Human Interest

The Supreme Court struck down the three-month age limit for maternity leave for adoptive mothers, granting 12 weeks’ leave regardless of the child’s age. It also urged the Centre to provide paternity leave as a social security benefit

The Andhra Pradesh government released ₹45 crore as honoraria to 10,000 Imams and mouzans ahead of Ramzan. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu ordered clearance of pending six-month payments, benefiting 5,000 Imams and 5,000 mouzans

In Parvatipuram Manyam district, two nine-year-old government school students drowned in a lake at Lakkaguda while bathing. Police said they got stuck in the soil and have registered a case under BNSS Section 194 for death by drowning

All 35 students of IIM Ahmedabad’s Dubai campus were shifted to the Ahmedabad campus due to the West Asia conflict. They were on internships in Spain, and the move ensures uninterrupted academic progress amid regional tensions

LPG consumers in Adilabad faced long queues and delays amid an alleged cylinder shortage, worsened by West Asia tensions. Officials attributed delays to panic booking and assured sufficient supply, urging residents to report grievances via the state toll-free helpline 1967

Air India will operate 36 extra international flights to Europe and North America amid rising travel demand due to West Asia tensions. IndiGo also adjusted operations, suspending some regional routes while increasing capacity on others

Finnish President Alexander Stubb urged a ceasefire in the US-Iran conflict and suggested India could aid diplomacy. Narendra Modi and S. Jaishankar have engaged Iran amid rising tensions

A man in East Delhi's Dallupura fatally shot himself in the chest while a friend filmed him loading a licensed pistol. Despite receiving warnings not to fire, the victim triggered the weapon on camera. Police are currently investigating the incident

Andhra Pradesh police busted a child trafficking network in Eluru, uncovering illegal sales of a newborn girl for ₹3 lakh and a boy for ₹30,000. Six accused face charges under trafficking and juvenile justice laws; investigations continue

Kashmir’s higher reaches, including Gulmarg, Pir Ki Gali, and Zojila, received fresh snowfall, closing the Srinagar-Leh highway, while plains like Srinagar experienced rain. The Meteorological Department forecasts erratic weather with rain or snow and gusty winds until March 25

  The Environment Ministry has no objection to the Supreme Court’s proposed 10-member expert committee to define the Aravalli hills. Headed by Kanchan Devi, the committee includes forest, geological, and academic experts to examine ecological and policy aspects comprehensively 

Yogi Adityanath directed recruitment boards in Uttar Pradesh to avoid remarks hurting religious or community sentiments after a controversial question in a Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board exam sparked backlash over the inclusion of “pandit” as an option 

All arrangements were made for a single student to appear for the intermediate bridge course Mathematics-I exam at a Nagarkurnool centre, but the candidate did not attend. The Telangana Board conducted the exam smoothly with over 33,000 students appearing

Allahabad High Court rebuked Uttar Pradesh authorities for limiting worshippers at a Sambhal mosque during Ramzan, saying officials must ensure peaceful prayers. The court told the Superintendent of Police and Collector to resign or seek transfer if unable to maintain law and order

Police registered a case after a Class 1 student in Bengaluru was allegedly forced to stand in the sun for two hours as punishment for arriving late at a private school in Yelahanka, prompting action under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015

Five candidates, including Michelle Bachelet and Rafael Grossi, have been nominated to succeed António Guterres as UN secretary-general, with interactive candidate sessions beginning April 20, announced Annalena Baerbock, president of the United Nations General Assembly

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the US of hypocrisy, saying Washington pressured India to stop buying Russian oil but is now urging countries to purchase it after the recent conflict involving Iran, the US, and Israel escalated tensions across the Gulf region

Long queues were reported at an LPG distributor outlet in Mothkur, Yadadri Bhongir district, as domestic consumers faced difficulties obtaining cylinders. Residents alleged supply had been halted for four days, despite assurances from staff that there was no shortage

Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed escalating West Asia tensions with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, stressing safety of Indians and energy supplies. Opposition leaders reacted with mixed views, welcoming dialogue but questioning India’s foreign policy approach and regional developments

Directorate of Revenue Intelligence officials busted an illegal Alprazolam manufacturing unit in Andhra Pradesh under Operation White Hammer, seizing 237 kg drugs worth Rs 47 crore, chemicals and equipment. Two masterminds were arrested, exposing a large-scale clandestine pharmaceutical manufacturing operation

India’s intelligence agencies have warned that Inter-Services Intelligence is intensifying honeytrap operations via social media to extract sensitive defence information. Officials say the network targets high-ranking personnel and aims to recruit agents within India for espionage activities

Imtiaz Ali unveiled the first look poster of his upcoming film Main Vaapas Aaunga, starring Diljit Dosanjh, Vedang Raina, Sharvari Wagh and Naseeruddin Shah. The romantic drama, with music by A. R. Rahman, is set for release on June 12, 2026

The Supreme Court of India refused to hear a plea seeking mandatory menstrual leave nationwide, stating it is a policy matter for the government. A bench led by Surya Kant warned compulsory rules could unintentionally affect women’s employment opportunities

The Supreme Court of India declined to hear a plea seeking action against alleged misinformation on the Tirumala Laddu controversy. The bench led by Surya Kant said a criminal investigation is already underway and evidence can be submitted to the probe agency