These reports from March 2026 cover a wide spectrum of Indian political, social, and scientific developments alongside significant international crises. Domestic news highlights intense parliamentary gridlock over the West Asia conflict, high-profile legal challenges involving Delhi’s leadership, and a heated protocol dispute between the Prime Minister and West Bengal’s Chief Minister. On the global stage, the escalating war in Iran has triggered oil supply shocks, flight disruptions, and civil unrest in Kashmir, while Indonesia has finalized a deal to purchase Indian supersonic missiles. Cultural and environmental milestones are also noted, including the passing of a renowned secular historian, a historic World Cup victory in Ahmedabad, and the birth of new cubs within the cheetah reintroduction program. Finally, the emergence of biological computing in Melbourne and Singapore represents a cutting-edge shift in artificial intelligence infrastructure.

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