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West Bengal: 7 killed, 1 injured in gas cylinder blast in South 24 Parganas

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At least seven people, including four children and two women, lost their lives in a gas cylinder explosion in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district. The incident occurred in a house in Dholaghat village around 9 pm. Another woman sustained injuries and was taken to the hospital. Authorities believe firecrackers stored in the house ignited, causing the explosion. from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/eS6AhYb

'Silver lining': Now, Tharoor praises Modi govt's vaccine diplomacy; Congress had questioned export citing 'shortage' in country

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Shashi Tharoor praises PM Modi for India's vaccine diplomacy contrasting with past criticism from Congress leaders like Rahul and Sonia Gandhi. Tharoor's remarks have embarrassed his party, giving BJP an opportunity to mock Congress. BJP welcomes these acknowledgments of Modi's successful global initiatives. from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/A0SUFar

Myanmar's Military Continues To Bomb Towns Amid Deadly Earthquake Crisis

An armed resistance movement against Myanmar's military-run government criticised the junta on Sunday for conducting airstrikes on villages even as the country reels from an earthquake that has killed around 1,700 people. The Karen National Union, one of Myanmar's oldest ethnic armies, said in a statement that the junta "continues to carry out airstrikes targeting civilian areas, even as the population suffers tremendously from the earthquake". The group said that under normal circumstances, the military would be prioritising relief efforts, but instead is focused on "deploying forces to attack its people". A spokesman for the junta did not reply to queries from Reuters about the criticism. Myanmar has been locked in civil war with multiple armed opposition groups since a 2021 coup, when the military seized power from the elected government of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi. Shortly after Friday's devastating earthquake, military jets l...

"Why Lie About Me?": Ex-India Star Fumes After 'Fake' Rohit Quote Stirs Row

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel has lashed out at a user on X, formerly Twitter, for the latter's derogatory act. The user made up a fake quote on India and Mumbai Indians opener Rohit Sharma attributing Parthiv Patel, who is the assistant batting coach of Gujarat Titans. Parthiv spoke to the broadcaster during the GT vs MI, IPL 2025 match at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday. The X user used that image of the former India batter while putting out the fake quote on social media. Parthiv gave a sharp response to it. "Come on guys. I've got some great collabs and content, if you want impressions. Why lie about me?" he replied to the post. Come on guys. I've got some great collabs and content, if you want impressions. Why lie about me? https://t.co/ovXFQZJXVN — parthiv patel (@parthiv9) March 30, 2025 Fast bowlers Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna took two wickets each as Gujarat Titans thrashed IPL powerhouse Mumbai Indians by 36 r...

Op Brahma: India's first relief package lands at Myanmar

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The team has commenced site reconnaissance for establishing the Field Hospital and is currently undergoing orientation of the Area of Operations, the Indian Army said. from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/HqZ2biV

Omar Abdullah links Jammu terror surge to troop shift during 2020 China standoff

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Japanese Scientists Develop New Plastic That Dissolves In Saltwater

Plastics are known for their durability and strength, making them ideal for everyday use. However, their long-lasting nature becomes a significant environmental issue when they end up in nature. Traditional plastics, made with strong covalent bonds, are difficult to break down and can remain in the environment for decades or even centuries, causing harm to wildlife and humans through microplastics. In an effort to tackle this problem, Researchers led by Takuzo Aida at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science (CEMS) in Japan, have developed a new type of plastic that maintains its strength during use but dissolves quickly in saltwater. Once dissolved, the plastic breaks down into harmless compounds, reducing the environmental impact. In their new study, Aida and his team focused on solving this problem with supramolecular plastics-polymers with structures held together by reversible interactions. The new plastics were made by combining two ionic monomers that form cross-linked s...

