Posters of UP CM Yogi Adityanath at a rally in Kathmandu caused a stir, highlighting the historical ties between Nepal's former monarchy and Gorakhsh Peeth. Pradeep Bikram Rana, who waved the poster, claimed persecution by Kathmandu authorities, prompting his escape. The Shah dynasty, which aligns with the Gorakhnath sect, maintains traditional ties with the temple, sending offerings annually.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mauritian PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam inaugurated the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Public Service and Innovation in Mauritius, furthering India's role as a global development partner. Funded by a $4.7 million Indian grant, the institute aims to train Mauritian civil servants and enhance research and governance collaboration.

India and Mauritius have upgraded their relationship to an Enhanced Strategic Partnership. Prime Minister Modi emphasized cooperation in defense, maritime security, trade, and development. India will support Mauritius with a new Parliament building and a rupee-denominated line of credit for water pipeline replacement. Both countries reaffirmed commitment to a secure and open Indian Ocean.

CBI raided the premises of a retired NCLT official in a bribery case involving a legal firm and an NCLT litigant. The firm allegedly demanded Rs 1.5 crore for a favourable order, later reduced to Rs 1 crore. Rs 20 lakh had been paid before the CBI intervened, registering a case and searching involved parties.

Madhya Pradesh's 2025-26 budget sees a 15% increase over the previous year, reaching Rs 4,21,032 crore. Despite no new taxes, several key schemes face cuts, including Ladli Behna Yojana. Major cuts are also seen in allocations for primary and secondary schools, and PM Gram Sadak Yojana.

The Russian president initially planned to take part in an economic meeting in his Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, but Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told TASS later that the meeting had been postponed due to changes in the president’s work schedule

US president made the statement at a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin

The commander-in-chief did not directly announce a Ukrainian withdrawal from the city, but stated that active combat operations are taking place 'in the suburbs of Sudzha and the surrounding areas'

This will be the Belarusian leader’s first foreign visit after his re-election in January

Prime minister-designate Mark Carney and his cabinet will be sworn in on Friday at Rideau Hall.

The government's Poshan Tracker data reveals that as of February, 8.8 crore children aged 0-6 years were enrolled in Anganwadis. Out of them, 8.5 crore children were measured on growth parameters. The Ministry highlights a 37.7% stunting rate and 17.1% underweight rate among these children. The government's data shows improvement compared to National Family Health Surveys.

The post-mortem reports of three youths from Kathua who were found dead suggest they died from trauma injuries caused by an accidental fall. There were no signs of physical assault or gunshot wounds, ruling out a terrorist attack. They were last in contact with family members before losing their way to a wedding, with alcohol found at the scene.

Two woman journalists, Pogadadanda Revathi and Bandi Sandhya, were arrested in Hyderabad for circulating a derogatory video about Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy. The video, involving an elderly farmer, led to a complaint from the Congress’s social media cell. Their arrest sparked criticism from BRS's KT Rama Rao, questioning Congress's stance on free speech.

An interprovincial network of drug traffickers transported a large quantity of illicit drugs and firearms to Manitoba from Toronto, Winnipeg police say after making several arrests in a months-long investigation that started last spring.

Prime minister-designate Mark Carney and his cabinet will be sworn in on Friday at Rideau Hall, Radio-Canada and CBC News have learned.

L’hôpital du Taaone a franchi une étape pour optimiser le traitement de certaines pathologies cardiaques. Des missions de spécialistes sont régulièrement prévues, afin d’éviter des évasans, mais aussi d’accompagner les équipes médicales locales. Cette fois-ci, une technologie de pointe a été introduite pour détruire des tissus problématiques du cœur, sans lourde intervention, mais grâce à de petites impulsions électriques.

The India Meteorological Department issued health risk warnings due to a heatwave affecting Konkan, Vidarbha in Maharashtra, and southwest Rajasthan. Temperatures have soared above normal, with Pune reaching 40.2°C. Vulnerable populations are advised to avoid heat exposure and stay hydrated. Some regions might see a temperature decline from Thursday, as Maharashtra's Akola reached 41.3°C, the state's highest.

