Times of India

Gurdeep Singh, 103, spent over 19 months in jail after his sons falsely claimed to be attending court hearings, leading to his arrest. The elderly farmer wanted to donate land to a gurdwara, which his sons opposed. An NGO eventually secured his release.

During the annual St. Patrick's Day celebration at the White House, President Trump praised Vice President JD Vance's shamrock-themed socks, creating a lighthearted moment that amused attendees. The conversation, which initially focused on inflation, shifted to Vance's festive accessories, garnering laughter and attention.

In Salt Lake, a collision between a motorist and a biker escalated into a chase, resulting in the biker's death. The biker, Aiyaz Hussain, lost control and skidded on an uneven, poorly lit road. Local residents apprehended the motorist, Piyush Agarwal, who was later arrested for causing death due to negligence and sent to jail custody.

A man in Upparagudem village, Mahabubabad district, killed his wife after she refused to cook mutton curry, leading to a fatal altercation. The victim, M Kalavathi, died from a head injury inflicted by her husband, M Balu, who has been taken into police custody.

Balochistan's long-standing insurgency reached a new level, with the Baluch Liberation Army seizing a passenger train. The militants killed 21 passengers before being overpowered by Pakistani forces. The BLA fights for independence and more control over Balochistan's resources, claiming support from India. This attack might weaken their support despite drawing significant attention.

Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital trust accused former trustees of misappropriating over Rs 1,500 crore and performing black magic on hospital premises. A forensic audit revealed large-scale financial irregularities. Multiple FIRs have been lodged, and the Economic Offences Wing is investigating. The hospital trust is urging swift action to ensure responsible individuals are held accountable.

A speeding Mercedes with a Chandigarh registration number killed four people and critically injured two others near Sai Baba Temple on Rajpur Road in Dehradun. The driver fled the scene. Authorities are working to identify the driver and have linked 11-12 vehicles to the case.

Pakistan cricket is facing turmoil after an early exit from the Champions Trophy 2025. Mickey Arthur criticises the instability despite talented players and quality coaches like Jason Gillespie and Gary Kirsten. Internal conflicts and media agendas are blamed for undermining efforts. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have been dropped for the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand.

India and Mauritius have upgraded their relationship to an Enhanced Strategic Partnership. Prime Minister Modi emphasized cooperation in defense, maritime security, trade, and development. India will support Mauritius with a new Parliament building and a rupee-denominated line of credit for water pipeline replacement. Both countries reaffirmed commitment to a secure and open Indian Ocean.

BJP dominated the municipal polls in Haryana, winning nine out of ten mayoral seats. Woman candidates secured seven mayoral positions. CM Nayab Singh Saini hailed the outcome as public endorsement. Congress suffered setbacks, including in Rohtak. Some independent candidates also triumphed, notably in Manesar and Faridabad. BJP claimed 90% of councillor seats.

Maharashtra's transport minister, Pratap Sarnaik, admitted that employees' provident fund and gratuity were used to cover daily expenses and salary hikes for the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation. The opposition demanded a complaint against the MSRTC's managing director. Sarnaik assured that future improper use of funds would be avoided and employees would not lose interest on diverted money.

Haryana has seen a six-fold increase in poverty over the past five years, with 51.83 lakh families now below the poverty line. Despite the state government's various upliftment schemes, the data suggests that over two crore people in Haryana live in poverty, contrasting with claims of prosperity.

A dispute over parking in Mohali's Sector 66 led to the death of 39-year-old scientist Abhishek Swarnkar. His neighbour Monty assaulted him despite knowing his fragile health. The incident was captured on CCTV. Swarnkar was declared dead upon arrival at the hospital. Police have registered a case, and further legal action is pending.

Republican lawmakers are calling for investigations into recent vandalism targeting Tesla showrooms and charging stations. President Donald Trump supports these measures, suggesting that such acts could be labeled as domestic terrorism. House Speaker Mike Johnson announced Congress will work with the Justice Department and FBI to address the incidents.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's posters at a rally in Kathmandu supporting the former Nepal king sparked a stir, highlighting the historical ties between Gorakhsh Peeth and the Shah Dynasty. Yogi has previously advocated for Nepal's Hindu nation status. A follower, Pradeep Bikram Rana, fled to Gorakhpur, citing persecution in Kathmandu.

A street dog in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, was seen roaming with a dead newborn in its jaws, attracting significant attention after a video circulated on social media. Authorities are investigating the incident, which marks the third instance of a dead newborn being abandoned in the district within the past three weeks.

Pakistan's military killed all Baloch Liberation Army terrorists and freed 300 hostages in Balochistan. The militant group hijacked the Jaffar Express train. The operation left 21 hostages dead due to militant actions. The train had over 450 passengers including security personnel. The terrorists were in contact with their leaders in Afghanistan.