In a tragic incident, 48-year-old Saritha Ramaraju has been charged with the murder of her 11-year-old son, Yatin, following a three-day Disneyland trip. On March 19, 2025, Ramaraju called 911 from a Santa Ana motel, confessing to killing her son and attempting suicide by ingesting pills. Authorities found Yatin's body on the bed, surrounded by Disneyland souvenirs, with a large kitchen knife nearby. The boy appeared to have been dead for several hours before the call. Ramaraju, who had moved out of California after a 2018 divorce, was visiting Yatin during a custody arrangement and was scheduled to return him to his father that day. She faces charges of murder and personal use of a weapon, with a potential sentence of 26 years to life if convicted. (PC: Los Angles, Theme Park Database & India Today)

Amit Gupta, Tech Mahindra's Country Head in Doha and a resident of Vadodara, Gujarat, has been detained by Qatari authorities since January 1, 2025, on allegations of data theft. His family, asserting his innocence, has sought intervention from the Prime Minister’s Office and approached Tech Mahindra's chairman, Anand Mahindra, for assistance. During a month-long visit to Qatar, they were permitted a single half-hour meeting with Gupta, during which his mother reported he had been deprived of food and water for 48 hours and remains confined. The Indian Embassy in Doha is actively engaging with Gupta's family, legal representatives, and Qatari officials to facilitate his release. (PC: NDTV & India Lawyers)

Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, implicated in the $2-billion Punjab National Bank fraud, has been located in Belgium, where he reportedly sought medical treatment. Indian authorities, including the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED), have initiated extradition proceedings to bring him back to India. Choksi, who had been residing in Antigua and Barbuda since fleeing India in 2018, obtained a Belgian "F residency card" in November 2023, facilitated by his wife, a Belgian national. This development raises concerns about potential mobility within Europe, complicating extradition efforts. The Indian government is actively collaborating with Belgian authorities to expedite Choksi's return to face charges related to the massive bank fraud.   (PC, Zee Business & Fashion Express)

India has raised concerns with U.S. authorities regarding the inhumane treatment of Indian nationals during deportation. The issue emerged after 104 Indian deportees were reportedly shackled and handcuffed during a 40-hour flight back to India in February 2025. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri emphasized the importance of dignity and safety for deportees, while opposition lawmakers criticized the government's response, calling the treatment degrading. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar acknowledged the issue, noting it had been a practice since 2012, but assured that India is actively engaging with U.S. authorities to ensure better treatment of its citizens during deportation.    

On March 22, 2025, India strongly opposed China’s decision to establish two new administrative counties in Hotan Prefecture, parts of which include areas illegally occupied in Ladakh. Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, reaffirmed in the Lok Sabha that India has never accepted China’s illegal claims or occupation of its territory. He stated that the move does not change India’s stance on its sovereignty. The Indian government has lodged a formal diplomatic protest, asserting its commitment to protecting territorial integrity against any unilateral attempts by Beijing to alter the status quo.  

The US has deported 388 Indians under Donald Trump’s second term, with 295 more set to return soon, the External Affairs Ministry (MEA) informed Parliament. Deportations soared to 6,135 during Trump’s first term (2017-2021) but dropped to 3,652 under Joe Biden (2021-2025). Protests erupted in Parliament over reports that deportees were shackled, including women. The MEA said concerns were raised with US authorities, leading to policy changes. Nearly 40% of those deported last month were from Punjab and 34% from Haryana. Trump’s administration continues a sweeping crackdown on illegal immigration, impacting Indian nationals disproportionately.

  Elon Musk's social media platform X has filed a lawsuit against the Indian government, alleging that the country's IT ministry unlawfully expanded its censorship powers. The lawsuit claims that the new mechanism allows easier removal of online content without the stringent legal safeguards previously required, such as harm to sovereignty or public order. X argues that countless government officials now have the authority to issue content removal orders, bypassing the oversight of top officials. In response, India's IT ministry referred Reuters’ request for comment to the home affairs ministry, which has yet to respond.

Three Indian nationals from Tamil Nadu, Raju Muthukumaran (38), Selvadurai Dinakaran (34), and Govindhasamy Vimalkandhan (45) face the death penalty in Indonesia for allegedly smuggling 106 kg of crystal methamphetamine aboard the Singapore-flagged vessel, Legend Aquarius. Indonesian authorities intercepted the ship in July 2024 near Karimun district, acting on a tip-off. The defense argues that the ship's captain, responsible for all onboard cargo, has not been adequately cross-examined, raising concerns about the prosecution's case. The Indian Embassy is providing legal assistance, and a verdict is expected on April 15, 2025.

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has expressed concerns to the U.S. government regarding the use of shackles on women deportees during repatriation flights. This issue came to light after 104 Indian immigrants were deported from the U.S., reportedly restrained with handcuffs and leg irons throughout the journey. The incident sparked significant political uproar in India, with opposition lawmakers protesting in Parliament and demanding government accountability. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar acknowledged that while U.S. protocols permit restraints during deportation, the treatment of deportees, especially women, was unacceptable. He assured that India is engaging with U.S. authorities to prevent such occurrences in the future. This development coincides with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Washington, where immigration issues are expected to be a key discussion point.

In a recent interview, President Donald Trump praised the strong relationship between the United States and India but criticized India's high tariffs on American goods, labeling the country as "one of the highest tariffing nations in the world." He expressed optimism that India would reduce these tariffs but warned that, starting April 2, the U.S. will impose reciprocal tariffs if no action is taken. This move aims to address trade imbalances and ensure fair treatment in international commerce.