Times of India

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) conducted raids on Amazon and Flipkart warehouses in Delhi, seizing thousands of uncertified products. Over 3,500 electrical goods were confiscated from an Amazon warehouse while 590 pairs of sports footwear were seized from a Flipkart subsidiary. These actions are part of BIS's broader drive to enforce quality standards across the nation.

King Charles III, 76, was briefly hospitalized due to temporary side effects from his cancer treatment. While his engagements were postponed, he has returned to Clarence House and remains positive about his recovery. The King’s diagnosis was announced in Feb. 2024, and he has continued to maintain a busy schedule despite his condition.

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.

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.

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.

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.

US President Trump has announced a 25% tariff on imported cars and components, significantly affecting US consumers and potentially inciting retaliation from the EU and Canada. Indian automakers might evade immediate impact, but the auto parts and tyre industries, particularly those with US-export dependencies, could face challenges.

Isro successfully completed a rolling experiment with its Space Docking Experiment mission, involving circumnavigation of one satellite to verify control over satellite maneuvering. This experiment, crucial for future missions like Chandrayaan-4, will provide valuable data and help Isro validate multiple software and ground station control. More experiments and dockings are planned in the coming months.