The Supreme Court has allowed passive euthanasia for Harish Rana, a 32-year-old man who has been in a coma since a fall in 2013 left him with severe brain injuries. The ruling is the first court-ordered passive euthanasia case in India.   A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan said clinically assisted nutrition counts as medical treatment and can be withdrawn if medical boards approve it.   “The best interest of the patient is the only interest to be considered,” Justice Viswanathan said.   Justice Pardiwala said Rana had been “stripped of a voice to voice his anguish.”   The court allowed doctors to withdraw treatment in hospital, saying the decision lets him “leave with dignity.” (PC: India Today)

Iran has continued shipping crude oil to China through the Strait of Hormuz even as the war with the U.S. and Israel has slowed traffic in the key waterway. TankerTrackers said Iran has sent at least 11.7 million barrels of crude through the strait since the conflict began on February 28. All shipments were headed to China. Several vessels switched off their tracking systems after Tehran warned it could attack ships trying to pass through the strait. Shipping data firm Kpler estimates about 12 million barrels have moved through the route during the war. Iran has also restarted limited loading at the Jask terminal on the Gulf of Oman, which can export oil without using the Strait of Hormuz. (PC: CNBC)

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has strongly criticised former cricketer and politician Kirti Azad after his remarks about the Indian team taking the T20 World Cup trophy to a temple sparked controversy. After India’s 96-run win over New Zealand in the final, Gambhir, captain Suryakumar Yadav and others visited a Hanuman temple with the trophy. Azad questioned the move on social media, asking why the trophy was not taken to a mosque, church or gurdwara, saying it belonged to people of all faiths. Gambhir termed the comment “degrading,” accusing Azad of diluting the team’s historic victory. Several cricketers also criticised Azad’s statement. (PC: AFP)

Dining out in India may soon become more expensive as restaurants face a severe shortage of commercial LPG cylinders used for cooking. Industry groups warn that eateries may increase menu prices by 20–30%, possibly starting in April, to cope with rising operational costs. The shortage is linked to disruptions in global energy supplies and higher LPG prices. Commercial LPG cylinders have already become significantly costlier, putting pressure on restaurants that operate on thin profit margins. With few alternatives for large-scale cooking, many restaurants say passing the additional fuel costs on to customers may be necessary to continue operations. (PC: X)

The United States is reportedly considering sending special forces into Iran to secure the country’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium amid escalating conflict in the Middle East. Officials fear the material, which is close to weapons-grade level, could be moved or used to develop nuclear weapons during the war. Discussions between U.S. and Israeli officials include plans to remove or neutralize the uranium if necessary. However, Donald Trump said the U.S. has not made a final decision on deploying ground troops. Analysts warn that such a mission would be highly dangerous and could significantly escalate the ongoing regional conflict. (PC: AFP)

Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani issued a warning to US President Donald Trump after his latest threats against Iran. In a post on X, Larijani wrote, “Even those greater than you could not eliminate Iran. Watch out for yourself, lest you be eliminated.” Trump had earlier warned that the US would strike Iran “twenty times harder” if Tehran tried to block oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. He also criticised Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and said he may not “live in peace”. Tensions remain high as the conflict between Iran, the US and Israel continues. (PC: NDTV)

Iran said it launched the 37th wave of attacks targeting Israel and US forces across the Middle East. The strikes were claimed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. In a statement on X, the group said missiles hit Israeli cities including Tel Aviv, Haifa and Jerusalem. It also said US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Iraq were targeted. Iran said two missiles struck Camp Arifjan. Iranian media said the strikes lasted more than three hours using “heavy missiles”. Kuwait has not confirmed the claim. Iran said attacks will continue until its goals are achieved. (PC: Moneycontrol)

The United States said it destroyed 16 Iranian vessels suspected of laying mines near the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route. The US military released unclassified video of some ships struck on March 10. The waterway carries about 20% of the world’s oil shipments. Washington acted after reports that Iran was mining the channel. However, US President Donald Trump said there were no confirmed reports of mines in the strait. Iran earlier warned it could block regional oil exports and said it would not allow “even a single liter” to reach its enemies. Fighting has intensified as the war entered its eleventh day.

The Iran war has triggered an LPG supply crunch in India, forcing restaurants in cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai and Kolkata to shut or cut operations. The disruption is linked to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly 85–90% of India’s LPG imports pass. India imports over 60% of its LPG needs, making supplies vulnerable to geopolitical shocks. Hotel bodies say commercial LPG supplies have nearly stopped in several cities, with many eateries running out of cylinders. In Mumbai, about 20% of restaurants have already shut. Many restaurants are reducing menus and operating hours as the government prioritises LPG supply for households and essential sectors. (PC: India Today)

A devastating missile strike destroyed the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ elementary school in Minab, southern Iran, on February 28, 2026, killing more than 160 people, most of them schoolchildren. The attack occurred during the first day of the Iran war as students were attending classes. The explosion collapsed large sections of the building and trapped many children under the rubble. Iranian authorities blamed U.S. and Israeli strikes conducted near a nearby Revolutionary Guard naval base, while U.S. officials said the incident is under investigation. The tragedy triggered international outrage, with the United Nations and global organisations calling for an independent investigation into possible violations of humanitarian law.