Compiled by
Debatree Chakrabarty, Deepbala Das, Diya Nath
MAJMC Sem 2
National news
Noida International Airport Inaugurated
The Noida International Airport was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 2026. This is a deal for the Noida International Airport and for people who live in the Delhi- NCR region. The Noida International Airport is going to help a lot because it will reduce the number of people at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. The Noida International Airport will also make it easier for people to travel within India and to countries. The Noida International Airport is going to create jobs and make it easier to move things around. The people who built the Noida International Airport wanted to make sure it was good for the environment. They also made sure the Noida International Airport has roads and trains to get to. This is an improvement for the area around the Noida International Airport.
Source: The Times of India, March 27, 2026
IPL 2026 Season Begins
The Premier League or IPL started on 28th March. This is the time the IPL has happened. The IPL is a cricket tournament in India. There are 10 teams playing in the IPL. They will play 70 games. Then have playoff games. The IPL is one of the watched sports in India. People are very excited about the IPL. The first game was fun to watch. The IPL is going to be good for sports and for the economy.
Source: The Times of India, March 29, 2026
Major Economic Measures: Fuel Duty Cut & Rupee Pressure
The government did something to help with inflation. They reduced the tax
on petrol to help keep fuel prices
down. At the time the Indian rupee
is not doing well compared
to the US dollar. This is
because of things happening around the world that affect the price of oil. The
Indian rupee and fuel prices are problems for India right
now. The government is trying to figure out what to do.
Source: The Economic Times, March 27, 2026
Transgender Persons Amendment Bill Passed
The government passed a law called the Transgender Persons Amendment Bill. This law is supposed to change how transgender people can legally change their gender. However, many people are not happy with this law. They think it is not fair to transgender people. There have been protests over the country. People are upset about the Transgender Persons Amendment Bill.
Source: The Hindu, March 26, 2026
All India Police Duty Meet in Nagpur
The city of Nagpur is going to host an event for police officers. It is called the All India Police Duty Meet. The All India Police Duty Meet will happen from March 29 to April 3. Over a thousand police officers will come to the All India Police Duty Meet. They will compete in events, like investigation techniques and forensic practices. The All India Police Duty Meet is meant to help police officers work better together and be more professional.
Source: The Times of India, March 28, 2026
Regional News
Kolkata & West Bengal
Mamata Banerjee calls
for Alertness in Bhawanipur ahead of Key Electoral Battle
Mamata Banerjee has asked her Trinamool party workers in Bhavanipur to
remain vigilant before the assembly
polls, citing possibilities of irregularities. She has asked
her party leaders in Kolkata to keep a close eye on
voting, counting, and EVM strong rooms even after voting. She has mentioned
that many officials were dismissed after the schedule was announced, affecting the role of the state
government during the polls. Abhishek
Banerjee has appealed
for a bigger win and better booth-level work by his party. The BJP has
fielded Suvendu Adhikari against Abhishek Banerjee, as he has been his opponent
from Nandigram since 2021. Firhad Hakim and Subrata Bakshi were present at the
meeting.
Source: The Hindu, March 23, 2026
Last-Minute Rollout: EC
Releases 29 Lakh Bengal Voters’ List Near Midnight Amid Delays
The people of West Bengal had been waiting all Monday for the Election Commission of India to upload the first supplementary voter roll list, but it was finally uploaded at 11:45 pm on Monday night, containing approximately 29 lakh names. The Supreme Court had ordered its release on March 10, and on Tuesday, the Supreme Court will again hear the matter. The list has been made available on official websites and through the ECINET app, and printed copies are available at administrative offices and polling stations. The checks have been completed at Kalimpong, Jhargram, Purulia and Bankura. The Election Commission has established 19 appellate tribunals, and further lists are expected soon.
Source: The Times of India, March 24, 2026
From Tragedy to Politics: Victim’s Mother of RG Kar to Contest Bengal Poll on BJP Ticket
Ratna Debnath, mother of the victim of the RG Kar tragedy, is to contest the West Bengal state legislative assembly elections from Panihati constituency on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ticket. Ratna Debnath announced her decision to contest the elections by saying she thought of women’s safety, corruption, and her struggle for justice.
