1. The U.S. launched airstrikes against Yemen's Houthi rebels, leading to the deaths of 31 people, after the Houthis targeted international shipping, including the USS Harry Truman. The Houthis, backed by Iran, have been attacking U.S. warships and commercial vessels, disrupting maritime traffic in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
2. Madhav National Park in Madhya Pradesh was declared the 58th tiger reserve in India on March 9, adding to the state's high number of tiger reserves. Factors like tiger habitat, prey availability, connectivity, and community involvement were considered before its designation.