1. ‘New India’ is not a political party’s manifesto, says Narendra Modi on Mann ki Baat: The prime minister also lauded citizens for opting for cashless transactions, saying over 1.5 crore people had downloaded the Bhim app in the past few months.
  2. Will not touch meat shops and slaughterhouses with licence, says UP CM Yogi Adityanath: The chief minister said his government’s action was directed at those ‘violating the orders of the National Green Tribunal and creating pollution’.
  3. Delhi has not had a government more corrupt than AAP, says Amit Shah: Arvind Kejriwal should initiate a magisterial inquiry into the charges against 13 of his party leaders.
  4. Actor Rajinikanth cancels his Sri Lanka trip after protests: He was going to unveil a housing scheme for the displaced Tamils in Jaffna city.
  5. Carrie Lam becomes Hong Kong’s first female leader: However, pro-democracy groups have protested against the selection made by Beijing loyalists.
  6. Two killed and 10 injured in a communal clash in Patan district of Gujarat: The situation was brought under control by the police, who fired tear gas shells and launched baton charges at the mob.
  7. UK Parliament attacker acted alone, say police: There is a possibility we will never understand why he did this, said investigators.
  8. Suspected militants attack police constable, decamp with his service weapon in Jammu: Two people have been arrested in connection with Saturday night’s incident. Two others are absconding with the AK-47.
  9. At least six killed in two bomb blasts during encounter in Sylhet, Bangladesh: More than 40 people were injured in the explosions.
  10. US airstrike has killed al Qaeda leader responsible for attack on Sri Lankan cricket team, says Pentagon: Qari Yasin was killed in Paktika province, Afghanistan, on March 19, a statement said.