Monalisa Bhosle, known for her Kumbh Mela fame, married businessman Farman Khan in Kerala. She rejected “love jihad” claims, saying their marriage is based on love and mutual respect, drawing congratulations from fans across India.

Air India and its subsidiary will operate 58 flights to and from West Asia on March 12. The move aims to assist travelers amid ongoing geopolitical tensions affecting the region’s air travel.

The government told the Rajya Sabha that the Census of India 2027 will record household heads as male, female or transgender. The move aims to ensure better representation and more inclusive data collection in the upcoming national census.

McDonald’s India (North and East) has named Sara Arjun its brand ambassador. She recreates her popular childhood “boyfriend-girlfriend” advertisement in a new campaign promoting the ₹119 Buddy Meal.

Singer Nick Jonas mourns his childhood friend and “sister,” Maya Kibbel, who passed away at 30 due to the rare genetic condition Wilson’s disease, which damages the liver and other organs.

India has purchased 30 million barrels of Russian crude after a US waiver, as the Middle East conflict disrupts oil supplies, ensuring continued refinery operations and easing short-term energy shortages.

A drone struck the US diplomatic center near Baghdad International Airport. Iraqi air defenses shot down most drones, and no one was injured. Iran-backed militias are suspected, highlighting rising tensions amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.

Seven workers were killed and four injured when a mound of soil gave way at a construction site in Sidhrawali, Gurugram. Police have arrested two supervisors, and authorities have launched an investigation into safety violations at the site.

Indian Railways will launch the Cherlapalli–Kamakhya Amrit Bharat Express on March 13. Operating weekly, the train will have sleeper and general coaches, providing affordable and direct connectivity from Telangana to Assam, with stops at major stations along the route.

India has sent 5,000 tonnes of diesel to Bangladesh via the India‑Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline. The move aims to ease fuel shortages in Bangladesh caused by global energy disruptions linked to the ongoing crisis in West Asia.