Passengers on a Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Mumbai faced over 20 hours of delay at Diyarbakır Airport in Turkey due to an emergency medical diversion. The travelers, including a pregnant woman and passengers with medical conditions, complained about inadequate food, lack of communication, and challenging conditions at the airport.

Uddhav Thackeray accused the Union government of eyeing Waqf board lands and potentially targeting temple, church, and gurudwara lands next. The Shiv Sena (UBT) opposed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, suggesting the BJP aims to transfer these lands to industrialist allies while raising concerns over Hindutva.

Sukhwinder Singh and four other officials have been reassigned new positions after a stampede incident at the New Delhi Railway Station on February 15 resulted in 18 fatalities. The Railway Ministry is conducting a high-level inquiry to determine accountability and ensure such negligence is addressed.

Union minister Giriraj Singh sharply criticized Congress over the Waqf Amendment Bill, accusing the party of past appeasement. Singh highlighted how the BJP-led government rectified the mistakes from 2013. The Lok Sabha passed the bill after an extended debate, aiming to improve Waqf property administration.

Airlines faced 24 hoax bomb threat calls this year till March 25, as per the government. Since 2022, a total of 836 such calls have been received. Stringent protocols by BCAS, including the Bomb Threat Contingency Plan, help manage these threats. Arrests were made and systems are in place to ensure minimal disruption to flight operations.

President Donald Trump has announced a new tariff regime, imposing a 10% baseline tax on imports from all nations and higher levies on countries with a trade surplus with the US. This action, justified as correcting trade imbalances, has significantly affected India with a 26% tariff on all its exports, leading to a negative market reaction.

Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha proposed using Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet as leverage to renegotiate tariffs imposed by the US. Trump's recent announcement included a 27% reciprocal tariff on India, citing unfair trade practices by India against the US.

Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde criticizes Uddhav Thackeray for opposing the Waqf Amendment Bill, accusing Thackeray of abandoning Hindutva. Shinde defends the bill's intent to reform Waqf property administration, while Thackeray condemns what he calls BJP's hypocrisy.

The Rajya Sabha debates the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, following its passage in the Lok Sabha. With the NDA holding a slight numerical advantage in the Upper House, the bill, if approved, will proceed to the President for final assent.

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has rejected the Waqf Amendment Bill passed by the Lok Sabha, expressing determination to nullify it once the BJP is ousted. During a presser, she accused the BJP of attempting to divide the country with the bill, which passed with 288 votes in favor and 232 against.

Rahul Gandhi criticized the BJP for its handling of the India-China border issue and US tariffs, accusing them of submission to foreign interests. He claimed China is occupying 4,000 sq km of Indian territory and urged for status quo restoration. Gandhi also expressed concern over the Foreign Secretary's interaction with the Chinese envoy.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath praised PM Modi and HM Amit Shah for the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, passed by Lok Sabha, to regulate Waqf Board land claims. Adityanath highlighted past disputes in Prayagraj and emphasized the state's stance against land mafias, expressing confidence the bill will enhance law and order.

US President Donald Trump announced extensive reciprocal tariff proposals, significantly affecting India with an extra 27% duty. The Commerce Department is assessing the impacts. Both nations aim to boost trade to $500 billion by 2030, with continuous negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement. The India-US relationship focuses on enhancing trade, investments, and technology transfers.

Over 260 passengers of a Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Mumbai are stranded at Turkey's Diyarbakır Airport for over 18 hours. The flight had been diverted due to a medical emergency and later faced technical issues. Passengers are complaining about the lack of arrangements and inedible food while they await further information.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Thailand for a two-day visit to participate in the sixth BIMSTEC summit. Modi will engage in discussions with Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra and join BIMSTEC leaders in signing the Agreement on Maritime Cooperation. The visit also includes meetings with key regional leaders and will be followed by Modi's visit to Sri Lanka.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a visit to Thailand for the sixth BIMSTEC summit, emphasizing India's Northeastern region's strategic role. He later heads to Sri Lanka to review progress with President Ranil Wickremesinghe, aiming to enhance bilateral ties and regional prosperity.

US President Trump labeled Prime Minister Modi as his 'great friend' while announcing a 26% retaliatory tariff on India, addressing the trade imbalance and high Indian tariffs on US goods. Trump emphasized the need for negotiations to create a level playing field and highlighted the substantial US trade deficit with India.

The Supreme Court of India has suggested that state governments allocate 25% of their budgets for health, education, hygiene, and infrastructure to help India become a developed nation. The court highlighted the consistent 'fund constraint' response from states and emphasized the need for intervention, despite acknowledging judicial limitations in financial policy matters.

The adoption process in India remains lengthy, with an average wait time of three and a half years for infants. Despite the number of adoptions reaching over 4,500 in 2024-25, thousands of prospective parents continue to wait anxiously, with the demand for younger children far exceeding available orphans for adoption.

PM Narendra Modi and Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus will discuss various issues during the BIMSTEC summit in Thailand on April 3-4. This will be their first meeting since Yunus became chief adviser. While Dhaka has requested the meeting, New Delhi is still considering it. Modi will also engage in diplomatic discussions with other heads of state and Thai royalty.

Hemangi Shrivastava, an Indian master's student at Moscow Power Engineering Institute, has received the prestigious Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme for women in nuclear science. The program, supported by the IAEA, aims to increase female participation in the nuclear sector. Rosatom, a key partner, has supported 40 female students over the past four years.

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi criticized the Waqf Amendment Bill, calling it an attempt to dilute the Constitution and disenfranchise minorities. He accused the BJP of misleading claims about the original Act and fostering religious disputes. Concerns were raised about the definition of Muslims and potential misuse of UAPA.

Thousands protested in Ukhrul, Manipur against the Union government's decision to end the free movement regime (FMR) and build a barbed-wire fence along the India-Myanmar border. Tribal communities, like the Tangkhul Naga, voiced strong opposition, stressing that the move would sever familial ties and heighten tensions.

Rahul Gandhi passed the opportunity to speak on the waqf bill in Lok Sabha to his deputy Gaurav Gogoi, who then led the opposition's charge. Gandhi instead chose to sit for other speeches, raising questions about whether he missed a chance to counter BJP's polarisation politics.

The Supreme Court criticized the Uttarakhand government's 2009 policy requiring non-state students in MBBS courses to serve in remote areas or pay Rs 30 lakh. The court emphasized that this policy should be a uniform decision by the Union government, citing challenges faced by students from other states in serving in inaccessible regions.

Authorities in Haridwar are relocating all butcher shops outside municipal limits to improve sanitation and control stray dogs. Around 100 shops, mostly in Jwalapur and Jagjeetpur, will be affected. Validly licensed shops will move to a new site in Sarai village while illegal ones will be sealed. Residents have long complained about the poor hygiene of these shops.

The Supreme Court addressed the increasing trend of rape cases filed on the grounds of false promises of marriage. While hearing a man's plea to quash rape charges by his fiancée, the bench remarked that relationship break-ups should not result in rape allegations. They decided to examine the arranged marriage situation in detail.