working with its service provider to resolve the issue

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said regime change in West Bengal is inevitable while addressing a rally at Kolkata's Brigade Parade Ground. He accused the Trinamool Congress of corruption, encouraging infiltration and blocking central schemes, and promised rule of law if BJP comes to power

Clashes broke out between TMC and BJP supporters in central Kolkata shortly before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally at the Brigade Parade Ground. Stones were allegedly thrown at minister Shashi Panja's residence, while a police officer and BJP leader were injured

A 25-year-old intern doctor at AIIMS Rajkot died by suicide and was found on a railway track near the city. Police recovered a note alleging assault by classmates. The deceased, Ratankumar Meghwal from Rajasthan, had earlier attempted suicide at the same spot

Union Minister Amit Shah accused the Bhagwant Mann government of corruption and called it an ATM for Arvind Kejriwal at a rally in Moga. He promised to end Punjab's drug menace within two years if the BJP forms government in 2027

Akasa Air has introduced a fuel surcharge ranging from Rs 199 to Rs 1,300 on its domestic and international routes from March 15, citing rising aviation turbine fuel prices amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. IndiGo and Air India have taken similar steps

Jaipur eateries are shifting to coal and firewood “bhattis” as a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders disrupts kitchens. Demand for coal has surged several-fold in the walled city, forcing dhabas and small restaurants to adopt traditional fuels despite smoke and operational challenges

American far-right activist Laura Loomer stirred debate at India Today Conclave 2026 in New Delhi by accusing Pakistan of backing terrorism, while apologising for past anti-India posts and defending her opposition to the US H-1B visa programme

Allahabad High Court rebuked Uttar Pradesh authorities for limiting worshippers at a Sambhal mosque during Ramzan, saying officials must ensure peaceful prayers. The court told the Superintendent of Police and Collector to resign or seek transfer if unable to maintain law and order