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Union minister Suresh Gopi said efforts are underway to control the LPG crisis caused partly by disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz, adding that India is exploring additional supplies while prioritising essential services.

Actor Anand Deverakonda shared a video of newlyweds Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna dancing with friends after their wedding. The clip, featuring a song from Anand’s upcoming film, quickly gained attention on social media

Navneet Kaur scored a hat-trick as India defeated Wales 4–1 in a Pool B match of the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers in Hyderabad, strengthening their chances of reaching the final ahead of their clash with Italy.

Ambekar (50kg) secures 5-0 unanimous decision victory over Tajikistan, while Sahil Duhan (60kg) also records a commanding 5-0 win against Tajikistan

Her medal-winning outings include Gold at the 2017 Women’s Asia Cup, Silver at the 2018 Women’s Asian Champions Trophy and Silver at the Women’s Asia Cup Gongshu 2025

Navneet Kaur (29’, 34’, 55’) led the attack with three goals while Sakshi Rana (7’) also contributed

The Indian government has clarified that FDI easing applies only to firms outside China and other land-border countries with less than 10 per cent Chinese ownership. Entities from land-border nations still require government approval, with an expedited process introduced for certain sectors

The International Energy Agency has agreed to release a record 400 million barrels of emergency oil reserves to stabilise global energy markets affected by the Middle East conflict and disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz

Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka have set a policy template for other States to follow in tackling social media addiction among children

Viral ‘Kumbh beauty’ Monalisa Bhosle married boyfriend Farman Khan at a temple in Poovar near Thiruvananthapuram after approaching police for protection amid family opposition. Kerala minister V Sivankutty said the development reflected the state’s spirit of social harmony

Union Budget 2026–27 signals a gradual rationalisation of subsidies while prioritising fiscal consolidation and capital expenditure

A Hyderabad pastor and over 140 passengers stranded in Bahrain returned to India via Saudi Arabia after airspace closures due to regional conflict. Gulf Air operated a special flight to Kochi as authorities facilitated the evacuation

Union Home Minister Amit Shah defended Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla during a debate on a motion seeking his removal, saying the Speaker acts as a neutral custodian of the House and accusing the opposition of undermining parliamentary traditions

Opposition MPs have collected signatures to submit a notice seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in both Houses of Parliament. Around 180 MPs have signed the notice amid allegations that the poll panel favoured the ruling BJP

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi said he was repeatedly stopped from speaking in the Lok Sabha and asserted that the House represents the entire country, not one party. He made the remarks during a debate on a resolution against Speaker Om Birla

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and several ministers skipped Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official event in Kochi amid a political row over the exclusion of PWD Minister P A Mohammed Riyas. BJP leaders dismissed the controversy citing protocol

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Centre and Gulf nations are working together to help Indians stranded during the ongoing West Asia conflict. Addressing a rally in Kochi, he also accused Congress of making irresponsible statements over the crisis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked the Congress and Rahul Gandhi at an NDA rally in Kerala, accusing them of spreading rumours over the West Asia crisis. He also criticised the LDF government and urged voters to end the LDF-UDF cycle

CloudSEK has warned of a new cyber fraud technique that manipulates Android devices, intercepts OTPs and bypasses UPI security; UPI custodian NPCI says robust safeguards exist to manage such risks

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu proposed establishing an Indian School of Agriculture to strengthen the sector while addressing the District Collectors’ Conference. He also set governance targets and reviewed welfare schemes, irrigation plans and innovation initiatives

The BCCI has announced the schedule for the first phase of IPL 2026 from March 28 to April 12. A total of 20 matches will be played across 10 venues, with the remaining fixtures to be announced after State Assembly election dates

ISRO chairman V Narayanan said India plans to collect lunar samples under Chandrayaan-4, while Chandrayaan-5 will feature a heavier lander and rover with a longer mission life. He also highlighted upcoming Venus, Mars and human spaceflight missions

A resolution seeking the removal of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla was defeated by a voice vote in the House on Wednesday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticised the opposition for bringing the motion during a two-day debate in Parliament

YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy alleged that the TDP-led NDA government in Andhra Pradesh borrowed Rs 3.2 lakh crore in two years, nearly matching the Rs 3.3 lakh crore taken during his five-year tenure between 2019 and 2024