Times of India

Canada’s Liberal Party revoked Indian-origin MP Chandra Arya’s bid for the party leadership and his nomination in his own constituency due to alleged ties with the Indian government, including undisclosed meetings with Indian officials. Arya denies these allegations and cites his opposition to the Khalistan movement as a possible reason.

Deliberations are underway in Kolkata to redefine the term 'bir muktijoddha' to only include battlefield fighters and classify others as 'Liberation War Associates'. This proposal has sparked debates and raised concerns about the recognition and possible ignoring of genuine freedom fighters and the distorting of historical contributions.

The Indian government criticized the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) for its annual report, which raised concerns about India's treatment of minorities and recommended sanctions against RAW. The foreign ministry accused USCIRF of a biased agenda and misrepresenting India's multicultural society.

Kerala chief secretary Sarada Muraleedharan confronted a racially insulting remark about her skin colour, responding with a powerful message against societal biases. She emphasized her pride in her identity and this sparked widespread support, highlighting persistent discrimination even at high levels of authority.

A major security breach in President Trump's administration revealed operational details of airstrikes against Yemeni Houthis via a leaked Signal chat. Top officials, including the defense secretary and national security adviser, were involved in the discussions. Despite the leak, the White House claims no classified information was compromised. This incident has raised concerns about the administration's handling of sensitive information.

In a surprising move, the Karnataka government withdrew its affidavit defending the decision to revoke consent for a CBI probe into deputy CM D K Shivakumar’s alleged disproportionate assets. The state aims to file a stronger affidavit. The previous government’s approval for a CBI investigation was deemed illegal due to inadequate supporting material and concerns over state police competence.

CBI conducted searches at multiple residences in Raipur and Bhilai in connection with the Mahadev Book app betting scam. Among those searched were former CM Bhupesh Baghel's residence and those of several top officials. The operation encompassed 60 locations across multiple states.

Taylor Swift, godmother to Jaime King's son Leo Thames, remains supportive despite King's recent custody loss due to addiction struggles. Swift is committed to honoring her godmother role during King's recovery, highlighting her unwavering loyalty to personal relationships.

Khar police issued a second notice to comedian Kunal Kamra for not appearing in a defamation case filed by deputy CM Eknath Shinde, who was alluded to as 'gaddar' in Kamra's video. Kamra's lawyer requested a week’s time. T-Series requested YouTube to take down Kamra's video for copyright infringement over using their song.

Indian and Chinese officials continued their discussions in Beijing to restart dialogue mechanisms and improve bilateral relations. Both sides agreed to enhance people-to-people exchanges, including direct flights and media interactions. Plans to resume the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra in 2025 were also advanced.

The Supreme Court has stayed an Allahabad HC order that deemed grabbing a minor's breasts and snapping her pyjama string insufficient for rape charges. Justices B R Gavai and A G Masih criticized the HC judgment for insensitivity and a lack of proper legal framework.

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri has expressed concern over the lack of acknowledgment from the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in Bangladesh regarding the systematic persecution of minorities, particularly Hindus. The release of violent Islamic extremists has also been termed a significant threat to security.

Chennai police shot dead Jaffer Gulam Hussain Irani, a member of the Irani gang, when he attempted to pull out a gun after snatching six chains from elderly women. Irani and his accomplices had planned to flee the city before the police intercepted them at the airport.

The United States is cracking down on bots blocking visa interview appointments in India, forcing applicants to pay agents up to Rs 35,000 for timely slots. The US embassy has cancelled about 2,000 bot-made appointments and is suspending the associated accounts’ scheduling privileges to combat fraud.

Delhi Police have sealed the storeroom at Justice Yashwant Varma's residence and conducted videography after a fire incident allegedly destroyed cash. They obtained CCTV footage, but preliminary analysis showed no unauthorized entry. Two senior officers reviewed call and internet details of the judge's cellphone. The fire, which occurred on March 14, is being investigated by police and fire department.

The AAP government in Punjab plans to conduct its first-ever census to gather data on drug addiction, de-addiction centres, and the socio-economic status of affected individuals. In the 'Badalda Punjab Budget,' the government aims to enhance health insurance coverage and combat cross-border drug smuggling, with a projected debt of almost Rs 4.2 lakh crore.

Prime Minister Modi congratulated Bangladesh on their National Day, emphasizing the importance of mutual sensitivity to each other's interests. This comes ahead of their meeting at the Bimstec summit. External affairs minister S Jaishankar hinted a bilateral meeting during the summit is under consideration. President Murmu also echoed the commitment to strong, multifaceted relations with Bangladesh.

A federal appeals court has refused to lift an order preventing the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act. The court upheld the temporary block on expulsions, reinforcing that migrants must have a chance to challenge their alleged gang affiliations in the US before deportation.