Government approves Rs 1600 crore for fire services expansion and disaster recovery in five states

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"These Things...": Thakur's Blunt Message On Getting Unsold In IPL Auction

Shardul Thakur continued his dream comeback with a four-wicket haul to help Lucknow Super Giants restrict a power-packed Sunrisers Hyderabad to 190 for nine in an IPL match on Thursday. Opting to bowl, Shardul (4/34) gave LSG a fiery start, removing Abishek Sharma and last match centurion Ishan Kishan in consecutive balls in the third over. Shardul sent packing Sharma with a short delivery before getting Ishan Kishan caught behind off an innocuous delivery down the leg side. Travis Head (47 off 28), however, looked in ominous form as he took the attack to the opposition and used his brute power to deal in boundaries and sixes. Shardul Thakur, after the innings ended, opened up on not getting picked up by any team in the IPL 2025 mega auction. Thakur only joined LSG after Mohsin Khan was ruled out due to injury.  "I feel all these things happen in cricket. It was a bad day for me in the auction (I didn't get picked by any franchise.) LSG was the one who approached me first...

‘Santosh’ producers say film pulled in India as edits requested would lose essence of film

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The critically-acclaimed film 'Santosh,' which addresses serious social issues in rural north India, will not be released in India due to censorship demands by the Central Board of Film Certification. The filmmakers decided against making significant edits that would compromise the film's essence. from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/NX8bctq

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee refutes VP Jagdish Dhankhar's criticism of SC’s NJAC ruling

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Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee refutes Vice President Jagdish Dhankhar's criticism of the Supreme Court's decision to strike down the NJAC Act, citing constitutional protocol. Banerjee insists policy decisions should be discussed in Parliament and not in private chambers, emphasizing parliamentary standards. from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/ZDpXvBo

Conduct CAG audits of work of highway project consultants: Parl panel

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The parliamentary panel on transport has urged for CAG audits of highway project consultants' work, especially under the Bharatmala Pariyojna, to enhance accountability. It highlighted irregularities in the project reports and contractors' poor performances. The panel recommended stricter financial screening of contractors due to issues of financial capacity leading to stalled infrastructure projects. from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/R3kpJoE

Advanced emergency braking, drowsiness warning to be mandatory in new vehicles from April 2026

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'BJP failed to learn its lessons': TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee slams BJP for withholding central funds from West Bengal ahead of elections

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Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee announced that the party will focus on the central government's alleged deprivation of West Bengal's funds as the main campaign theme for the upcoming assembly elections. He emphasized the establishment of micro-level committees to address electoral fraud concerns. from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/yzupchq

India mulls ranking flying schools on parameters like average time for CPL completion

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India's DGCA plans to rank flying training organisations (FTOs) based on factors like CPL completion time to promote transparency and competition. High costs, delays, and quality issues have led many students to seek training abroad. This initiative aims to help prospective students make informed choices. from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/ZMcCrLE

Sinister play of mind games, fabrication & isolation driving ‘digital arrest’ scams

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Khap panchayats demand legal action and social boycott against artists promoting gun culture and obscenity

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Haryana's Khap Panchayats have praised the government's decision to ban songs that glorify guns and obscenity. They urge stronger action against artists who produce inappropriate content and advocate for promoting positive societal values. Leaders demand pre-release approval for songs and stricter regulations on DJ events. from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/RAXYD9i

PM Modi’s reforms yields a billion tonne of domestic coal for firing up India growth story

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77% beneficiaries of first batch of PMAY (Urban) 2.0 okayed by Centre are women

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Nearly 77% of beneficiaries of the first batch of PM Awas Yojna (Urban) 2.0 are women, including single women and widows. About 3.1 lakh out of 3.5 lakh approved houses will be allotted to SC, ST, and OBCs. The scheme, promoting inclusiveness and equality, also benefits transgenders, senior citizens, unmarried women, widows, and separated female beneficiaries. from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/zy5hdL2

Amid Break Up Rumours With Vijay, Tamannaah Says, "I Am Fairly..."

