The Delhi government has proposed a 3-month extension for implementing the Fire Service Amendment Rules, 2025. This extension aims to give building owners and establishments additional time to comply with updated fire safety regulations, including installation of fire safety equipment, obtaining no-objection certificates, and meeting structural safety norms. The move follows concerns that many commercial and residential buildings were unable to meet the original deadline. The amendment seeks to enhance fire preparedness across Delhi, especially in densely populated areas prone to fire hazards.

Russia's presidential election, held March 15-17, 2024, concluded with Vladimir Putin securing a record fifth term with approximately 87% of votes. The Kremlin framed it as a national show of unity amid the Ukraine conflict. Critics dismissed it as a sham, with genuine opposition barred and Alexei Navalny having died in prison weeks prior. Protests emerged as voters queued at noon, a tactic symbolizing dissent. Western nations condemned the vote as neither free nor fair. Putin used the win to justify continuing the war.

**भारत से बांग्लादेश हिलसा व्यापार में बड़ा बदलाव**

दशकों से बांग्लादेश भारत को हिलसा मछली निर्यात करता था, लेकिन अब स्थिति उलट गई है। बांग्लादेश ने 2023 में भारत को हिलसा निर्यात पर प्रतिबंध लगा दिया था। अब भारत की नदियों, खासकर गंगा-हुगली में हिलसा का उत्पादन बढ़ा है और भारतीय हिलसा बांग्लादेश भेजी जा रही है। जलवायु परिवर्तन, बांग्लादेश में अत्यधिक मछली पकड़ने से वहां उत्पादन घटा, जबकि भारत में संरक्षण प्रयासों से उत्पादन बढ़ा। बांग्लादेश में मांग अधिक और आपूर्ति कम होने से भारतीय हिलसा की डिमांड बढ़ी। यह व्यापार दिशा बदलना दोनों देशों की मत्स्य नीतियों और पर्यावरणीय बदलावों का परिणाम है।

Iran has firmly refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or resume negotiations with the United States unless its conditions are met. Tehran demands the lifting of all US sanctions before any diplomatic engagement. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route, has been a leverage point for Iran amid escalating tensions. Iran's closure threat disrupts global energy markets, raising oil prices and alarming Gulf nations. The US has pressed for unconditional talks, but Iran insists on mutual respect and sanctions relief first.

Oil prices fell for a fourth consecutive day as diplomatic efforts to ease Middle East tensions gained traction, reducing fears of supply disruptions. Markets closely monitored the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint through which roughly 20% of global oil passes. Hopes for de-escalation between major regional powers eased geopolitical risk premiums. Demand concerns amid a slowing global economy further pressured prices. Traders weighed potential ceasefire talks and diplomatic breakthroughs, leading to bearish sentiment across crude benchmarks.

Tata Trusts has challenged the reappointment of N. Chandrasekaran as Tata Sons chairman, declaring it invalid under the company's Articles of Association (AoA). The Trusts argue that a mandatory condition—requiring approval from directors nominated by Tata Trusts—was not met during the board vote, rendering the resolution ineffective. This dispute deepens the rift between Tata Trusts and Tata Sons' board, raising concerns over corporate governance. The Trusts stated, "The condition failed, and so did the resolution," escalating legal and boardroom tensions within India's largest conglomerate.

# असम में बड़ी बिजली परियोजना की घोषणा

असम सरकार ने 2032 तक 3200 मेगावाट बिजली उत्पादन का महत्वाकांक्षी लक्ष्य रखा है। इस परियोजना पर करीब ₹48,000 करोड़ खर्च होंगे। इससे राज्य में बिजली की बढ़ती मांग पूरी होगी और ऊर्जा क्षेत्र में आत्मनिर्भरता आएगी। सौर, पवन और जलविद्युत जैसे नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा स्रोतों पर ध्यान दिया जाएगा। इससे रोजगार के नए अवसर बनेंगे, औद्योगिक विकास को गति मिलेगी और पूर्वोत्तर भारत के विकास में असम अग्रणी भूमिका निभाएगा। यह भारत के स्वच्छ ऊर्जा लक्ष्यों के अनुरूप है।

