The Trump administration has asked universities to provide names and nationalities of students involved in campus protests, sparking fears of deportation. With 331,602 Indian students in the US, legal experts warn this could lead to surveillance and immigration crackdowns. Columbia University student Ranjani Srinivasan self-deported after her visa was revoked. Critics call it a “witch hunt,” while officials claim it's to assess antisemitism cases. The Education Department has warned 60 universities of sanctions. Civil rights attorneys argue the request could violate legal protections for international students. (PC: Getty Images)

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard acknowledged that mistakenly adding a journalist to a Signal chat discussing sensitive war plans was a “mistake.” Speaking before the House Intelligence Committee, she pledged to pursue intelligence community leakers aggressively. “Politically motivated leaks undermine our national security,” Gabbard wrote on X, citing recent leaks involving Israel-Iran and US-Russia relations. The revelation comes amid concerns over media disclosures, echoing Trump-era crackdowns on leaks. Gabbard emphasized that unauthorized classified information releases violate the law and will be strictly addressed.

Quinton de Kock’s unbeaten 97 guided Kolkata Knight Riders to an easy 8-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025. Batting first, RR struggled on a slow pitch and managed 151/9 in 20 overs. Varun Chakaravarthy (2/17) and Moeen Ali (2/23) bowled well for KKR. Dhruv Jurel top-scored for RR with 33 off 28 balls. Chasing 152, KKR started slow but de Kock’s 97 off 61 balls, including 8 fours and 6 sixes, sealed the win. KKR’s bowlers and de Kock’s brilliance made the victory look effortless. (PC: BCCI)

A confidential US military chat on Signal was leaked when journalist Jeffrey Goldberg was mistakenly added. The Atlantic published the discussions, revealing attack plans on Yemen's Houthis. “No locations. No sources and methods. NO WAR PLANS,” said National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, downplaying the leak. President Trump called it “the only glitch in two months.” The March 15 airstrikes killed 53 people. Senior Democrats demanded a Justice Department probe, calling the breach “astonishingly poor judgment.” The Pentagon has not confirmed details. (PC: Reuters)

Fans of Aishwarya Rai were left worried after reports surfaced that her car was allegedly hit by a local bus in Mumbai. While some expressed relief that she was not in the vehicle, others flooded social media with messages of concern. “Oh my god, hope she is doing okay,” a fan wrote. Another commented, “Thank god no damage to the car can be seen. Hope Aish is safe.” However, police denied any accident, stating it was only a discussion over honking. The incident still sparked widespread fan reactions online. ( PC: AP)

Unified Payment Interface (UPI) services faced a major outage across India, with DownDetector reporting 2,750 complaints by 7:50 PM. Users of Google Pay (296 complaints), Paytm (119), and SBI (376) reported transaction failures, with many facing issues in funds transfers. Frustrated users took to social media, with one stating, "My money is debited but not credited!" The disruption comes as UPI dominates India's digital payments, processing 16.99 billion transactions in January. NPCI has yet to issue a statement on the outage, while users await service restoration. (PC: Hindustan Times)

Kolkata Knight Riders’ spin trio—Varun Chakaravarthy, Moeen Ali, and Vaibhav Arora—capitalized on the slow Barsapara pitch, each taking 2 wickets to restrict Rajasthan Royals to 151/9 in 20 overs. Dhruv Jurel top-scored with 33 off 28 balls, while an amusing moment saw Shimron Hetmyer fall dramatically after being hit by a Jurel drive. The Windies batter laughed off the incident. KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and opted to bowl first. KKR now looks to chase the modest target. (PC: X/@KKRiders)

On March 25, 2025, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) recommended sanctions on India’s external intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), over alleged involvement in assassination plots targeting Sikh separatists abroad. The panel also urged the U.S. government to designate India as a "country of particular concern" due to reported religious discrimination against minorities. India’s Ministry of External Affairs dismissed the claims as biased and politically motivated, arguing that the report misrepresents the nation’s religious and cultural diversity. The recommendation could impact U.S.-India diplomatic relations amid ongoing global security concerns. (PC: Reuters)

Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's car was hit by a BEST bus in Mumbai’s Juhu area on Wednesday. A viral video shows the red bus hitting her luxury car, a Toyota Vellfire worth ₹1.3 crore. Her security team and police assessed the situation. After a brief verbal exchange, the actress continued her journey. Reports confirm that Aishwarya Rai was unharmed, and her car had no major damage. Fans expressed relief after learning she was safe. The accident caused no serious issues, and traffic resumed normally in the area. (PC: News18)

In the sixth match of IPL 2025, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and chose to field against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. Both teams are aiming for their first win after losing their opening matches—KKR fell to Royal Challengers Bangalore, while RR lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad. With RR’s regular captain Sanju Samson sidelined due to injury, local talent Riyan Parag is leading the team. The pitch is batting-friendly, and dew is expected to play a crucial role in the second innings, favoring the chasing side in this high-stakes encounter. (PC: PTI)