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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a significant shift in the country's relationship with the US, emphasizing the need for economic independence from its neighbour. This comes in response to US tariffs that Carney described as a "direct attack" on Canada's economy, pledging forceful retaliatory measures.

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism reveals majority of revolutionaries at Andaman Cellular Jail were from Bengal, sparking debate on national monument status

Mohanlal's sequel 'L2: Empuraan' directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran opened powerfully, earning Rs 22 crore across all languages on its first day. The film collected Rs 19.45 crore in Malayalam, with significant success in Kerala's key cities. It received positive reviews for its high production values and narrative, despite a slower second half. ETimes rated it 3.5 out of 5, noting engaging elements but lacking the novelty and punch of its predecessor 'Lucifer'. The movie, however, retains anticipation with fans eager for more.

BJP stages ‘Halla Bol’ rally in Shimla against Congress government’s alleged ‘mafia raj’ in Himachal Pradesh

A few days prior, the Chief Minister had appealed for a direct flight between Kolkata and London during her meeting with investors at the High Commission of India in London

Internal MoTA draft report dated to 2020 reveals that many officials continue to confuse habitat rights with the provision of housing or other rights under community forest rights

Jailed MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh, imprisoned under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, has approached Delhi High Court seeking relief from paying Rs 1.45 lakh a day for transportation and security arrangements while attending the Parliament session. Rashid, who won the Baramulla seat from prison, argues that the costs imposed are excessive and beyond his financial capacity.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Delhi Police head constable and a constable for taking a bribe of Rs 2.5 lakh from a complainant. They had demanded Rs 5 lakh to not implicate the complainant in a drug case. The SHO has been suspended.

The defence ministry signed contracts worth Rs 2,500 crore for Nag anti-tank missile tracked platforms and 5,000 light vehicles for the armed forces. The deals were inked with Armoured Vehicle Nigam Ltd, Force Motors, and Mahindra & Mahindra, enhancing the Army's mechanised infantry capabilities.

Maoists in Bastar are reportedly recruiting child soldiers as young as nine years old due to pressure from security forces. A recently discovered letter reveals that 80 of the 130 new recruits are minors, indicating a troubling trend. The organization faces challenges in recruitment and morale issues.

A village in Kasganj remains tense after a Supreme Court observation and Allahabad high court ruling declared that groping a child's breasts over clothing doesn't amount to attempted rape. The victim's family faces ongoing threats and harassment, and has relocated the girl for safety. The legal battle has strained their financial resources significantly.

Prime Minister Modi also greeted the Matua Community on Matua Dharma Maha Mela 2025 and said that the event will showcase the glorious Matua community culture

India and Russia's relationship continues to thrive with expanding economic cooperation and trade exceeding $60 billion, despite challenges. Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov highlighted India's balanced stance on the Ukraine crisis, while both countries prioritize strengthening their Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership.

Nagpur police have arrested Faizan Khatib, linked to a radical Islamist group, for allegedly instigating riots on March 17. His arrest follows those of Fahim Khan and Hamid Engineer, who are charged with sedition. The riots led to one death and significant property damage.

Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw supported the summons issued to comedian Kunal Kamra for comments on Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde, underlining the importance of balancing constitutional rights with safeguards. Vaishnaw also announced India's forthcoming introduction of its first indigenous semiconductor chip amid a growing electronics manufacturing sector.