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.

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.

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.