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Alia Bhatt made her BAFTA debut at the British Academy Film Awards in London, greeting audiences with “Namaskar” while presenting Best Film Not in English Language. She highlighted cinema’s universal appeal and shared heartfelt remarks about daughter Raha
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The Kashi Vidvat Parishad opposed ‘Masane Ki Holi’ at Manikarnika Ghat and Harishchandra Ghat, calling it unscriptural and recent. Organisers defended the ash-based ritual in Varanasi, citing tradition, amid allegations of misconduct and commercial motives
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The Embassy of India in Mexico advised Indians to stay indoors across violence-hit Mexican states after troops killed cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel during a security operation in Jalisco
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Two Delhi schools — Army Public School, Dhaula Kuan and Air Force Bal Bharti School, Lodhi Road — received bomb threats via email, prompting evacuations and extensive searches by Delhi Police and emergency teams. No suspicious objects were found; investigations continue
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Indian benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 opened higher, tracking Asian gains after the Supreme Court of the United States struck down Trump-era tariffs. Banking stocks led advances, though analysts expect only a short-lived relief rally
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In 2025, Apple’s iPhone became India’s top export, with $23 billion shipped, driven by PLI incentives and supply chain diversification. Smartphones led exports, as India emerged as a major producer, while Apple expanded manufacturing, retail presence, and revenue growth
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Around 10 passengers were injured when a Telangana State Road Transport Corporation bus from Asifabad depot plunged off a bridge into a stream at Shyampur village in Utnoor mandal. Police launched rescue operations and began investigating the cause.
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The Maharashtra government has sought a CBI probe into the plane crash that killed Deputy CM Ajit Pawar near Baramati. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said multiple agencies are investigating as political tensions escalate ahead of the Budget session.
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Veteran politician and former railway minister Mukul Roy died of cardiac arrest at a Kolkata hospital at 71. A Trinamool Congress founder who later joined the BJP, he served as Union minister and was twice elected to the Rajya Sabha
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Mexico’s army killed Jalisco cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, prompting retaliatory violence nationwide. The operation, aided by U.S. intelligence cooperation, marks a major blow to organized crime but raises uncertainty over cartel succession and future security risks
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Mexican forces killed Jalisco cartel chief El Mencho in a major military operation, triggering violent reprisals across several states. US officials welcomed the move while issuing advisories, as analysts warned of potential cartel fragmentation and further unrest.
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England registered a commanding 51-run win over Sri Lanka in the Super Eights match at Pallekele, led by Phil Salt’s 62 and fine bowling from Jofra Archer and Will Jacks. Sri Lanka were bowled out for 95
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India’s batting collapsed against South Africa in the Super Eights match of the T20 World Cup in Ahmedabad. Despite Jasprit Bumrah’s fine bowling, the hosts were bowled out for 111 and lost by 76 runs
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K Ayaansh and G Adhya Reddy won the boys’ and girls’ under-10 titles at the Hyderabad District sub-junior tennis tournament. Ayaansh also won the under-12 boys’ title, while Aleeza Simra claimed the girls’ crown
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Greek player Stefanos Sakellaridis won his maiden ATP Challenger title by defeating Oliver Crawford in a thrilling final at the Delhi Open. He also staged a strong comeback in the deciding set. Indian players featured prominently in the doubles event
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Even the most ardent advocates of remote work often admit to feeling isolated, struggling to maintain professional momentum, or wondering if their contributions are visible in the virtual crowd
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Only by democratising AI can it become a tool for inclusion and empowerment, particularly for the Global South
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The International Cricket Council has announced that Doha, Qatar, will host its Board and Committee meetings from March 25 to 27. The decision reflects the ICC’s growing engagement with cricket in Qatar and highlights strong grassroots development efforts
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An 18-year-old degree student, Vaishnavi, died after drowning at a swimming pool in Alwal on Sunday evening. She reportedly did not know how to swim. Police have registered a case of negligence against the pool management
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Congress criticised the Centre over the reported India-US trade agreement, calling it one-sided and risky for farmers. Leaders including Jairam Ramesh and Manish Tewari demanded transparency, highlighting concerns over tariff differences, agricultural impact, and the government’s handling of parliamentary proceedings
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An FIR was lodged in Prayagraj against Swami Avimukteshwaranand and his disciple over sexual abuse allegations, including of a minor, at a gurukul and religious gatherings. The FIR follows a court order after earlier complaints were ignored
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised Congress for a shirtless protest at the global AI summit in Delhi. He accused the party of turning a national event into 'gandi aur nangi' politics and praised other opposition parties for condemning the incident
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The Enforcement Directorate has set a target to file 500 chargesheets this fiscal. Officials have been directed to complete probes within one to two years and focus on timely prosecution, cross-border asset tracking, digital fraud, and curbing money laundering
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India and the US have rescheduled the meeting of chief negotiators to finalise the interim trade deal text following the US Supreme Court verdict on tariffs. Fresh tariff announcements by President Donald Trump have added uncertainty to the proposed bilateral trade framework