The Centre has withdrawn the temporary cap on domestic airfares imposed in the aftermath of the December 2025 flight disruption crisis involving IndiGo, marking a return to market-driven pricing as operations stabilise across the aviation sector.. Govt lifts curbs on ticket prices, flags action if fares spike again (ANI). In an order issued on Friday, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said the fare cap, introduced on December 6, 2025, was aimed at containing an “abnormal surge” in ticket prices and safeguarding passenger interests during a period of constrained capacity.. The ministry added that the situation has since “stabilised”, with restoration of capacity and normalisation of operations across the sector. Following a review, it said, the fare cap will stand withdrawn with effect from March 23, 2026. 

 The Centre has withdrawn the temporary cap on domestic airfares imposed in the aftermath of the December 2025 flight disruption crisis involving IndiGo, marking a return to market-driven pricing as operations stabilise across the aviation sector.. Govt lifts curbs on ticket prices, flags action if fares spike again (ANI). In an order issued on Friday, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said the fare cap, introduced on December 6, 2025, was aimed at containing an “abnormal surge” in ticket prices and safeguarding passenger interests during a period of constrained capacity.. The ministry added that the situation has since “stabilised”, with restoration of capacity and normalisation of operations across the sector. Following a review, it said, the fare cap will stand withdrawn with effect from March 23, 2026. 

 On Saturday, the BJP strongly criticized Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for his comments on the Uttam Nagar incident, where a Hindu man named Tarun was killed during Holi celebrations. Rahul Gandhi and Guru Prakash Paswan. (PTI/HT). BJP national spokesperson Guru Prakash Paswan sharply criticized Rahul Gandhi during a press conference, accusing the Congress leader and his party of prioritizing “minority appeasement” over social justice. Paswan was responding to Gandhi’s March 19 post on X, where he condemned the BJP for fostering communal divisions for their own gain. Gadhi had stated: “The residents of Uttam Nagar have borne a steep cost from the violence — on one side, a young man named Tarun has lost his life; on the other, a whole family is enduring harassment.” They want no further bloodshed. “He further stated, ‘Only the BJP and its ecosystem seek violence — exploiting every opportunity to stoke hatred and bake the bread of violence on the fire of division.’ Paswan hit back at Gandhi, noting that he reacted many days after the Uttam Nagar incident.” A tweet offering condolences was posted—days later and feigning sensitivity. Are you numb to feelings today? You stay silent when a young Dalit man is killed. 

 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated on Saturday that “at a time when war is raging across the world… no country on earth can remain unaffected,” warning that India too “may face energy and fertiliser crises” due to the ongoing West Asia conflict. However, he noted that the central government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has successfully managed these challenges so far. Haldwani, Mar 21 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses the “Jan-Jan ki Sarkar, 4 Saal Bemisaal” event in Haldwani on Saturday. (@pushkardhami X/ANI Photo) (@pushkardhami X). While speaking at an event in Haldwani celebrating four years of the Pushkar Singh Dhami-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, Singh stated, “The world is currently facing a challenging time, as wars and tensions are intensifying across various regions.” This isn’t merely an issue for India, but for the whole world. The government has explicitly declared that such disputes cannot be settled by military means. The answer is found through conversation and diplomatic efforts. With war raging worldwide—potentially sparking energy crises or fertilizer shortages—no nation on Earth can escape the impact. India might also encounter fallout in such scenarios; however, our Prime Minister has, up to now, adeptly kept the country out of any conflicts. Nevertheless, the future remains uncertain; thus, all of PM Modi’s global efforts to address this emerging crisis merit our complete backing,” Singh remarked. Singh noted that Dhami has delivered “unprecedented” development initiatives and predicted that the BJP will reclaim power with a two-thirds majority in the upcoming Assembly elections. 

 Early Saturday morning, Chandrashekhar, known as ‘Farsa Baba’ or ‘Farse Wale Baba’, was struck and killed by a truck on the Agra-Delhi highway near Mathura. According to the district administration and police, Farsa Baba and his disciple were inspecting a container truck on the highway, suspecting it was transporting cows. In the morning fog with poor visibility, another truck struck Baba, leading to his death shortly afterward. Chandrashekhar Baba, also called Farsa Baba, died in a road accident in Mathura. (X/@deepaksharmazad) The locals grew furious over the death, claiming that “cow smugglers” had run over the self-proclaimed godman and cow vigilante, and called for immediate police action. Police stated that another truck collided with Baba and his disciple, who were riding a motorbike, owing to poor visibility from thick fog on the highway. In response, supporters blocked the highway and damaged police vans. Shailesh Kumar Pandey, deputy inspector general of police for the Agra range, told reporters, “The situation is now under control.” Officials verified it was a road crash with no livestock implicated, and arrests have occurred. Those responsible for the violence will face strict measures, as a comprehensive investigation proceeds. Also read | Protests break out in Mathura after cow vigilante Farsa Baba killed by truck; supporters claim murder, block highway.