Times of India

Israel launched airstrikes on multiple locations in Lebanon, killing at least six people in retaliation for a rocket attack. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered strikes on Hezbollah targets, raising concerns about the fragile ceasefire. Hezbollah denied responsibility for the attack, and Lebanese leadership stressed they do not seek a return to war.

A fire broke out backstage at the France Pavilion in EPCOT at Walt Disney World, causing no injuries. The blaze began in a walk-in cooler and was quickly extinguished. Videos on social media showed smoke rising as authorities continued their investigation during the busy Spring Break season.

The CBI has closed the investigation into actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s death, giving a clean chit to Rhea Chakraborty. Rajput was found dead on June 14, 2020, initiating multiple probes. The closure reports in both cases have been submitted in a Mumbai court. Rhea's lawyer highlighted the hardships she faced, expressing hope that such incidents do not recur.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) attached 24 properties linked to accused former railway claims tribunal judge R K Mittal in a Rs 50 crore fraud case. The agency has previously acted against judges involved in bribery and fraud, highlighting the case of former Panchkula judge Sudhir Parmar and alleged liaisoning in the Chhattisgarh PDS scam.

Jayant Patil met NCP chief Ajit Pawar for a closed-door discussion at the VSI, which was attended by Sharad Pawar. Ajit Pawar downplayed speculations about Patil quitting his party, stating that their meeting was focused on discussing the implementation of artificial intelligence in agriculture.

The ethnic conflict in Manipur has displaced thousands and disrupted children's education. Relief camps are overflowing with young minds whose dreams have been interrupted. As families struggle for survival, the future of an entire generation hangs in the balance, with urgent government intervention needed.

Hundreds of Meiteis and Kukis in Manipur, displaced by ongoing ethnic violence, appealed to a delegation of Supreme Court and High Court judges for the restoration of their homes and lands. The judges assured them of legal aid services and pledged support for their resettlement.

A truck loaded with liquor bottles overturned on the Purvanchal expressway near Azamgarh, revealing a smuggling operation from Rajasthan to Bihar. The crash exposed about 1,650 litres of liquor concealed under soil-filled gunny sacks. The driver fled, and police investigations continue into the broader smuggling network.

A 27-year-old man from Rewa district died by suicide while live-streaming his final moments on social media, accusing his wife and mother-in-law of driving him to the act. The police have arrested the wife's mother and the wife for abetment to suicide after discovering the wife's involvement.

Leaders of Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) have opted not to file bail applications, challenging the Punjab government's commitment to detain them. Despite their arrests, leaders remain determined to continue their protest. Missing valuables and unjust treatment have added to their grievances, and farmer organizations vow to mobilize people for future demonstrations.