Top news of the day: Congress made fun of Bodo accord, but it brought peace and development, says Amit Shah; A.R. Rahman discharged after brief hospitalisation for dehydration, and more

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India, New Zealand announce resumption of FTA talks

India and New Zealand on Sunday (March 16, 2025) announced the resumption of negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement, after it was stalled in 2015.

219 ‘madrasas’ in Azamgarh getting government aid found not-existent, FIR lodged: Police

The police here have registered a case against 219 ‘madrasas’ that were drawing government aid but did not exist on the ground, police said on Sunday (March 16, 2025).

Congress made fun of Bodo accord, but it brought peace and development: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday (March 16, 2025) said the Congress made fun when the BJP-led government signed the Bodo accord, but it brought peace and development in the region.

Five security personnel in terror attack in Balochistan

At least five security personnel were killed and more than a dozen injured in a terrorist attack in Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province on Sunday (March 16, 2025).

Amit Shah to chair key meet with CMs of Northeast States

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a meeting with the Chief Ministers of the Northeastern States on Sunday (March 16, 2025) to review the implementation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC), in the region, officials said.

Whitewashing of Jama Masjid in Sambhal underway

The whitewashing of the outer wall of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal began on Sunday (March 16, 2025) morning, an advocate of the mosque side said.

U.S. strikes Yemen LIVE updates: At least 31 killed as Trump issues new warning to Iran-backed Houthi rebels

U.S. President Donald Trump said he ordered a series of airstrikes on the Houthi-held areas in Yemen on Saturday (March 15, 2025), promising to use “overwhelming lethal force” until Iranian-backed Houthi rebels cease their attacks on shipping along a vital maritime corridor. The Houthis said several civilians were killed in the capital, Sanaa.

Russia, Ukraine trade overnight aerial attacks after Putin sets out conditions for ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine traded heavy aerial blows overnight, with both sides on Saturday (March 15, 2025) reporting more than 100 enemy drones over their respective territories. The attacks come less than 24 hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss details of the American proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in the war with Ukraine.

A.R. Rahman discharged after brief hospitalisation for dehydration

Oscar-winning music composer A.R. Rahman was admitted to a private hospital in Chennai on Sunday (March 16, 2025) after he complained of chest pain. Mr. Rahman was later discharged following a routine checkup, according to the hospital’s statement shared by his son A.R. Ameen on Instagram.

McLaren’s Lando Norris wins Australian Grand Prix; Hamilton finishes 10th

McLaren’s Lando Norris has won a chaotic rain-affected Australian Grand Prix, his first at Albert Park, with the Brit just managing to stay ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen following a third safety car late in Sunday’s (March 16, 2025) race.

‘Super afraid of retaliation’, says Indian PhD candidate Ranjani Srinivasan who ‘self deported’ from U.S.

An Indian PhD candidate at the prestigious Columbia University in the U.S., who was accused of being a “pro-Hamas sympathiser”, narrated that the U.S. immigration and customs enforcement agents raided her apartment on the campus housing and she had to seek help from immigration attorneys and has temporarily taken refuge in Canada.

Published - March 16, 2025 05:33 pm IST