Supreme Court Approves Passive Euthanasia for Harish Rana: Landmark Right-to-Die Ruling After 13-Year Coma
India’s Supreme Court granted historic permission on March 11, 2026, for passive euthanasia of 32-year-old Harish Rana, in a persistent vegetative state since a 2013 building fall caused irreversible brain damage—marking the first court-ordered withdrawal of life support. Parents Seek Dignified End Amid Zero Recovery Odds Rana’s parents, exhausted after
WHO: 400,000 Children Diagnosed with Cancer Yearly—80% Cure Rate in Rich Nations vs 30% in LMICs
Around 400,000 children and adolescents aged 0–19 develop cancer annually, with leukemias, brain tumors, and lymphomas leading causes; survival exceeds 80% in high-income countries but falls below 30% in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Disparities Driven by Access Barriers LMIC deaths stem from delayed/misdiagnosis, treatment abandonment, toxicity, and relapse; only
UNSC Condemns Iran Attacks on Gulf States: Resolution 2817 Demands Immediate Halt
The UN Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2817 (2026) on March 11, 2026, condemning Iran’s “egregious attacks” on Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Jordan as breaches of international law threatening global peace—passing 13-0 with Russia and China abstaining. GCC-Led Measure Gains Historic Backing Bahrain’s GCC-sponsored draft, cosponsored
Iran Attack Ignites Kandla-Bound Cargo Ship in Hormuz Strait: 20 Rescued, 3 Missing
A Thai-flagged bulk carrier, Mayuree Naree, en route from UAE’s Khalifa Port to Gujarat’s Kandla Port, caught fire after a projectile strike by Iran’s IRGC in the Strait of Hormuz on March 11, 2026—one of four vessels hit amid escalating US-Iran conflict. Omani Navy Saves 20 Crew; 3 Sailors Feared Lost
LPG Crisis Deepens Across India: Queues Lengthen as Iran War Disrupts Supplies, Govt Ramps Production
India’s LPG shortage worsened on March 12, 2026, with long queues at agencies in Noida, Lucknow, Delhi, Bhubaneswar, and Kolkata amid US-Iran conflict fallout, prompting govt assurances of stabilized supply via 10% production hikes. Hospitality Reels Under Commercial Gas Halt Restaurants in Mumbai (20% closures), Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, and Thiruvananthapuram
Pentagon Cracks Door for Anthropic AI Exemptions Despite 6-Month Ban
The Pentagon issued a March 6 memo allowing rare exemptions to its six-month phase-out of Anthropic’s AI tools for “mission-critical” national security ops lacking alternatives, amid Anthropic’s lawsuit challenging the ban as unlawful. Memo Mandates Priority Removal from Nuclear Systems CIO Kirsten Davies’ directive requires comprehensive risk plans for approvals,
India-AI Impact 2026: How Artificial Intelligence Is Powering Climate Resilience and Disaster Preparedness
As climate change accelerates, India has turned to artificial intelligence (AI) as a powerful ally. At the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, the focus was clear: harness AI for people, planet, and progress. In a historic first for the Global South, the summit showcased India’s
PM Modi Unveils ₹16,450 Cr Mega Infra Projects in Kerala: Highways, Refinery, Renewables Boost
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for transformative infrastructure projects worth over ₹16,450 crore during his March 11, 2026, visit to Ernakulam, Kerala, spanning roads, railways, energy, and rural connectivity. ₹5,500 Cr BPCL Polypropylene Plant for Self-Reliance The Kochi Refinery’s new 400 KTPA Polypropylene Unit will
PM Modi Inaugurates Kerala’s First Six-Lane NH-66 Stretch: ₹2,650 Cr Boost to Mumbai-Kanyakumari Corridor
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Kerala’s first six-lane highway—the Talapady-Chengala section of NH-66—on March 11, 2026, during his Kochi visit, dedicating projects worth ₹10,800 crore linking Kasaragod to Kannur and Mangaluru. Connectivity Revolution for North Kerala This ₹2,650 crore upgrade, part of the Mumbai-Kanyakumari Economic Corridor, slashes travel times
YouTube Rolls Out Deepfake Detection for Politicians and Journalists: Election Misinfo Shield
YouTube expanded its AI-powered deepfake detection tool to verified politicians, government officials, political candidates, and journalists on March 10, 2026, enabling them to flag and request removal of unauthorized likeness videos ahead of global elections. Opt-In Tool Scans for AI Impersonations Participants submit ID and a self-video; YouTube alerts via