Tamannaah Bhatia has addressed the ever-growing curiosity about her personal life. Aware of the constant public interest, she said she is “fairly private” about her “personal life” and only shares what she feels “comfortable sharing.” Asked how she safeguards her personal life considering there's a constant want of people knowing more about her, Tamannaah told IANS: “I am a people person. I enjoy people. In fact, I bumped into a gentleman at the airport, and I was just giving photographs to people who came and wanted to click photographs and I was happily doing it.” The actress, who walked the runway for Bloni at the Blenders Pride Fashion Tour, recalled how the person “got tired” of looking at her. “So he was like, ‘Listen, I'm tired of looking at you doing this. Aren't you tired of doing it? I'm like, Listen, but I, I chose this job. I chose to be in the public; I chose to belong to people in a certain way,” said the actress. Tamannaah said she is “happy with what ...

Upset Over Salary Cut, Driver Started Bus Fire That Killed 4 In Pune: Cops

The fire on a private firm's minibus that killed four employees near Pune was allegedly an act of sabotage by a vengeful driver who had a dispute with some staffers and was also upset over a pay cut, police said on Thursday. "Investigation revealed that the fire was not an accident but sabotage," deputy commissioner of police Vishal Gaikwad of Pimpri Chinchwad Police told PTI. Janardan Hambardekar, the accused driver, had a dispute with some of the employees and wanted to take revenge, the official said. The driver was also disgruntled due to a salary cut, he said. The employees against whom he held a grudge were not among the four who died, the DCP said. The incident took place in the Hinjawadi area near Pune city on Wednesday morning as the bus, owned by Vyoma Graphics and carrying 14 of its employees to the workplace, caught fire. "The accused had procured benzene (a highly inflammable chemical). He had also kept a cloth used to wipe toners in the bus. On Thu...

Parl Panel flags 'chronic' underutilisation of allocated budget by food processing ministry

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Disha Salian death case: Father of Sushant’s ex-manager seeks FIR against Aaditya Thackeray in HC plea

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Satish Salian, father of Disha Salian, has petitioned the Bombay high court for a fresh investigation into her June 2020 death, alleging she was raped and murdered. He seeks an FIR against Aaditya Thackeray and a CBI probe, citing a politically-motivated cover-up. from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/hO4rS8v

BSF seized 294 drones in Punjab in 2024: MoS Nityanand Rai informs Lok Sabha

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In 2024, the Border Security Force (BSF) seized 294 drones in Punjab, as stated by junior home minister Nityanand Rai. In efforts to curb narco-smuggling via drones along the Indo-Pakistan border, anti-drone systems have been deployed. Information sharing and close coordination with various security agencies have been reinforced to track and intercept these devices. from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/vV8EdSc

Harry Potter Star Joins OnlyFans To Pay Off Debt, Fix Home

Harry Potter cast member Jessie Cave, known for portraying Lavender Brown's character in the critically and commercially acclaimed movie franchise, has announced that she is starting an OnlyFans account. Ms Cave, who featured in three Harry Potter movies, said she was joining the adult platform to pay off debt but added that she would not be doing or promoting anything sexual. “I'm starting an OnlyFans for my hair. It's niche even for me. Join me on this strange new journey,” wrote Ms Cave alongside a video on Instagram. The 37-year-old actress explained that her content will centre around her hair with the subscribers receiving "best quality hair sounds" and "very sensual stuff". “I'm going for a very pure aesthetic. There will be no feet or bums involved,” Ms Cave added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by JeSsIe CaVE (@jessiecave) Watch: 'Alien' Encounter At Space Station As New...

‘Failure of home department’: Opposition slams Maharashtra govt over Nagpur clashes

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Opposition parties in Maharashtra have criticized the state government for failing to maintain law and order after violence erupted in Nagpur. They accuse the administration and ministers of inciting tensions with provocative speeches to divert attention from key issues like inflation and farmers' distress. from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/Q8EGaxy

Cricketer, 62, Becomes Oldest To Make Men's International Debut. Plays For...

