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In Bengaluru’s Vyalikaval area, a family staged a protest against high bus fares by attempting to send an elderly man through a courier inside a sack. Police intervened, and the family was warned after issuing a public apology

A 14-year-old girl from Gangtok, Sikkim, staged her own kidnapping and demanded Rs 3 lakh from her parents. She was rescued in Siliguri, West Bengal, and police investigations confirmed the ransom calls and voice notes were self-generated

TVK general secretary Aadhav Arjuna claimed party leader Vijay was offered the chief minister’s post and 50% Assembly seats by an unnamed party, which he declined. TVK will contest all 234 seats in Tamil Nadu’s upcoming Assembly elections

Seven family members, including three children, died in a fire at a residential building in Delhi’s Palam area. Rescue teams battled flames and smoke as two others were injured while escaping. Authorities continue investigations to determine the cause

Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi resigned citing humiliation and internal issues in Assam unit. He expressed emotional distress and alienation. Sources suggest he may join Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of Assembly polls, dealing a setback to Congress

An SSB soldier, Prahlad Kumar Singh, allegedly died by suicide using his service weapon at a camp in Chatra, Jharkhand. While officials are investigating potential mental stress, his family expressed shock, noting he appeared fine during a call hours earlier

In Varanasi, 14 people were arrested after a viral video showed them holding an iftar party on a boat in the Ganga, allegedly eating non-vegetarian food and discarding leftovers. Police invoked laws on religious outrage, pollution, and public nuisance

A 28-year-old Delhi property dealer, Pawan Kumar, died after accidentally shooting himself in the chest while filming a social media reel. The incident occurred in New Ashok Nagar while he was handling his cousin's licensed pistol for the first time

All 35 students of IIM Ahmedabad’s Dubai campus were shifted to the Ahmedabad campus due to the West Asia conflict. They were on internships in Spain, and the move ensures uninterrupted academic progress amid regional tensions

In Jharkhand’s Godda district, a tribal couple and their minor son were allegedly hacked to death by relatives over suspicion of witchcraft. Police arrested three accused and recovered the weapon, while a detailed investigation into the incident is ongoing

A major fire engulfed parts of Asal Resort in Pahalgam, damaging three structures and a vehicle. While no guests were harmed, a nearby hotel worker died after being struck by a reversing fire tender during firefighting. The cause remains unknown

A 42-year-old man was arrested in Surat for allegedly murdering his wife by pushing her before a local train at Mumbai's Mulund Station. The crime, captured on CCTV following a domestic dispute, led to charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

A man in East Delhi's Dallupura fatally shot himself in the chest while a friend filmed him loading a licensed pistol. Despite receiving warnings not to fire, the victim triggered the weapon on camera. Police are currently investigating the incident

Kashmir’s higher reaches, including Gulmarg, Pir Ki Gali, and Zojila, received fresh snowfall, closing the Srinagar-Leh highway, while plains like Srinagar experienced rain. The Meteorological Department forecasts erratic weather with rain or snow and gusty winds until March 25

  The Environment Ministry has no objection to the Supreme Court’s proposed 10-member expert committee to define the Aravalli hills. Headed by Kanchan Devi, the committee includes forest, geological, and academic experts to examine ecological and policy aspects comprehensively 

AIADMK chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami ruled out any alliance with Vijay’s TVK for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, calling such reports media speculation. He also denied rift with BJP’s Annamalai and said AIADMK-AMMK differences have been resolved

Milind Soman said South Indian film industries offer a more relaxed and efficient working environment compared to Hindi cinema. The actor shared his experience while promoting Tamil web series 'Kaattaan', co-starring Vijay Sethupathi, releasing on JioHotstar

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

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

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

Police registered a case after a Class 1 student in Bengaluru was allegedly forced to stand in the sun for two hours as punishment for arriving late at a private school in Yelahanka, prompting action under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015

Clashes erupted between supporters of Trinamool Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party in Kolkata before a rally by Narendra Modi at Brigade Parade Ground, injuring a police officer and a BJP leader as both sides traded allegations of stone-pelting and attacks

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

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