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Catch the Rain-2025' in Panchkula, Haryana, emphasizing the need for water conservation and storage, especially in a state that receives less rainfall and depends on other states for its water supply. The campaign aims to promote public participation and address the water scarcity issue through various initiatives, including the Jal Jeevan Mission's Har Ghar Jal scheme and rainwater harvesting.

Baloch activist Iqra Baloch has expressed concern over the arrest of her sister, Mahrang Baloch, a prominent human rights leader in Balochistan, Pakistan. The UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders has also condemned the arrest and the violent crackdown on peaceful protesters by Pakistani security forces.

Nagpur authorities have lifted the curfew in several areas and eased restrictions in others following the violence that erupted on March 17 over rumors of a burnt holy chadar. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said 92 people have been arrested and damages will be recovered from the rioters.

A joint operation by the BSF and Punjab Police in a Ferozepur border village resulted in the seizure of suspected heroin and opium, highlighting their ongoing efforts to combat cross-border narco-smuggling. The recovered packets, believed to be airdropped via drones, underscore the sophisticated methods employed by smugglers.

Union Minister Raksha Nikhil Khadse became the first minister to visit Noklak, Nagaland, reviewing the district's development and progress of the Thonoknyu Aspirational Block Programme. Khadse highlighted the importance of inclusive development and the government's commitment to providing resources and opportunities to even the most geographically isolated regions.