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The government introduced the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha seeking a precise definition of “transgender” and excluding different sexual orientations and self-perceived identities. The Bill also proposes graded punishments for serious offences against transgender persons

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu disbursed over Rs 2,500 crore to nearly 47 lakh farmers under the Annadata Sukhibava-PM Kishan welfare scheme. The payment represents the third tranche of financial assistance promised during the 2024 elections

IndiGo will introduce fuel charges ranging from Rs 425 to Rs 2,300 on domestic and international flight tickets from March 14 due to rising jet fuel prices triggered by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Political leaders across parties reacted after Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on rising West Asia tensions, with some welcoming the outreach while others raised concerns about India’s foreign policy and regional developments.

Amid fears of horse-trading before the Rajya Sabha elections, the Congress has shifted nine of its 14 MLAs from Odisha to Bengaluru. Party leaders said the move was a precautionary measure to prevent poaching and ensure unity during voting.

One of the 28 Indian-flagged vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz amid the West Asia conflict has sailed away safely. Authorities said the tanker Jag Prakash has departed the eastern side of the strait and is headed to Tanzania

Telugu actor Rajendra Prasad has apologised for a remark about former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and legendary actor M G Ramachandran, saying it was inadvertent. His apology came after Tamil film personalities urged him to clarify the comment

BITS Pilani will invest Rs 1,000 crore to establish an AI Plus campus in Amaravati over the next five years. The campus, expected to accommodate 7,000 students, will offer courses in artificial intelligence, robotics, data science and other emerging technologies

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence busted an illegal synthetic drugs manufacturing facility in Kondapalli, Andhra Pradesh, and seized 237 kg of Alprazolam worth Rs 47 crore. The operation, part of 'Operation White Hammer', led to the arrest of two alleged masterminds

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the proposed Rs 1 lakh crore Economic Stabilization Fund will help India respond to unexpected crises such as global conflicts and supply disruptions. The Lok Sabha approved supplementary demands for grants worth Rs 2.01 lakh crore

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The Supreme Court refused to entertain a PIL seeking a nationwide policy for paid menstrual leave for women students and workers, warning that mandatory provisions could discourage hiring. The court directed authorities to consider the petitioner’s representation and examine the issue.

Two Indians were killed and eleven people injured in a bombing incident in Sohar city near Muscat. The Ministry of External Affairs said ten of the injured are Indians with non-lethal injuries and are undergoing treatment at a local hospital.

The Supreme Court has stayed a Telangana High Court order directing the State government to announce movie ticket price hikes at least 90 days before a film’s release. The court issued notice on a plea filed by production house Mythri Movie Makers.

Authorities across India, including Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, and Uttar Pradesh, have intensified security measures ahead of Jumat-ul-Vida, the last Friday of Ramadan. Police deployments, drones, and CCTV monitoring were arranged to ensure peaceful observance.

Opposition MPs have moved notices in Parliament seeking removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging partisan conduct and electoral irregularities. Over 190 MPs from various parties, including INDIA bloc members and independents, have backed the unprecedented move

Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed escalating West Asia tensions with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, stressing safety of Indians and energy supplies. Opposition leaders reacted with mixed views, welcoming dialogue but questioning India’s foreign policy approach and regional developments

Protests erupted in Shia-dominated areas of Kashmir against US-Israel strikes on Iran during the last Friday of Ramzan. Authorities imposed restrictions to prevent unrest and closed Srinagar’s Jamia Masjid, while demonstrations supporting Palestine remained peaceful

Opposition leaders urged the government and Lok Sabha Speaker to revoke the suspension of eight MPs, including seven Congress members and one CPI-M MP, suspended for unruly behaviour during the Budget Session. The government said it would review the matter after consultations

Directorate of Revenue Intelligence officials busted an illegal Alprazolam manufacturing unit in Andhra Pradesh under Operation White Hammer, seizing 237 kg drugs worth Rs 47 crore, chemicals and equipment. Two masterminds were arrested, exposing a large-scale clandestine pharmaceutical manufacturing operation

Indian National Congress shifted its Odisha MLAs to a resort in Bengaluru ahead of the Rajya Sabha elections amid fears of cross-voting after the Bharatiya Janata Party fielded a second candidate, intensifying political manoeuvring

India’s intelligence agencies have warned that Inter-Services Intelligence is intensifying honeytrap operations via social media to extract sensitive defence information. Officials say the network targets high-ranking personnel and aims to recruit agents within India for espionage activities

Narendra Modi congratulated Jose Antonio Kast on assuming office as President of Chile, expressing hope to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade, technology and energy while strengthening diplomatic ties between the two nations

The Supreme Court of India refused to hear a plea seeking mandatory menstrual leave nationwide, stating it is a policy matter for the government. A bench led by Surya Kant warned compulsory rules could unintentionally affect women’s employment opportunities