National News

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya gifted his girlfriend Mahieka Sharma a luxury Mercedes-Benz V-Class, reportedly India's first. Meanwhile, Pandya's team kicked off IPL 2026 with a stunning victory. MI openers Rickelton and Rohit Sharma powered a record chase, securing a six-wicket win against Kolkata Knight Riders after KKR posted 220.

Drew “Druski” Desbordes’ viral skit led to rumors of an online clash with Erika Kirk, but no real interaction happened. A fake screenshot showing comments between them spread on X, but it was proven false. No cease-and-desist was sent, and neither Druski nor Erika Kirk has responded publicly to each other.

A 26-year-old man allegedly attacked his family, resulting in two deaths, due to mounting business debts and his sister's critical illness. He then attempted suicide. The incident, which occurred in Mallenahalli, saw his mother and sister die on the spot, while he and his nephew remain in critical condition.

Positioning the BJP-led NDA as a decisive alternative, the Prime Minister said that an NDA government would advance the vision of a “Viksit Kerala”

Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an airstrike at the start of the war on February 28, has yet to make a public appearance since assuming the role. So far, he has communicated only through a limited number of written statements. His absence from public view has fuelled speculation about his health and whereabouts. However, state television and some Iranian officials have suggested that he is recovering from injuries sustained in an airstrike.

Mr. Ram said that the BJP government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi adopted a “shameful policy” after the “treacherous” attack on Iran by the United States and Israel

The Railway Board racks the whip after audit reports pointed to huge unsanctioned expenditure in the last 5 years

From Bihar to Rajasthan, thousands of rural workers say work has been halted; some district officials say they have been directed not to start new works as MGNREGA has been discontinued, though there are no such formal orders

Party sources say though the decision came as a surprise, many felt that his presence in the Assembly and his contribution to Tamil Nadu’s political discourse will become important after the current Assembly election

Congress leader says Pakistan’s improving global standing reflects failures in India’s diplomatic engagement

Illatharasi scheme will allow homemakers to buy or replace household appliances. It will be the “heroine” of the 2026 election, says DMK president and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. The manifesto also proposes to extend the Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme up to Class 8

The Commerce Ministry said that fisheries subsidies were one of the key agenda items discussed by trade Ministers at the World Trade Organisation’s 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) held from March 26–29 in Yaounde, Cameroon

Petroleum secretary Neeraj Mittal, in an online post, said that by giving up their LPG connections, people have helped those who don’t have access to gas cylinders. “Join this strong, bold group of do-good citizens who have come forward to give up LPG to help those get LPG who don’t have PNG,” he said on X.

Two months ahead of the elections, the BJP-led government amended a law to grant legal land rights to 3.5 lakh families of plantation workers living in the labour lines of more than 800 tea estates

Former party leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and former Rajya Sabha MP Mausam Benazir Noor are among candidates; Party ends electoral understanding with Left Front

While the airline projected getting a plane every week, the authorities asked the country’s largest carrier to file for flights when it gets more planes and can show it has the wherewithal, including pilot numbers, for the same. “We did not want a repeat of what happened last Dec and hence were extra cautious this time,” said a person in the know.

Md Nazrul Islam, of Murshidabad, visited the DM’s office to enquire about what he should do. Md Jomadar Sheikh, of Dhulian, said a judicial tribunal was his only hope. Jahima Khatun’s name was deleted because her father’s name was misspelt in one document. EC released a fourth supplementary list Sunday with around two lakh names from among the close to 60 lakh that were under judicial adjudication. Of the 40 lakh cases disposed of by judicial officers, around 18 lakh have been rejected.