More than 30 nations will participate in Paris planning talks on a security force for Ukraine

Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane introduced the Malhar certification for jhatka mutton shops to help Hindus identify shops owned by members of their community selling unadulterated meat. This initiative, not government-led, aims to provide certified jhatka meat suppliers across Maharashtra as an alternative to halal certification, ensuring meat is prepared according to Hindu traditions. The platform, MalharCertification.com, guarantees that the meat offered is fresh, clean, and free from contamination, following Hindu religious customs. Full Article

Kyiv's top general, Oleksandr Syrskyi, stated that Ukrainian troops in Russia's Kursk region were not in danger of being encircled despite a recent Russian counteroffensive involving North Korean troops. He emphasized that the situation was under control and that despite Russian advances, many settlements mentioned by Russian sources no longer exist due to destruction. Syrskyi also noted that the enemy was suffering significant losses in manpower and equipment, including reinforcements from North Korea. Full Article

Rohit Sharma and Jay Shah proudly posed with the T20 World Cup and ICC Champions Trophy following India's victory over New Zealand in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy final, marking a historic milestone in Indian cricket as Sharma and Virat Kohli became the most decorated cricketers with four ICC titles each. With titles including two Champions Trophies and two T20 World Cups for Sharma, and a mix of World Cup wins and Champions Trophies for...

China has set up a powerful new radar system in Yunnan province near the China-Myanmar border, capable of monitoring India's ballistic missile launches in real-time, with an estimated range exceeding 5,000 km. This Large Phased Array Radar (LPAR) significantly boosts Beijing's surveillance capabilities, allowing it to track missile tests from India's testing site off the Odisha coast, prompting concerns from Indian security agencies about China's intelligence advantage. The radar, under the command of 'Base 37'...

Sebi has announced stricter regulations for SME IPOs, requiring a minimum operating profit of ₹1 crore for two of the last three years and capping OFS at 20%. Promoters' excess shareholding will be subject to a lock-in period, and the minimum application size for SME IPOs has been increased to two lots. Additionally, funds raised cannot be used to repay loans from promoters, promoter groups, or related parties. Full Article

South Korea and the United States began their annual joint military exercises, pausing live-fire training after two fighter jets mistakenly bombed a civilian area during a warm-up drill. The modified Freedom Shield exercise, condemned by North Korea, combines simulations and field training and runs through March 20. South Korean air force Gen. Lee Youngsu apologized for the incident, attributing it to a pilot error in entering wrong coordinates, resulting in injuries and property damage that...