LIVE India News updates on March 17: Banking services to be hit from March 22 to 25 as bank unions demand 5-day work week, job security

The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has called a nationwide strike on March 22-25, demanding better recruitment, regularization of temporary employees, a five-day work week, and withdrawal of restrictive government policies affecting bank staff.
 

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu supports the three-language formula in the National Education Policy, emphasizing the importance of mother tongue, national language (Hindi), and international language (English).

Ahead of IPL 2025, Virat Kohli, retained by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for INR 21 crore, named the he toughest bowler he has faced in the tournament.

A Mumbai court acquitted Chhota Rajan in the 2011 Pakmodia Street firing case, where Dawood Ibrahim’s brother’s bodyguard was killed. The case, linked to Mumbai’s underworld rivalry, had earlier seen multiple convictions.

Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal are demanding the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb from Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, citing his history of terror and temple destruction.

PM Modi has officially joined Truth Social, the social media platform widely used by former US President Donald Trump.

India is poised to become a regional naval MRO hub, with Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) leading the transformation. Strategic location, rising demand, and financial turnaround position India as a key player in global maritime maintenance.

Rishabh Pant hilariously mimicked Sunil Gavaskar's rant about his dismissal in the MCG Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Karnataka police officer DGP Ramachandra Rao, father of actor Ranya Rao, has been questioned in connection with a gold smuggling case.

Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed emphasizes India's crucial role in the island nation's prosperity and security.

A 23-year-old man in Malappuram, Abdul Gafoor, has been arrested for drugging and sexually abusing a minor girl he befriended on Instagram. He used MDMA and took explicit photos, leading to his arrest under the POCSO Act.

PM Modi and NZ PM Luxon met in Delhi, reaffirming commitment to bilateral ties and combating terrorism. They addressed shared concerns over terrorism, citing attacks in both countries, and agreed to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, defense, and security.

Lady Gaga's seventh studio album, 'Mayhem', earned her the greatest opening week for a female artist this year, with 219,000 units sold, according to Luminate.

Rohit Sharma led India to Champions Trophy victory, fueling speculation about his 2027 World Cup participation.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday criticized the Modi government for not reducing petrol and diesel prices despite a continuous fall in crude oil prices.

Rekha Vinod Jain, a woman Congress leader in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur district, has been served a show-cause notice for comparing Parshuram, a Hindu deity, with Mughal ruler Aurangzeb on social media.
 

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard reiterated President Trump’s commitment to defeating Islamist terrorism, praised PM Modi’s efforts, dismissed US deep-state regime change claims, and criticized intelligence misconduct, emphasizing focus on national security.

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and her crew are set to return to Earth on March 19, 2025, after spending over nine months in space due to delays with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft.

Brock Lesnar's unmatched achievements in WWE include ending The Undertaker's streak and winning multiple championships, solidifying his legacy as a combat sports legend. Let's look at some of his achievements that John Cena couldn't achieve.

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has urged US spy chief Tulsi Gabbard to take strong action against the pro-Khalistan group Sikhs for Justice.

A reckless, possibly intoxicated driver in Vadodara's Karelibaug plowed into multiple scooters, killing one woman and injuring several others on March 13. Survivor Vikas Kewalani recalls the terrifying moment when scooter parts flew through the air upon impact.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that India and New Zealand support a free, open, secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific, one of the most populous and economically active regions of the world which includes four continents: Asia, Africa, Australia and America. 

Telangana’s economic condition has hit a rough patch, with a decline in revenue generation leading to delays in employee salary payments. The situation has drawn comparisons to Himachal Pradesh, raising serious concerns over the state’s financial policies.

BJP MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal made vulgar remarks over an alleged gold smuggling attempt by Kannada actress Ranya Rao and claimed he knew which ministers were involved in the case.

Rishabh Pant, the new captain of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), addressed his team ahead of IPL 2025, encouraging players to express themselves freely.

Hardik Pandya reflects on his challenging captaincy stint with Mumbai Indians and the subsequent redemption after India's T20 World Cup win.

Donald Trump shared PM Modi's interview with Lex Fridman on Truth Social. Modi discussed AI, cricket, Trump's resilience, and their shared 'Nation First' approach, highlighting their strong bond.

The arrest of Kannada actress Ranya Rao at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport (BIAL) on March 3, 2025, for allegedly smuggling 14.8 kilograms of gold, has placed police constable Basavaraj under scrutiny.

ISRO Chairman V Narayanan confirmed the Indian government's approval for the Chandrayaan-5 mission, aimed at advancing India’s Moon exploration with a target of landing on the Moon by 2040.

Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka holds the crown for the longest cumulative time spent in space. Over the course of five missions, he accumulated a staggering 878 days, 11 hours, 29 minutes and 48 seconds aboard the ISS.

Barcelona staged an incredible comeback to defeat Atlético de Madrid 4-2, reclaiming top spot in La Liga with a thrilling victory.

This article by Kirill Yurovskiy delves into how VR is transforming remote work and collaboration, examining its advantages, challenges, and future potential.

A priest of a temple in Ahmedabad's Kubernagar, died by suicide on the temple premises after allegedly being mentally tortured by civic body, builders, and some police officers over demolishing the temple.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was asked about the better team between India and Pakistan and he settled the debate with pure facts.

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has paid nearly Rs 400 crore in taxes over a span of five years, from February 2020 to February 2025. According to Secretary Champat Rai, Rs 270 crore was contributed as GST, while Rs 130 crore was paid under various other tax categories.

Umran Malik has been ruled out of the IPL 2025 due to injury and Kolkata Knight Riders roped in Chetan Sakariya as his replacement.

Rakshit Chaurasiya, who knocked down eight people and killed a woman while driving a speeding car in the Karelibaug area of Vadodara city in Gujarat, was seemingly influenced by the Danish feature film ‘Another Round'.

Authorities investigating the Kalamassery Polytechnic College hostel drug racket have uncovered new details. The main accused, Anuraj from Kollam, reportedly supplied cannabis on campus for six months.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Raisina Dialogue today, where the chief guest, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, will deliver the keynote address.

Interacting with renowned podcaster Lex Fridman, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke about the Godhra incident, where people were burned alive, calling it "a tragedy of unimaginable magnitude".