Socialite Shalini Passi has been summoned by the Meerut unit of Directorate General of GST Intelligence in a case of alleged GST evasion linked to Pasco Motors LLP. Allegations involve split invoicing to apply different GST rates. Her lawyer denies the accusations, which have been challenged in court. Further investigation and compliance are awaited.

Jharkhand cabinet has approved new recruitment rules for police, excise, home guard, and prison departments, introducing a uniform physical endurance test for constable posts. Male candidates must complete a 1.6 km run in six minutes, while female candidates must finish it in ten minutes, significantly reducing the previous strenuous requirements.

Uttarakhand High Court acquitted a polio-affected man convicted of rape and ordered the state government to compensate him with Rs 5 lakh due to investigation flaws. The man, an employee at a cybercafe, had been serving a 20-year prison sentence. The court cited his physical condition making the charges questionable and found improper police investigation.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah backed Tamil Nadu's campaign against the population-based delimitation, contrasting with his deputy's cautious stance. A Tamil Nadu delegation proposed a joint action committee, aiming to involve multiple states. The protest revolves around accusations of bias against southern states in the delimitation process. Siddaramaiah condemned actions that weaken democracy and federal principles.

Philippines ex-president Rodrigo Duterte has been flown to The Hague following his arrest on an ICC warrant Read Full Article at RT.com

The rapid offensive, which sent the Ukrainian Armed Forces into flight, was a triumph for the Russian army Read Full Article at RT.com

US special envoy Steve Witkoff will be traveling to Moscow this week, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt has said Read Full Article at RT.com

An Indian Army soldier stationed at the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir was injured by cross-border firing from Pakistan in the Rajouri district. The incident occurred at Kalsiyan of Nowshera sector. Another explosion took place in the Poonch district later, though no casualties were reported.

Maharashtra's transport minister, Pratap Sarnaik, admitted that employees' provident fund and gratuity were used to cover daily expenses and salary hikes for the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation. The opposition demanded a complaint against the MSRTC's managing director. Sarnaik assured that future improper use of funds would be avoided and employees would not lose interest on diverted money.

BJP dominated the municipal polls in Haryana, winning nine out of ten mayoral seats. Woman candidates secured seven mayoral positions. CM Nayab Singh Saini hailed the outcome as public endorsement. Congress suffered setbacks, including in Rohtak. Some independent candidates also triumphed, notably in Manesar and Faridabad. BJP claimed 90% of councillor seats.

Interpol red corner notice led to the arrest of Lithuanian national Aleksej Besciokov at Varkala, Kerala, for financial fraud in the US. Besciokov, a co-founder of the cryptocurrency exchange Garantex, is accused of laundering billions through criminal organizations and faces an indictment unsealed by the US justice department.

[New Times] The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) gathered experts from 35 African countries in Kigali from March 11 to 13, 2025, to discuss ways to address governance and peace-building challenges across the continent.

[New Times] Persistent governance failures, corruption, and empty promises have destabilized eastern DR Congo for decades and the government in Kinshasa has not only failed to dismantle the «more than 200 armed groups ravaging our land» but, in many cases, has actively enabled their existence for political and economic gain, according to Bertrand Bisimwa, the AFC/M23 rebellion's deputy coordinator.

[HRW] Armed Group Threatens, Harasses, Attacks Civilians in Occupied East

Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano has confirmed that Argentine icon Lionel Messi will travel to Jamaica for the second leg of Inter Miami’s Concacaf Champions Cup tie against Jamaican champions Cavalier at the National Stadium tomorrow....

Two policemen who were accused of shooting and killing a man in St Catherine 12 years ago were freed in the St Catherine Circuit Court on Wednesday. They are constables Ricardo Johnson and David Williams of the St Catherine South police division...