India prepares to evacuate up to 90 nationals from Haiti as criminal gangs overrun the nation, prompting embattled PM Ariel Henry to offer resignation amid CARICOM efforts for a transitional council. With 60 citizens registered for evacuation, India monitors the situation via Santo Domingo embassy. Control rooms and helplines established in Santo Domingo and New Delhi. Proposal for transitional council faces hurdles amid political squabbles. Attacks on state institutions and prisons in February led to chaos, leaving thousands homeless. Indian community in Haiti, including professionals and missionaries, monitored for safety.            

India's National Security Adviser, Ajit Doval, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit to Israel, aiming to promote peace and stability in the region amid the Israel-Hamas conflict. Doval emphasized humanitarian aid delivery and hostage release efforts, discussing recent developments in Gaza. India has been advocating for de-escalation and direct peace negotiations for a two-state solution to the Palestine issue. Israel's ongoing military offensive in Gaza has resulted in casualties, with Hamas reporting over 29,000 deaths.            

The first day of Russia's presidential election saw vandalism at polling stations, with at least nine arrested for dye pouring and arson. Despite heavy penalties warned for protesters, acts of vandalism occurred across regions. Moscow witnessed voting booth arson, while other areas reported dye pouring into ballot boxes and Molotov cocktail throwing. President Putin aims for a six-year extension, amidst a backdrop of Ukraine conflict. Despite opposition denouncing the election as a sham, Putin's victory is anticipated. Meanwhile, Ukraine retaliated with air strikes, potentially impacting Russia's election dynamics. Authorities pledge action against mass protests amid heightened tensions.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed prospects of a Gaza truce following Hamas' proposal, deeming it "unrealistic". Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry reported 20 fatalities as civilians awaited aid, with Israel denying involvement. Despite rejecting Hamas' ceasefire, Netanyahu approved plans for a military operation in Rafah, aiming to evacuate displaced civilians. Meanwhile, a ship with 200 tons of aid sailed off Gaza's coast. Australia resumed UNRWA funding, urging Israel to facilitate aid entry. The US seeks clarity on Israel's Rafah operation plan. The situation remains tense as Gaza grapples with ongoing conflict and humanitarian crises.

India's Union Home Ministry unveils a mobile app for Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, allowing eligible individuals to apply for Indian citizenship. The 'CAA-2019' app is now operational and can be downloaded from Google Play Store or the official website. This initiative follows the notification of CAA rules, facilitating citizenship for undocumented non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. The move aligns with the government's commitment to grant nationality to persecuted minorities, including Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis, and Christians, who arrived in India before December 31, 2014.

Former White House photographer Pete Souza distinguished between "fake" and "photoshopped" regarding the digitally altered image of Kate Middleton and her children. Souza emphasized that while minor adjustments are common in photography, adding or removing elements constitutes altering. The controversy arose when Kensington Palace shared the picture, purportedly taken by Prince William, prompting its withdrawal after being identified as digitally manipulated. Souza urged consistency in terminology, advocating for calling manipulated images "fake" or "altered" rather than using "Photoshopped."            

The Defence Ministry has finalized a ₹2,890 crore contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the midlife upgrade (MLU) of the Indian Navy's 25 Dornier aircraft. This upgrade aims to enhance the aircraft's operational capabilities, including maritime surveillance and electronic intelligence. The project will involve modernizing avionics and sensors, contributing to increased maritime domain awareness. Additionally, the initiative is expected to generate significant employment opportunities over six and a half years. This development aligns with recent contracts for enhancing India's defence capabilities, including BrahMos missiles and MiG-29 aircraft engines.      

Pakistan calls on India to follow agreed-upon timelines for ballistic missile tests, noting India's recent Agni-5 missile test with multiple warheads. Pakistan's Foreign Office stresses compliance with pre-notification agreements after India's March 11 test, citing Article 2 requirements. Despite successful Agni-5 flight test under 'Mission Divyastra,' concerns arise over adherence to notification protocols. The missile's range of 5,000 km raises regional security implications, covering vast areas of Asia and parts of Europe. India's deployment of multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicles (MIRV) marks a significant advancement in its missile technology.

The Ministry of External Affairs announced the replacement of the first batch of Indian personnel in the Maldives, including technical personnel operating helicopters. This comes after the Maldivian government, led by Mohamed Muizzu, formally requested India's troop withdrawal. Despite tensions, both countries agreed on solutions to enable continued operation of Indian aviation platforms for humanitarian services. Indian troops, along with maritime patrol aircraft and helicopters, were stationed in the Maldives. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed confidence in resolving the issue diplomatically, emphasizing the beneficial role of Indian personnel in the Maldives.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, speaking at a rally in Thane, condemned electoral bonds as the "biggest extortion racket in the world." He alleged that funds from electoral bonds were used to divide political parties and overthrow opposition governments. The comments come amid demands from Congress for a Supreme Court-led probe into corporate donations via electoral bonds, with claims that the BJP received half of the funds through this channel. Electoral bond controversies continue to fuel political debates, raising questions about transparency and accountability in political funding.