March 13th, 2025

Recent headlines from India on March 13th, 2025, cover a range of significant events, including the arrest of a Lithuanian national in Kerala for allegedly operating a major cryptocurrency exchange used for illicit activities. Another notable incident involved an Air India flight returning to Chicago due to passengers improperly using the lavatories. Domestically, there is concern within New Jersey's Indian community regarding increased ICE enforcement, and Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister criticized the National Education Policy. Other stories include India's plans to purchase French fighter jets, Singapore's Temasek acquiring a stake in Haldiram's, and Hockey Jharkhand winning a national championship. Additionally, there's debate over making Jawaharlal Nehru's private papers public and a call to demolish Aurangzeb's grave. Finally, the news touches on soaring mango prices, potential US tariffs on Indian drugs, and a drop in India's inflation rate.