Security agencies have issued a high alert in Delhi after intelligence inputs warned of a possible terror plan by Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba. Sources said a temple in Chandni Chowk could be a target. The group may try to carry out an IED attack near the Red Fort and other crowded areas. Officials said the inputs are “under verification.” Security has been increased in Old Delhi. Police have stepped up CCTV monitoring and vehicle checks. Bomb squads and dog units are on standby. The alert comes months after a deadly car blast near the Red Fort killed 12 people and injured over 20. (PC: India Today)

In Faridabad’s Sunlight Colony of Basantpur village, a 30-year-old woman, identified as Sangeeta Devi, was shot dead by her estranged husband on Friday night amid a family dispute. Sangeeta, who had been living separately with their two children while her divorce case was pending, was shot on a public road after an argument escalated. The husband allegedly fired three rounds, injuring her fatally before fleeing the scene. Locals alerted police, and an FIR was registered at the Palla police station. Authorities are investigating and searching for the accused, with more details awaited.

In Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, a 25-year-old man allegedly strangled his 21-year-old sister, Roop Jahan, for being in a relationship with a man from another community, police said. The accused later called 112 to inform authorities and was arrested. Roop Jahan had previously left to stay with her partner’s relatives, but family and villagers brought her back. Her brother, angered by her relationship and social ridicule, killed her when others were away. Shockingly, the victim’s father defended the act as a “fit of rage”, saying it was right to kill her for bringing “disrespect” to the family. (PC: HT)

One of the three US-sanctioned, Iran-linked oil tankers seized by the Indian Coast Guard off the coast of Mumbai spent about eight days in Pakistan’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) before being boarded in early February, an FIR shows. The Mali-flagged MT Asphalt Star reportedly switched off its tracking systems for nearly 11 hours, concealing its identity and movements, a tactic seen as suspicious. The vessel was caught engaging in unauthorised ship-to-ship fuel transfers with sister ships, using forged documents and false data, leading to investigations on smuggling, forgery, and related maritime violations. (PC: NDTV)

After the U.S. Supreme Court struck down key aspects of his tariff regime, U.S. President Donald Trump insisted there would be no change to the trade deal with India. Trump said India will continue to pay tariffs while the United States will not, describing the arrangement as a “fair deal”. He praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and reiterated the agreement remains intact despite the court’s decision that invalidated broad reciprocal tariffs imposed under emergency powers. Trump also noted that a 10% global tariff has been introduced under a different authority until further changes are made. (PC: Reuters)

In a tragic incident reported by India Today, a three-year-old girl was found dead in Gurugram, Haryana. According to police, the child had gone missing while playing near her home. Following a complaint by her family, authorities launched a search operation and reviewed CCTV footage, which led to the arrest of a neighbour. The accused has been booked under relevant sections of the IPC and the POCSO Act. Police recovered the child’s body from a nearby area. The investigation is ongoing, and officials have assured strict action in accordance with the law in Gurugram. (PC: India Today)

The US Supreme Court dealt a historic blow to President Donald Trump, striking down his sweeping global tariffs in a 6-3 ruling authored by conservative Chief Justice John Roberts. The court ruled Trump's use of the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act exceeded presidential authority, upholding a lower court's decision. Notably, conservative justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett both Trump appointees joined the majority alongside three liberal justices. Three conservative justices dissented. CNN reported Trump erupted in fury during a White House breakfast with state governors upon hearing the verdict, calling it "a disgrace" and attacking the courts. The White House issued no immediate official statement following the landmark ruling. (PC: X)

Punch, a six-month-old Japanese macaque abandoned at birth at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, has become a global internet sensation after videos of him struggling to make friends with other monkeys while clutching an IKEA djungelskog stuffed orangutan went viral. Born in July 2025 during a heatwave, Punch was hand-reared by zookeepers who gave him the plushie to build muscle strength. The hashtag #HangInTherePunch spread worldwide, drawing over 8,000 zoo visitors last weekend, double last year's numbers. IKEA Japan's president personally visited to donate more plushies. Late Show host Stephen Colbert purchased his own djungelskog on air. Punch is now gradually making friends, receiving grooming and hugs from fellow monkeys.

UK Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary David Lammy, speaking exclusively to Times Now, addressed questions about the extradition of Nirav Modi and Vijay Mallya, stressing that such matters are subject to independent judicial processes free from political interference. Lammy cautioned he must avoid commenting on specific cases given his dual role. He confirmed extradition, illicit finance and extremism concerns are taken "extremely seriously" in India-UK discussions. Lammy was in India for the AI Summit 2026, praising it as a great success and highlighting that 150 UK businesses are partnering with 250 Indian organisations. He also condemned anti-India extremist activities in the UK and commented on the Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrest, emphasising no one is above the law. (PC: Times Now)

The US Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling striking down Trump's sweeping global tariffs triggered immediate worldwide reactions. Canada welcomed the verdict, calling the tariffs "unjustified," but warned sector-specific duties on steel, aluminum and autos remain, cautioning businesses to prepare for "blunter mechanisms" of trade pressure. Germany's BDI hailed it as a "strong signal for the rules-based trading system," noting German exports to the US fell nearly 10 percent last year. The EU said it is "carefully analysing" the ruling while seeking clarity from Washington on next steps. Britain expects its privileged trading position to continue. KPMG's chief economist warned financial markets celebrating the ruling were "premature," as tariffs could rapidly return through alternative legal levers. (PC: X)