Girls from Haryana have excelled at the 38th National Rowing Championship in Tehri, Uttarakhand, winning multiple gold and silver medals. Despite practicing in suboptimal conditions, they have demonstrated remarkable ability. Kiran and Suman urge the Haryana government to arrange for water stoppage in their canal to facilitate further training.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma accuses Congress MP Gourav Gogoi's British wife, Elizabeth Colburn, of having links with Pakistan and the ISI. Sarma alleges Colburn's association with Ali Tauqeer Sheikh, an advisor to the Pakistan Planning Commission. Gogoi dismisses these claims as laughable, asserting BJP's dependence on spreading lies amid their own allegations.

IATA and 123Carbon have partnered to create interoperability between their Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) registries, ensuring transparency and preventing duplicate emissions reporting. This collaboration aims to optimise certificate management and integrate data across SAF registries, enhancing aviation's decarbonisation efforts. The IATA SAF Registry is set to launch in April 2025, supported by over 50 organisations.

Human traffickers are using social media platforms like TikTok to offer illegal migration routes from Canada to the US for Indian nationals. Meanwhile, a second flight with 119 deported Indians is set to arrive in Amritsar amid political controversy. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann criticizes the central government for defaming the state.

Ranveer Allahbadia has issued an apology following backlash over his comments on 'India's Got Latent' and is facing death threats. Allahbadia is cooperating with the authorities and has approached the Supreme Court to nullify multiple FIRs filed against him. He remains determined to endure the situation.

The Tamil Nadu government has gained control of assets seized from former chief minister J Jayalalithaa as per court orders. Valuables included significant quantities of gold and silver jewellery, along with land documents. The Supreme Court dismissed a plea by Jayalalithaa’s heirs to reclaim the assets, affirming the confiscation by the state.

Three AAP council members defected to the BJP ahead of the MCD mayoral election, bolstering BJP's strength. Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva emphasized a 'triple engine' administration to align Delhi with PM Modi's vision. The council members aim to transform Delhi into a clean and attractive city.

BJP criticised Telangana CM Revanth Reddy for his remarks on PM Modi's caste. CM Reddy claimed Modi's caste was classified as forward caste before becoming Gujarat Chief Minister. Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy asked the Telangana CM to make statements based on facts. The BJP highlighted its efforts for the welfare of backward classes.

Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha ordered the dismissal of three government employees for alleged terror activities, including arranging weapons and staging attacks. This decision comes amid heightened efforts to dismantle the terror ecosystem in the region and ensure security.

The Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF) raised concerns over ICE raids and deportations of Indian and Sikh youths in the US. Asylum seekers from the community face challenges and uncertainties. SALDEF urges vigilance, advises on rights, and works with advocacy groups to ensure fair processes. Hate crimes against Sikh Americans are also a growing issue.

Personnel from the Police Marine Force (PMF) successfully rescued 10 fishermen stranded near Long Island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands due to engine failure in their dinghy. The PMF Rangat team towed the distressed vessel to safety, ensuring the fishermen could continue their journey.

A book fair to be held at Uttarakhand's HNB Garhwal University faced cancellation allegedly due to pressure from right-wing groups. Organisers claimed the event was obstructed by ABVP citing exams and a pre-booked RSS event, despite prior permissions and arrangements.

Days after BJP defeated AAP in the Delhi assembly polls, the law department sought details of all court cases filed by the outgoing AAP government against the Centre and LG. Over Rs 300 crore was spent on such litigation, and the new administration may consider withdrawing these cases.

The Maharashtra government has set up a seven-member committee to draft a law against 'love jihad,' focusing on forced religious conversions in inter-faith marriages. Opposition voices have raised concerns about the lack of statistical evidence for such cases and potential politicization of the issue.

External affairs minister S Jaishankar defended India's robust democracy and electoral process, expressing optimism at the Munich security conference. He mentioned India's high voter turnout and nutrition support provided to 800 million citizens, emphasizing that democracy has delivered tangible benefits in India.

External affairs minister S Jaishankar countered US Senator Elissa Slotkin's claim that democracy doesn't address hunger, asserting that India's democratic society provides nutrition support to 800 million people. He stressed that the effectiveness of democracy varies globally and emphasized the need for honest discussions on its challenges.

The Kerala government has restored full funding for nine minority scholarships that were previously reduced by 50%. The decision comes amid criticism and aims to support students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. An additional Rs 11 crore has also been allocated for the Margadeepam scholarship, increasing its total plan size to Rs 20 crore.

A 17-year-old youth was killed and two of his friends were critically injured when they tried to pry open a shell at the Army Firing Range in Madhya Pradesh's Datia district. Believing the shell was a spent explosive, it detonated, resulting in the death of Ganga Ram and severe injuries to Ramu and Manoj.

Former Goa chief minister Digambar Kamat and 15 others have been cleared in the Kadnekar Mines case linked to the alleged delay in mining lease renewal, costing the state Rs 135 crore. An SIT report had implicated Kamat for permitting the delay despite IAS officers’ recommendations.

In a move to address the reluctance of IAS officers opting for central deputation, the latest empanelment of joint secretaries includes only 16 out of 119 officers from the 2009 batch, the lowest in recent years. This strict adherence to the norm requiring a minimum of two years of central government service aims to send a strong message.

Police have yet to identify three of the 31 Maoists killed in the Bijapur encounter. The remaining 28 carried a cumulative bounty of Rs 1.1 crore. Among the dead was Hunga Karma, a senior Maoist commander with a bounty of Rs 8 lakh. Nine were area committee members, and seven belonged to the 'platform party committee'.

Maharashtra agriculture minister Manikrao Kokate faced backlash for comparing the Re 1 crop insurance scheme to begging, amid widespread rejection of claims. He clarified his comments were about scheme misuse, while critics call for free applications to prevent fraud. Opposition demands an apology for farmers.

The Central government has approved an interest-free loan of Rs 529.5 crore for landslide rehabilitation in Wayanad, covering 16 projects like roads and public buildings. The state must submit expenditure estimates by March and utilize the funds by March 31, a deadline which concerns the finance minister.

Home Minister Amit Shah directed Maharashtra to ensure 100% implementation of new criminal laws, targeting a 90% conviction rate for serious crimes. He emphasized coordination among state police, government lawyers, and judiciary for swift punishment of the guilty. Shah also highlighted the need for a video-conference evidence system and upgrading to CCTNS 2.0 and ICJS 2.0.