TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. President Smt Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have extended greetings to citizens on the occasion of Ram Navami.
In Uttar Pradesh, the festival of Ram Navami is being celebrated today with religious fervor. The main attraction of the celebration is in Ayodhya where Soorya Snan will take place at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, which will be telecast live by Doordarshan.
2. The National Housing Bank has launched the Gruh Sugam Portal to promote a cost-effective housing finance system. The portal enables Defence and Government personnel to avail home loans with ease from the location of their posting.
3. The Communist Party of India (Marxist), an alliance partner of the I.N.D.I.A. bloc in Puducherry, will contest independently in two constituencies in the upcoming Assembly elections.
4. The second supplementary list of names pending under adjudication in the special intensive revision process of the voter list in West Bengal is likely to be published.
5. In view of the upcoming Assembly elections, West Bengal Governor Rabindra Narayan Ravi held a meeting in Kolkata with Sumit Sharan, Head of the Eastern Command of the Border Security Force (BSF), to discuss the security situation along the Bangladesh border and the force’s role in the polls.
6. The Election Commission has informed that seizures related to ongoing assembly elections and by-elections have crossed four hundred crore rupees, including cash, liquor, drugs, precious metals, and freebies. The Commission said that over 5100 flying squads and 5 thousand 200 Static Surveillance Teams have been deployed across poll-going States and UT to ensure free, fair, and intimidation-free elections.
7. The deadline for the withdrawal of nomination papers for the Assembly elections in Keralam ended yesterday. A total of 117 candidates withdrew their nominations from the 140 Assembly constituencies in Keralam.
8. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed the progress of Kavach 4.0 Implementation across the country.
9. Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu virtually flagged off the Alliance Air flight connecting Pithoragarh and Dehradun. In a social media post, Mr Naidu said that for hill states like Uttarakhand, aerial connectivity is of immense significance in reducing travel time and unlocking the vast potential of its natural, spiritual and adventure tourism.
10. Indian Foreign Service Officer Periasamy Kumaran has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom. Ministry of External Affairs announced.
11. Telangana government has initiated the rehabilitation and relocation of tribal families residing within the Amrabad Tiger Reserve as part of a broader strategy to balance wildlife conservation with socio-economic development.
12. Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration and Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme for a five-year period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031.
13. Union Cabinet, under the chairmanship of PM Modi, has approved India’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for the period 2031 to 2035, enhancing the country’s ambition under the UNFCCC and its Paris Agreement while reinforcing its commitment to sustainable development and climate justice.
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LEGAL REPORT
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The High Court of Himachal Pradesh has stayed the formation of new panchayats notified after February 13. A division bench comprising Justice Vivek Singh Thakur and Justice Ranjan Sharma issued this interim order.
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Thirteen people are dead in a major road accident in Andhra Pradesh early morning yesterday after a private travel bus collided with a tipper truck and caught fire near Rayavaram in the Markapuram district.
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DEFENCE News
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1. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has entered a pivotal testing phase for Project Kusha, India’s ambitious long-range surface-to-air missile (LR-SAM) program.
Reports from early 2026 confirm the successful initial developmental trials of the M1 interceptor variant, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s pursuit of advanced air defence capabilities.
2. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has entered a pivotal testing phase for Project Kusha, India’s ambitious long-range surface-to-air missile (LR-SAM) program.
3. India’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, has stirred debate by revealing the Indian Air Force’s interest in sixth-generation fighter programs.Speaking to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence, he outlined potential alignments with global initiatives like the UK-Italy-Japan Global Combat Air Program or the Franco-German Future Combat Air System.
4. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) took a decisive step toward bolstering maritime security with the keel laying ceremony for Yard 16402 and 16403, the second and third ships of six Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs), held at YMPL, Ratnagiri on March 17, 2026.
These advanced vessels boast a range of 5,000 nautical miles and a maximum speed of 23 knots. Measuring 117 meters in length with a crew strength of 11 officers and 110 men, they incorporate state-of-the-art machinery and cutting-edge systems, including AI-based predictive maintenance systems.
5. The world-famous Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team of the Indian Air Force performed an air show yesterday over the grounds of Sainik School at Sujanpur Tira in Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh.
6. The Indian Army has activated six Shaurya Squadrons, embedding advanced drone capabilities directly into its tank regiments for surveillance, precision strikes, and electronic warfare.
7. The Indian Navy has launched an operation to escort, guide, and safeguard India-bound energy shipments through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, which has been blockaded by Iran. The operation, called Urja Suraksha, is being conducted with calibrated precision and minimal publicity to ensure the uninterrupted and secure movement of Indian-flagged vessels carrying critical energy supplies.
FINANCE
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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1. Veteran Telugu actor Nandamuri Balakrishna was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) 2026. The recognition marks his remarkable contribution to Indian cinema spanning five decades. The award ceremony, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, celebrated his enduring legacy and influence in the film industry.
2. The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond, directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh and starring Ulka Gupta, Aishwarya Ojha, and Aditi Bhatia, ended its theatrical run around Rs. 42 crore at the Indian box office.
3. SS Rajamouli’s highly anticipated, pan-Indian mythical adventure film Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, is scheduled for a grand theatrical release on April 7, 2027. The movie, touted as a big-budget epic, is currently in production and will release in multiple languages.
4. Veteran Malayalam actor and director E.A. Rajendran passed away at the age of 71 at his residence in Kollam after prolonged age-related ailments.
27 Mar(Friday)
Vedic Ritu/ Vasant
Drik Ritu : Vasant (Spring)
पक्ष :: Shuklapaksh
(In Purnimanta calendar)
Vikram Samvat – 2083
Month : Chitra 25,
(In Amanta calendar)
Shaka Samvat – 1948
Month : Chitra 09
Tithi : Navami (up to 10:07 am)Dashami
Nakshatra:Ardra (up to 4:19 pm)Punarvasu
Rahu : 11:01 AM – 12:32 PM
Yamaganda : 03:34 PM – 05:05 PM
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