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The weather remained clear and dry in major cities of Uttar Pradesh. Temperatures during the day reach 31–33 °C, while nights are cool at 14–17 °C. According to the Meteorological Department, the temperature will gradually increase in the coming days, but there is no possibility of rain. The situation is similar in Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra and Varanasi.
Counting of votes for Ranchi Municipal Corporation and Bundu Nagar Panchayat elections will start at 8 am today. The district administration has made tight security arrangements at the counting venue located on Transport Nagar Ring Road, which includes CCTV surveillance and additional police force. An alert has been issued regarding civic poll results across Jharkhand, especially in districts where violence had earlier occurred. The administration is emphasizing on peaceful counting of votes and maintaining law and order.
Delhi's Patiala House Court has reserved its verdict on the anticipatory bail plea of Indian Youth Congress General Secretary Nigam Bhandari in the protest case during the AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam. The court will give its order on this on Friday. Delhi Police opposed Bhandari's bail, saying it was a conspiracy to malign the country's image at an international event, which could affect national security.
A meeting of the District Peace Committee was held in Bhagalpur under the chairmanship of District Magistrate Dr. Naval Kishore Chaudhary to ensure peaceful completion of Holi and Ramzan. SSP Pramod Kumar Yadav said that 1500 policemen will be deployed on Holi. Holika burning sites will be monitored and action will be taken against miscreants. There will be a ban on DJ and obscene songs. The District Magistrate gave instructions to maintain smooth traffic system and take action against those who drink and drive.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami will inaugurate the famous Maa Purnagiri fair in Thuligad, Champawat today. He will take stock of various development schemes and visit the women's sports college under construction in Lohaghat. The Chief Minister will also attend the Kali Kumaon Holi Rang Mahotsav, after which he will leave for Khatima.
The admission process for the academic session 2026-27 has started in CM Shri Schools of Delhi. Admission will be purely based on entrance examination with no transfer after school allotment. Applications can be made online from Friday till March 12. Only Delhi resident students will be eligible, with 50 seats reserved for government school students. The exam will be held in March-May.
Despite having 46 air quality monitoring centers in Delhi, the true picture of pollution does not emerge. The CSE report points out that most of the centers are located in green areas or institutions, which shows the actual AQI to be low. 85% of India's population does not have real-time monitoring facilities, leading to huge disparity in data. The report suggests adopting a 'hybrid network design', incorporating satellite data and low-cost sensors, to create effective policies.
Instagram has added a new feature to its platform regarding the safety of teenage children. If a teen repeatedly searches words related to suicide or self-harm, it will alert their parents.
The Customs Department at Delhi's IGI Airport has seized 23.936 kg of hydroponic ganja smuggled from Krabi, Thailand. Its estimated price is Rs 23.936 crore. Two Indian passengers, who were acting as couriers, were arrested. They had come by Indigo flight and were trying to get through the green channel. Action has been taken against the accused under NDPS Act.
Clashes broke out between police and students outside the campus during the JNU Students Union's 'long march' to the Education Ministry. This march was taken out in protest against the casteist statement of the Vice-Chancellor. The police stopped the students, which increased the tension. Several students and policemen were injured in the clash, including SHO Kishangarh. About 50 students were detained. The university administration called the march inappropriate.