Polity & Governance
34Governor bound by Cabinet’s advice: Madras High Court
Justices A.D. Jagadish Chandira, G.K. Ilanthiraiyan and Sunder Mohan answer a reference made to them by a Division Bench of the High Court
Naidu and Pawan hail passage of ‘Amaravati Bill’ in both Houses of Parliament
Gherao of judicial officers a ‘brazen attempt’ to hurt West Bengal SIR, challenge Supreme Court’s authority: CJI
Amendment to FCRA a direct attack on minority institutions: T.N. CM Stalin
Government confirms extra sittings to debate amendments to Women’s Reservation Act 2023
International Relations
9Iran-Israel war LIVE: India to attend U.K.-led meeting on Strait of Hormuz
French President Emmanuel Macron, who has worked with European and other allies to build a coalition to guarantee free passage through Hormuz once hostilities have stopped, said this could only be done by talking to Iran
India slams attacks on UNIFIL soldiers, does not name Israel
India defence exports hit Rs 38,424 Crore in FY26, Rajnath lauds 62% surge
Over 20 Indian workers died abroad daily in last 5 years, most in Gulf nations: govt data
‘No fuel shortage, Navy securing oil routes’: Rajnath Singh amid West Asia war
Economy
40India's GDP may come down to 6.5% in FY27, if crude remains at USD 100: CareEdge
Rising crude oil prices due to the West Asia conflict pose a threat to India's economy. Economic growth may slow, and inflation is projected to increase significantly. Several sectors face high impact from these price hikes and supply concerns. Domestic demand provides support, but elevated oil prices remain a key risk to overall growth.
CAG flags ₹3.69 lakh crore cess transfer shortfall; RJD MP demands accountability in Rajya Sabha
Defence exports surge to ₹38,500 crore: Rajnath Singh
Centre waives duties on key petrochemical products amid supply disruptions due to Iran war
India factory activity cooled in March with oil costs rising amid Middle East turmoil: PMI
Environment & Ecology
7Sandmining mafia are the modern dacoits of Chambal: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India stays a Rajasthan notification of March 9 issued under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 which altered the boundaries of the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary, freeing from restrictions 732 hectares of land on both sides of the Chambal river
“Bad in law,” NGT stays operation of Assam govt order to deploy forest protection force for election duty
43% of trees transplanted for Central Vista projects “perished”, says govt
Mussoorie’s oak trees can’t be cut for construction activities, Uttarakhand HC says
Kerala more than prepared to implement new solid waste management rules, say experts
History & Culture
2ASI team discovers potsherd with Tamil-Brahmi inscription at Kumarikkalpalayam
The short inscription is paleographically dated to the late 1st century BCE-early 1st century CE
Nandyal MP seeks UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage tag for Ahobilam Paruveta Utsavam
Social Issues
7Empower, don't just accommodate autistic persons: Rajya Sabha Chairman
Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan reaffirmed Parliament's commitment to safeguarding the rights and promoting the welfare of persons with autism
HC quashes order denying maintenance to woman over second marriage before talaq declared valid
Maharashtra launches rural health push to plug service gaps
Karnataka to expand Sneha Centres, set up integrated counselling units in govt. health facilities
Diagnostics hub planned at Victoria Hospital to improve access to advanced testing services
Science & Technology
9Garden Reach shipyard delivers ‘historic triplets’ of warships to Indian Navy, boosting indigenous defence capabilities
Artemis II astronauts reach orbit on historic mission to moon and back
ISRO invites proposals from Indian solar physics community to analyse data from Aditya-L1 mission
GE Aerospace delivers sixth F404-IN20 engine for Tejas LCA-Mk1A
Six ISRO launches remain unfulfilled as March ‘deadline’ passes
Internal Security
4WhatsApp says Italian surveillance company tricked around 200 users into downloading spyware
In a statement, the Meta Platforms-owned service said the campaign was carried out by ASIGINT, a subsidiary of northern Italy-based SIO