External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar confirmed a bilateral trade agreement discussion with US Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, who is in the US. This follows President Donald Trump's announcement of reciprocal tariffs, citing unfair high tariffs from India and other nations. Trump emphasized equivalent tariffs to level the playing field.

During his official visit to the UK, EAM S Jaishankar faced heckling by Khalistani extremists at an event in London. The Ministry of External Affairs condemned the security breach and called on the UK government to meet their diplomatic obligations. The incident involved protesters tearing the Indian national flag while police officers appeared unresponsive.

The Supreme Court has ordered a halt on new legal cases against Tamil Nadu minister Udaynidhi Stalin for his «eradicate Sanatan Dharma» statement unless permitted by the court. This decision comes amid multiple cases filed over his remarks comparing 'Sanatan Dharma' to diseases like coronavirus. The court has extended protection for Stalin from any coercive action related to these cases.

The Supreme Court criticized the Uttarakhand government for misusing CAMPA funds meant for forest re-creation on non-permissible items like laptops and iPhones. The court demanded a detailed explanation from the state's chief secretary by March 19, warning of potential personal appearance in court if unsatisfactory.

Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin once again criticizes the BJP-led central government over its language policies in the National Education Policy 2020. Stalin accuses BJP leaders of treating Tamil Nadu as second-class citizens and questions their commitment to the Tamil language, demanding linguistic equality and the removal of Hindi imposition.

Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi was suspended for the entire Maharashtra budget session over his remarks on Aurangzeb. Azmi called the decision arbitrary, expressing concerns for his family's safety. Despite willing to retract his statement, protests continued with SP's Akhilesh Yadav and Sena UBT's Uddhav Thackeray sharing strong opinions.

An Indian Army havildar, Yaali Ansari, has allegedly deserted his unit in Chandimandir, Panchkula, leaving a note that he has obtained a visa and is pursuing his dream job abroad. He left behind his military ID, a provident fund amount, and salary totaling Rs 10 lakh.

The Supreme Court has directed states to create policies to prevent private hospitals from overcharging patients for medicines and equipment. The court emphasized that these policies should not deter private entities from investing in the healthcare sector, and recognized the challenges in catering to the growing population's healthcare needs.

NCP minister Dhananjay Munde resigned from the Maharashtra cabinet, citing his conscience and health. He faced pressure from CM Devendra Fadnavis and deputy CM Ajit Pawar following the public release of brutal images related to a sarpanch's murder, in which Munde's associate was implicated.

Suhora Technologies, focusing on detecting illegal maritime activities, has received seed funding from IN-SPACe for its innovative maritime intelligence solutions. The funding will help Suhora enhance its R&D and deploy advanced AI-driven alerting systems, improving maritime security and situational awareness using satellite earth observation data.

BJP criticizes Congress and other opposition parties over remarks by Samajwadi Party's Abu Azmi defending Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, describing it as an insult to Indian society. BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi accuses the opposition of engaging in a competition to appear anti-Hindu for minority votes, citing previous instances of opposition figures glorifying Aurangzeb.

The Delhi high court granted bail to Christian Michel James in the Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland money laundering case, citing his prolonged incarceration of over six years without trial. James' bail was granted due to the delay in trial proceedings and his fundamental right to a speedy trial under Article 21 of the Constitution.

A leopard cub attacked a woman and her daughter in their Uttarakhand home, prompting their dog to defend them for 20 minutes. The family members were injured but managed to escape and alerted the forest department. Increasing leopard sightings have made the village unsafe for residents.

The Centre launches a capacity building programme to curb the 'Sarpanch Pati' phenomenon, focusing on leadership and decision-making skills of women in Panchayati Raj Institutions. The initiative includes a primer on laws against gender-based violence to empower women leaders and enhance their legal knowledge.

The US's increased tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada could benefit Indian exporters in sectors like agriculture, engineering, and textiles. Experts highlight opportunities to source key commodities from Canada at competitive prices. India may propose a «Zero-for-Zero Tariff» arrangement to bolster trade with the US while avoiding comprehensive Free Trade Agreement negotiations.

Opposition parties severely criticized Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann for suggesting punitive action against protesting farmers, alleging they are causing losses and running a 'parallel government.' Congress urged Mann to address farmers' concerns without arrogance while SKM continues to demand legal guarantees for MSP and other agricultural policies.

The Delhi high court granted bail to Christian Michel James, a British national implicated in the Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland money laundering case. Despite opposition from the ED, Michel, extradited from Dubai in 2018, secured bail after having been imprisoned for over six years.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and BJP leader V Muraleedharan have requested external affairs ministry's intervention to expedite the repatriation of the mortal remains of a Kerala man, Thomas Gabriel, shot dead at the Israel-Jordan border. His relative, Edison, was injured but survived and has returned home.

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath announced that 54 out of 67 pilgrimage sites have been reclaimed in Sambhal district. He criticized the Samajwadi Party for playing with religious sentiments. Plan to transform Sambhal into a major religious and tourist destination with efforts to restore ancient wells and protected heritage sites are underway.

Eight workers died in an avalanche that struck a BRO camp in Mana, Uttarakhand, despite prior warnings from the Defence Geoinformatics Research Establishment (DGRE). Activists blame administrative negligence and reckless construction in avalanche-prone areas. Authorities failed to act on alerts, leading to the tragedy. Experts warn that such disasters will continue unless safety measures are enforced. The incident highlights the need for better disaster preparedness and stricter regulations in vulnerable regions.