The story of Meerut's para-athlete Riya Solanki is an example of triumph over poverty and physical disability. Despite missing one arm, Riya won a gold medal at the National Para Games 2026, completing a hat-trick of gold medals. Her father, a driver, and her mother, a cook, sacrificed their own lives to give wings to Riya's dreams. This journey from a rented room to becoming a national champion is an inspiration for millions of daughters across the country.

It is said that 'only those who have life in their dreams can reach their destination. Wings are of no use, it is courage that makes one fly.' A disabled girl from Meerut has proved this saying true. Even the physical challenge of not having one arm and the financial hardship at home could not stop Riya Solanki. By winning the gold medal in the shot put event at the 24th National Para Athletics Championship 2026 held in Bhubaneswar, Riya has brought glory not only to her family but to the entire state of Uttar Pradesh. This is Riya's third consecutive national gold medal win, which bears testimony to her hard work and never-say-die spirit.

An Anahat Singh boast – a shot of exquisite skill, that hits the sidewall of a squash court, then ricochets to the front wall, before trickling down like a hearty chortle, is something India needs to get accustomed to.

It was the 18-year-old’s second straight JSW Indian Open title, as she defeated Egyptian World No 29 Hana Moataz 11-5, 11-6, 9-11, 11-6 at the court that got conjured at CCI. Playing against a taller, stomping opponent, Anahat conjured angles on squash’s cheekiest shot that put Moataz in all sorts of trouble. The first two games were wrapped up by the Indian in 6 minutes apiece, as Anahat quickly moved to the front court and casually scythed the racquet to unleash far too many variations for the Egyptian’s comfort.

Elon Musk announced on Saturday (March 22, 2026) a plan to make chips for artificial intelligence, robotics and data centres in space, in the latest bold project by the world's richest person.

The "Terafab", a manufacturing facility based near Austin, Texas, will aim to produce one terawatt of computing power per year, Mr. Musk said.

A terawatt is equivalent to one trillion watts. That is slightly less than the total power generation capacity of the United States, according to an industry group.

Odisha chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday launched projects worth ₹2,612 crore on World Water Day, inaugurating 124 projects valued at around ₹320 crore and laying the foundation for 17 projects worth ₹2,292 crore.

Speaking at the state-level event at Lok Seva Bhavan, Majhi stressed the importance of water conservation. “Each drop of water is precious. Several countries are facing water crises. We must prioritise conservation and rainwater harvesting to prevent shortages,” he said.

The chief minister said the “Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain” has made water conservation a national priority. He added that ensuring water security is key to Odisha’s development vision for 2036, when the state marks its centenary.

Bihar is celebrating its 114th Foundation Day today. On this day in 1912, Bihar was carved out of Bengal and granted the status of a separate state. A three-day state-level ceremony is being organized at Gandhi Maidan in Patna to mark Bihar Divas.

The theme of this day is “Unnat Bihar, Ujjwal Bihar” (Progressive Bihar, Bright Bihar). On this occasion, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will inaugurate the state-level function at Gandhi Maidan in Patna. Governor Lieutenant General (Rtd) Syed Ata Hasnain will address the closing ceremony on March 24. Several renowned artists from across the country will perform during the celebrations.

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have extended greetings to the people of Bihar living in the country and abroad on the occasion of Bihar Foundation Day.

The Gujarat government has approved the supplementary power purchase agreement with Tata Power for its 4 GW Mundra Power plant, paving the way for it to restart the plant, which has been lying idle for around nine months due to high imported coal costs.

“The Gujarat cabinet has approved the Supplementary PPA, and a Government order has been issued. After regulatory clearances, the Company and Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) will sign the agreement,” the company said in a statement.

The updated PPA allows cost pass-through for coal, which was a concern after the power ministry withdrew emergency compensation for high fuel costs.

Border trade between India and China through the Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district is set to resume this June after a six-year pause since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and border skirmishes with the northern neighbour, as per a PTI report.

This comes after the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) for trade through the Himalayan Pass this year, according to the report.

Pithoragarh District Magistrate Ashish Bhatgai told the agency that following the Centre's nod, preparations have begun for the trade session which usually lasts from June to September.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday became the longest-serving head of an elected government in India, surpassing former Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling in cumulative tenure.

PM Modi completed 8,931 days in office as head of government, combining his terms as Gujarat Chief Minister and Prime Minister, thereby entering his 25th year in executive office.

Modi assumed office as Chief Minister of Gujarat on October 7, 2001, and remained in the post until May 21, 2014, serving for over 13 years. He was sworn in as Prime Minister on May 26, 2014. Since then, he has led the National Democratic Alliance government through three consecutive Lok Sabha mandates in 2014, 2019, and 2024.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday launched ‘PRARAMBH 2026’, a nationwide awareness campaign by the Income Tax Department to educate citizens about the provisions of the new Income Tax Act, 2025, which will come into effect from April 1, 2026.

The campaign, spanning print, television, radio, digital and social media platforms, aims to build awareness about the new tax regime through simplified communication, guidance material and public engagement initiatives.

On the occasion, the Finance Minister also unveiled the upgraded Income Tax Website 2.0, designed to offer improved usability, simpler navigation and efficient service delivery as part of the government’s digital transformation efforts.

The Indian Navy is set to commission INS Taragiri (F41), the latest stealth frigate of the Project 17A class, at a ceremony in Visakhapatnam under the Eastern Naval Command. The ship will be formally inducted into service on April 3, in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Taragiri is the fourth of seven Project 17A frigates being built for the Indian Navy. The class also includes INS Nilgiri, INS Himgiri and INS Udaygiri, which have already been commissioned, while Dunagiri, Vindhyagiri and Mahendragiri are expected to join the fleet in the future.

Built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai, Taragiri has been developed as a modern multi-role warship with enhanced stealth features and reduced radar cross-section.