A road accident in Florida killed Pragathi Reddy (35), her six-year-old son, and her mother-in-law. Her husband, who was driving, survived with injuries. The family, originally from Tekulapalli village in Telangana, was returning from a weekend trip when a vehicle on the wrong route crashed into their car. Pragathi had moved to the US in 2012 for higher studies. Her father, Mohan Reddy, received the tragic news early Monday and plans to travel to the US. An eight-month-old baby in the car also survived. Authorities are investigating the accident.

Violent clashes broke out in Nagpur after protests demanding Aurangzeb's tomb’s removal. Stones were thrown, and vehicles were set on fire. At least 20 people, including 15 police officers, were injured. Authorities imposed Section 144 to control the situation. Police arrested 17 people and are reviewing CCTV footage. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis urged people to stay calm. Nagpur MP Nitin Gadkari blamed rumours for the unrest. Opposition leaders criticised the government over law and order. Fire officials and police worked to restore peace. Additional forces were deployed to prevent further violence.

At least 40 people have died as tornadoes, wildfires, and dust storms hit several US states. Missouri was worst affected, with 12 deaths and hundreds of homes destroyed. Strong winds in Texas and Kansas caused dust storms, leading to fatal crashes. Oklahoma faced nearly 150 wildfires, killing at least four people. Mississippi, Alabama, and Arkansas also reported deaths. Over 320,000 people lost power, and states of emergency were declared in Arkansas, Georgia, and Oklahoma. President Trump said the National Guard was deployed to help. Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe called the destruction “staggering.” Rescue efforts are ongoing.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard in New Delhi on Monday. He presented her with Ganga water from the Maha Kumbh, which drew over 660 million people. They discussed strengthening India-US security ties, including efforts to combat terrorism and enhance cybersecurity. Earlier, Gabbard met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who raised concerns about Khalistani activities. Gabbard, a practising Hindu, gifted PM Modi a Tulsi Mala. She is on a two-and-a-half-day visit to India, focusing on intelligence and defence cooperation. This is her second international visit since taking office.

Ranjani Srinivasan, an Indian student at Columbia University, fled to Canada after U.S. authorities revoked her visa. She claims she was targeted for her political views. "Having my visa revoked and losing my student status has upended my life and future not because of any wrongdoing, but because I exercised my right to free speech," she told CNN. Srinivasan was previously detained during protests but says she was only trying to return home. Her lawyers argue she was unfairly singled out. "Universities should be places where students can engage in political discourse without fear," she said.

Actor Amitabh Bachchan, at 82, remains one of India’s top-earning stars. In the financial year 2024-25, he earned ₹350 crore and paid ₹120 crore in taxes. His income comes from films, endorsements, and hosting Kaun Banega Crorepati. According to reports, he paid ₹52.50 crore as his final tax instalment on March 15. Bachchan is committed to new projects in 2025. He was last seen in Vettaiyan and Kalki 2898 AD. He will next star in Section 84 and the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD. His timely tax payments set an example for many.

Clashes broke out in Nagpur’s Mahal area after a protest demanding the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb turned violent. Stones were thrown, and several vehicles, including two JCBs, were set on fire. Explosions were heard as vehicles burned. A fireman was injured while trying to douse the flames. Police rushed to control the situation, and additional forces were deployed. Deputy Commissioner of Police Archit Chandak said the violence started due to miscommunication. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis urged people to stay calm and not believe rumours. Authorities are working to restore peace in the city.

US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin will hold talks on Tuesday about Ukraine. Trump said they will discuss land, power plants, and dividing assets. Moscow confirmed the call but did not share details. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Russia is not serious about peace. Former Ukrainian deputy defence minister Alina Frolova said she does not expect much success from the talks. She stressed that any deal must include Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russia claims to have made military gains in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson, though these reports have not been independently verified.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has joined Truth Social, the social media platform launched by Donald Trump. In his first post, he shared a picture from the 2019 Howdy Modi event and expressed excitement about engaging with users. He joined the platform after Trump shared his podcast with Lex Fridman. Modi thanked Trump for sharing the interview, saying it covered his life, India’s outlook, and global issues. He also praised Trump’s leadership, recalling moments from their past meetings. Modi followed only two people on the platform—Trump and US Vice President JD Vance.

India and New Zealand discussed the Khalistan issue during a bilateral meeting in New Delhi. Indian officials raised concerns about anti-India elements misusing democratic freedoms in New Zealand. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his New Zealand counterpart, Christopher Luxon, spoke about terrorism and agreed to work together against extremist threats. They also signed a major defence and security agreement to strengthen ties. Modi mentioned past terror attacks in Mumbai and Christchurch, stressing the need for strict action. The New Zealand government assured cooperation in tackling illegal activities linked to separatist groups.