Congress has received notices to vacate its  party offices on Akbar Road and Raisina Road by March 28. The party plans to respond legally, while the issue is likely to intensify political tensions in New Delhi.

A Varanasi court refused bail to 14 Muslim men accused of organising an iftar gathering on the Ganga. Authorities charged them with polluting the river and hurting religious sentiments, keeping them in custody under non-bailable offences.

Two people were killed and more than 20 injured after a sleeper bus overturned in Delhi’s Karol Bagh on Wednesday. Emergency teams rescued passengers, while police began investigating the cause of the accident.

Listening to familiar music improves brain responses during eye contact, activating areas that interpret faces and intentions. This strengthens social bonds, showing that shared musical experiences enhance connection and empathy between people, according to recent research.

Iran warned it could indefinitely close the Strait of Hormuz after Donald Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum. Any attack on Iranian territory may trigger wider Gulf closure, raising global oil supply fears and escalating tensions.

People in Jammu & Kashmir collected cash, gold and essentials for those affected by the war in Iran. The Iranian Embassy in India thanked donors, saying their generosity and humanity will never be forgotten.

Nandita Garlosa resigned from the BJP and joined the Congress after being denied a ticket for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections. She is expected to contest from Haflong ahead of the nomination deadline.

Iran says Ali Mohammad Naini was killed in a strike it blames on the US and Israel. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps confirmed his death, calling it a major escalation in ongoing regional tensions.

Dr Sameeksha Reddy, 27, a trainee veterinary officer, was fatally attacked by a pregnant hippopotamus at Tyavarekoppa Safari, Shivamogga, during a late-night inspection. She died from injuries Friday morning. Authorities have launched an inquiry into the incident.

The Supreme Court quashed the FIR and criminal proceedings against YouTuber Elvish Yadav in the snake venom case, saying the original charges were legally unsustainable. The court allowed a fresh complaint under the Wildlife (Protection) Act to be filed.