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In light of recent disturbances during Holi that led to the tragic loss of a young life, the Delhi High Court has called on law enforcement to prioritize vigilance as Eid approaches in Uttam Nagar. The court highlighted the imperative for fortified security protocols to guarantee a harmonious celebration and promote tranquility among all sects.

Former India pacer Lakshmipathy Balaji expressed surprise at Rajasthan Royals' decision to name Riyan Parag captain for IPL 2026. He called the move a gamble, noting the presence of more seasoned players. Balaji believes Riyan's leadership will be a learning opportunity under coach Kumar Sangakkara. He also stressed the importance of consistency for young talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

After inspection, the plane was cleared for operations and took off for Mumbai, an official said

Eid ul Fitr 2026 will be celebrated on Friday, March 20, by millions across North Africa, the Middle East and Europe, marking a rare global alignment. This synchronised observance highlights evolving religious practices in an interconnected world, though some nations like India will celebrate a day later due to local moon-sighting traditions.

Mr. Rao was speaking at the BJP State office after participating in the Ugadi celebrations marking the advent of the ‘Sri Parabhava Nama Samvatsara’

India Meteorological Department, Amaravati, says there will be widespread rain until March 22 in the State, and thereafter isolated rainfall is expected

Bhatti hoped that in this ‘Parabhava’ year, evil forces would be defeated and the State would flourish with agricultural abundance and prosperity

Though the Bharatiya Janata Party has been making visible inroads in this left bastion, the Left Democratic Front continues to dominate in most panchayats. The constituency is seeing a rematch between LDF’s A. Prabhakaran and BJP’s C. Krishnakumar. UDF has fielded A. Suresh, a former personal assistant to V.S. Achuthanandan

Ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls, six former legislators, four from the CPI(M) and two from the CPI, severed their communist ties and are now gearing up to contest from the rival camps or as Independents. The happenings, rather uncommon in Kerala, have garnered much attention.

Protests have erupted across the country, with tens of thousands of people coming out onto the streets, signing petitions online, and campaigning for the withdrawal of the proposed Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026. Ashna Butani and Abhinay Lakshman report on the outrage of trans communities, who say that the Bill violates their fundamental right to gender self-identification

The ruling NDA leaders now have dared Opposition RJD to expel its legislator from the party while, coalition Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (Liberation) has accused Congress of making their vote go to ‘waste’

The petition had sought a judicial direction to the Union government, Central Zoo Authority, Directorate General of Foreign Trade and the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau to produce the entire record of the permissions, recognitions and import/export licences granted to the rescue and rehabilitation centre and the welfare trust since 2019

Additional Sessions Judge Amit Bansal of the Patiala House Courts observed that the prosecution has failed to prove the charges slapped on the accused, Jamsheed Zahoor Paul and Parvaiz Rashid

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attended a procession in Nagpur

The principal players made compromises to strengthen alliances; M.K. Stalin, to prevent vote spillover, has given a Rajya Sabha berth to the DMDK, while Edappadi Palaniswami roped in the PMK by giving Anbumani a similar deal