India is reportedly in talks to join a new strategic military alliance, SQUAD, alongside the US, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines, to counter China’s growing influence in the South China Sea. The move follows increased regional tensions and aligns with India’s Act East Policy. While QUAD focuses on broader Indo-Pacific security, SQUAD aims at maritime defense and freedom of navigation. If finalized, this partnership could strengthen India’s presence in the region. China has opposed such alliances, calling them destabilizing. Diplomatic negotiations are ongoing, and official announcements are expected soon.

Divya Tyagi, an Indian-origin student at Pennsylvania State University, has solved a 100-year-old math problem in aerodynamics. The problem, first studied by British scientist Hermann Glauert, is important in wind turbine design. Tyagi's new method makes the problem simpler and helps improve turbine efficiency. Her research focuses on finding the best wind conditions to increase power output. Her professor, Sven Schmitz, praised her work, saying it could change wind energy studies. Tyagi is now doing her master’s in aeronautical engineering and working on projects for the US Navy to improve helicopter flight safety.

Badar Khan Suri, an Indian national and postdoctoral fellow at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, has been detained by U.S. federal agents on allegations of promoting Hamas propaganda and antisemitism on social media. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claims Suri has connections to Hamas, though no direct evidence has been publicly presented. Suri, who completed his PhD in Peace and Conflict Studies at Jamia Millia Islamia in 2020, teaches a course on "Majoritarianism and Minority Rights in South Asia" at Georgetown. He is married to a U.S. citizen originally from Gaza. His detention is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to deport foreign nationals involved in pro-Palestinian activism, raising concerns among civil rights organizations about potential targeting of political opponents. 

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon played street cricket with Kapil Dev in New Delhi, teaming up against Ross Taylor and Ajaz Patel. Luxon stole the show with two stunning slip catches, leaving Taylor and Patel amused. Sharing the video, he captioned, "Working hard in India to hit it out of the park for Kiwis." Luxon also met Indian PM Narendra Modi, exchanging lighthearted banter about India's Champions Trophy 2025 victory over New Zealand. He praised India’s cricket dominance but humorously avoided a "diplomatic incident" by not discussing their 3-0 Test series win over India last year.

Badar Khan Suri, an Indian postdoctoral fellow at Georgetown University, has been detained by the Donald Trump administration for allegedly spreading Hamas propaganda and antisemitism on social media. The Department of Homeland Security claims he poses a threat to US foreign policy and is seeking his deportation. His lawyer stated that Suri, arrested in Virginia, is currently held in Louisiana, awaiting an immigration court hearing. Georgetown University said it has not been informed of any illegal activity. The case follows Trump's broader crackdown on pro-Palestinian voices, including a similar arrest of a Columbia University student earlier this month.

Newly declassified documents on the 1963 John F. Kennedy assassination reveal CIA “black sites” in Kolkata and New Delhi. Russian media outlet RT shared findings from the US National Archives, highlighting the agency’s covert operations in India during the Cold War. These secret facilities were allegedly used for intelligence gathering, detentions, and interrogations. The revelation raises questions about past CIA activities in India. The report, published by The Week, comes amid global scrutiny of US intelligence practices. The Indian government has not yet commented on the claims.

The US Supreme Court is expected to review 26/11 Mumbai terror accused Tahawwur Rana’s plea seeking a stay on his extradition to India. Judges will consider the application during a private conference on April 4, 2025. A copy of the plea has been distributed, but only cases gaining support from at least four judges proceed further. Rana’s earlier review petition was rejected on January 21. India seeks his extradition for alleged involvement in the 2008 Mumbai attacks, which killed 166 people. The Supreme Court’s decision is expected on the next working day after the conference.

India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, discussed the growing use of tariffs and sanctions in global diplomacy, stating that "like it or not, they are a reality." He emphasized that these economic tools have become integral to international relations, despite the challenges they present to nations like India. Jaishankar argued that such measures, often used as instruments of power, require countries to adapt and find pragmatic solutions. He also highlighted India's resilience in navigating the evolving geopolitical landscape and balancing its interests amidst these global pressures.  

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra condemned Israel’s recent airstrikes on Gaza, which resulted in the deaths of over 400 Palestinians, including 130 children. She described the attacks as "cold-blooded murder" and accused Israel of committing genocide against the Palestinian people. Gandhi emphasized that such actions reveal Israel’s inhumanity and "inherent weakness." She also praised the resilience of Palestinians and called on global citizens to acknowledge their suffering. This statement follows the disruption of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza and Gandhi's previous public display of support for Palestine.    

The parents of an Indian-origin student, who disappeared in the Dominican Republic over two months ago, have filed a request for their daughter to be officially declared dead. The student, who had been studying in the Caribbean nation, went missing after last being seen in January 2025. Despite extensive search efforts, authorities have been unable to locate her. The parents, devastated by the lack of progress in the investigation, have made this heartbreaking plea as they seek closure amid the ongoing uncertainty surrounding their daughter’s fate.