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Actor-turned-politician Govinda visited the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. He offered prayers and looked happy getting clicked by a massive sea of fans.

Russian drones targeted a military hospital, shopping center, apartment buildings, and other locations in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, on Saturday night. The attack left two people dead and at least 25 injured, according to local officials and the Ukrainian military.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation in the 120th edition of his radio program, Mann Ki Baat. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address, highlighted India’s unity in diversity as various states celebrate their traditional New Year and upcoming festivals, including Eid. He urged people to strengthen this spirit and extended his greetings to all.

South Asia | In Myanmar, aftershocks continue to shake Mandalay, causing widespread destruction, with buildings collapsing and communication lines disrupted.

Cricket, Sports: Since this was MI's first slow over-rate offence of the season under Article 2.2 of the IPL's Code of Conduct, Hardik Pandya was handed a $14,000 fine

Faye Hall, an American woman recently released by the Taliban following a court order, has publicly thanked President Donald Trump for her freedom. Expressing her gratitude, she stated, "I have never been so proud to be an American citizen." Her release marks a significant diplomatic moment amid ongoing US-Taliban relations.

FIFA has cleared the way for Afghanistan’s women’s football team to represent their country, offering long-awaited support. However, the ICC remains silent on recognizing Afghan women cricketers, who fled after the Taliban banned them from playing. The fight for recognition and equality in Afghan sports continues.

Along the Indo-Pak border, artillery units must endure temperatures surpassing 50°C, with dust, sand, and searing heat degrading mechanical and electronic components | Opinion & Blogs

Entertainment Palestinian director Hamdan Ballal who recently won an Oscar for co-directing No Other Land, was attacked by Israeli settlers and later arrested by Israeli military.

A simulated clinical trial within the study showed that reducing bioenergetic age could slow Alzheimer’s progression as effectively as lecanem ab, a drug used for treatment.

In the video that has gone viral, firefighters can be seen trying to put off the blaze as people close to the car move away and take shelter | world

The new narrative in global markets suggests major shifts are imminent in the international monetary system, which has been dominated by the dollar for 80 years. Crypto and digital payments will have a role to play. The next report deep dives into this new narrative; take a look. . .

World | Diego Garcia's strategic location allows the US military to project power into the Indian Ocean and support operations in the Middle East, Africa and Asia

As US President Donald Trump prepares to unveil new reciprocal tariffs later this week, concerns are mounting in India, particularly within the pharmaceutical sector. Experts have raised alarms over the potential impact of these tariffs on India’s vital pharmaceutical exports, which are heavily reliant on the US Market. India exports more than $9 billion worth of pharmaceutical products to the US Annually, accounting for over 31% of the country’s total pharma exports.

India’s economic outlook for 2025 is shaped by both resilience and risks, according to the Ministry of Finance’s monthly economic review. The report indicates that rural consumption is expected to remain strong, while urban demand shows mixed signals. In 2024, rural areas exhibited continued consumption strength, but urban demand's recovery remains uncertain, with the private sector’s hiring and compensation trends playing a key role in shaping consumption patterns.

Entertainment Bollywood Salman Khan's Sikandar will release worldwide on March 30. The film, however, was leaked online hours prior to the official premiere.

Tennis, Sports: Her decision to switch her sporting allegiance to Australia has garnered widespread attention, prompting questions about the motivations behind her move

Nepal's government has seized former King Gyanendra Shah's passport, accusing him of instigating violent pro-monarchy protests in Kathmandu. Clashes between demonstrators and police led to temporary curfews, which have now been lifted as tensions subside. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely.

Elon Musk is facing global protests over his alleged involvement with the Trump administration. Demonstrations have been held outside Tesla showrooms from Washington to London, with critics voicing concerns over his political influence.