Today’s Top News – 27 March 2025

TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. Parliament has passed the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024. The Bill empowers banks to decide the remuneration of their auditors.

2. The Lok Sabha has passed the Tribhuvan Sahkari University Bill 2025. The Bill seeks to establish the Institute of Rural Management Anand, as a University to be known as the Tribhuvan Sahkari University and to declare it as an institution of national importance. The institution will impart technical and management education and training in the co-operative sector.

3. Ministry of Coal will launch the 12th tranche of commercial coal mine auctions in New Delhi.

4. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) will host a virtual candidate open house for the PM Internship Scheme, building on the success of its previous sessions.

5. National Commission for Women today said it will open a Premarital Counseling Centre in every district in the country as a new initiative.

6. Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Cheema presented the state’s budget for the financial year 2025-26, focusing on tackling the drug menace, diversification of crops, managing stubble and enhancing health infrastructure.

7. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast isolated heavy rainfall and snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir.

8. NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam launched DX-EDGE-Empowering excellence and growth through digital transformation. DX-EDGE is a national initiative to create an ecosystem connecting Medium Small and Micro Enterprises-MSMEs, technology providers, and academic institutions.

9. Union Minister of Labour and Employment Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya has announced that the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has expanded its coverage in Uttar Pradesh by notifying 15 additional districts under the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Scheme.

10. Over 7.5 lakh pilgrims have registered for Char Dham and Hemkund Sahib Yatra 2025 using Aadhaar authentication as of 26 Mar.

11. Justice Harish Tandon was sworn in as the new Chief Justice of Orissa High Court yesterday. The ​Governor of Odisha, Hari Babu Kambhampat​i, administered the oath of office to Justice Tandon at the Raj Bhavan in Bhubaneswar.

12. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy skipped the ‘Dawat-E-Iftar’ event held at LB Stadium on Tuesday. This follows the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) decision to deny permission for the attendance of politicians at the State-sponsored gathering.

13. Former cabinet secretary Rajiv Gauba has been appointed full-time member of the NITI Aayog.

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LEGAL REPORT
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1. The Supreme Court stayed the controversial order of the Allahabad High Court and said the judgment showed a “lack of sensitivity”. The controversial Order of Allahabad High Court observed that acts like grabbing breasts or breaking the string of pyjamas do not constitute an attempt to rape and the prosecution must go beyond this “stage of preparation” to prove its charges against a rape accused.

2. In Bihar, RJD President Lalu Prasad and other leaders of the like-minded parties have given support to the protest of the All India Muslim Personnel Law (AIMPLB) Board held at Patna over the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024.

3. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted searches at the residence of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel in connection with the alleged Rs 6,000 crore Mahadev app scam.

4. Nine Maoists have surrendered in the Sukma district of Chhattisgarh. These include 6 women Maoists. A reward of 26 lakh rupees was declared on these Maoists.

5. A fact-check unit of the Central government has identified more than one thousand 500 fake news items in the last three years. In a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Ashwini Vaishnaw said.

“””””””” MISHAPS “””””””””

In Telangana, rescuers recovered one more body from the partially collapsed Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) Tunnel project in Nagarkurnool district after over a month. District Collector Badavath Santhosh informed the media.

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1. Parliament has passed the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024 with the Rajya Sabha approving it yesterday.

The Lok Sabha has already passed the bill. The bill seeks to amend the Reserve Bank of India Act 1934, the Banking Regulation Act 1949, the State Bank of India Act 1955, the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act 1970 and the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertaking) Act 1980. The Bill seeks to increase the option for nominees per bank account to four, from existing one.

2. The Government of Meghalaya, in collaboration with the Indian Chamber of Commerce, is organising the 7th ACT EAST BUSINESS SHOW from 25 March to the 27th of March at the State Convention Centre, Shillong.

3. Medium Term and Long Term Government Deposit (MLTGD) components of Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS) will be discontinued from 26 March 2025.

4. Airbus is strategically focusing on India, recognising it as one of the fastest-growing civil aviation markets globally. During the Airbus Summit, a senior official emphasised that India represents significant growth potential for the company, especially as it has recently become the third largest aviation market in the world.

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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1. Birthday today
Konidela Ram Charan
(Born on: 27 Mar 1985)
is an Indian actor, film producer, and entrepreneur who primarily works in Telugu cinema. He is one of the highest-paid actors in Indian cinema and is also known for his dancing.

2. ‘Santosh’, U.K.’s official Oscar entry, blocked by CBFC for Indian theatrical release

The internationally acclaimed SANTOSH has been denied certification for theatrical release in India after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) objected to its portrayal of police brutality, caste discrimination, and misogyny.

Written and directed by British-Indian filmmaker Sandhya Suri, Santosh follows the journey of a young widow who joins the police force and investigates the murder of a Dalit girl.

3. Support for comedian Kunal Kamra has been pouring in from fans worldwide, not just through words but also financial contributions. Amid the controversy surrounding his alleged roast of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, viewers have begun donating significant sums to show their solidarity.

Several have called him a “national treasure,” a “hero of free speech,” and a source of “hope in dark times.”

Comedian Kunal Kamra, who often gets embroiled in controversies due to the political nature of his stand-up gigs, has once again landed in trouble. This time, it’s because of his ‘traitor’ remark on Maharashtra deputy chief minister and Shiv Sena supremo Eknath Shinde.

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DEFENCE News
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1. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy carried out a successful flight test of the indigenously developed Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha.

2. Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed contracts for procurement of 155mm/52 Calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems and High Mobility Vehicle 6×6 Gun Towing Vehicles to enhance Indian Army’s operational readiness. The contracts were signed with Bharat Forge Limited and Tata Advanced System Limited in New Delhi at a total cost of about 6 thousand 900 crore rupees.

3. On March 26, 2025, GE Aerospace delivered the first of 99 F404-IN20 engines to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the TEJAS MK-1A.This delivery marks a significant milestone in the four-decade partnership between GE and HAL.

4. India’s defence sector has marked a significant achievement in the financial year 2023-24, with domestic production reaching a record ₹1.27 lakh crore. This represents a remarkable 174% increase since 2014-15.

5. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) has recently entered into a significant contract valued at ₹4,362.23 crore with the Ministry of Defence for the supply of armaments to the Indian Armed Forces.

6. The Defence Materials and Stores Research and Development Establishment (DMSRDE) in Kanpur has developed innovative anti-mine boots designed to protect soldiers from the dangers of landmine explosions and sharp spikes hidden in the terrain.

7. In a significant enhancement of India’s defence capabilities, the Indian Army and Air Force are set to acquire land-attack BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, which can strike targets at a range exceeding 800 kilometres.This acquisition involves approximately 250 missiles and has been approved by the Defence Acquisition Council, pending final clearance from the Cabinet Committee on Security.

8. The Indian Cabinet is poised to approve a significant deal worth ₹45,000 crore for the acquisition of 145 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH), also known as Prachand, from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).This procurement aims to bolster the capabilities of both the Indian Army and Air Force.

27 Mar (Thursday)
Vedic Ritu/ Shishir
Drik Ritu : Vasanta
पक्ष :: Krishnapaksh
(In Purnimanta calendar)
Vikram Samvat – 2081
Month : Chaitra 13

(In Amanta calendar)
Shaka Samvat – 1946
Month Phalguna 28

Nakshatra:Shatabisha/Purva Bhadrapada

Tithi : Trayodashi (up to 11:03 pm)Chaturdashi

Rahu 02:03 PM – 03:34 PM

Yamaganda 06:27 AM – 07:58 AM

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