Cricketer Matthew Brownlee made history after making his debut for the Falkland Islands against Costa Rica in a T20 International (T20I) match that took place at Guacima on March 10, 2025, as per Wisden. At 62 years old, Brownlee has become the oldest debutant in men's international cricket history, surpassing the previous record held by Osman Goker, who made his first international appearance for Turkey at 59 against Romania in a T20I match in Ilfov County in August 2019. Throughout his career, Brownlee has played in three T20Is, gathering six runs across three innings, which feature two not-out innings. He has bowled only one over and has not yet secured his first international wicket. With his debut on the international platform, Brownlee has become the first and only player to reach the milestone of participating in a gentleman's sport, joined by notable individuals such as England's James Souther, Pakistan's Miran Bakhsh, and India's Rustomji Jamshedj who are...

'I am never alone, God is always with me': PM Modi on Lex Fridman podcast

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Assam Congress Leader Arrested Over Social Media Post. Himanta Sarma Reacts

The arrest of Congress' Assam unit spokesperson, Reetam Singh, over a social media post has teed off a fresh war of words between the grand old party and the ruling BJP.  Reetam Singh was on Saturday arrested for a social media post enquiring about the status of cases registered against three senior BJP leaders, including a former state chief and two serving MLAs. The wife of BJP MLA Manab Deka filed a complaint against the Congress leader for a post on X two days ago. Reetam Singh had made a post on X on March 13 with a news report about three individuals being convicted by a court for a rape case in Dhemaji district in 2021. He was arrested from his home in Guwahati by a team of Lakhimpur district police with assistance from the Guwahati Police. "The arrest of my young colleague Reetam Singh for a perfectly reasonable social media post is worse than atrocious Mr. Chief Minister," Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh posted on X and tagge...

'Ye to vardi ko bhi apni jaagir samajhte hai': Giriraj Singh slams Tej Pratap Yadav over 'dance' remark to policeman

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Veteran Actor Deb Mukherjee, Filmmaker Ayan Mukerji's Father, Dies At 83

Veteran actor-filmmaker Deb Mukherjee, father of director Ayan Mukerji, died due to prolonged illness on Friday morning at his residence in suburban Mumbai. He was 83. “We are deeply saddened to inform you of the passing of Mr Debu Mukherjee, an actor and driving force of the North Bombay Durga Puja. He left us this morning,” a statement issued by his representative said. His last rites were performed at the Pawan Hans Crematorium in Juhu in suburban Mumbai. In the 1960s and 1970s, Deb Mukherjee appeared in supporting roles in films like “Tu Hi Meri Zindagi”, “Abhinetri”, “Do Aankhen”, “Baton Baton Mein”, “Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander”, “King Uncle”, and “Kaminey”. He also directed and produced the 1983 movie "Karate", starring Mithun Chakraborty, Kaajal Kiran, and Yogeeta Bali. Mukherjee was part of the famous Samarth-Mukherjee family. He was the father-in-law of Ashutosh Gowariker and uncle of Bollywood actors Kajol and Rani Mukerji. His mother, Satidevi, was the only sister...

Punjab Leader Seen Scaling Gate To Evade Shooters, Was Killed Minutes Later

A Shiv Sena leader was chased and shot dead by the three bike-borne men in Punjab's Moga late Thursday night. A chilling CCTV video shows how he tried to evade the shooters just minutes before he was killed. Mangat Rai alias Manga, who was the Moga district president of Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, had stepped out of his house on a scooter to buy milk when he was attacked. He dodged several bullets fired at him before ultimately being killed. The first shot was fired around 10 pm, but it missed him and hit an 11-year-old boy who was crossing the area. Manga immediately fled the area on a two-wheeler. In the CCTV footage, the Shiv Sena leader was seen trying to climb a locked gate to elude his attackers. The men, however, find him, and one of them fires at him, but the bullet misses him. He was then fired at by another man. The next frame shows the men appearing to flee the scene when they spot an approaching car. Rai was also seen running away. This time, however, the attackers ...

