Tragedy struck a family in Rajasthan as an SUV fatally struck four members, including a pregnant woman, on their way to a marriage event. Chotu Ram, Suman (8 months pregnant), their toddler Hrithik, and another family member lost their lives in Degana. The victims, laborers hired for the event, were waiting for a bus when the Scorpio hit them; the driver fled. The bodies, now with the family, prompt a police search for the runaway driver. The incident occurred early morning, and authorities have registered a case in response to this devastating accident.

In a unique event at Santosh Garden, Dwarka, notorious gangsters Kala Jathedi and Anuradha Choudhary are set to get married, sanctioned by the court. The wedding, scheduled for March 12, will host around 200 guests, including 150-200 police personnel from various units, ensuring security. Jathedi's Grah Prawesh ceremony in Sonepat will involve Haryana Police. Delhi Prisons and the 3rd Battalion will escort Jathedi during his parole. The venue boasts hydraulic platforms for the jaimala and a "golden theme" decoration. The guest list, still under consideration, will be shared with DCP Dwarka. Security details remain undisclosed due to safety concerns.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate 15 airport projects, including 12 new terminals, with a total investment exceeding ₹42,000 crore in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh. Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced the milestone, highlighting the virtual inauguration of projects in Pune, Kolhapur, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Delhi, Lucknow, Aligarh, Azamgarh, Chitrakoot, Moradabad, Shravasti, and Adampur. PM Modi will also virtually unveil the Gwalior aerodrome terminal and a statue of Raj Mata Vijayraje Scindia. This event marks a historic moment, with 15 airports inaugurated or receiving foundation stones in a single day, a first in the past 75 years.

In West Delhi's Keshopur Mandi, a person fell into a 40-foot borewell at a Delhi Jal Board water treatment plant around 1 am on Sunday. The National Disaster Response Force and Delhi Fire Services are conducting a rescue operation. Delhi minister Atishi is overseeing the progress. DFS chief Atul Garg mentioned deploying five fire tenders, and NDRF plans to dig a parallel borewell. The victim's identity remains unknown. In a separate incident, a 24-year-old woman fell into a borewell in Rajasthan's Ramnagar Dhosi village last month, resulting in her tragic death despite rescue efforts led by Gangapur District Collector Dr. Gaurav Saini.

Protesting farmers in Punjab, organized by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, plan to block railway tracks in Ferozepur, Amritsar, Rupnagar, and Gurdaspur districts during a 'rail roko' protest on March 10. Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal urges the government to ensure legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP) on all crops. Kisan Mazdoor Morcha leader Sarwan Singh Pandher announces the railway track blockades. Affiliated unions, including Bharti Kisan Union (Ekta Ugrahan) and Krantikari Kisan Union, will also participate. The protest aims to press for MSP legislation, criticizing the government for importing palm oil but not prioritizing farmers' MSP.

Opposition parties voiced alarm following the abrupt resignation of Election Commissioner Arun Goel just before the Lok Sabha polls. President Droupadi Murmu accepted Goel's resignation, leaving the Election Commission with only Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar. Congress's KC Venugopal criticized the lack of transparency in the Election Commission's functioning, citing Goel's departure as troubling for democracy. Trinamool MP Saket Gokhale raised concerns over the Modi government's new law allowing PM Modi to appoint Election Commissioners with a majority vote. Goel, a 1985 batch IAS officer, was slated to become the next chief election commissioner.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated infrastructure projects worth over ₹4,500 crore in northern West Bengal during a visit to Siliguri. Emphasizing the region's significance, PM Modi stated that eastern India, historically neglected, is now considered a growth engine. The projects include railway line electrification, doubling of railway lines, and national highway developments, aimed at enhancing connectivity and fostering economic growth. This marks the government's commitment to 'Viksit Bengal'. PM Modi's visit follows recent project unveilings in southern West Bengal, reaffirming BJP's focus on the state's development.

Farmers in Punjab and Haryana are set to stage a 'rail roko' protest on Sunday, March 10, demanding guaranteed Minimum Support Price (MSP). The protest, organized by Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, will see hundreds of farmers blocking railway tracks in 60 locations. Authorities have imposed Section 144 in Haryana's Ambala district to prevent disturbances. Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal urged the government to ensure MSP for all crops. Train schedules are expected to be disrupted as farmers assert their demands, following previous delays in train services due to similar protests.

Election Commissioner Arun Goel resigns before the impending Lok Sabha elections, with President Droupadi Murmu accepting his resignation. The reasons for his departure remain undisclosed. Goel, a former IAS officer, assumed office in November 2022 and was scheduled to serve until 2027. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar now shoulders the responsibility of overseeing electoral preparations. Goel's career spans significant roles in various government departments, notably driving the Electric Vehicle movement and managing Central Public Sector Enterprises. The Election Commission is expected to announce election dates next week amidst ongoing changes in the appointment process for new commissioners.

A fire erupted on the third floor of the Vallabh Bhavan state secretariat building in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Multiple fire tenders rushed to the scene, with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav confirming the fire's containment. No injuries were reported. Sanitation workers first observed smoke, prompting the fire brigade's response. Bhopal Municipal Corporation's Fire Officer Rameshwar Neel stated that approximately 15 to 20 fire tenders were deployed to manage the situation. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire and ensure preventive measures for future incidents.