Trump and Netanyahu hold talks as US president warns 'no guarantees' fragile peace in Gaza will hold

The Haryana government has assured the Indian Medical Association that all pending claims under the Ayushman Bharat Yojana will be paid by March 31, 2025, with applications received till March 10 to be settled by that date. A budget of Rs 2,500 crore has been allocated for timely settlement of claims next year, with a special team of doctors to process medicine and pediatrics claims. Strict instructions have been given to ensure prompt payment of...

President Trump's nominee for Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick, has pledged to review the Biden administration's restrictions on firearms exports introduced in April 2024. These restrictions are designed to prevent U.S. guns from falling into the hands of foreign criminal organizations, potentially leading to a 7% annual decrease in U.S. firearms exports. Lutnick's commitment signals a potential shift in policy towards the regulation of firearm exports under the new administration. Full Article

Pakistan has threatened to deport around 20,000 Afghan refugees awaiting relocation unless their cases are processed swiftly by host governments, following a pause in U.S. refugee programs. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif set a deadline of March 31 for their expulsion from Islamabad and Rawalpindi if not relocated. Concerns have been raised about the fate of Afghan refugees, with reports of arbitrary detention and harassment in Islamabad. Full Article

Unidentified gunmen killed former territorial armyman Manzoor Ahmad Wagay and injured his wife and niece near a masjid in Kulgam, southern Kashmir. Wagay was pronounced dead upon arrival at a medical facility, while his wife and niece are in stable condition. Police and Army are investigating the motive behind the targeted attack. Full Article

Fencing work near the Bangladesh border in Malda has been suspended due to disputes between Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and India’s Border Security Force (BSF). Efforts to resolve the issue are expected to be discussed in upcoming DG-level talks, as construction has been stalled since November 2024 following objections from Bangladesh, despite previous mutual consent for the project. Full Article

Afghan authorities have refused to receive the body of the son of a senior Afghan Taliban official killed in a military offensive in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The deceased, Badaruddin, was involved in cross-border terrorist attacks and had ties to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan. Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of harboring armed groups, while Kabul denies these allegations. Full Article