CBSE mandates all Class X students to take the first board exam under the new two-exam system starting 2026. Missing three or more subjects in the initial test means an 'essential repeat' and disqualification from the second exam. Compartment candidates can appear in the second exam. No exemptions for additional subjects will be granted.

Mani Shankar Aiyar hit back at the Congress after the party dissociated itself from his prediction of a Left victory in Kerala. Aiyar asserted his continued loyalty to the party, questioning why anyone would remain if not for belief in the Nehru-Gandhi family's leadership.

India is hosting a grand International Fleet Review and MILAN Exercise in Visakhapatnam, welcoming naval personnel from over 70 nations. A special MILAN village offers cultural immersion with Indian arts, crafts, and cuisine, fostering camaraderie. This significant maritime convergence aims to enhance interoperability and collective security in the Indo-Pacific, reinforcing India's role as a key security partner.

A foreign tour by Congress legislators aligned with CM Siddaramaiah has intensified a power struggle with Deputy CM DK Shivakumar over a rumored leadership transition. While legislators claim the trip is routine, insiders view it as a tactic to counter Shivakumar's push for a CLP meeting to discuss a change in leadership.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has urged DRDO scientists to develop a 6th generation aero engine for fighter aircraft within 5-7 years, emphasizing the need to accelerate indigenous capabilities. He stressed the importance of Aatmanirbharta in aero engine technology for national security and announced joint studies with the UK and France.

Assam Congress faces internal turmoil as campaign chief Bhupen Borah resigns, citing neglect. Party leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, are scrambling to pacify him ahead of Priyanka Gandhi's visit. CM Himanta Sarma hinted at a BJP welcome for Borah, a former MLA, as seat-sharing talks remain stalled.

Tamil Nadu Congress chief K Selvaperunthagai met Mallikarjun Kharge in Bengaluru, submitting a report on recent discord with DMK. The friction arose from MP B Manickam Tagore's remarks on power-sharing and alleged disrespect from DMK leaders. Selvaperunthagai urged action against Tagore, warning of potential alliance strain, and cautioned party members against public statements on alliance issues.

India is set to redirect surplus Ravi river water, previously flowing into Pakistan, to its own drought-prone regions once the Shahpur Kandi dam becomes operational. This significant move, expected by March 31, will irrigate vast areas in Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir, marking a strategic shift in water resource management following a policy change regarding the Indus Waters Treaty.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has stayed minority status certificates for at least 75 educational institutes following allegations of irregularities. The decision came after opposition members demanded an inquiry into how these certificates were issued so quickly after the death of then-deputy CM Ajit Pawar.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated projects worth Rs 1,075 crore in Vivek Vihar, East Delhi, aiming to significantly improve traffic management and alleviate waterlogging issues. These initiatives, including road strengthening and new foot overbridges, underscore the government's commitment to balanced development across the city, ensuring timely and transparent execution for citizen convenience.

The ED had earlier conducted searches at the portal’s premises in the Saidulajab area of Delhi in September 2021 in connection with a money laundering probe. During the course of the investigation, the agency recorded statements from more than 25 individuals, including Purkayastha. In 2023, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) cited a New York Times report to allege irregularities involving the portal and its promoters.

A man, reportedly intoxicated, was found sleeping on a railway track at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, halting Harbour Line services and delaying thousands of commuters. The incident, captured in a viral video, saw the train stop just in time, preventing a tragedy. Operations resumed after the man was safely removed.

​Speaking at the Gas Turbine Research Establishment in Bengaluru, defence minister Rajnath Singh said the establishment, functioning under the DRDO, has become «the foundation of India's strategic capability,» crediting its scientists for consistently delivering successful tests and strengthening the country's defence preparedness. Rajnath Singh acknowledged the deadline as a challenge; however, he said it should not come «as a shock or a surprise.»​​

The Supreme Court directed petitioners to the Gauhati High Court regarding pleas against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. Meanwhile, eight workers died in a Rajasthan firecracker unit blast, and Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar criticized Rahul Gandhi. Rajpal Yadav received interim bail, and India advanced to the T20 World Cup Super 8s after defeating Pakistan.

The Election Commission of India has suspended seven officials in West Bengal for alleged serious misconduct and dereliction of duty. These Assistant Electoral Registration Officers, posted across Murshidabad, South 24 Parganas, West Medinipur, and Jalpaiguri districts, face immediate disciplinary proceedings. The Commission has directed the Chief Secretary to initiate action without delay and provide an update.