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.

Renowned historian K. N. Panikkar died at the age of 89 in Thiruvananthapuram due to age-related health issues. A former professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University, he was known for his work on modern Indian history and secular thought.

Schools and colleges in Jammu and Kashmir reopened after remaining shut for nearly a week following protests over the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Authorities allowed institutions to resume normal classes as the situation in the region improved.

Five cheetah cubs were born at Kuno National Park in MP bringing India’s wild cheetah count to 53. The Namibian-born mother and her cubs are healthy, marking a major milestone in the country’s cheetah reintroduction and conservation efforts.

Former underground rapper Balendra Shah has won Nepal’s prime ministerial election as an independent, defeating established political figures. His rise from musician to national leader marks a major political upset and reflects voter desire for change in Nepal.