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France has reportedly barred a U.S. ambassador and Jared Kushner from meeting French ministers after a diplomatic row over a missed summons. The move signals rising tensions between Paris and Washington, as French officials stress protocol and accountability in high-level engagements. The decision has sparked diplomatic attention, highlighting strains in transatlantic coordination and political sensitivities surrounding official meetings and diplomatic conduct.

An air ambulance crashed shortly after takeoff from Ranchi Airport in Jharkhand, triggering an emergency response from local authorities and rescue teams. Officials rushed to the crash site as investigations began into the cause of the incident. Details on casualties and survivors are awaited, while aviation authorities and state agencies continue to assess the situation and ensure relief and rescue operations.

Following the assassination of a top drug cartel leader, violence has erupted across Mexico, particularly in Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara. Authorities have deployed thousands of troops to restore order as clashes between rival cartels intensify. Residents are urged to stay indoors, and travel disruptions continue.

Happy birthday, Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The filmmaker turned 63 on Tuesday. From Khamoshi: The Musical to Gangubai Kathiawadi, here are some of his best creations to watch on OTTs.

Mayweather and Pacquio will be 49 and 47, respectively when they step into the ring for rematch of their 2015 fight which Mayweather had won. The bout is scheduled for September 19 in Las Vegas and will be streamed live on Netflix.

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Vonn, 41, revealed that she had suffered complex tibia fracture to her left leg and had to undergo multiple surgeries before being flown back home to the USA. Vonn also said that the crash led to compartment syndrome in her leg.

Victory lifts United three points clear of Chelsea and Liverpool in the battle for a place in next season's Champions League, with only the top five set to qualify.

President Trump recently slapped a strict 10-to-15-day ultimatum on Tehran to agree to a "zero enrichment" deal or face catastrophic military consequences. In response, Iranian officials publicly stated they would have a counter-proposal ready in "two to three days."

Benjamin Netanyahu warned Iran of an “unimaginable” response if it attacks Israel, as opposition leader Yair Lapid backed strong action, and Tehran cautioned of wider regional consequences.

Tahawwur Rana, accused in connection with the 2008 Mumbai attacks, now faces the prospect of losing his Canadian citizenship. Canada is seeking to revoke Rana’s citizenship amid ongoing legal proceedings linked to the 26/11 terror case. The move could have significant implications for extradition, India-Canada diplomatic ties, and international counter-terror cooperation.

NASA has delayed the launch of Artemis II following a technical issue involving helium flow in the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. The setback impacts NASA’s ambitious lunar exploration timeline under the Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the Moon. Engineers are assessing the propulsion system anomaly and conducting detailed inspections before setting a new launch date. Artemis II is designed to carry astronauts on a crewed mission around the Moon, marking a critical step toward sustained lunar exploration and future Mars missions.

A historic winter storm has slammed New York City and much of the US East Coast, bringing heavy snowfall, dangerous whiteout conditions, and widespread travel disruptions. Authorities have issued emergency alerts as record snow accumulations cripple transport networks. Susan brings you a ground report from NYC, capturing the intensity of the blizzard and its impact on daily life across the region.

Opposition parties in Thailand have called for fresh elections after alleging serious irregularities in the polling process, including reported barcode errors on ballot papers. Critics claim the discrepancies may have affected vote counting and transparency, sparking nationwide political debate. Thailand’s election authorities are reviewing the complaints, while opposition leaders demand accountability and an independent probe. The controversy has intensified political tensions, raising questions about electoral integrity and the future of governance in the country.

India and Israel are strengthening defence and strategic cooperation amid evolving regional security challenges. In an exclusive conversation, Israel’s Ambassador to India discusses defence collaboration, technology partnerships, and future military cooperation. The dialogue highlights growing bilateral ties, joint innovation, and shared security priorities between the two nations.

Mark Carney will visit India to expand trade, energy, AI and defence ties with Narendra Modi, as Canada pursues Indo-Pacific partnerships and economic diversification amid shifting global dynamics.

The United Nations, which is headquartered in New York, was closed on Monday due to the storm, while Mayor Mamdani declared a state of emergency in the city.

Benjamin Netanyahu has proposed a new “Hexagon of Alliances” — a multi-national strategic framework aimed at strengthening economic, diplomatic, and security coordination in and around West Asia. India has been identified as a key partner ahead of Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Israel. The proposal is widely seen as a potential counterweight to Iran and its regional influence, particularly amid the ongoing Gaza conflict and shifting Sunni Arab political alignments. We break down what the Hexagon alliance could mean for regional geopolitics, how Hamas has responded, the current status of the Abraham Accords, and what PM Modi’s visit could signal for India-Israel ties.

Donald Trump is set to visit China from March 31 to April 2, marking his first trip there in over eight years. The visit revives memories of Richard Nixon’s historic 1972 outreach to Beijing, a turning point in U.S.-China relations. Over decades of diplomatic engagement and economic interdependence, critics argue that China has gained more from normalization than Washington anticipated. As trade tensions, technology rivalry, and geopolitical competition intensify, this special edition of Gravitas examines what the United States seeks from China—and what it actually gets in return.