Supreme Court rules in favour of women SSC officers, flags systemic bias in armed forces

The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday ruled that women Short Service Commission (SSC) officers are entitled to Permanent Commission, holding that their denial was rooted in systemic discrimination within the armed forces. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant said the existing evaluation process was flawed and placed women officers at a disadvantage compared to men.

Invoking its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution, the court issued wide-ranging directions to address past injustices and ensure fair opportunities going forward.

A bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant said, “Male SSCOs (Short Service Commission Officers) cannot expect that the Permanent Commission will remain exclusively male. The denial of Permanent Commission to women SSCOs was a result of discrimination rooted in the entrenched framework for evaluation.” Read full story

RBSE 10th Result 2026 out

The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) on Tuesday announced the Class 10 board exam results for 2026, in addition to Class 5 and Class 8 exam results. Students can check their exam results on the official website, rajasthan.gov.in, and rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in. According to official data, this year's pass percentage for Class 10 students is 94.23%, an increase from last year's 93.03%. However, immediately after declaring the exam results, both official websites went offline due to heavy traffic. Read full story

Bomb threat mail warns Delhi Assembly, Metro station will be 'blown up'

A bomb threat e-mail sent to Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Tuesday triggered security checks at key locations in the national capital. The message warned that the Assembly building and the nearby Vidhan Sabha Metro Station would be "blown up", prompting immediate action from authorities. Following the alert, police teams carried out thorough inspections at the Delhi Assembly premises. Visuals showed security personnel scanning the area as part of precautionary measures. Officials confirmed that...Click here to read the story

HDFC Bank ropes in external law firms to probe ex-chairman's exit

India's largest private sector lender, HDFC Bank, has hired several law firms to review the circumstances surrounding the resignation of its previous part-time chairman, Atanu Chakraborty. This comes at a time when the bank is seeking to address concerns over governance following his sudden resignation last week. The bank's shares have appreciated by 1.3% following this announcement, thus ending a three-day losing streak in which its market capitalisation lost almost $16.27 billion. Read full story

Delhi water crisis deepens: Jal Board under scanner

More than half of Delhi’s groundwater samples tested between 2017 and 2022 have been found unfit for drinking, pointing to growing concerns around water quality and public health in the national capital. A report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India shows that 8,933 of the 16,234 samples analysed by eight zonal laboratories of the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) did not meet potable standards. The report, titled “Functioning of Delhi Jal Board”, stated, “Quality testing of groundwater was carried out on 16,234 samples by the eight zonal laboratories of the DJB during the period 2017-18 to 2021-22. Out of the total samples tested, 8,933 samples (55 per cent) were found unfit for...Click here to read the full story

Delhi to see cloudy skies as IMD warns of heavy rain in Northeast

India is expected to see a mix of different kinds of weather on Tuesday, with high chances of rain and thunderstorm activities in the eastern and northeastern parts of the country, while most parts of northwest and central India are likely to witness stable and dry conditions, according to a statement by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Heavy rain is very likely to occur in isolated places over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, and West Bengal and Sikkim, while thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds reaching 40 to 50 kmph are also likely to occur in these places. Hailstorms are also likely to occur in...Click here to read the full story

India moves 2 LPG ships from UAE, 1 Saudi oil tanker to bridge supply gap

Amid rising tensions in the Persian Gulf region, India has begun transporting critical fuel supplies to meet the nation’s energy needs. Two LPG ships from the UAE and a crude oil vessel from Saudi Arabia are en route to Indian shores, officials privy to the latest developments said on Monday. Indian-flagged vessels MV Jag Vasant and MV Pine Gas set sail from UAE ports at 6 am IST on Monday after receiving clearance for passage through the Strait of Hormuz from Iran. The two Indian ships carrying a combined 92,612.59 metric tonnes of LPG set sail in close coordination with each other, keeping a distance of five nautical miles between them. Read full story

Sensex jumps 1,500+ pts as crude crashes, global cues lift markets

Indian equity markets opened sharply higher on Tuesday, tracking global gains after US President Donald Trump indicated talks with Iran to end the ongoing conflict, easing investor concerns. The BSE Sensex surged 1,516.08 points (2.08%) to 74,212.47 at the open, while the Nifty 50 jumped 365.8 points to 22,878.45, recovering from the previous session’s decline. Broader markets also saw strong buying, with midcap and smallcap indices gaining over 2% each in early trade. The rally was supported by a sharp drop in global crude oil prices, which fell by nearly 14%, boosting overall market sentiment.

Horoscope today

The horoscope for March 19, 2026 suggests a mix of opportunities and challenges across zodiac signs. Aries may see gains in business but face rising expenses and health concerns, while Taurus could benefit from opportunities despite family and medical worries. Gemini may find solutions and new ventures, though caution is needed in decisions, and Cancer may deal with rivals but receive support from friends. Leo and Virgo may experience financial or career progress, but health and relationship tensions could arise. Libra and Scorpio may see job opportunities and growth, though emotional and financial setbacks are possible. Sagittarius and Capricorn may handle expenses and relationship issues alongside gains, while Aquarius may face health risks and workplace recognition. Pisces may see career opportunities and travel prospects, though emotional expectations may lead to disappointment.