TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. PM Modi to inaugurate Samrat Samprati Museum in Gujarat on the occasion of Bhagwan Mahavir Janma Kalyanak Diwas today.
2. Home voting for the Assembly elections is progressing in Keralam. Eight more days of campaigning remain in Keralam. At the same time, home voting for senior citizens and PWD persons is progressing in all the 140 assembly constituencies in Keralam. A total of 1.45 lakh senior citizens above the age of 85 years are on the list for home voting.
3. In West Bengal, the nomination process for the first phase of the upcoming Assembly elections in the state began.
4. On the first day of the notification of elections in Tamil Nadu, several politicians, including the leaders of the parties, filed their nominations yesterday.
5. In Uttarakhand, the “Green Card system” for commercial passenger vehicles has been introduced from 30 March to ensure the smooth and safe conduct of the Char Dham Yatra. Transport Minister Pradeep Batra inaugurated the system at Roshanabad in Haridwar district.
6. The sub-divisional administration of Dharmanagar under North Tripura District has completed all necessary preparations to conduct home voting for voters aged above 85 and differently-abled persons ahead of the upcoming Dharmanagar Assembly bye-election.
7. The CSIR – National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Science City of Andhra Pradesh. The Ministry of Science and Technology said the MoU has been signed to strengthen science communication and promote collaborative research in Science.
8. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu yesterday distributed houses to beneficiaries at Naidupeta in Tirupati district and took part in their house-warming ceremonies under the TIDCO housing scheme. As part of a statewide programme, 250,983 houses constructed under TIDCO and PMAY were handed over at more than 30 locations. Of these, 15,659 houses were allotted in Tirupati district.
9. The Telangana government has given approval for a six-lane bi-directional flyover and two uni-directional underpasses in Hyderabad, With an aim to reduce traffic congestion between Miyapur, Allwyn X Roads, Hafeezpet and Bachupally, the project will be taken up at a contract value of Rs 384.45.
10. What is the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill?
The Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026, was passed by both Houses of the Maharashtra Legislature a few days ago. The Bill has been opposed by several civil society organisations,
*The Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026, has been defined as “a Bill to provide for protection of right to freedom of religion and prohibition of unlawful conversion from one religion to another, and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.” It aims to prohibit conversions carried out through allurement, misrepresentation, force, undue influence, coercion, or any other fraudulent means.
11. Union government is considering a major policy shift to extend social security coverage to unorganised sector workers by bringing them under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) and the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC). The proposal aims to ensure pension and insurance benefits for millions of workers currently outside formal welfare systems, including gig and platform workers.
12. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has recently initiated fresh excavation work at the historically significant Balirajgarh site in Bihar’s Madhubani district. The move aims to uncover deeper insights into ancient civilisations and strengthen understanding of early cultural and administrative centres in the region.
13. The India Meteorological Department has forecast an active spell of weather across large parts of the country this week, Heavy rain, hailstorms to hit India as western disturbance hits on Tuesday
Under the influence of these systems, isolated heavy rainfall is likely over the Kashmir Valley.
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LEGAL REPORT
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1. India is set to block Chinese CCTV giants like Hikvision, Dahua and TP-Link from selling internet-connected cameras from April 1, as new STQC certification rules make approval mandatory.
2. Nine Maoists, including senior leader C Narayana Rao, surrendered before the Andhra Pradesh police, marking a significant development in the state’s anti-insurgency efforts.
3. The Supreme Court recently warned the State of Gujarat of strict penal consequences, including possible suo motu contempt proceedings, for failing to decide applications for premature release of convicts within the timelines prescribed under its policy.
4. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president C. Joseph Vijay has declared in his election affidavit that he has ₹404.58 crore in movable assets and ₹220.15 crore in immovable assets. He has also declared ₹15.51 crore in movable assets and ₹2.5 crore in immovable assets in the name of his spouse Sangeetha.
5. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday launched a political broadside at the Congress while speaking on the Naxal issue in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region, alleging that decades of governance failure and ideological support for Left-wing extremism had pushed tribal communities towards Maoist influence. He asserted that the Centre’s combined strategy of security action and development has now brought Naxalism in Bastar close to its final phase.
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A retired Army brigadier was fatally shot in Dehradun during a crossfire between two groups involved in a dispute over a nightclub bill. Four individuals, including the owner of the ‘Zen-G’ nightclub, have been arrested in connection with the Dehradun shooting incident.
Retired Brigadier Mukesh Joshi (74), who was out for a morning walk, was struck by a bullet and later died in hospital.
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DEFENCE News
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1. Lieutenant General Manoj Katiyar to retire as Western Command chief after 40 years of service. Lt Gen Pushpendra Pal Singh is scheduled to take over the reins of the Western Command on April 1.
2. Indian Air Force to equip MiG-29 jets with ASRAAM missiles, replacing R-73. Know features, range, benefits, and how this upgrade strengthens India’s air defence against China and Pakistan.
3. Indian Navy hosted IONS Maritime Exercise (IMEX) TTX 2026 in Kochi with participation from multiple nations, strengthening maritime security cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region.
FINANCE
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RBI imposes a $100M daily cap on banks’ net open FX positions from April 10, 2026, replacing capital-linked limits. The move standardizes currency market risk management across all banks, strengthening oversight and curbing excessive exposure.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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Actor Salman Khan is set to collaborate with National Award-winning director Vamshi Paidipally and producer Dil Raju for a high-octane action drama. The yet-untitled project marks the first time the trio is coming together and is scheduled to go on floors in April 2026.
At present, Salman Khan is occupied with promotions for his upcoming film Maatrubhumi: May War Rest In Peace, earlier titled Battle of Galwan. Directed by Apoorva Lakia and co-starring Chitrangda Singh, the film is scheduled to release on August 14, 2026. It was initially planned for an April 17, 2026 release but was reportedly postponed due to patchwork and reshoot requirements.
31 Mar(Tuesday)
Vedic Ritu/ Vasant
Drik Ritu : Vasant (Spring)
पक्ष :: Shuklapaksh
(In Purnimanta calendar)
Vikram Samvat – 2083
Month : Chitra 29,
(In Amanta calendar)
Shaka Samvat – 1948
Month : Chitra 13
Tithi : Chaturdashi
Nakshatra: Purva Phalguni
Rahu : 03:34 PM – 05:06 PM
Yamaganda : 09:27 AM – 10:59 AM
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