India

In a major anti-Naxal success, 108 Maoists carrying a collective bounty of Rs 3.95 crore surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district. Security forces also seized Rs 3.61 crore in cash, one kg of gold and several weapons from Maoist dumps

The government informed the Rajya Sabha that Census 2027 will collect data on the sex of the head of the household, including a transgender category. The exercise will be conducted in two phases and will also allow citizens the option of self-enumeration

NCERT has introduced a new Class 9 English textbook titled "Kaveri" under the NCF-SE 2023. The revised book reduces the number of texts and includes more works by Indian authors such as Subramania Bharati, Sudha Murty, Temsula Ao and Rabindranath Tagore

The Andhra Pradesh government has advised aqua farmers not to panic over the Middle East conflict, saying it will have limited impact on seafood exports. Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu urged farmers to avoid early harvesting and assured that export demand, especially from the US, may improve soon

An Air India Express flight from Hyderabad made a hard landing at Phuket International Airport, causing the nose landing gear to collapse. All 131 passengers and crew were evacuated safely while the runway remained closed for hours.

The Supreme Court directed the Centre to form a committee of legal experts within a week to finalise NCERT’s legal studies curriculum, following controversy over Class 8 textbooks on judicial corruption. Publication of the book remains banned until review

Gold and silver prices fell as investors booked profits, despite geopolitical tensions and a softer US dollar. MCX gold dropped to Rs 1,62,452/10g and silver to Rs 2,73,150/kg, while crude oil eased below $90, easing inflation concerns

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Kochi to inaugurate major Kerala infrastructure projects and launch the NDA’s election campaign. Kerala ministers, including P Mohammed Riyas, skipped the event, protesting his exclusion from the ceremony, sparking criticism from the ruling Left Democratic Front

Zoological Survey of India scientists discovered two new lichen moth species—*Caulocera hollowayi* and *Asura buxa*—in the eastern Himalayas. The findings, published in *Zootaxa*, enhance understanding of India’s moth biodiversity and aid ecological monitoring of sensitive ecosystems

The Supreme Court allowed passive euthanasia for 32-year-old Harish Rana, in a coma for over 12 years, permitting withdrawal of artificial life support at AIIMS-Delhi. The order follows 2018 and 2023 guidelines upholding the right to die with dignity under Article 21

In Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region, 108 DKSZC cadres surrendered under the Poona Margem initiative, renouncing violence and joining mainstream society. The move led to the largest ever recovery of arms caches in India’s anti-Naxal operations, marking a major security breakthrough

Rain in the plains and moderate snowfall in higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir lowered temperatures and improved water levels in rivers and streams. The weather department forecast mostly dry conditions until March 14, with light rain or snow expected afterward

The Election Commission has taken control of CAPF movement for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly polls, removing the district administration’s authority. ECI-appointed police observers will now decide deployments to prevent misuse and ensure stronger security with a zero-tolerance approach to poll violence

Crude oil prices fell after reports the International Energy Agency may release record emergency reserves to curb the surge triggered by the US-Iran war. Brent and WTI declined sharply as G7 nations explored measures to stabilise markets and ease global energy costs

The Meghalaya Board postponed Class 12 Music and Anthropology exams in West Garo Hills after tribal and non-tribal clashes during local council poll nominations. Curfew was imposed after police firing killed two people. Exams elsewhere continue as scheduled

Krishna Nagar first secured Men’s Singles SH6 title, defeating Sudarsan MS in the final, he then went on to secure his second gold medal in the Mixed Doubles SH6 event, partnering Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan

He condemned the conduct of MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu for using the floor of the Lok Sabha to demean the identity and existence of Telangana

He described statements made by Congress leaders in Delhi on constitutional morality as hypocritical when the same standards were not followed by the Congress government in Telangana

The rise of 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah, popularly known as Balen, reflects the aspirations of Nepal’s youth who demanded an end to corruption, nepotism, and misgovernance

India’s GDP growth may look impressive, but rising inequality, wage gaps and weak job quality reveal a deeper crisis for the working class

Experts at a post-budget webinar highlighted the growing burden of mental and neurological disorders and the urgent need to expand institutional capacity. They stressed that non-communicable diseases account for over 60 per cent of deaths, with mental health conditions being a major contributor to disability-adjusted life years.

The government has assured Parliament that there is no shortage of lower-denomination currency notes in circulation, with the RBI supplying hundreds of crores of Rs 10, Rs 20, and Rs 50 notes this financial year.

The Rajya Sabha witnessed heated exchanges as Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge accused the ongoing SIR voter verification exercise of being fraudulent and irregular. Chairman CP Radhakrishnan rejected Kharge’s claims, refusing to allow further discussion.