Women’s Aid has raised concerns about Louis Theroux’s ‘Inside the Manosphere’, saying it may legitimise harmful influencers. The programme includes voices like Harrison Sullivan and Myron Gaines, while women recount distressing experiences tied to toxic online communities and relationships.

North Korea’s election showed near-total support for candidates, with turnout close to 100%. State media acknowledged a handful of rejection votes, an unusual move, but observers say the tightly controlled system continues to reinforce Kim Jong Un’s authority.

A Russian tanker carrying 7.7 lakh barrels of crude oil, originally headed to China, is now rerouted to India and expected on March 21. Ongoing tensions in the Gulf region have disrupted routes, prompting the diversion.

Two Indian-origin men in London were heavily fined after being caught spitting paan in public. Their penalties increased when they failed to pay initial fines, highlighting strict enforcement of cleanliness laws and zero tolerance for public nuisance offences.

An aerial attack targeted the Saudi Aramco-Exxon SAMREF refinery in Yanbu, reportedly by Iran, with limited damage. The incident comes amid escalating regional conflict, heightening fears of oil supply disruptions and increasing geopolitical uncertainty across global energy markets.

The US attacked Iranian underground missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz with 5,000-pound bunker-buster bombs, targeting anti-ship threats. Tehran condemned the strikes, promising retaliation, as tensions rise and global shipping and energy security face increased risk.

A sudden hailstorm blanketed Machapur village in Dharwad district with thick ice, making the area look like a snow-covered region. The unusual weather damaged crops and plant nurseries, affected farming activities, and caused a sudden fall in temperature in the locality.

An Indian man, Akash Tiwari, 36, has been charged in Singapore for allegedly harassing a flight attendant during a Singapore Airlines flight from Bangkok. The incident reportedly happened mid-air. If found guilty, he could face a jail term of up to three years.        

Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad arrested 19-year-old dental student Haarish Ali from Moradabad for suspected links to an ISIS online network. Investigators said he shared extremist propaganda and attempted to influence youths through encrypted messaging platforms and social media.

US President Donald Trump urged allies to send ships to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions with Iran. Japan and Australia confirmed they have no plans to dispatch naval forces at this time.