Indian authorities are set to scrutinize WhatsApp’s upcoming username feature, citing significant concerns about its potential misuse for online fraud. Officials will review the privacy and security implications, with the possibility of issuing a notice to Meta if any irregularities are identified. This move comes as India grapples with a surge in digital scams.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has mandated that all new government buses purchased by the state will be air-conditioned. Transport Minister Vijay Tamilan Parthiban announced the directive, highlighting the CM’s vision for comfortable and widespread public travel across the state. This move aims to modernize the transport network.

New satellite imagery reveals a significant 1,500-km long monsoon trough stretching from the Bay of Bengal to Jammu and Kashmir. This crucial weather system is expected to shift southward, bringing much-needed widespread rainfall and advancing the monsoon across north India, offering relief from prolonged heatwave conditions.

Delhi’s new Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0 will mandate that only electric two-wheelers can be registered in the capital starting April 1, 2028. Approved by the Delhi Cabinet, this landmark decision aims to drastically reduce air pollution and boost EV adoption, supported by substantial financial incentives and a robust charging network.

The Congress party has accused the Seychelles government of inventing the ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’ award specifically for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Opposition leaders highlighted that Modi is the first recipient of the newly instituted honour, linking it to significant financial aid provided by India to the island nation.

Powerful earthquakes in Venezuela have sparked concerns over India’s vital oil imports and investments in the South American nation. The seismic events threaten to disrupt shipping, increase costs, and complicate India’s energy diversification strategy, highlighting new vulnerabilities in global supply chains.

India has inaugurated the world’s first facility at Kalpakkam that produces hydrogen directly from nuclear reactor heat, bypassing electricity. This groundbreaking achievement, utilizing the copper-chlorine thermochemical cycle, marks a significant leap in clean energy. It offers a continuous, efficient method for generating green hydrogen, crucial for decarbonizing heavy industries and advancing India’s sustainable energy goals.

Mumbai Police have detained a Pune businessman, Faiyaz Premji, after allegedly foiling a plot to poison participants in a Muharram procession. Authorities seized nearly 15,000 capsules filled with zinc phosphide, a potent rat poison. The investigation is now probing the suspect’s extensive international travel and potential wider connections.

Andhra Pradesh’s community-managed natural farming program, involving 18 lakh farmers, has won the 2026 Food Planet Prize, often called the "Oscars of farming." This women-led, agroecology model is gaining international recognition and is now being adopted by 22 Indian states and countries like Sri Lanka and Zambia, highlighting its global impact on sustainable agriculture.

An undergraduate student from Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, has been summoned by the Income Tax Department over alleged transactions worth nearly Rs 21 crore. The student claims her PAN and Aadhaar cards were fraudulently used by a Delhi-based firm without her knowledge, sparking a police investigation into identity theft.