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The European Union has urged its 450 million citizens to maintain emergency supplies for at least 72 hours amidst rising risks from warfare, digital attacks, and health crises. Essential items include food, water, and medical supplies. The EU also calls for a strategic reserve, highlighting the need for improved emergency coordination among member states.

In Being and Nothingness, Jean-Paul Sartre argued that human existence is not defined by what we are, but by what we project ourselves toward. We are not fixed beings—we are always becoming, shaping our identities through imagined futures, chosen selves, and ideal versions of who we might be. In this sense, every Ghibli-style portrait is more than stylised nostalgia; it’s existential projection—a quiet act of longing. AI does not merely render an image; it renders a desire—like what we might see in the Mirror of Erised from the Harry Potter universe, which shows our deepest wants.

WWE SmackDown will take place at O2 Arena in London on March 28, 2025, featuring two major championship matches: LA Knight vs Braun Strowman for the United States Championship and The Street Profits vs Pretty Deadly for the Tag Team Championship. Additionally, there's a triple-threat contract signing with CM Punk, Roman Reigns, and Seth Rollins for WrestleMania 41.

At least eight people were killed in two separate attacks in southwestern Pakistan. Assailants targeted bus travellers and security personnel in Balochistan based on ethnic background and detonated a motorcycle bomb near a police vehicle. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks.

Luis Suarez, currently playing for Inter Miami, recently met NBA star Stephen Curry at a Miami Heat game. Suarez, a frequent attendee of NBA events, enjoyed VIP access and connected with Curry, highlighting the crossover appeal between football and basketball. The encounter occurred as Suarez takes a break before Inter Miami's upcoming MLS match against Philadelphia Union.

BIS conducted raids on Amazon and Flipkart warehouses in Delhi and Tamil Nadu, confiscating thousands of substandard products lacking mandatory ISI marks. Items worth approximately Rs 70 lakh and Rs 36 lakh were seized from Amazon and Flipkart, respectively. The raids are part of a nationwide initiative to ensure compliance with quality standards and protect consumers.

Shreyas Iyer is expected to regain his BCCI central contract for the 2024-25 season after an impressive performance. Ishan Kishan's contract status is still under discussion. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja will likely remain in the highest category. Axar Patel may be promoted. Varun Chakravarthy, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Abhishek Sharma are set to receive their first contracts.

KL Rahul has joined his new franchise, Delhi Capitals, after missing the season opener against Lucknow Super Giants due to the birth of his first child. In a viral video, he humorously mimicked DC mentor Kevin Pietersen, delighting the team. Acquired for Rs 12 crore, Rahul is set to make his debut for DC.

The Haryana government has announced that Eid-ul-Fitr on March 31 will be a restricted holiday instead of a gazetted holiday due to the financial year-end. Income Tax Department offices will remain open from March 29 to 31 to assist taxpayers. RBI has also directed banks handling government transactions to stay open on March 31 for special clearing operations.

Zhang Yiming, the founder of ByteDance, has become the wealthiest person in China with a net worth of $57.5 billion. This achievement is particularly noteworthy for the 41-year-old, considering the recent challenges, including potential US restrictions on TikTok, ByteDance's popular application.

At least six people are feared dead and nine injured after a tourist submarine sank off Hurghada's coast in Egypt's Red Sea. Named Sindbad, the submarine had over 45 Russian tourists on board when it sank during a coral reef exploration. Rescue efforts saved 29 people. Investigations are ongoing as authorities look into the cause of the incident.

Union home minister Amit Shah announced that two more Hurriyat Conference affiliates in Jammu and Kashmir have renounced separatism. The groups have embraced the vision of a new India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, signaling the decline of separatism in the region. Earlier, two Hurriyat affiliates had similarly abandoned separatism.

A district court rejected the interim bail plea of Shahi Jama Masjid president Zafar Ali, scheduling his regular bail petition for April 2. He was arrested for his alleged involvement in the November 24 violence triggered by a survey of the mosque, leading to five deaths and significant unrest.

Kannada actress Ranya Rao's bail plea was dismissed by the Bangalore Sessions Court after her arrest for smuggling Rs 12.56 crore worth of gold. Authorities seized 14.2 kg of gold from her at the airport. Sahil Jain, a Ballari gold dealer, was also arrested for allegedly assisting her.

US President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on auto imports and parts, which takes effect on April 3. This decision targets foreign-made cars, light trucks, and key auto parts. Elon Musk highlighted that these tariffs would increase the cost of parts in Tesla cars sourced from other countries.

SP MP Ramji Lal Suman refuses to apologise for his remarks on Rana Sanga, citing historical sources including Nehru's book. Following the remarks, an alleged Karni Sena mob vandalized Suman's residence. Opposition parties staged a walkout, accusing the BJP of failing to prevent the violence.

A fan attempting to meet Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan at the IPL 2025 opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru was stopped and thrashed by police at Eden Gardens. During the match , another fan did breach security to get close to Virat Kohli. On Wednesday, a fan got close to Riyan Parag of Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati.