A peace mural in east London, depicting two girls waving Israeli and Palestinian flags, was defaced and later painted black by Transport for London (TfL). Created by charity Circle of Toys, the mural aimed to raise awareness of war's impact beyond political agendas. TfL, citing concerns of antisocial behavior, removed it without permission. Circle of Toys plans a replacement, emphasizing a broader global perspective. The original mural faced criticism, with graffiti highlighting casualties in the Israel-Gaza conflict. Tensions from overseas conflicts have led to increased hate crimes in London, according to Metropolitan Police.

Social media giants Facebook and Instagram have restored their services following a widespread outage today. Users faced difficulties loading apps, sending messages, and refreshing feeds earlier. The disruption, affecting India and other regions, also led to log-in issues. Meta Platforms, the parent company, acknowledged the problem and assured users of ongoing resolution efforts. Additionally, YouTube encountered similar issues but has since resumed normal operations. Outage tracking sites recorded tens of thousands of reports, prompting users to seek alternatives like X social network and WhatsApp. Meta's spokesperson confirmed the restoration efforts amid user frustration.

Despite a Calcutta High Court order, the West Bengal government declined to transfer suspended Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan to the CBI. A team of CBI officials visited the West Bengal Police Headquarters but returned empty-handed. The High Court emphasized the seriousness of the situation as Shahjahan was on the run for over 50 days before his arrest. In response, the Bengal government appealed to the Supreme Court against transferring the probe to the CBI. Shahjahan faces allegations of involvement in the attack on Enforcement Directorate officers and other criminal activities.

Six rebel Congress MLAs in Himachal Pradesh, disqualified for cross-voting in the Rajya Sabha polls, have approached the Supreme Court challenging the Assembly Speaker's decision. They contest the Speaker's ruling as 'illegal and unconstitutional.' Previously challenging their disqualification in the state High Court, the MLAs assert Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania's order violates constitutional rights. Meanwhile, seven BJP MLAs face notices for alleged misconduct in the Assembly. The Speaker refers the matter to the Privileges Committee. The rebel MLAs' move intensifies the political crisis in Himachal Pradesh, as legal battles over their disqualification unfold amidst mounting tensions.

Trinamool Congress alleges former Calcutta High Court Judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay colluded with BJP during his tenure, following his resignation and announcement of BJP membership. TMC's Abhishek Banerjee claims Gangopadhyay was in contact with BJP while delivering judgments. Gangopadhyay retaliates, accusing TMC of corruption and attacking a sitting judge. Amidst controversy, Gangopadhyay's shift to BJP raises questions about judicial impartiality. Tensions escalate as political affiliations intertwine with judiciary, prompting scrutiny of judicial independence in West Bengal.

France becomes the first country to include the right to abortion in its constitution, securing women's "guaranteed freedom" to abort. The historic vote, 780-72, received a standing ovation in Versailles. President Macron hails it as "French pride," but critics, including anti-abortion groups and the Vatican, express strong opposition. While abortion has been legal since 1975, this constitutional amendment explicitly guarantees the right. The move responds to recent US developments, and the Eiffel Tower lights up with the message "My Body My Choice." Despite the celebration, the change faces criticism for its perceived political motives.

Facebook and Instagram experienced a widespread outage, affecting thousands of users globally. The issue, which began around 3:00 pm, has left social media enthusiasts unable to access their accounts. Downdetector reports over 90,000 Facebook and 16,000 Instagram outage complaints, marking one of Meta's most significant challenges in years. Users frustrated by the disruption have turned to alternative platforms to express their grievances. Meta's technical team is actively working to resolve the glitch, a rare occurrence for the social media giant. The cause of the problem remains unclear, and users eagerly await a solution.

Users globally reported Facebook and Instagram outages, with over 17,000 and 9,000 outage reports, respectively, on Downdetector. Facebook users cite troubles with the website (64%), app (22%), and logging service (14%). The outage started at 3 pm and persists at the time of writing. Instagram users also encounter issues, with 88% reporting problems. The cause and resolution timeline are yet to be confirmed. Social media enthusiasts express frustration as the platforms remain inaccessible.

A Spanish woman, allegedly gang-raped in Jharkhand, expressed gratitude for the kind treatment in India before departing for Nepal. She clarified, "I don’t blame the people; instead, I blame the criminals." The 28-year-old, touring with her husband, faced the assault while camping. They left for Bihar, continuing their world tour. She encouraged others, especially girls, to be resilient, stating, "You don’t forget, but you have to keep trying to leave it in the past." Five more accused were arrested, totaling eight, as the survivor's husband thanked the police for swift action. The couple traveled over 20,000 km in India, where they encountered the first such incident.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate India’s first underwater metro tunnel in Kolkata on March 6, marking a historic moment. The tunnel, part of Kolkata Metro's East-West corridor under the Hooghly River, connects Howrah Maidan to Esplanade. The 16.6 km stretch, 4.8 km beneath the river, is expected to have a daily ridership of 7 lakh commuters, traveling 16 meters below the river water. An engineering marvel, it covers a 520-meter stretch in just 45 seconds. The East-West Metro aims for full commercial operation by June-July, bringing a long-cherished dream to reality.