NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore have returned to Earth after spending 286 days in space aboard the International Space Station. Their journey back, via SpaceX Crew Dragon, ended with a splashdown off Tallahassee. However, their challenges are not over, as prolonged exposure to microgravity causes bone density loss, muscle weakening, and cardiovascular issues. Williams may also face long-term risks like radiation exposure, vision problems, and cognitive changes. NASA scientists will closely monitor their recovery, using exercise and medical treatments to counteract these effects. Williams’ return highlights the physical toll of extended space missions on the human body.

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams safely returned to Earth after 286 days in space, sparking grand celebrations in her ancestral village, Jhulasan, Gujarat. Residents gathered at a temple, bursting firecrackers, dancing, and chanting 'Har Har Mahadev' as her SpaceX capsule splashed down off Florida. The village had been praying for her safe return, lighting an Akhand Jyot and performing a yagna. A grand procession from the village school to the temple is planned in her honor. Williams, who holds the record for the most spacewalking hours by a female astronaut, is expected to be invited back to Jhulasan soon.

Nagpur Police have identified Fahim Khan as the mastermind behind the March 17 communal clashes, releasing his photo and alleging his hate speech incited violence. Khan, the city president of the Minorities Democratic Party, had contested the 2024 Lok Sabha election against BJP’s Nitin Gadkari but lost by over 6.5 lakh votes. The violence erupted in Chitnis Park over claims of religious desecration, leaving 34 police personnel injured. A curfew remains in sensitive areas, with over 2,000 armed personnel deployed. Authorities state the situation is under control, but no arrests have been made yet.

Israel launched its deadliest strikes on Gaza since the January ceasefire, killing over 400 people, including Hamas official Essam al-Dalis. Gaza’s health ministry reported hospitals were “overwhelmed” with casualties. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Hamas that “this is just the beginning” and vowed intensified military action. Hamas accused Israel of breaking ceasefire negotiations and urged international pressure to halt attacks. The White House said Israel consulted President Trump before the strikes and blamed Hamas for renewed violence. Talks collapsed over Israel’s demand for Gaza’s demilitarization. Rescuers continue to search for victims under the rubble.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of rejecting a US-backed ceasefire after a 90-minute call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump. While Putin agreed to a 30-day pause on strikes targeting Ukraine’s energy sites, he insisted that lasting peace depended on halting all Western military aid. Shortly after the call, air raid sirens sounded, and explosions were reported across Ukraine, including a strike on a Sumy hospital. Washington continues pushing for a full ceasefire, with Trump claiming to have an "understanding" with Putin. Moscow, however, maintains its demand for a complete halt to Western support.

  In a recent call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, both leaders discussed a potential ceasefire in Ukraine. Trump described the talks as "very good and productive." Putin has agreed to a 30-day suspension of attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure but demanded the cessation of Western military aid to Ukraine as a condition for further peace. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy rejected these demands, prioritizing Ukraine's sovereignty. European leaders remain cautious about Russia's commitment to peace, advocating for a comprehensive negotiation involving Ukraine’s involvement.      

Newly revealed files related to the JFK assassination include a chilling admission by CIA insider Gary Underhill. According to reports, Underhill confessed shortly before his death that the CIA was involved in orchestrating the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Underhill, a CIA officer, allegedly revealed that Lee Harvey Oswald was a patsy and part of a covert operation to eliminate Kennedy. His statements, made shortly before his mysterious death in 1964, have raised new questions about the CIA's role in the tragic event that shook the world.

On March 18, 2025, Israel launched extensive airstrikes across the Gaza Strip following the breakdown of ceasefire negotiations, resulting in over 400 Palestinian deaths, including many women and children. The attack marks one of the deadliest days since the conflict began in 2023. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the strikes are "just the beginning," aiming to dismantle Hamas and secure the release of Israeli hostages. The renewed violence has drawn international condemnation and worsened the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with hospitals overwhelmed and essential supplies running low.

Israel intercepted a missile launched from Yemen on Tuesday evening, according to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF). The missile, reportedly fired by Houthi forces, was destroyed before entering Israeli airspace. Residents in southern Israel witnessed the interception. The attack follows intensified Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, which killed over 400 people in multiple areas, including Gaza City, Deir al-Balah, Khan Younis, and Rafah. The escalation raises concerns about widening regional conflicts as tensions persist between Israel and various armed groups. The IDF has not disclosed further details on possible retaliatory measures against the Houthis in response to the attack.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar criticized the United Nations’ handling of Kashmir, calling it a historical blunder, at the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi. He condemned the UN for equating India, the victim, with Pakistan, the aggressor, in the 1947 invasion of Jammu and Kashmir. Jaishankar urged for a strong, fair, and reformed UN, stating that global norms must be applied consistently. Highlighting selective global responses, he questioned Western support for military rule in some regions while opposing it elsewhere. He emphasized the need for a new world order, reflecting today’s geopolitical realities and ensuring fairness in international governance.