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India's Metro Expansion Faces Low Ridership Despite Billions Spent

India has invested billions in metro rail expansion, but many systems face low ridership due to overestimated projections, high fares, poor connectivity, and safety concerns, limiting their impact despite growing urban transport challenges.

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Hindustan Times via Getty Images Two young men and a woman who is between them, take a selfie while traveling on the Aqua Line metro train in Mumbai.

South Korea Captures Runaway Wolf Neukgu After Nine-Day Search

Neukgu, a two-year-old wolf that escaped from a South Korean zoo, was captured after nine days. Authorities ensured his health was stable and removed a fishing hook from his stomach. The wolf inspired a meme coin and is part of a conservation program to restore Korean wolves.

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Daejeon City A wolf lying on an operating table, apparently sedated.

India Advances Women's Quota Bill Amid Heated Debate Over Parliamentary Seat Redraw

India plans a major political map redraw to reserve one-third of parliamentary seats for women, sparking opposition over seat redistribution tied to 2011 census data and regional representation concerns.

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Hindustan Times via Getty Images Women BJP's Ministers and MP's leave after watching Prime Minister Narendra Modi's virtual address on the occasion of BJP Foundation day , at Parliament house library

About 250 Missing After Rohingya Migrant Boat Sinks in Indian Ocean

About 250 Rohingya and Bangladeshi migrants are missing after their boat sank in the Andaman Sea. Survivors recount harrowing experiences amid ongoing displacement and calls for international aid.

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AFP via Getty Images A boat carrying Rohingya refugees (left) sails ashore off the coast of Labuhan Haji in Southern Aceh province in 2024

Sixteen Injured in Shooting at Turkish High School by Former Student

A former student opened fire at a high school in south-eastern Turkey, injuring 16 people before killing himself. The attacker, in his late teens, fired indiscriminately at Ahmet Koyuncu Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School in Siverek district. An investigation is ongoing.

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Reuters An armoured police vehicle, an ambulance and a vehicle for transporting bodies are parked at the entrance of a school

Super Typhoon Sinlaku Threatens Mariana Islands with Severe Winds and Flooding

Super Typhoon Sinlaku threatens the Mariana Islands with destructive winds and flooding, while Tropical Cyclone Vaianu impacts New Zealand with strong winds and ocean swells.

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A Cambodian man carries fish boat on the bank of the Mekong River in Phnom Penh

New Indian Web Series Highlights Marital Rape Amid Legal Silence

The web series Chiraiya confronts marital rape in India, a crime not yet criminalized, sparking social debate and highlighting the need for legal reform and societal awareness.

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JioHotstar Actress Prasanna Bisht plays Pooja, a survivor of marital rape, in Chiraiya

Sri Lanka Faces Triple Crisis: Flood Devastation, Economic Strain, and Iran War Impact

Sri Lanka faces a triple crisis after Cyclone Ditwah's devastating floods, ongoing economic struggles, and the impact of the Iran war on fuel prices and foreign remittances, challenging recovery efforts and government stability.

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AFP via Getty Images Drivers wait in a queue to refuel their auto rickshaws at a fuel station in Biyagama on the outskirts of Colombo on March 15, 2026.

Gunmen Attack Picnic Spot in Western Afghanistan, Multiple Dead

Gunmen attacked a picnic spot in Herat province, Afghanistan, killing multiple Hazara Shia Muslims and injuring others. Reports vary on casualties; a suspect has been arrested.

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HANDOUT A young male is seen lying down on a stretcher in a hospital ward, hooked up to a drip, as a woman kneels by his side and holds his hand. A man in scrubs is seen stood next to the stretcher looking on at a group on men gathered at the end of the stretcher, while another person can be seen lying on a stretcher in the background

Taiwan Opposition Leader Cheng Li-wun Meets Xi Jinping in Beijing

Taiwan's opposition leader Cheng Li-wun met with China's President Xi Jinping in Beijing, emphasizing peace and cross-strait stability amid ongoing tensions and political complexities.

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Getty Images Taiwan's main opposition party KMT chairperson Cheng Li-wun

Islamabad Gears Up for Historic Iran-US Peace Talks Amid Middle East Crisis

Islamabad is under lockdown as Pakistan hosts historic Iran-US peace talks aimed at ending a devastating Middle East conflict amid heightened security and diplomatic efforts.

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A police officer walks across a barricaded road

Albanese Arrives in Singapore for Talks; NSW Fisher Search Suspended

Anthony Albanese arrives in Singapore for talks on fuel and energy amid Middle East tensions. NSW suspends search for missing fisher off Coffs Harbour. Greens raise legal concerns over coalmine extension amid climate law debates.

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