Parliament Budget Session: Proceedings in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha Resume After Holi Break | LIVE

Tulsi Gabbard, former U.S. Congresswoman and a prominent political figure, is in discussions with India's Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, today. 

The primary focus of their meeting is to enhance defence cooperation between the United States and India, with both sides looking to strengthen bilateral ties in the realm of security and military strategy.
 

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presented the annual Budget for the year 2025-26 and said the state government will focus on eco tourism exploring lesser-known tourist destinations. While presenting his third annual Budget for FY26, Sukhu said the year 2025-26 is full of financial challenges as revenue deficit grant has been reduced and GST compensation has been stopped. 

JP Nadda Welcomes Rajya Sabha Speaker Jagdeep Dhankhar Back to House Post-Recovery
 

"On my behalf and on behalf of the entire House, I extend my heartfelt greetings of Holi to you. You have come to the House for the first time today after recovering your health. On my behalf and on behalf of the House, I congratulate you for your recovery and for taking up your duties again and wish you all the best!" he wrote in the post.

 An unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in the Zachaldara area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district on Monday. 

Congress MP Manickam Tagore has filed an Adjournment Motion in the Lok Sabha demanding a discussion on the recent exam paper leaks, including the NEET paper leak. He urged the government to take immediate steps to prevent such incidents in the future. Stay tuned for further updates on the motion.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar was discharged from AIIMS Delhi on March 12 after he was admitted to the hospital following complaints of uneasiness and chest pain on March 9.

The search operation to locate seven persons trapped inside the partially collapsed SLBC tunnel here continued at a rapid pace on the 24th day on Monday.  

An FIRhas been registered against eight people, including socialite influencer Orhan Awatramani, also known as Orry, for allegedly consuming alcohol at a hotel in Katra, where liquor consumption is banned. 

Gursidak Singh, the man accused of Amritsar Temple grenade attack has been killed by the police during an encounter after specific intel was received by the police about the location of the accused. Singh was a resident of Bal village of Amritsar. Another accused Raju, from Rajasansi, has been absconding from the spot. Police team on Monday morning went to nab the accused with specific intel inputs about their movements. When Station Head Officer tried to stop the accused who was riding a motorcycle, they opened fire at the police. During the encounter, head constable Gurpreet Singh has been injured. 

A fierce exchange of gunfire erupted between the security forces and the terrorists in North Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Monday, following a search operation in the area. As per latest information, one terrorist has been killed. Read Breaking Story with latest inputs from ground zero. 

The All India Muslim Law Board has staged a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, expressing strong opposition to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill. The board claims that the bill represents an "attack on the secular structure" of the country.

Protesters have gathered to voice their concerns, demanding that the government reconsider the proposed changes to the Waqf laws. 

Heavy force deployed at Delhi's Jantar Mantar amid the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) ongoing protest against Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024.

Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 16.8 degrees Celsius on Monday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The humidity levels were 74 per cent at 8.30 am.

The IMD said the maximum temperature is expected to settle around 32 degrees Celsius.

An encounter erupted between terrorists and security forces in the Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir on March 17. Officials confirmed that security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Krumhoora village, Zachaldara, after receiving information about the presence of terrorists in the area. 

In a major development, the Centre has granted approval for the Chandrayaan-5 mission, aimed at studying the Moon's surface. ISRO Chairman V Narayanan made the announcement at an event celebrating his appointment.

Mangaluru City Police have recovered 38 kg of MDMA worth Rs 75 crore. The police arrested two African women in connection with the seizure on March 16. Authorities are investigating the case further. 
 

The current temperature in Delhi stands at 28.56°C as of today, March 17, 2025. The forecast for the day shows a minimum temperature of 17.05°C and a maximum of 31.29°C. Relative humidity is at 21%, and winds are blowing at a speed of 21 km/h. The sun rose at 06:28 AM and is expected to set at 06:30 PM. Stay tuned for more weather updates throughout the day.

In a significant development for India's cheetah conservation project, a female cheetah named Gamini and her four cubs will be released into the wild at Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh, on Monday. This release, set to take place in the Khajuri tourism zone.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced the news on X, highlighting the increased number of cheetahs that will draw more tourists to the park in Sheopur district. 

Tragedy struck on March 14th when an overspeeding car crashed into a two-wheeler in Gujarat. The collision resulted in the death of one woman, while four others sustained injuries. Authorities are investigating the incident, and updates on the condition of the injured are awaited. 

NASA has announced that astronaut Sunita Williams is scheduled to return to Earth on Tuesday. The space agency has shared the detailed timeline for her splashdown.