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.

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.