4 women fainted due to suffocation at New Delhi Railway Station as thousands of Maha Kumbh devotees crowded platforms 13 and 14. The incident happened around 10 pm, causing panic. Officials rushed the women to a hospital, where their condition is critical. Fire services sent four fire tenders, and ambulances were also dispatched. Authorities denied reports of a stampede but confirmed heavy overcrowding. Videos showed passengers struggling with luggage and carrying children through the packed station. Railways PRO Dilip Kumar stated that no casualties or major injuries have been confirmed.

YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia said he and his family are getting death threats after his remarks on India's Got Latent. He posted on Instagram that people were visiting his mother’s clinic, pretending to be patients. His mother is a doctor in Mumbai. He said he feels scared and does not know what to do. His lawyer had asked the Supreme Court for urgent help, but the court refused. Some people have even called for his tongue to be cut off. The controversy started after his comments on the now-deleted comedy show. Allahbadia has not given any further statement.

In the wake of a tragic stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, which claimed at least 30 lives and injured 60 others, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has called for an extension of the event to accommodate elderly and ailing devotees. Yadav criticized the BJP-led Central and Uttar Pradesh governments for inadequate management and emphasized the need for better administrative measures to prevent such incidents. He also urged increased financial assistance for the victims' families and suggested that the Indian Army take over the event's management to restore public faith. 

The Mumbai Police have given comedian Samay Raina until March 10 to appear for questioning regarding podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia’s controversial remarks on the now-deleted YouTube show India’s Got Latent. Allahbadia, known for his BeerBiceps channel, faces FIRs in Assam and Mumbai over inappropriate comments. Police have been unable to contact him, as his phone remains switched off and his residence locked. Meanwhile, Mumbai Cyber Cell has summoned 50 individuals, including panelists and guests, for statements. Raina has deleted all episodes, citing overwhelming stress, and pledged full cooperation with authorities.    

Social media influencer Apoorva Mukhija is receiving death and harassment threats following the controversy over Ranveer Allahbadia’s remarks on India’s Got Latent. Mukhija, who was on the show's panel, has also been removed from Rajasthan Tourism’s treasure hunt campaign in collaboration with IIFA. Her friend Rida Tharana condemned the threats, saying, “How do you feel safe when constantly threatened?” Meanwhile, Mukhija is also facing an FIR and has been questioned by the police. Allahbadia has apologized, and co-host Samay Raina has deleted all India’s Got Latent episodes from YouTube.

The Maharashtra government has set up a 7-member panel, led by DGP Sanjay Verma, to study legal aspects of a potential law against "love jihad" and forced religious conversions. The BJP cites the Shraddha Walkar case to justify the move, while the opposition calls it an attack on personal freedom. NCP leader Supriya Sule urged the government to focus on economic issues, while Congress leader Husain Dalwai called "love jihad" a myth. BJP MLA Mangal Lodha defended the initiative, claiming such cases were rising in Maharashtra. The panel will review similar laws in other states.

Abhinav Chandrachud, son of former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, is representing YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia in the Supreme Court amidst multiple FIRs for controversial remarks in the show India’s Got Latent. The Supreme Court is set to hear the case involving Allahbadia’s petition to merge the complaints. Abhinav is a well-educated lawyer with degrees from prestigious institutions, including Harvard and Stanford, and has also written books on law. Despite his father’s prominent position, Abhinav has never appeared before the Supreme Court during his father’s tenure.

Jammu and Kashmir's Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha dismissed three government employees, including a police constable, for their alleged terror links, marking the latest in a series of terminations. Firdous Ahmed Bhat, a police constable, was found working for the Lashkar-e-Toiba terror group. Nisar Ahmed Khan, a forest department orderly, had longstanding ties to Hizbul Mujahideen. These terminations raise concerns about the state government's authority, as this marks the 69th dismissal since Article 370's abrogation in 2019.

Amid escalating violence in Manipur, underground groups like Arambai Tenggol have told their cadres to "lie low" as security forces intensify their crackdown. Following the imposition of President's Rule, the groups have been suppressing activity, hiding weapons, and avoiding attention. Arambai Tenggol, once a dominant force in the region, has seen some cadres defect to rival groups, while younger members are retreating from active conflict. Despite these actions, the situation remains volatile, with tensions still high across the Imphal Valley.

A high court judge in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh absolved a man of marital rape charges, has sparked outrage and reignited calls to criminalize marital rape in the country. The man was acquitted of rape and homicide charges after the High Court ruled that marital rape isn't legally recognized. Activists, including lawyers and gender rights advocates, condemned the decision, arguing it perpetuates violence against women and undermines their safety. Despite petitions to reform the law, the Indian government maintains that criminalizing marital rape would destabilize marriage, citing outdated beliefs about consent within marriage.