In the ongoing state legislative assembly elections in Bengal, Trinamool Congress candidate Tirthankar Ghosh is contesting from this constituency, while the Communist Party of India (Marxist) candidate is Kalatan Dasgupta. The RG Kar 2024 case led to a CBI investigation and a life sentence for Sanjay Roy; the legal proceedings are still underway. The elections are scheduled for April 23 and 29, and the results will be announced on May 4.
Source: Zee News, March 26, 2026
Supplementary List Mobilizes the Mixed Reactions: Relief, Anxiety and Sharp Criticism
Source: Times of India, March 28, 2026
Big Changes: Election Commission Reforms the Bengal Administration
In its administrative move in West Bengal, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has sought to ensure a free and fair 2026 Assembly election. Following allegations of potential bias, the ECI has removed five police observers in sensitive districts like Murshidabad, West Burdwan and West Medinapore. Major change: The IPS officer, Jayant Kant, who has been responsible for the four Assembly constituencies in Malda has been removed following a potential conflict of interest, which the Trinamul Congress has raised over his family’s political connections in Bihar. Hriday Kant will be appointed in his place. This is part of the larger move to purge the state’s administration, which has included transfers of top officers like the DGP and Kolkata Police Commissioner. With 294 general observers and 84 police observers in place, the ECI is looking to oversee the voting on April 23 and 29.
International News
Italian voters rejected
the judicial reform
proposal
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The rejection of a judicial reform proposal by Italian voters has come as
a significant political blow to the right wing coalition of the Prime
Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Voters rejected the judicial
reform with approximately 54% voting 'no’ against 46% voting ‘ yes' with a
surprisingly high turnout of 60%. Despite the loss, Prime Minister Meloni
stated she respects the decision and will not
resign. However, the rejection is seen as a significant setback for Meloni,
who had campaigned strongly for the reform and it
may impact her government stability before 2027 election. The strong turnout
reflects intense voter engagement amid a heated campaign. The opposition views
the result as a chance to form a unity against the conservative bloc.
Source: The Indian Express,
23 March,2026
Password or Prison:
Hong Kong
Under new amendments to Hong Kong’s
National Security Law effective on March 2026,
refusing to provide mobile
or computer passwords is a criminal
offense and can cost up to one year in prison
or 100000 HK dollars. According to the new rule, police do not need a warrant,
only reasonable suspicion that someone is breaching city’s national security is
enough to force the disclosure. It also empowers custom officers to seize items that are deemed to have sedition
intention. This new law
has got criticism from western governments. A spokesperson of Hong Kong government says that it will not affect country’s
general people life.
Source : The Indian Express, 23
March,2026
Strait of Hormuz
will be open soon : Trump
US President Donald Trump announced on Monday
that the US and Iran are having “very strong talks” to resolve the three-week war in West Asia. Iran’s
foreign ministry confirmed that there are initiatives to reduce tensions with
Iran wanting direct US participation in talks. He also told the reporters that
the Strait of Hormuz would be “open very soon” bringing relief to the financial
market. Countries like Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan are mediating talks between
the US and Iran. Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei,
confirmed that messages from the US, conveyed through friendly countries, have
been received and responded to, aligning with Iran’s principles.
Source : The Times, 24 March, 2026
Balendra Shah : Nepal's
youngest Prime Minister
A new political era begins in Nepal on Friday
as 35-year-old Balendra “Balen” Shah,
former rapper and structural engineer became the nation’s 47th Prime
Minister, becoming one of the youngest leaders ever to assume the top position.
His victory in general election following his tenure as Mayor of Kathmandu starting
in 2022, marking
a significant shift
in the county’s political
arena. The oath-taking ceremony was held at the Office
of the President, administered by President
Ramchandra Paudel, and attended by various top dignitaries.
Source : The Statesman, 27 March, 2026
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