The World Bank cut its economic growth forecast for India on Wednesday, citing increased uncertainty in the global economy that will dim prospects for most South Asian nations.

World Bank cuts India’s FY26 growth forecast to 6.3 percent amid global uncertainties

World | Bangladesh raised “historically unresolved issues” and sought a public apology from Pakistan over the 1971 atrocities as the two countries held their first foreign secretary-level talks in 15 years

Bangladesh seeks apology from Pakistan for 1971 atrocities, wants Islamabad to pay $4.3 bn unpaid dues

World | The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is looking to cut some $40 billion in funding from its Department of Health and Human Services

Donald Trump administration looking to slash $40 billion from US health department budget: Report

World: China does not recognise U.S. sanctions and is the largest importer of Iranian oil. China and Iran have built a trading system that uses mostly Chinese yuan and a network of middlemen, avoiding the dollar and exposure to U.S. regulators.

US slaps sanctions on Chinese refinery for buying Iranian crude oil worth over $1bn

World: Trump frequently railed against transgender athletes while on the campaign trail and signed an executive order banning transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports. He clashed with Mills, a Democrat, over the issue at a meeting.

Trump admin sues Maine over its refusal to comply with order banning transgender athletes

World | Pakistan: The situation in Balochistan has become increasingly tense recently after several Baloch separatist groups announced the formation of a common armed front on March 2.

Three policemen killed, 16 injured in IED blast in Pakistan’s Balochistan

World | Speaking in the UK Parliament, Blackman highlighted the events of April 13, 1919, and said that thousands of innocent civilians were killed and injured in the shooting at Jallianwala Bagh.

UK MP urges government to issue formal apology for Jallianwala Bagh massacre

World: Francis, 88, was admitted to the hospital on February 14 with a severe respiratory infection that required evolving treatment. He is prone to lung infections because he had pleurisy as a young adult and had part of one lung removed.

Pope Francis to be discharged on Sunday after five weeks in hospital

India news: A person named Zulfan climbed on 2nd floor of Guru Ram Das Sarai complex. He had an iron rod in his hand. When a worker tried to stop him, he attacked Jasbir Singh.

Man attacks devotees with iron rod at Golden Temple in Amritsar, five injured

India news: A row erupted after West Bengal Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari claimed that the Mamata Banerjee banned Holi celebrations at Santiniketan's Sonajhuri Haat.

'We didn't ban Holi': West Bengal MoS denies claim, says Mamata Banerjee banned Holi celebration at Santiniketan

India News: Last week, in a significant success against anti-national elements, security forces busted a militant hideout in the Simbli Shajroo area of Mahore in Reasi district and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition.

Terrorists open fire on army vehicle in J&K's Rajouri, no casualties reported

India news: Temperature in the coastal regions can also rise, whereas Kutch and the South Saurashtra region can experience immense heat, leading to a yellow alert.

Yellow alert issued in Gujarat for next three days, state likely to witness extensive heatwave

India News: The Delhi High Court recently stated that societal and legal perspectives on adolescent love should emphasise the rights of young individuals to engage in romantic relationships free from exploitation and abuse.

Delhi HC says adolescent relationships must not be punished under POCSO

India news: Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissioner Suresh Dev Datta Singh said that authorities received information about the suicide of a third-year Computer Science student.

Student arrested over Nepal girl's death, police says primary investigation points to victim's harassment

India news: The Qatar Amir is on a two-day state visit to India. He is accompanied by a high-level delegation, including ministers, senior officials, and a business delegation. He had earlier come to India on a State Visit in March 2015.

Watch | PM Modi personally receives Qatar’s Amir at Delhi airport ahead of bilateral talks

India News| The Rail Ministry is investigating this incident to understand if any conspiracy or fake news was propagated that caused such an incident.

New Delhi station stampede: Railways investigating if ‘fake news’ fueled deadly crush

India News| Bharat Tex 2025 has attracted policymakers and global CEOs, exhibitors, international buyers from over 120 countries apart from visitors.

PM Modi visits Bharat Tex 2025, interacts with exhibitors at mega textile event

India news: Amidst high security, former UK PM Sunak was accompanied by his wife, Akshata Murty, mother-in-law, Sudha Murty, and his daughters, Krishna and Anoushka.

Former British PM Rishi Sunak visits Taj Mahal with family during trip to India

India news: The patient, a resident of Mumbai’s Wadala area and working as a ward boy in a civic-run hospital, had sometime back visited Pune, which has witnessed the GBS outbreak, they said.

Mumbai reports first Guillain-Barré Syndrome death as cases rise in Pune

India News: "Happy to have met UN Secretary-General, Mr. Antonio Guterres in Paris," PM Modi said on X.

AI Action Summit: PM Modi, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres meet on sidelines

India news: Krishnagiri Collector, C Dinesh Kumar said three accused teachers have been arrested under various sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.

Three teachers arrested for sexually assaulting  13-year-old student in Tamil Nadu govt school

India news: UP CM wrote, "Today at Tirtharaj Prayag, His Majesty the King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk Ji had darshan and worship of Shri Akshayvat Ji."

Watch: Bhutan's King, UP CM Yogi Adityanath take a dip at Maha Kumbh

India news | The stampede occurred at the Mahakumbh Mela during the second Shahi Snan on Mouni Amawasya, claiming at least 30 lives and injuring around 60 individuals. 

Came to earn merit, left with dead bodies: Akhilesh Yadav slams UP govt, demands transparency on Maha Kumbh stampede

India News | "You want to make India 'Viksit Bharat', we want 'Viksit Bharat'. You want to take this country back to the '80s and early '90s, it will be your responsibility," Owaisi added.

'If you bring and make a Waqf law...': Asaduddin Owaisi's 'warning' to Centre

India News | The gunfight broke out around 8.30 am in the forest in the Gangaloor police station area and search operations were still being carried out, police further said. 

Eight Naxalites killed in encounter with Indian security forces in Chhattisgarh

India News | Navin Chawla, a brilliant officer of the 1969 batch of Indian Administrative Services AGMUT cadre was Election Commissioner during the period 16th May 2005-20th April 2009 and the CEC from April 21st, 2009 to July 29th, 2010. 

Former Chief Election Commissioner Navin Chawla passes away at 79

World | India News | Jaiswal also said that after Chinese startup DeepSeek shocked the world, India has their own AI program and is further developing it.

Indian PM Modi accepts Macron's invitation for AI Action Summit

India News | The Prime Minister emphasised that with the blessings of Baba Kedarnath, Badrinath, and Maa Ganga, the National Games had commenced.

'UCC will strengthen spirit of democracy': PM Modi praises Uttarakhand govt for implementing Uniform Civil Code

India News | Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the UCC portal and rules on January 27, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the state's journey towards social justice and equality. 

Uttarakhand makes history as India’s first state to implement Uniform Civil Code

India news: This gesture by PM Modi, witnessed by thousands, highlighted the importance of cleanliness and community involvement in maintaining public spaces.

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