Six including two army men arrested with assault rifle in snatching case

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Bathinda Police arrested six individuals, including two Indian Army personnel, following a brief encounter. They were involved in a gunpoint robbery using an AK-47 stolen from an army unit. The incident occurred at Green Hotel near Bathinda, where Rs 7000 was snatched from the owner. Police are verifying the claims of stolen weapon and contact with army authorities is ongoing. from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/4Exnyth

Chhattisgarh: Dreaded Maoist commander surrenders with 16 cadres, appeals Naxals in Bastar to shun violence

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50 Years Later, US Murder Mystery Solved Through Old Tape And Photo

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A 1975 murder case of Maryland woman Roseann Sturtz has been solved, thanks in part to a decades-old cassette tape and a photograph of the victim. The cold case , which involved Sturtz's strangulation after meeting her attacker at a bar on August 24, 1975, remained a mystery for decades until Howard County police reopened the investigation late last year. According to the New York Post , detectives uncovered evidence pointing to Charles William Davis Jr, a convicted killer already incarcerated, as the perpetrator. A key piece of evidence was a 1981 audio tape, in which Davis, then an inmate at Jessup Correctional Institute, discussed the murder in exchange for immunity from prosecution. Initially, Davis was unable to identify Sturtz from a photo taken several years before her murder. However, 44 years later, Howard County police Cpl. Wade Zufall reinterviewed Davis, showing him a more recent photo of Sturtz, taken just a month before her murder. This time, Davis recognized her an...

J&K arms licence scam: MHA denies nod for prosecution of 3 IAS officers citing missing documents, asks chef secy to resubmit proposal

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The ministry of home affairs has returned a proposal to prosecute three IAS officers in the Jammu and Kashmir arms licences scam due to missing documents. They must resubmit the full documentation within a week. CBI is investigating irregularities in granting over 278,000 arms licences between 2012 and 2016, implicating several IAS officers for issuing licences in exchange for money. from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/AF6mTp2

Trump takes U-turn on Mars human mission; seen a clipping Musk’s wings

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US President Donald Trump has downplayed the priority of a human mission to Mars, despite earlier support for Elon Musk's colonization vision. This shift in stance coincides with Trump asserting final authority over staffing and policy decisions, ahead of a Space X Starship explosion. from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/FDuVivA

Barcelona vs Benfica LIVE Streaming, UCL: When And Where To Watch

Barcelona vs Benfica LIVE Streaming, UEFA Champions League:  Barcelona enter their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie against Portuguese side Benfica with a slender 1-0 advantage, and will be hoping to achieve a more convincing victory and book their place in the quarter-finals. A goal by star man Raphinha and a heroic performance by Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny helped Barcelona to a crucial away win in Portugal. However, they will have to play without teenage defender Pau Cubarsi, who was sent off in the first leg. Benfica have taken Barcelona close in both their group stage and first leg Round of 16 meetings, and will back themselves to pull off an upset comeback victory. Barcelona vs Benfica LIVE Streaming, UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Live Telecast: Check Where and How to Watch When will the Barcelona vs Benfica, Champions League match take place? The Barcelona vs Benfica, Champions League match will take place on Tuesday, March 11 (IST). Where will the...

Sambit Patra’s 'Rohit Sharma' jibe at Rahul Gandhi sparks Congress protest in Lok Sabha

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Trump Administration Launches App To Allow Immigrants In US To "Self Deport"

The Trump administration rolled out a new app on Monday that will allow immigrants in the United States illegally to "self deport" rather than face possible arrest and detention, building on President Donald Trump's deportation push. The US Customs and Border Protection app, called CBP Home, will offer an option for someone to signal their "intent to depart," the agency said. "The CBP Home app gives aliens the option to leave now and self-deport, so they may still have the opportunity to return legally in the future and live the American dream," Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement. "If they don't, we will find them, we will deport them, and they will never return." Trump, a Republican, has vowed to deport record numbers of migrants in the US illegally. Trump's initial deportation numbers lagged the monthly average in fiscal year 2024 under Democrat Joe Biden, although Biden's deportations included many r...

