A source told CNN-News18 that India was ready for rate cut on some items of agricultural produce like walnuts, apple and almonds but no concessions are likely on wheat and maize

Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin has urged the central government to withdraw the proposed Waqf amendment bill, stating it would negatively impact minority Muslims. The bill, which has not yet been introduced in the Lok Sabha, has sparked opposition due to concerns it would hinder the Waqf Board’s powers.

Delhi recorded its hottest March day since 2022 on Wednesday, with a maximum temperature of 40.6°C. The IMD warned of nearly double the number of heatwave days across Northwest India.