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.

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