To eliminate cash toll payments, NHAI to go for variable UPI system

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NHAI will implement a variable UPI payment system at toll plazas to eliminate cash transactions and ensure accurate fee collection. The trial has begun at Kherki Dhaula toll plaza in Haryana and will expand nationwide. This system aims to enhance convenience, reduce transaction time, and prevent fraud, addressing issues of unauthorized fund transfer via parallel software. from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/MEuU3qs

70% of prisoners in India are undertrials, can’t afford bail: Parliamentary panel calls for urgent reforms

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Indian-Origin Student In US Vanishes In Dominican Republic, Search Underway

Authorities in the Dominican Republic are searching for a 20-year-old Indian-origin student who went missing while on her spring break trip with classmates. According to the New York Post , Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh student, was reported missing on Thursday, while travelling with a group in the resort town of Punta Cana. Authorities in the Dominican Republic said Ms Konanki went missing while "walking the beach" and has not been seen or heard from since. "Our office was contacted on Thursday evening about a missing female from Loudoun County who was with a group of other people traveling in the Dominican Republic, Punta Cana specifically," a Loudoun County Sheriff's Office spokesperson said Saturday, per the Post .   The 20-year-old is said to have vanished while walking on the beach wearing a bikini, local officials said. A missing person's poster describes her as 5 feet 3 inches, with black hair and brown eyes. At the time she went mis...

Terrorists killed 3 missing civilians in J&K's Kathua: Union minister

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Union minister Jitendra Singh condemned the killing of three family members in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district as a terrorist attack. Their bodies were discovered after an extensive search. Lt governor Manoj Sinha ordered an investigation, sparking protests in Billawer town. If confirmed, it would be the deadliest civilian strike in Jammu since 2024. from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/ZimHWES

Government likely to introduce bill to overhaul 118-yr-old Indian Ports Act, make ports more accountable to Centre

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The Indian Ports Bill, 2025, proposes significant changes to the 118-year-old Indian Ports Act. It mandates all ports to report incidents threatening pollution and defines 23 violations as criminal offences, including non-payment of port fees, and safety violations. It also introduces significant penalties and requires data integration with central systems. from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/EruQAae

Henry To Miss CT 2025 Final? NZ Captain Breaks Silence On Star's Injury

New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner said India's understanding of the conditions has made the Champions Trophy final a “challenging” assignment, but expressed confidence in his team's ability to adapt. The Kiwis are eyeing their first ICC ODI title on Sunday, following their victory in the 2000 KnockOuts Trophy, where they defeated India in the final in Kenya. “We know India are going to be a challenge. They've been playing some very good cricket. They understand these conditions pretty well,” said Santner in the pre-match press meet on Saturday. Santner hoped the experience of playing against India a few days back here in a league match will stand his side in good stead. “I think, obviously, having the run against India a few days ago will definitely help us out, understanding the conditions a little bit better. “But it is a knockout game. And I guess whoever turns up on the day could take home the trophy,” he added. The final is expected to be played on the same surf...

