Today, New Delhi hosts a pivotal conference chaired by National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, uniting intelligence chiefs from approximately 20 nations, including the US, Australia, Germany, and New Zealand. Notable attendees are US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard, Canada's Intelligence Chief Daniel Rogers, and UK's MI6 Chief Richard Moore. The agenda focuses on enhancing intelligence-sharing to combat terrorism and transnational crimes. Discussions will also address global challenges such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict and unrest in West Asia, alongside strategies to tackle digital space crimes. Additionally, Gabbard is set to address the Raisina Dialogue and engage in a bilateral meeting with Doval to discuss Indo-Pacific cooperation.

After an unexpected nine-month mission extension due to technical issues with Boeing's Starliner capsule, NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are poised to return home. SpaceX's Crew-10, comprising NASA's Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, JAXA's Takuya Onishi, and Roscosmos' Kirill Peskov, successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on March 15, 2025. This crew will assume duties from Williams and Wilmore, who have been aboard the ISS since June 2024. The Crew-10 mission faced delays, notably a SpaceX Starship rocket explosion eight days prior, but proceeded after thorough evaluations. Williams and Wilmore are scheduled to return to Earth on March 19, 2025, marking the conclusion of their prolonged stay.

Renowned composer AR Rahman, 58, was admitted to Apollo Hospital in Chennai on March 16, 2025, after experiencing sudden chest pain. He arrived at the hospital around 7:30 am and underwent tests, including an ECG and echocardiogram. Doctors have performed an angioplasty, and he is currently under observation by a team of specialists. This incident follows the recent hospitalization of his ex-wife, Saira Banu, who underwent surgery due to a medical emergency. Fans and the music community are expressing deep concern and sending prayers for Rahman's swift recovery. Further updates on his condition are awaited.

On March 16, 2025, U.S. forces launched extensive airstrikes against Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels, targeting sites in Sanaa, Saada, Dhamar, and Abs. This action responded to the Houthis' persistent attacks on Red Sea shipping lanes, which have disrupted global commerce since late 2023. President Trump declared these strikes essential to protect international trade and warned Iran to cease its support for the Houthis, stating, "YOUR TIME IS UP, AND YOUR ATTACKS MUST STOP." The operation involved the USS Harry S. Truman carrier strike group and resulted in significant explosions in Houthi-controlled areas. Houthi officials reported at least 24 civilian casualties and vowed retaliation, labeling the U.S. actions as a "war crime."

A SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) early Sunday, delivering four astronauts as part of NASA's Crew-10 mission. This arrival facilitates the long-awaited return of NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who have been aboard the ISS for nine months due to technical issues with Boeing's Starliner capsule. The Crew-10 team comprising NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, Japanese astronaut Takuya Onishi, and Russian cosmonaut Kirill Peskov, launched from Kennedy Space Center on Friday and will remain on the station for approximately six months. Wilmore and Williams, along with NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, are scheduled to return to Earth on Wednesday.

Pakistani security forces conducted raids on Saturday in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Mohmand and Dera Ismail Khan districts, targeting Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) hideouts. The operations resulted in the deaths of two soldiers and nine militants. Concurrently, insurgents ambushed security forces in the Kurram district; however, casualties from this attack remain unconfirmed. The Kurram region has experienced prolonged sectarian violence between Sunni and Shia communities, leading to significant fatalities and humanitarian issues, including shortages of essential supplies. Additionally, a bomb detonated outside a mosque in Peshawar, killing a religious leader. The TTP, distinct yet allied with Afghanistan's Taliban, has intensified attacks in Pakistan since the Afghan Taliban's 2021 resurgence.

On March 15, 2025, Russia and Ukraine engaged in significant overnight aerial assaults, with both nations reporting over 100 enemy drones in their respective airspaces. Russian forces targeted Ukrainian energy infrastructure, while Ukrainian troops maintained positions in Russia's Kursk region, leading to substantial damage on both sides. These escalations occurred as Russian President Vladimir Putin outlined stringent conditions for a ceasefire, including Ukraine's renunciation of NATO aspirations, military downsizing, and cession of four annexed territories—demands Kyiv firmly rejects. The ongoing hostilities underscore the complexities hindering diplomatic efforts to achieve peace.

  In a 2014 'Walk the Talk' interview, Balbir Singh, one of India's greatest hockey center-forwards, reflected on his illustrious career and hopes for the sport's future in India. Singh, a three-time Olympic gold medalist (1948 London, 1952 Helsinki, 1956 Melbourne), still holds the record for most goals in an Olympic final, scoring five goals in India's 6-1 victory over the Netherlands in 1952. He also led India to its only Hockey World Cup win in 1975 as chief coach and manager. Singh expressed a deep sense of nationalism, stating that playing for the national flag and hearing the national anthem after victories were profoundly special experiences. He hoped for a resurgence in Indian hockey and wished for his scoring record to be broken by a fellow Indian, symbolizing progress in the sport. 

On March 15, 2025, U.S. District Judge James Boasberg issued a 14-day temporary restraining order preventing the Trump administration from deporting alleged members of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. President Trump had invoked this seldom-used wartime law, citing an "invasion" by the gang known for kidnapping, extortion, and organized crime. However, Judge Boasberg stated that the act pertains to hostile acts by nations during wartime, questioning its applicability to non-state actors like Tren de Aragua. Civil rights groups, including the ACLU, challenged the administration's move, arguing it misuses wartime authority for immigration purposes during peacetime.   

  A series of deadly tornadoes tore through the southeastern U.S., killing at least 31 people, including 12 in Missouri. Kansas saw eight deaths from a 55-vehicle crash caused by a dust storm. Arkansas, Georgia, Oklahoma, and Texas also reported casualties. Over 170,000 homes lost power across five states. Severe storms triggered flash floods, multiple wildfires, and widespread destruction. Authorities have declared states of emergency, warning of more extreme weather ahead. The National Weather Service cautioned of “particularly dangerous” tornadoes, urging residents to seek shelter as storms continue to track across Tornado Alley.