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Following a directive from a five-judge Constitution bench, the Supreme Court registry has returned the electoral bonds data, previously submitted by the Election Commission, back to the commission. The commission had requested the documents, spanning from 2019 to 2023, to be returned so that it could fulfill an earlier Supreme Court order to publish the data on its website.

In a dramatic turn of events, the Indian Navy has intercepted a pirate ship off the coast of Somalia, leading to gunfire being exchanged between the pirates and a Navy chopper. The incident occurred as the Navy attempted to approach a hijacked vessel, the Malta-flagged bulk cargo ship ex-MV Ruen, which had been seized by pirates on December 14.

In a significant move, the Modi government has declared the 'Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (Mohd. Yasin Malik faction)' as an 'Unlawful Association' for a further period of five years. This decision comes in light of the organization's alleged involvement in fomenting terror and secessionism in the Union territory.

The Supreme Court of India has dismissed the curative petition filed by Manish Sisodia, former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, seeking bail in the liquor policy irregularities case. The bench, consisting of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud along with justices Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, and SVN Bhatti, rejected the petition, citing no grounds within the parameters set by the court.

In a significant move, the Centre has announced a reduction in petrol and diesel prices by ₹2, effective from March 15 at 6 am, as confirmed by Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri. This decision comes just weeks before the Lok Sabha elections and aims to alleviate the burden on consumers amidst rising fuel costs.

Kolkata, West Bengal: The much-anticipated India's first underwater metro service commenced its public operations today, marking a historic moment in the city's transportation infrastructure. Commuters queued up eagerly for the inaugural ride on the country's maiden underwater train, which traverses beneath the Hooghly River.

In a bid to enhance the welfare of its employees and promote renewable energy adoption, the Assam government has announced significant measures. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma disclosed that a 4% dearness allowance (DA) hike for government employees would be implemented, alongside incentives to encourage residents to install solar panels in their homes.

In a recent report released by the United Nations, India has showcased significant progress in its Human Development Index (HDI), marking a positive shift in its global ranking. The report, titled "Breaking the Gridlock: Reimagining Cooperation in a Polarized World," unveils India's climb in the HDI rankings, placing the nation at 134 out of 193 countries.

The Election Commission of India has made public the details regarding electoral bonds on its website, just a day before the designated deadline. This move comes after the Supreme Court's directive to disclose information pertaining to donors, political parties, and the amounts involved in the now-defunct electoral bond scheme.

In a significant development, gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari has been handed a life sentence by a special Varanasi court in a three-decade-old fake gun license case. The MP-MLA court, presided over by Judge Awanish Gautam, also imposed a hefty fine amounting to ₹2 lakh on Ansari, under various penal provisions, as confirmed by district government counsel Vinay Singh.

In a significant move aimed at uplifting marginalized communities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Pradhan Mantri Samajik Utthan and Rozgar Adharit Jankalyan' (PM-SURAJ) national portal and pledged credit support to one lakh entrepreneurs from disadvantaged sections. The launch event witnessed the distribution of Ayushman Health Cards and personal protective equipment (PPE) kits to Safai Mitras under the National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE), underscoring the government's commitment to safeguarding frontline workers' health and safety.

Amid escalating tensions between India and the Maldives, reports have emerged suggesting that Indian military personnel stationed in the archipelago have begun withdrawing, in response to an order from Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu.

In a highly guarded ceremony, infamous gangster Sandeep, better known as 'Kala Jatheri,' exchanged vows with Anuradha Choudhary, alias 'Revolver Rani,' on Tuesday morning in Delhi's Dwarka. Despite being incarcerated in Tihar Jail, Sandeep was granted parole by a Delhi court to attend his wedding.

In a significant development, the Supreme Court has queried six disqualified Congress legislators from Himachal Pradesh on why they directly approached the apex court without first seeking relief from the high court, citing a potential violation of their fundamental rights.