New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) Following are the top stories at 5.10 pm: NATION BOM33 GJ-PM-LD SEMICONDUCTOR ****Conflicts hit global supply chains, India strengthening its role as reliable semiconductor supplier: Modi Sanand: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the 21st Century has brought several challenges and global supply chains have been affected due to conflicts, emphasising that the government is laying a strong foundation for technology and energy security in the coming decades.

BOM31 CG-NAXALISM-SAI **** CM Sai says Chhattisgarh now ‘free’ of Naxalism, hails March 31 as historic day for state Raipur: Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday asserted Chhattisgarh was now “free” of Naxalism and described March 31, the deadline set by the Centre to eradicate Maoism, as a “historic” day for the state, which was once a hotbed of the violent movement. **** **** BOM14 GJ-MODI-LD MUSEUM **** Samrat Samprati Museum’s message important for world facing instability & unrest: PM Modi Gandhinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the newly built Samrat Samprati Museum in Gujarat sends a strong message of peace and non-violence at a time when the world is “engulfed in the flames of instability and unrest”. **** DEL32 AVI-IATA-AIRFARES (5.08 pm) ****Impossible now to quantify Middle East war impact on airlines; airfares already on rise: IATA New Delhi: With sharp rise in fuel costs as well as tight capacity and thin margins for airlines, airfares are already rising in the wake of the Middle East war, global airlines’ grouping IATA said on Tuesday. **** CAL61 BH-STAMPEDE-2ND LD DEATH (4.18 pm) Eight devotees killed, eight injured in stampede at temple in Bihar, SHO suspended Bihar Sharif (Bihar): At least eight devotees, mostly women, were killed and eight injured in a stampede at a temple in Bihar’s Nalanda district on Tuesday, officials said.

The incident took place due to heavy rush of devotees at the Sheetla Mata temple, under the jurisdiction of Deep Nagar police station, on Tuesday morning, an officer said.

DEL31 BJP-PAES-2NDLD JOINING (5.06 pm) **** Tennis legend Leander Paes joins BJP, says it’s a ‘responsibility’ New Delhi: Indian tennis legend Leander Paes joined the BJP here on Tuesday ahead of the West Bengal elections, saying it is “not just a formality but a responsibility” and also a big opportunity to serve the nation. **** CAL65 WB-POLLS-2ND LD MAMATA BJP trying to add illegal voters from outside to Bengal electoral rolls: Mamata Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday alleged that the BJP was trying to include illegal voters from NDA-ruled Bihar, Rajasthan, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh in the electoral rolls of the state to turn the poll outcome in favour of the saffron party.

MDS4 KL-POLLS-RAHUL-ROADSHOW Rahul Gandhi holds massive roadshow in Kerala’s Koyilandy Kozhikode (Kerala), Mar 31 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday took part in a massive roadshow in Koyilandy here.

DEL20 CONG-LD SHAH (3.32 pm) ****’Ranted for 90 minutes in LS without using favourite abuse’: Cong’s dig at Shah New Delhi: The Congress on Tuesday took a swipe at Home Minister Amit Shah, saying he accomplished a miracle in the Lok Sabha when he “raved and ranted for 90 minutes” without once using his favourite word of abuse.**** DEL28 DEF-IAF-DEAL (4.25 pm) ****IAF to get 2 mountain radars in Rs 1,950 cr deal New Delhi: The defence ministry on Tuesday inked a Rs 1,950 crore contract with state-run Bharat Electronics Limited for the procurement of two mountain radars and related infrastructure for the Indian Air Force. **** DEL18 RIJIJU-FCRA-OPPN ‘ ****False, fabricated’: Rijiju slams oppn over claims on FCRA amendment Bill New Delhi: Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday asserted that the FCRA amendment Bill only seeks to stop the use of foreign funding against national security and interests and not to target any religious organisation.**** BUSINESS DEL29 AVI-INDIGO-LD CEO IndiGo appoints IATA chief William Walsh as CEO; Bhatia describes him as ‘iconic aviation leader’ New Delhi: The country’s largest airline IndiGo on Tuesday announced the appointment of William Walsh, a pilot and current chief of the global airlines’ grouping IATA, as its next CEO.

FOREIGN FGN12 US-TRUMP-WAR-REPORT **** Trump willing to end war without reopening Hormuz: WSJ Washington: US President Donald Trump has told his aides that he’s willing to end the military operation against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, leaving the campaign to reopen it for a later date, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing administration officials. **** FGN31 CHINA-IRAN-SHIPS **** China says three of its ships crossed Strait of Hormuz; thanks ‘relevant parties’ Beijing: China on Tuesday said three of its ships carrying oil supplies have passed through the Strait of Hormuz and thanked “relevant parties” for facilitation and coordination. **** FGN13 NEPAL-CDO-ARREST **** Former Kathmandu CDO arrested for his role in crackdown of Nepal’s Gen Z movement Kathmandu: Former chief district officer (CDO) of Kathmandu Chhabi Rijal was arrested on Tuesday for his alleged role in the crackdown of the Gen Z movement in September last year. **** SKY SKY