# निशांत कुमार और बिहार CM की चर्चा

बिहार में नीतीश कुमार की उम्र और स्वास्थ्य को देखते हुए JDU में उत्तराधिकारी की चर्चा तेज है। निशांत कुमार को JDU का भविष्य का चेहरा माना जा रहा है। JDU का मास्टर प्लान है कि नीतीश के बाद पार्टी से ही CM बने, लेकिन BJP इसे आसानी से स्वीकार नहीं करेगी क्योंकि वह खुद सत्ता चाहती है। निशांत को CM बनने के लिए तीन काम करने होंगे - जनाधार मजबूत करना, संगठन पर पकड़ बनाना और BJP से बेहतर समीकरण साधना।

A building collapse in Delhi's Old Rajinder Nagar area killed three UPSC aspirants trapped in a flooded basement library of a coaching center. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the government, questioning why new hostels aren't built for students, forcing them into unsafe paying guest accommodations and basement libraries. He demanded accountability for negligence. The tragedy sparked widespread protests by students against illegal basement operations, poor drainage, and civic authorities' failure to ensure safety standards. Multiple arrests followed, and Delhi authorities ordered inspections of basement establishments across the city, sealing several illegal structures.

BJP leaders strongly criticized a mimicry act of Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed at a student interaction event organized by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The incident occurred during Rahul's "Bharat Jodo Yatra" or a similar outreach program where a student mimicked PM Modi, drawing laughter from Gandhi. BJP accused Rahul of disrespecting the PM's office and encouraging mockery. Leaders like Smriti Irani and others condemned the act, calling it undignified and reflective of Congress's declining political culture.

The Supreme Court ordered a truck financier to pay Rs 15 lakh compensation for using musclemen as recovery agents to illegally seize a truck from its owner. The court held that hiring goons to recover vehicles violates borrowers' rights and dignity. The financier bypassed legal remedies, resorting to intimidation and forceful repossession instead of following due process. The SC emphasized that financial institutions must adopt lawful recovery methods and cannot employ coercion or force against defaulters.

# सऊदी समझौते से पाकिस्तान को नुकसान

पाकिस्तान सेना प्रमुख जनरल असीम मुनीर के लिए पश्चिम एशिया संकट मुश्किलें बढ़ा सकता है। रिपोर्ट के अनुसार, सऊदी अरब और अमेरिका के बीच हुए रक्षा व आर्थिक समझौतों से पाकिस्तान की रणनीतिक स्थिति कमजोर हो सकती है। सऊदी अरब अब अमेरिका और इजराइल के करीब आ रहा है, जिससे पाकिस्तान की मध्य पूर्व में भूमिका सीमित हो सकती है। जनरल मुनीर ने हाल ही में सऊदी दौरा किया था, लेकिन बदलते समीकरणों में पाकिस्तान हाशिये पर जा सकता है। इस्लामिक गठबंधन में भी पाकिस्तान का प्रभाव घट रहा है।

The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the safety of multi-crore deposits made by litigants in court registries across India. Noting instances of mismanagement and misappropriation of such funds, the Court called for a robust legal framework to safeguard these deposits. It suggested that clear guidelines and statutory provisions be established to ensure transparency, proper accounting, and secure investment of court deposits. The bench emphasized that public trust in the judiciary depends on the safe handling of these funds and directed authorities to explore mechanisms like dedicated banking protocols and audits to prevent any financial irregularities involving litigants' money held in court custody.

The Election Commission informed the Supreme Court that 93% of Bengal voters whose names were deleted from electoral rolls have successfully won their appeals and been reinstated. This came amid allegations of mass voter deletion in West Bengal, raising concerns about disenfranchisement. The EC defended its revision process, stating deletions followed due procedure targeting duplicate, shifted, or deceased entries. The SC scrutinized the matter after opposition parties alleged politically motivated purging of voter lists ahead of elections.

In 2021, Udaipur, Rajasthan, commissioned a 20-tonne-per-day biomethanation plant designed to convert food and agricultural waste into compressed biogas (CBG). The facility diverts organic waste from landfills, reducing methane emissions and groundwater contamination. Through anaerobic digestion, the plant breaks down waste to produce CBG sold as clean fuel for vehicles and cooking. Byproduct bio-slurry serves as organic fertilizer, supporting local farmers. This initiative aligns with India's SATAT scheme promoting CBG adoption.