North Korea launched a possible ballistic missile into the sea off its east coast on March 14, coinciding with U.S.–South Korea military drills. Officials reported it landed in the water without causing damage.

Nearly 100 stray dogs were poisoned in Kishtapur village, Mancherial district. Activists allege local officials hired individuals for the killings. Jannaram police have registered a case under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. Investigations continue.

AIADMK chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami confirmed neither his party nor allies have discussed any alliance with actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, rejecting speculation and clarifying that media reports about tie-ups are incorrect.

A court remanded former BRS MLA Rohith Reddy, his brother Ritesh Reddy and businessman Namith Sharma to 14-day judicial custody in a drugs case. Police seized narcotics during a raid at Reddy’s Moinabad farmhouse and registered cases under the NDPS Act.

Two Indian workers were killed and ten others injured after a drone attack hit an industrial facility in Sohar, Oman. Authorities said the injured are receiving treatment. Indian officials are in touch with Omani authorities following the incident.

The Supreme Court of India rejected a petition seeking mandatory menstrual leave across workplaces. The bench said such a rule could discourage employers from hiring women and reinforce stereotypes, suggesting the matter is better addressed through government policy rather than judicial orders.

Donald Trump said Iran’s football team should avoid the 2026 FIFA World Cup, warning it could endanger players due to rising Middle East tensions. Iran has already qualified, but the remark sparked debate over politics influencing international sports participation.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has warned it will prevent any oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz if linked to the U.S., Israel, or their allies. Officials say this could push crude prices toward $200 per barrel, as the waterway handles roughly one‑fifth of the world’s oil.

A suspected drone strike triggered a fire at oil storage tanks in Port of Salalah. Firefighters are working to control the blaze, officials said, while no injuries have been reported so far.

India, along with 30 UN member states, expressed serious concern over rising hostilities in Lebanon, condemning Hezbollah’s actions, urging a ceasefire, and emphasizing the safety of civilians and UN peacekeepers.