Human Interest

Indian Air Force helicopters carried out 54 sorties, dropping over 1.62 lakh litres of water to control a forest fire in East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh. The four-day operation helped protect nearby settlements with multi-agency support

The Supreme Court of India refused to hear a plea seeking repatriation of ashes believed to be of Subhas Chandra Bose from Renkoji Temple. The petition by grand nephew Ashis Ray was withdrawn after the court questioned proof and family consensus

A Jharkhand boy who accidentally boarded a train to Kerala as a child reunited with his family after 13 years. Raja Gope was traced to his village in Chaibasa through efforts by NGOs and authorities

The Baloch Republican Guards claimed responsibility for blowing up a major gas pipeline carrying fuel from Sui to Karachi in Pakistan. Meanwhile, the Balochistan Liberation Front reported attacks on military checkpoints in Balochistan, escalating regional security tensions

Induction cooktops are selling out across major online platforms in India as households rush to secure alternatives to LPG amid fears of supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict. Demand for electric cooking appliances has surged sharply on e-commerce platforms

A bomb threat email during Maharashtra’s Budget Session triggered a major security alert in Mumbai, targeting Vidhan Bhavan, Bombay Stock Exchange, Bombay High Court and Mumbai Metro. Bomb squads and police launched searches while cyber teams began tracing the sender

Iran has allowed India-flagged tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after talks between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The move helps ensure India’s crude supply despite ongoing tensions and attacks affecting maritime traffic

A massive fire destroyed around 80 shanties in a slum cluster near the fish market in Delhi’s Matiala area late Wednesday night. Nearly 28 fire tenders battled the blaze for hours before bringing it under control. No casualties were reported

Strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran have damaged several cultural heritage sites, including Golestan Palace and Isfahan’s Chehel Sotoun Palace, prompting Iran and Lebanon to seek enhanced protection from UNESCO amid fears that the escalating conflict threatens historic landmarks

BRS working president KT Rama Rao condoled the death of former Union Minister Kavuri Sambasiva Rao, recalling his support to Telangana’s textile sector during the 2013 agitation. He extended sympathies to the bereaved family, calling his demise a loss to the people

The Supreme Court directed the Centre to form a committee of legal experts within a week to finalise NCERT’s legal studies curriculum, following controversy over Class 8 textbooks on judicial corruption. Publication of the book remains banned until review

Gold and silver prices fell as investors booked profits, despite geopolitical tensions and a softer US dollar. MCX gold dropped to Rs 1,62,452/10g and silver to Rs 2,73,150/kg, while crude oil eased below $90, easing inflation concerns

Zoological Survey of India scientists discovered two new lichen moth species—*Caulocera hollowayi* and *Asura buxa*—in the eastern Himalayas. The findings, published in *Zootaxa*, enhance understanding of India’s moth biodiversity and aid ecological monitoring of sensitive ecosystems

The Supreme Court allowed passive euthanasia for 32-year-old Harish Rana, in a coma for over 12 years, permitting withdrawal of artificial life support at AIIMS-Delhi. The order follows 2018 and 2023 guidelines upholding the right to die with dignity under Article 21

In Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region, 108 DKSZC cadres surrendered under the Poona Margem initiative, renouncing violence and joining mainstream society. The move led to the largest ever recovery of arms caches in India’s anti-Naxal operations, marking a major security breakthrough

Rain in the plains and moderate snowfall in higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir lowered temperatures and improved water levels in rivers and streams. The weather department forecast mostly dry conditions until March 14, with light rain or snow expected afterward

Residents of Bhadrachalam in Kothagudem district complain about daily burning of garbage on the banks of the Godavari River, causing heavy smoke, health problems and inconvenience to locals and devotees ahead of Sri Rama Navami celebrations

Animal rescue groups in Dubai report a surge in abandoned pets as residents leave the Middle East amid rising tensions and missile threats. Shelters are overwhelmed with dogs, cats and other animals left behind as owners struggle with costly relocation and complex travel procedures

Crude oil prices fell after reports the International Energy Agency may release record emergency reserves to curb the surge triggered by the US-Iran war. Brent and WTI declined sharply as G7 nations explored measures to stabilise markets and ease global energy costs

Afghan analyst Ajmal Sohail accused Pakistan’s ISI of targeting Chinese projects in Afghanistan, aiming to preserve CPEC’s strategic role. Arms shipments to anti-Taliban groups in Wakhan Corridor highlight proxy conflicts, regional insecurity, and Pakistan’s efforts to influence Beijing-Kabul engagement

Opposition leaders warned of potential LPG shortages and rising fuel prices amid West Asia tensions, citing impacts on households and businesses. Ruling alliance MPs dismissed fears, citing India’s alternative energy sources and urging against public panic over supply disruptions

The parents of a critically injured student have sued OpenAI, alleging its chatbot ChatGPT was used by Jesse Van Rootselaar to plan the deadly 2026 Tumbler Ridge school shooting in British Columbia, claiming the company knew about potential violence but failed to alert police

Rabi Lamichhane, chairman of Rastriya Swatantra Party, thanked Narendra Modi after the party’s sweeping win in Nepal’s parliamentary elections. He pledged “development diplomacy” to strengthen Nepal-India cooperation in connectivity, tourism, energy and trade as the party prepares to form a majority government

Kerala Transport Minister K B Ganesh Kumar’s wife Bindhu Menon withdrew her complaint after he admitted his mistake and apologised. She said her earlier allegations of infidelity were made during an emotional outburst and added the issue would be resolved privately