From social stigma to empowerment: Inspiring stories of women conductors, drivers

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J&K gets first budget in 7 years, Omar Abdullah unwraps growth boosters

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CM Omar Abdullah presented a Rs 1.12-lakh crore budget for J&K, marking the first in seven years by an elected government. The budget emphasized economic growth, highlighted infrastructure improvements, and introduced benefits for disadvantaged groups, such as free bus rides for women and increased pensions for seniors. from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/Q8vgHZr

'Easier To Deal With Russia Than Ukraine To End War': Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump said Friday that he finds it "easier" to deal with Russia than with Ukraine in efforts to end the war in the pro-Western country -- and that he trusts Vladimir Putin. "I believe him," he said in a televised press conference at the White House. "I'm finding it more difficult frankly to deal with Ukraine and they don't have the cards," he said. "It may be easier dealing with Russia." Trump has pushed Ukraine hard, as it struggles to fend off Russian invasion after three years of war, and has ordered a pause in US military and intelligence assistance to Kyiv in order to apply more pressure. Despite threatening new sanctions on Russia earlier Friday, Trump said he understood why Putin's forces had inflicted a massive bombing campaign across Ukraine overnight. "I actually think he's doing what anybody in that position would be doing that right now," Trump said. "I've always had a good ...

‘It doesn't work like that’: Hardeep Singh Puri slams Tamil Nadu CM Stalin over delimitation charge

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Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri criticizes Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin for urging couples to have more children, disputing the claim that states with higher birth rates will benefit in the delimitation exercise. Amid concern over fair representation, Stalin warns that Tamil Nadu's political influence could diminish. from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/VJgk1Ih

Nitin Gadkari ticks off consultants, engineers & fault project preparation for rising road deaths

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Road transport minister Nitin Gadkari criticized engineers, consultants, and contractors for neglecting road safety, citing faulty planning and poor signage as primary causes of accidents. He urged collaboration between the industry and government to improve infrastructure, enforcement, and education. Experts highlighted the aim of achieving zero fatalities through improved road design and management. from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/PHVvZlR

Trump Suspends Nearly All Mexico Tariffs Until April 2

US President Donald Trump said Thursday that he was pausing sweeping tariffs recently imposed on Mexican imports after talks with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, while tensions with Canada continued to simmer amid strong blowback on world markets. Trump said fresh tariffs targeting Mexico would not apply to trade falling under a pact between the United States, Mexico and Canada for now, adding: "This Agreement is until April 2nd." On April 2, Canadian and Mexican goods could still face reciprocal levies. Trump said on Truth Social of his deal: "I did this as an accommodation, and out of respect for, President Sheinbaum. Our relationship has been a very good one." His remarks stood in sharp contrast with comments following earlier talks with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who he accused of using the dispute to "stay in power." Trudeau said Thursday that Ottawa will remain in a trade war with Washington for "the foreseeable future...

Jack Daniel's CEO Says Canada Pulling US Alcohol 'Worse Than Tariff'

A trade dispute between Canada and the US has escalated, with several Canadian provinces pulling American-made alcohol from store shelves. The move is a direct response to the Trump administration's imposition of 25% tariffs on Canadian goods. Lawson Whiting, CEO of Brown-Forman, the company behind Jack Daniel's, has denounced the Canadian retaliation, calling it "worse than tariffs" and "disproportionate" to the US levies. "I mean, that's worse than a tariff, because it's literally taking your sales away, completely removing our products from the shelves," Whiting said. The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO), one of the world's largest alcohol buyers, removed US-made drinks from its shelves on Tuesday. Ontario Premier Doug Ford revealed that the LCBO sells nearly $1 billion worth of US alcohol annually, emphasising that all these products are now off the shelves. The LCBO's exclusive wholesaler status in Ontario means that ot...

Vital bridge to Valley of Flowers, Hemkund Sahib razed in landslide

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"Delimitation Separate From Population Management": Chandrababu Naidu

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday sought to dispel confusion around delimitation, asserting that it is a separate issue from population management and should not be linked to the ongoing political discussions. "Delimitation is a continuous process, occurring once in 25 years," Naidu told reporters here. "Don't link all issues at a time. Delimitation and population management are different. I am talking about national interest," he added. Discussing the ongoing political debates, Naidu emphasised, "There are reservations, and we will accommodate them. But don't link all issues at a time." Speaking about India's demographic potential, Naidu highlighted the country's unique position in the global demographic landscape, describing India as having the "biggest advantage of demographic dividend". Naidu also drew attention to the global aging crisis, pointing out the population challenges in countries lik...

