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Security forces killed one terrorist during an overnight encounter in Ganderbal district after a joint operation by the Indian Army and police, launched on intelligence inputs, while search operations continue amid intermittent firing in the area

Droupadi Murmu approved the Transgender Persons Amendment Bill, 2026, introducing graded punishment for harm against transgender persons while excluding gays and lesbians. The move drew opposition criticism over identity rights and provisions requiring official certification of transgender status

Jet fuel prices in New Delhi surged to a record 2.07 lakh per kilolitre amid global oil spikes from the West Asia conflict, though domestic airlines saw a limited rise. Commercial LPG rates also increased, raising operating costs

Malayalam director Ranjith was remanded to 14-day judicial custody in a sexual assault case filed by a young actress. Police arrested him after an attempted evasion, while the Kerala government assured strict action and support for the survivor

The government has barred the sale of imported CCTV cameras without Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification from April 1, allowing only certified products in the market. The move is expected to benefit domestic manufacturers but may lead to price increases

Defence ministry signs Rs 1,950 crore deal with Bharat Electronics Limited for two mountain radars and related infrastructure for the Indian Air Force. The indigenously developed radars by DRDO will strengthen air defence and reduce reliance on foreign equipment

BJP released its Assam assembly poll manifesto, promising protection of indigenous land and heritage, Rs 5 lakh crore investment, 2 lakh government jobs, flood-free Assam under 'Badh Mukt Assam Mission', and strict action on illegal encroachments and 'Love Jihad'

Rahul Gandhi accused Kerala’s ruling Left of an “unprecedented partnership” with BJP, arguing that the present-day Left has moved away from its core principles. Speaking in Kannur, he pitched the upcoming Assembly election as a battle of ideologies and values

Delhi Police arrested Lashkar-e-Tayiba commander Shabbir Ahmed Lone, exposing a pan-India terror network with modules in Tamil Nadu, Delhi and West Bengal. Lone had recruited youth and Bangladeshis for reconnaissance and planned temple attacks. Central agencies are monitoring other modules

Renowned filmmaker Ranjith was arrested in Kochi following a sexual assault complaint by a young actress working on his film. The arrest, carried out by a special police squad, comes after the actress submitted a confidential statement at a Women’s Police Station.

A 25-year-old man in Narkhoria, UP, completed a 9 km dandvat yatra to Siddh Peeth Bairwa Samay Mata temple after his divorce was granted. Jogesh undertook the journey without food or water, accompanied by family and villagers, with police permission

Rishabh Pant will lead Lucknow Super Giants against Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2026 opener. LSG has a fully fit squad including Shami, Nortje and Digvesh Rathi, while DC aim for stability with Rahul, Miller and Ngidi in their ranks

Fakhar Zaman has been suspended for two PSL matches after being found guilty of a Level 3 ball tampering offence under Article 2.14 of the Code of Conduct. Lahore Qalandars were penalised five runs during the incident

Opposition leaders accused the BJP-led government of making illegal infiltration an election issue, while highlighting unemployment, inflation and farmer concerns. They questioned the government’s failure to secure borders and urged transparency on actual numbers of infiltrators

The IPL Governing Council and BCCI expressed condolences on the death of broadcast engineer Ian Williams Langford. The board assured full support to his family and reiterated its commitment to the safety and well-being of all personnel involved in IPL operations

India U20 goalkeeper Suraj Singh Aheibam improved his performance after quitting social media, adopting a disciplined routine. His decision paid off with a key role in India’s SAFF U19 triumph and leadership in the ongoing SAFF U20 Championship

Defending champions India will take on Bhutan in the SAFF Under-20 Championship semi-final in Malé. The Blue Colts, unbeaten in the group stage, aim to improve their finishing and secure a place in the final with a disciplined performance

Pankaj Advani won his maiden National 9-ball pool title in Ludhiana, defeating Nitin Sharma in the final. The veteran cueist impressed in a format he had not played for over 25 years, adding another achievement to his illustrious career

India defeated Hong Kong 2-1 in Kochi, with debutant Ryan Williams and Akash Mishra scoring in either half. The win ended India’s wait for victory at the venue as they finished their AFC Asian Cup qualifying campaign on a positive note

Cooper Connolly scored a match-winning 72 on debut as Punjab Kings defeated Gujarat Titans by three wickets. Yuzvendra Chahal and Vijaykumar Vyshak starred with the ball, while PBKS chased down 163 in a closely fought IPL encounter

A caste-based population count is essential to ensure fair distribution of benefits and advance true social justice

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The Centre appointed senior IAS officer Vir Vikram Yadav as the Director General of Civil Aviation as part of a bureaucratic reshuffle. The government also made 25 senior-level appointments across ministries, including postings in civil aviation, agriculture, finance, and home affairs