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AAP MP Raghav Chadha moved a landmark proposal in the Rajya Sabha on March 31, 2026, demanding that paternity leave be recognized as a legal right in India. Arguing that caregiving responsibilities currently fall disproportionately on mothers.

Fresh snowfall in the higher elevations of Kashmir has resulted in the closure of key national highways, as reported by the region's meteorological department. The affected routes include the Srinagar-Leh National Highway and the Bandipora-Gurez road, which closed due to adverse weather conditions. On Sunday, significant snowfall was recorded in various areas, including popular tourist destinations like Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Yousmarg, Gurez, Razdan Top, and the Sonamarg-Zojila Axis. This snowfall was attributed to an incoming western disturbance impacting the region.

Benjamin Netanyahu signalled Israel will continue its war against Hezbollah even if a US-Iran deal is reached. Donald Trump pushes a peace plan, while Iran demands halting strikes on its allies.

Deadly floods triggered by heavy rains have killed dozens of people across Pakistan and Afghanistan. The disaster has damaged homes, roads, and infrastructure in several regions already facing instability. Rescue teams are struggling to reach affected communities as the humanitarian crisis deepens.

According to locals, Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee drowned at Talsari Beach in Orissa on Sunday while trying to save his co-star. The actress was rescued almost immediately but Rahul could not be traced for a considerable amount of time.

The attacks come as Washington expands its military footprint in the region, with tens of thousands of troops now deployed.

India’s aviation sector may post ₹18,000 crore loss in FY26 after terror attacks, crashes, pilot shortages and West Asia war disruptions.

Hollywood filmmaker Zack Snyder has recently praised Huma Qureshi, who collaborated with the director in the 2021 film Army of the Dead. He described her performance as "pure brilliance."

Australia is probing Meta, TikTok, Google and others as most under-16s retain social media access despite a ban. Weak enforcement and ineffective age verification systems threaten to defeat implementation of the landmark law, in effect since December

PM Modi said the timeless knowledge of Jain Dharma and the rich heritage of India have been preserved for several years, conceived by the saints to present ancient wisdom to the next generation in new and contemporary forms.

NASA's Artemis mission utilizes artificial intelligence to establish a lunar base by 2028. Integrations include SIAT for anomaly detection, Alexa for communication, and AI for navigation.

The mother cannot tell for sure who the father is, and neither can science. Twin siblings share the same DNA, so to tell them apart based on such a test is nearly impossible. The woman had sex with both twin brothers in a gap of four days.

The Plateau State government in central Nigeria declared a two-day curfew in the Jos North Local Government Area after an overnight attack in the Angwan Rukuba district of the city.

Donald Trump has expanded the United States’ military presence across West Asia as tensions with Iran continue to escalate. Reports indicate that around 50,000 U.S. troops are now positioned across the Middle East, marking one of the largest American force deployments in the region in years.

Australia has launched an investigation into major social media platforms over suspected violations of a strict law banning users under 16 from having accounts. The probe targets companies behind platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube, which regulators say may have failed to adequately prevent underage users from accessing their services. Watch the full video to know more on this!

Trump may ask Gulf countries to fund the US-Iran war, reviving a Gulf War-style model, as costs surge and White House seeks $200 billion.

Rome has transformed into a sea of pink as cherry blossom trees burst into bloom across the city. Visitors and locals are flocking to parks and scenic spots to enjoy the vibrant spring display under the flowering trees. The seasonal bloom has become a major attraction, drawing photographers and tourists eager to witness the stunning pink canopy.

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence is driving a surge in electricity demand as massive data centres consume huge amounts of power. Experts warn that training and running advanced AI systems requires enormous computing resources, increasing carbon emissions and putting pressure on energy grids.

At least 8 devotees, all women, were killed and more than a dozen injured in a stampede at the Maa Sheetla Temple in Nalanda district, Bihar during a crowded religious gathering. The incident occurred in Maghra village near Bihar Sharif when a large number of devotees rushed to offer prayers on the last Tuesday of the Hindu month of Chaitra.