Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal clarified the new 'pure veg fleet' as catering to dietary preferences due to food spillage concerns. The fleet serves orders from 'pure veg' restaurants in green boxes to avoid odor transfer. The announcement sparked social media controversy, with concerns about potential harassment of regular delivery partners in the 'Red' fleet. Goyal's explanation aimed to address backlash over segregating deliveries. The move aims to enhance customer experience while accommodating diverse dietary needs. The decision prompted a heated debate online, reflecting varied perspectives on food delivery practices and customer satisfaction.

Renowned education reformist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike in Leh, lasting 15 days, garners support from the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA). The alliance calls for a half-day general strike on March 20 in solidarity. Wangchuk demands statehood and constitutional safeguards under the Sixth Schedule for Ladakh, fearing the region's vulnerability to industrial exploitation under its Union Territory status. His four-point agenda includes separate Lok Sabha seats, recruitment processes, and a dedicated Public Service Commission for Ladakh. Wangchuk plans a border march to spotlight Ladakh's plight.

Balkaur Singh, father of late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, accuses Punjab's Bhagwant Mann-led government of harassment after the birth of their second son. Singh claims officials questioned the child's legality, sparking outrage. In a video, he appeals for relief until his wife's recovery and promises cooperation. Opposition leaders, including Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, condemn the government's actions and demand an end to the family's ordeal. The incident raises concerns about privacy and government overreach, highlighting tensions between the administration and citizens.

In Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district, two Maoists were killed, bringing the state's tally to 29 this year, surpassing last year's total of 23. The encounter occurred in the Purangel Gampur forest area. Alongside the Maoists, 12 civilians and six security personnel have died in Naxal-related incidents. Allegations of fake encounters surfaced, prompting a magisterial probe. Since December's elections, anti-Naxal operations intensified, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah aiming to end Left Wing Extremism in three years. Security forces bolstered their presence in Bastar, establishing over 14 police camps, notably targeting Maoist strongholds.

The Reserve Bank of India's March Bulletin suggests India can maintain an annual GDP growth of 8% with potential for further expansion. Over 2021-24, GDP growth averaged above 8%, driven by robust momentum, strong indirect taxes, and fiscal consolidation. The article highlights India's conducive macroeconomic environment as a platform for sustained growth, citing sound financial sector balance sheets, resilient external buffers, and resurging investor interest. It emphasizes the need for infrastructure development, technological advancement, and investment-driven demand to capitalize on growth opportunities and strengthen the economy for the future.            

The Supreme Court issued contempt notices to Patanjali's Acharya Balkrishna and Baba Ramdev over misleading ads despite earlier orders. The ads claimed cures for diseases, violating the Drugs and Magic Remedies Act. Ramdev's involvement prompted his inclusion. Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi defended Patanjali, claiming Ramdev's independence. The Indian Medical Association challenged Patanjali's false claims. Earlier, the court restrained Patanjali from such ads and sought responses from the company, Balkrishna, and the government. The court emphasized the seriousness of the violations and called for both Balkrishna and Ramdev's presence in two weeks.

In a successful anti-piracy mission, Indian warship INS Kolkata led to the surrender of 35 pirates aboard MV Ruen. Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India's commitment to safeguarding navigation freedom and combating piracy in the Indian Ocean. President Rumen Radev of Bulgaria expressed gratitude for the rescue of 7 Bulgarian citizens. PM Modi assured their safety and emphasized India's dedication to maritime security. The Indian Air Force provided support by dropping two boats with Navy MARCOS for Operation Sankalp. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar echoed gratitude to Bulgaria, highlighting the essence of friendship.

A Manhattan office tower recently sold for $150M, marking a 70% discount from its 2014 price of $500M. Uday Kotak, Kotak Mahindra Bank founder, expressed surprise, noting the $16,000 per sq ft price is less than Mumbai's upscale Bandra Kurla Complex. Real estate experts attribute the US commercial property price drop to pandemic-related factors, including remote work reluctance and rising interest rates. Veera Babu of Cushman & Wakefield highlights the vast difference in office space between New York and top Indian cities, emphasizing unique rental dynamics. The sale underscores pandemic's impact on US commercial real estate.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched raids on 10 sites across Delhi-NCR, exposing a fraudulent cancer drugs scheme. Suspects, including Viphil Jain and Suraj Shat, were targeted, with Rs 88 lakh recovered, notably hidden in a bean bag. Investigations revealed a scam where vials, falsely labeled as cancer treatments, were filled with inexpensive drugs and sold at inflated prices, exploiting over 200 patients. Further arrests of individuals involved in the supply chain were made by Delhi Police ISC's crime branch. The ED's crackdown sheds light on the dire consequences of counterfeit medication in healthcare.

In Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, a school teacher, Dharmendra Kumar, was shot dead by a drunken head constable, Chander Prakash, during a dispute over tobacco. Kumar, part of an education department team from Varanasi, was delivering UP Board high school exam answer sheets. The constable, intoxicated, demanded tobacco from Kumar, leading to an altercation in their vehicle. Despite refusing, Prakash fired at Kumar with his service weapon. The incident occurred while waiting at SD Inter College. Kumar succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. Police have launched an investigation, with the constable facing charges.