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Supreme Court issues notice to ECI, Centre, and states on plea for biometric voter identification. A plea seeks to implement finger and iris biometric identification systems at polling stations to prevent electoral fraud and impersonation. The Supreme Court has issued notices and is examining the feasibility of implementing biometric and facial recognition systems for voters.
Indian equity markets crashed on Monday morning. The US and Iran have been engaged in volatile negotiations. Failure of US-Iran negotiations and US announcement regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
The breakdown of US-Iran ceasefire negotiations and the subsequent US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz directly triggered a significant sell-off across Indian and Asian equity markets. This geopolitical escalation sent the BSE Sensex plummeting over 1,400 points, depreciated the Indian rupee, and surged crude oil prices, fueling widespread economic concern.
Ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran collapsed after Iran rejected the US's "final offer," exposing deep divisions and prolonging uncertainty. The failure, compounded by a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, ignited a sharp global market sell-off and sent crude oil prices surging, fueling fears of escalating conflict. Indian equity markets crashed, with the Sensex declining over 1,400 points.
US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to China, citing intelligence reports that Beijing may be secretly supplying air defense weapons to Iran. This move, coming amid fragile US-Iran ceasefire talks, significantly broadens the international scope of the conflict and threatens new escalation. Trump's threat of 'serious consequences' precedes his planned visit with Xi Jinping.
The ICC announced a record prize pool for the Women's T20 World Cup. The Women's T20 World Cup is an international cricket tournament. The announcement of the prize money and tournament expansion.
The rupee fell 49 paise to 93.32 against the US dollar in early trade. Uncertainties over the Strait of Hormuz intensified withdrawal of foreign capital from domestic equities, weakening the Indian currency. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil supply.
Hardik Pandya delivered a 'brutal reality check' to the Mumbai Indians dressing room after their third consecutive loss in IPL 2026. Mumbai Indians are in danger of being left behind as the IPL 2026 season progresses. The team's poor performance has led to Pandya's direct address to the players about their current situation.
The Delhi Legislative Assembly received bomb threat emails. A recent security breach involved an SUV ramming the assembly gate. The threat emails were received days after a major security breach at the assembly.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated India is on the brink of making history with the women's reservation bill. He said the bill will strengthen democracy and called it one of India's defining reforms of the 21st century. The Women's Reservation Act aims to reserve seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies.
Assam government moves Supreme Court challenging Telangana HC order granting anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera. Pawan Khera sought protection from arrest in a case stemming from his allegations against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife. The Assam government has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Telangana High Court's order.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated the United Kingdom will not support a US blockade near Iran. The US proposed a blockade near Iran. Starmer made the statement amid rising global tensions.
Congress moves Supreme Court against cancellation of Ponda assembly bypoll in Goa. The Ponda assembly's term is set to expire in less than a year. The Bombay High Court's Goa bench quashed the ECI's notification for the bypoll.
Sonia Gandhi stated that delimitation, not women's reservation, is the real issue behind the government's call for a special Parliament session. The government has called for a special session of Parliament, with discussions around the Women's Reservation Act expected. Sonia Gandhi's statement comes as the government plans a special session of Parliament.
Sonia Gandhi charges the Centre with using the women's reservation bill as a "hollow" and "anti-democratic" diversion. She contends the true agenda for the special Parliament session is delimitation, which she calls "extremely dangerous" and an "assault on the Constitution." Gandhi criticizes the government for attempting to "bulldoze" legislation for political gain during peak election campaigns, with the bill's implementation delayed until 2029.
The BJP is orchestrating widespread rallies and outreach drives to champion the Women's Reservation Bill as a pivotal stride toward political empowerment. State party leaders are actively promoting the legislation through public meetings and signature campaigns, asserting its capacity to uplift and empower ordinary women across the nation.
BJP likely to elect its first Chief Minister in Bihar on Tuesday. Bihar is the only Hindi heartland state where the top post has so far eluded the BJP. The election is scheduled for Tuesday.
Karnataka Congress MLAs gather in Delhi to push for a cabinet reshuffle. The Congress party is in power in Karnataka. Intensified lobbying efforts by MLAs ahead of a proposed cabinet reshuffle.
President Donald Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil supply. Oil prices surged past $100 per barrel following the announcement.
The US announcement of a blockade targeting vessels linked to Iranian ports immediately sent shockwaves through global energy markets. Oil prices surged past $100 per barrel, with Brent crude reaching $102.29 and US crude hitting $104.24. This rapid increase in energy costs also impacted stock markets, highlighting significant economic consequences.
The US has scaled back its initial plan for a full Strait of Hormuz blockade, opting instead to restrict vessels entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas. This strategic shift comes after President Trump's earlier announcement of a full blockade sent oil prices soaring past $100 a barrel.
Britney Spears entered a substance abuse treatment facility. Spears was arrested on March 5 after authorities received a report of a BMW driving erratically in Ventura County. The development comes just over a month after her arrest on suspicion of DUI.