In a significant development following the Supreme Court's rebuke, the State Bank of India (SBI) has furnished electoral bonds details to the Election Commission of India (ECI) in compliance with the court's directives.

This announcement comes on the heels of the Supreme Court's dismissal of the State Bank's application for an extension of time to submit electoral bonds details to the poll panel yesterday.

A five-judge bench led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud concluded that the requisite information was readily available with the bank, and rebuffed attempts by the issuing bank to get the deadline extended on grounds of the complexity of compiling the data.

During a wildlife expedition in the Kaeng Krachan National Park, Thailand, a team of researchers made a remarkable discovery- a previously unknown species of scorpion. This significant finding, detailed in a study published in ZooKeys, was made when the researchers were camping near the Tenasserim Mountain Range and stumbled upon a new type of scorpion species hidden under a rock.

After discovering it, they studied three adult males and one adult female. This new species belongs to the subgenus Euscopiops and has been named Euscorpiops Krachan after the national park in Thailand, where it was discovered.

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs on March 12 banned the Jammu Kashmir National Front, chaired by Nayeem Ahmad Khan, under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, popularly known as UAPA for five years.

The Ministry, in the notice, issued on Tuesday evening said that the Front is indulging in unlawful activities, which are prejudiced to the integrity, sovereignty and security of the country.

“We are committed to uprooting terror forces to ensure the security of the people of Bharat," Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on social media platform X informing about the ban.

Over 300 para athletes from across India will compete in the four-day National Para Badminton Championship, commencing here on March 19.

Among the renowned names competing in the event are Tokyo Paralympics gold medallists Pramod Bhagat from Odisha and Krishna Nagar from Rajasthan.

Tokyo Paralympics silver medallist Suhas L Yathiraj is also likely to take part in the competition.

The former District Magistrate of Gautam Buddha Nagar in Uttar Pradesh won the gold medal in the World Championship held in Thailand last year.

The event will feature competitions in men’s and women’s singles, doubles and mixed doubles.

The event is being jointly organised by the Badminton Association of India and Tata Steel.

Aatmanirbharta for India’s defence needs is the guarantee of self-confidence in the armed forces, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday as he witnessed a combined demonstration of indigenous defence equipment in the form of a tri-services live fire and manoeuvre exercise Bharat Shakti at Pokhran in Rajasthan.

“Today, once again Pokhran became a witness of the triveni of India’s Aatmnirbharta, self-confidence and its glory. It is the same Pokhran that witnessed India’s nuclear test and today we are witnessing the power of strength from indigenisation,” Mr. Modi said addressing the gathering.

Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru has been recognised as the best airport at arrivals globally by the Airports Council International’s (ACI) Airport Service Quality Awards 2023.

KIA shares the best airport at arrivals globally honour with two other airports — Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala, and the Zayed International Airport – Terminal A in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

According to ACI, 31 airports — 27 airports from Asia-Pacific and four from the Middle East — have been recognised with ACI Airport Service Quality Awards.

Shri Kishor Makwana assumed the charge of Chairman of National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) in New Delhi today. Shri Luv Kush Kumar also assumed the charge of Member of National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) in New Delhi today.

After taking charge, Shri Kishor Makwana addressed the media and said that he will work incessantly to safeguard the interests and the rights of the Scheduled Castes community.

Shri Makwana added that the Commission will work not only to ensure justice to the SCs but will also remain pro-active to prevent any form of injustice to the Community. Giving further details, he said that the NCSC will engage to participate and advise on the planning process of socio-economic development of the Scheduled Castes and to prevent atrocities against them. He said that our efforts will be to maintain social harmony and harmony in the society.

The Hon’ble President of India vide warrant dated 9th February 2024 and by virtue of the power vested under Section 4 (1) of the Central vigilance Commission Act, 2003 has appointed Shri AS Rajeev as Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission.

Shri AS Rajeev made and subscribed oath on 11th March 2024 as Vigilance Commissioner before the Central Vigilance Commissioner, who was authorized by the President of India in pursuance of the provision contained in Section 5 (3) of the CVC Act 2003. Shri Arvinda Kumar, Vigilance Commissioner was also present.

Shri A S Rajeev is a career banker with over 38 years of experience in four banks, namely, Syndicate Bank, Indian Bank, Vijaya Bank and Bank of Maharashtra. During his tenure as the Executive Director in Indian Bank, the Indian Bank emerged as one of the strongest and most profitable banks in India, with lowest non-performing assets and highest capital adequacy ratio.

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is collaborating with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) to deploy its rescuers alongside the border guarding force in high-altitude regions along the frontier with China.

This initiative aims to adequately prepare them before their deployment in the Himalayan ranges to undertake operations during disaster such as avalanches, landslides, and glacial lake outbursts.

NDRF Director General Atul Karwal stated during an event that discussions are underway with the ITBP to enable the personnel of the contingency force to be stationed in forward areas alongside the border guarding force. The plan involves establishing small teams of rescuers that can be co-located at ITBP outposts in the states of Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Sikkim. Additionally, the NDRF is also consulting with the Border Security Force and the Sashastra Seema Bal, which guard borders with Pakistan, and Nepal and Bhutan, respectively.

Under the banner of enhancing accessibility and engagement with India's rich cultural legacy, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is set to unveil its revamped website, tailored to cater to the dynamic needs of citizens across the nation. The launch event is scheduled for March 12, 2024, at the National Museum, New Delhi. This newly upgraded platform offers diverse functionalities, with each vertical of ASI meticulously navigable, users can effortlessly explore various aspects of India's rich cultural tapestry, from historical sites to educational resources.

Furthermore, students will find the website to be a valuable resource for accessing information. This comprehensive digital overhaul reflects ASI's commitment to leveraging technology for the benefit of all, ensuring that the nation's cultural treasures are accessible to a broader audience.