Decks cleared for Kedarnath, Hemkund Sahib ropeways

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The cabinet has approved two ropeway projects in Uttarakhand, reducing travel time significantly. These projects, Sonprayag to Kedarnath and Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib, will be implemented on a public-private partnership basis, costing around Rs 6,811 crore. The ropeways will provide fast, eco-friendly connectivity and are expected to boost pilgrimage and tourism. from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/5gZjOHq

Sajad Lone walks out of assembly as Speaker rejects his motions

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'Big shout out to Virat Kohli': Congress's Shama Mohamed congratulates team India for victory over Australia

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"Pathetic, Uncalled For": Ex-Ind Star's Brutal Take On 'Rohit Fat-Shaming' Row

Former Indian cricket team fast bowler Venkatesh Prasad was extremely critical of Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed over her comments about Rohit Sharma . During India's Champions Trophy 2025 match against New Zealand, she took to social media to call Rohit 'fat'. “Rohit Sharma is fat for a sportsman! Need to lose weight! And of course the most unimpressive Captain India has ever had,” Shama wrote in a post which she deleted later. However, the comments from Shama Mohamed resulted in a massive backlash and Prasad went to call them "absolutely pathetic" and "uncalled for". "Rohit has maintained great dignity as a captain, led us to a T-20 WC win 8 months back and in the middle of an ICC tournament, body-shaming him is absolutely pathetic and uncalled for. Should have some respect for a person who has achieved through his skills and leadership for so many years," he posted on X (formerly Twitter). Rohit has maintained great dignity as a cap...

MLA protests civilian deaths, demands statehood restored in J&K

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Chakravarthy Was 'Nervous' vs NZ In CT 2025, Then Rohit And Kohli Did This

The X-factor around mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy's bowling influenced his selection for India's last Champions Trophy group game in Dubai against New Zealand, skipper Rohit Sharma said on Sunday after the move proved to be a masterstroke. Chakravarthy justified his selection in the XI with excellent figures of 5/42 in 10 overs, as India registered a convincing 44-run victory to top Group A on way to the semifinals alongside the Kiwis in second place. "He has got something different about him, so wanted to try and see what he had to offer. We got to think a little about what to do for the next game, it's a good headache. If he gets it right, it's very difficult to read him," Rohit said of Chakravarthy at the presentation ceremony. India will play Australia in the first semifinal on Tuesday with New Zealand taking on South Africa the following day in Lahore. "It will be a good game, Australia has a rich history of playing well in ICC tournaments, b...

‘Should become spokespersons’: TMC’s Derek O'Brien urges Christian institutions to engage alumni as their voice

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TMC leader Derek O'Brien highlighted the role of Christian-run educational institutions in India's development and urged them to reconnect with alumni to promote their contributions positively. He criticized government policies affecting the Christian community and called for uniting against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and uniform civil code. from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/ysNzer8

CUET-UG exams from May 8, registrations on till March 22

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CUET-UG for undergraduate admissions is scheduled from May 8 to June 1, with applications open until March 22. The exam in 13 languages aims to standardize admissions across universities per the NEP 2020. Registration saw a slight decline from 2023, reflecting diverse participation with a hybrid exam format conducted last year. from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/olZ9g5m

Paytm gets ED notice for FEMA violations in acquisition of 2 firms

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The Enforcement Directorate has issued a FEMA violation notice to One97 Communications, owner of Paytm, for alleged irregularities related to its acquisition of Little Internet Private Limited and Nearbuy India Private Limited. The notice addresses potential contraventions between 2015 and 2019 involving investment transactions and includes certain current and past directors and officers. from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/FoRPvrK