Akrit Pran Jaswal, a prodigious boy from Himachal Pradesh, gained fame as the "world's youngest surgeon" after performing surgery at age 7. Showing exceptional abilities from a young age, he walked, talked, and read English classics by 5. At 12, he became the youngest university student in India, boasting an IQ of 146 at 13. Jaswal worked on cancer research at IIT Kanpur since childhood, and by 17, he pursued a master's in chemistry. His remarkable journey includes operating on an 8-year-old burn victim's hands, garnering global attention, and even appearing on Oprah Winfrey's talk show.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting Srinagar for the first time since the abrogation of Article 370. Unveiling projects worth ₹6,400 crore, he dedicated ₹5,000 crore to boost the agri-economy in Jammu and Kashmir. Launching national tourism initiatives worth ₹1,400 crore, including the Hazratbal shrine's development, Modi distributed appointment letters to 1,000 new government hires. The public, donning Modi masks, gathered at Bakshi Stadium for his address, while stringent security measures, including drones and CCTV, were in place. This marks Modi's return to the Kashmir Valley after over five years.

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu declared that no Indian troops, whether in uniform or civilian clothing, will be allowed in the country after May 10. This comes a day after the Maldives signed a military aid agreement with China. Muizzu emphasized efforts to expel Indian troops and regain control of the southern maritime area. The first group of Indian troops is set to be sent back by March 10, with complete withdrawal by May 10, as agreed in a diplomatic resolution following a strained relationship between the two nations. Muizzu was elected in November and is considered pro-China.

The State Bank of India (SBI) has requested an extension from the Supreme Court to submit details on electoral bonds to the Election Commission, seeking a deadline extension from March 6 to June 30. The SBI cites the challenge of decoding 44,434 information sets due to the issuance of 22,217 electoral bonds between April 2019 and February 2024. This move raises concerns about the government compromising financial systems for political gains, as it proceeded with electoral bonds despite objections from the Reserve Bank of India, which initially recommended only its Mumbai office issue the bonds.

UN Special Representative Pramila Patten reports "clear and convincing" evidence of rapes during Hamas' October 7 attacks on Israel, with ongoing concerns for those still held. The UN team found "reasonable grounds to believe" that conflict-related sexual violence, including rape and gang-rape, occurred at multiple locations, with victims often killed afterward. The incidents took place at the Nova music festival site, Road 232, and Kibbutz Re'im. Disturbingly, some involved the rape of women's corpses. Despite calls for victims to testify, none came forward. The UN mission interviewed survivors, witnesses, and released hostages during their two-and-a-half-week visit to Israel and the West Bank.

Global Witness investigation reveals major meat producers JBS, Minerva, and Marfrig linked to illegal deforestation in Brazil's Cerrado plains. The report implicates them in unauthorized tree removal in Mato Grosso, suggesting illegal activities. Despite denials, the US, as the world's top beef producer, faces scrutiny. India becomes the second-largest beef exporter, reaching 14.75 lakh tonnes by April 2023. Brazil leads global beef exports with 30 lakh tonnes, followed by the US and Australia. As the EU Deforestation Regulation deadline approaches, companies must prove deforestation-free products post-2020 or face fines. Critics argue the law lacks stringency and excludes the Cerrado plains.

A Houthi missile hit the M/V True Confidence in the Gulf of Aden, killing three and injuring four crew members. This marks the first fatalities from Houthi attacks on merchant vessels. The US military responded, striking two Houthi-controlled drones. The Houthis have targeted ships in the Red Sea since November, disrupting global trade and vowing to strike Israeli, British, and American vessels. Several major shipping firms have suspended Red Sea passages. The attack follows a Houthi-hit ship sinking on Saturday, further escalating tensions in the strategically vital region.

Fire erupted on the 14th floor of a 17-storey building in Mumbai's Pali Hill. The upscale Nawroj Hill Society was attended by four fire engines and Fire Brigade vehicles. Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez resides on the 15th floor. Fortunately, there were no injuries, and the flames, originating from a room with household articles and wooden furniture, were extinguished after over an hour. The incident occurred at 8 PM, with the fire under investigation.

Hannah Gutierrez, the armorer on Alec Baldwin's movie "Rust," was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for loading live rounds, leading to cinematographer Halyna Hutchins' death in October 2021. The jury found Gutierrez guilty in a 10-day trial, emphasizing her repeated safety failures, including leaving guns unattended. The incident occurred when Baldwin fired a Colt .45 during a scene, hitting Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza. Baldwin denies pulling the trigger, but ballistics experts dispute the claim. The case underscores Gutierrez's ongoing safety lapses, resulting in tragedy on the film set.

The final Test between India and England in Dharamsala marks the end of an unusually long gap since the last match. Notable events include BCCI terminating contracts of Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan, Shardul Thakur's century, and Neil Wagner's farewell Test. The cold conditions in Dharamsala add to the challenge. Ravichandran Ashwin and Jonny Bairstow play their 100th Test, while India aims for a 4-1 finish in the series to strengthen their World Test Championship position. England brings in Mark Wood, and the pitch favors batting. Yashasvi Jaiswal eyes records, being one run away from Kohli's tally.