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Source: The HINDU

CJI seeks details of guards at Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma’s house

The Supreme Court’s publication of documents and visual material related to the inquiry into the March 14, 2025 incident of fire and alleged discovery of “sacks” of half-burnt currency notes from a storeroom on the residential premises of a Delhi High Court judge, Justice Yashwant Varma, is a stride towards transparency even as the records raise further questions which the three-member committee constituted by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna to probe the matter may examine. The Delhi Police Commissioner’s report to Chief Justice Upadhyaya said a security guard at the residence of Justice Varma saw “half-burnt articles” and debris being removed in the morning after the fire.

Operation on to flush out a group of militants from Kathua forests

A major anti-militancy operation was launched on Sunday (March 23, 2025) evening after a group of militants were engaged in a firefight in a forest area of Jammu’s Kathua district. Preliminary reports suggested the security forces had received a tip-off about the movement of militants at Sanyal village, close to the Indo-Pakistan border in the Hiranagar sector of Kathua district. “During the combing operation of the security forces, a group of militants was spotted in a jungle area. The militants took cover of the undulating topography and dense green cover inside the forests,” officials said. Reinforcements were rushed to throw a multi-tier cordon around the area where militants opened fire on the security forces.

Heavy rush at New Delhi Railway Station but no stampede: officials

Heavy passenger congestion due to a delay in the departure of multiple trains led to chaos at the New Delhi Railway Station on Sunday (March 23, 2025) but there was no “stampede” or injuries as the police stepped in and managed the situation, a police official said. A source said large crowds had gathered on platform numbers 12 and 13 of the station due to the delay in the departure of the Shiv Ganga Express, Swatantrata Senani Express, Jammu Rajdhani Express, Lucknow Mail, and the Magadh Express.

Curfew lifted from all areas in Nagpur

Curfew was lifted from all areas of Nagpur district in Maharashtra on Sunday (March 23, 2025), restoring peace six days after communal violence grappled the district, officials said. “We have completely lifted the curfew. Normalcy has returned to Nagpur, and the situation is peaceful. A total of 13 cases were registered in connection with the incident, and 104 accused were arrested till Saturday (March 22, 2025),” Nagpur Police Commissioner Ravinder Singal told The Hindu. According to officials, the curfew was lifted in a phased manner.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney calls snap election, asks for mandate to tackle Donald Trump

New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday (March 23, 2025) called a snap election for April 28, 2025, saying he needed a strong mandate to deal with the threat that U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs pose to the economy. Although the next election was not due until October 20, 2025, Mr. Carney is hoping to capitalise on a remarkable recovery by his Liberal party in the polls since January, when Mr. Trump began threatening Canada and former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation. “We are facing the most significant crisis of our lifetimes because of President Trump’s unjustified trade actions and his threats to our sovereignty,” Mr. Carney said.

Zelenskyy says must ‘push Putin’ to stop strikes, halt invasion

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday (March 23, 2025) that Russian leader Vladimir Putin must be pushed to halt his three-year invasion, as talks with U.S. officials in Saudi Arabia on a partial ceasefire got underway. “No matter what we talk about with our partners, we need to push Putin to give a real order to stop the strikes: the one who brought this war must take it away,” Mr. Zelenskyy said in an evening address posted on social media. Mr. Putin has rejected a joint U.S.-Ukrainian offer of a full and unconditional 30-day ceasefire, instead backing a halt only to aerial strikes against energy facilities. “It is clear to absolutely everyone in the world that Russia is the only one who is dragging this war out,” Mr. Zelenskyy said.

Pope Francis back home after 5-weeks long hospital stay

Pope Francis returned to the Vatican on Sunday (March 23, 2025) after a five-week hospitalisation for pneumonia, and he made a surprise stop at his favorite basilica on the way home before beginning two months of prescribed rest and recovery. The 88-year-old pope sat in the front passenger seat of his white Fiat 500L wearing nasal tubes to give him supplemental oxygen as he entered the Perugino gate of Vatican City, where his return brought relief after fears that his illness could be fatal or lead to another papal resignation.

Amazon to not charge referral fee from sellers on products priced under ₹300

E-commerce major Amazon India on Monday (March 24, 2025) announced zero referral fees on over 1.2 crore products on its platform that are priced below ₹300. The move is aimed at supporting small businesses and boosting the growth of sellers on Amazon, a company statement said. “By eliminating referral fees on crores of products and reducing shipping costs, we’re making it more lucrative for sellers to sell on Amazon.in. This initiative supports seller growth on Amazon by enabling them to offer a wider selection and present more competitive offers to customers, particularly on everyday low-value items,” Amit Nanda, Director, Selling Partner Services, Amazon India, said.

No political mandate for anti-immigration voices in Ireland: Irish Education Minister

As the U.S.’s reciprocal tariffs, due to be implemented on April 2 loom ahead, Ireland is escalating trade ties with other countries, and discussing Free Trade Agreements through the European Union, says Ireland’s Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science of Ireland James Lawless. Speaking to The Hindu on the side-lines of the Raisina Dialogue conference, Mr. Lawless said Ireland was also welcoming more Indians to universities and for work, dismissing concerns that anti-immigrant feelings have grown in the country.

Prosecutors request formal arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, top challenger to Turkiye’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Prosecutors early on Sunday (March 23, 2025) requested that detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the top challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, be formally arrested over allegations of corruption and terror links. A court is now set to decide whether the popular Opposition figure will be charged and jailed pending a trial. The arrest of Mr. Imamoglu has intensified political tensions and sparked widespread protests across Turkiye, with demonstrators rallying in multiple cities to voice their Opposition.

Israeli strikes kill 26 Palestinians in Gaza, including senior Hamas political leader

Israeli strikes across the southern Gaza Strip killed at least 26 Palestinians overnight into Sunday (March 23, 2025), including a senior Hamas political leader, officials said. Residents said tanks had advanced into an area of the southern city of Rafah as the military ordered it evacuated. Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen who are allied with Hamas meanwhile launched another missile at Israel, setting off air raid sirens. The Israeli military said the projectile was intercepted, and there were no reports of casualties or damage.

IPL 2025, CSK vs MI: After Noor’s magic spell, Rachin takes CSK home

At the mega auction last year, Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians fought hard for Noor Ahmad’s services, and the former won the battle at ₹5 crore. Noor’s former team, Gujarat Titans, used its Right to Match card, but CSK had no hesitation in doubling its bid to ₹10 crore to get the Afghanistan tweaker eventually. On Sunday (March 23, 2025), the 20-year-old gave a glimpse of why he was the Super Kings’ costliest buy, delivering a brilliant spell (4-0-18-4) to set up a four-wicket win against Mumbai Indians in their IPL league match at the MAC Stadium. Electing to field, CSK’s bowlers, led by the spinners, were on top of their game, picking wickets at regular intervals to restrict the Mumbai side to 155 for nine.