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‘Everyone Is Disturbed…’: SC Refers To Video Of Girl Running With Books During UP Demolition Hearing

During the hearing, the court took note of a viral video of an eight-year-old girl who was seen clutching her books and running as a bulldozer razed shanties in UP’s Ambedkar Nagar. The Supreme Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the Uttar Pradesh government and the Prayagraj Development Authority for 2021 demolition drive and termed it…
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Elon Musk claims he’s ‘given’ alleged baby mama Ashley St. Clair $2.5M, $500K per year — despite not knowing ‘if the child is mine or not’

Elon Musk fired back at Ashley St. Clair — the conservative influencer claiming to have given birth to the Tesla and SpaceX boss’ 13th child — on Monday after she accused the world’s richest man of cutting back on child support payments. “I don’t know if the child is mine or not, but am not against finding…
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New Income Tax Slabs, TDS, & Rebate Reforms From April 1? All You Need To Know, Right Here

In the Union Budget 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced significant changes to the income tax structure, aiming to provide relief to the middle class and boost economic growth. These new rules will come into effect from 1st April 2025, marking the start of the new financial year. The government has revised the tax slabs, increased tax…
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COPS STILL CLUELESS Inside the Ocean’s Eleven-style $30m cash heist that rocked US with fears culprit will stay on run as long as DB Cooper

THE methodical Ocean’s Eleven-style heist where burglars stole as much as $30 million in cash from a money storage facility could take years to crack, a former FBI agent has told The U.S. Sun. Like something out of a Hollywood film script, thieves managed to sneak into the Gardaworld building in San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, on…
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Why India’s Relief Mission To Earthquake-Hit Myanmar Was Named ‘Operation Brahma’?

India on Saturday delivered 15 tonnes of relief materials to Myanmar under its ‘Operation Brahma’ that was launched after a powerful earthquake hit the neighbouring country as well as Thailand. India sent the relief materials to the Myanmarese city of Yangon in a C130J military transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force. The supplies included tents, sleeping…
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Elon Musk protesters gather at Tesla showrooms

Crowds protesting billionaire Elon Musk’s purge of the US government under President Donald Trump have been congregating outside Tesla dealerships throughout the US, and in some cities in Europe, in the latest attempt to put a dent in the enormous fortune of the world’s richest man. The protesters are trying to escalate a movement targeting Tesla dealerships…
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Musk’s xAI buys Musk’s X social media platform for $33 billion

Elon Musk’s xAI artificial intelligence firm has acquired Musk’s X, the social media outfit formerly known as Twitter for $33 billion, marking the latest twist in the billionaire’s rapid consolidation of power. The all-stock deal announced on Friday combines two of Musk’s multiple portfolio companies, which also include automaker Tesla and SpaceX, and potentially eases Musk’s ability…
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At least 144 killed in Myanmar after earthquake – as 100 missing in Bangkok skyscraper collapse

At least 144 people have been killed and 730 others injured in Myanmar following a powerful earthquake, according to the head of the country’s military government. “The death toll and injuries are expected to rise,” Senior General Min Aung Hlaing said on television. The 7.7 magnitude quake struck around 12.50pm local time (6.20am UK time) on Friday…
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“We’ll Be Ruined In 3-6 Months If…”: P Chidambaram’s Warning On US Tariffs

Congress leader P Chidambaram asked the government to spell out India’s response to US President Donald Trump’s threat of tariff war, alleging that no discussion in parliament or consultation with Opposition parties has been held over the matter. He called for finding common ground with other nations that share the same interests in pushing back against Mr…
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CARNAGE AT SEA Deadly submarine, bloody shark attacks & 16 dive boat accidents – how Red Sea has been cursed with tourist disasters

THE Red Sea submarine tragedy which killed six is the latest in a string of disasters to hit the Egyptian tourist hotspot. A series of deadly accidents – from dive boats sinking to shark maulings – has tainted the holiday resort destination’s image. The carnage has even prompted a warning from the UK government to would-be travellers…
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Which Indian companies will be impacted by Donald Trump’s 25% auto tariff? | Know all details

US President Donald Trump has announced a 25 per cent tariff on overseas auto imports, which is expected to impact Indian companies such as Tata Motors, Eicher Motors, Sona BLW, and Samvardhana Motherson. These firms export auto components to Europe, Japan, South Korea, and China, which supply vehicles to the United States, MoneyControl reported. Tata Motors does…
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TWISTED FIRESTARTERS FBI launches Tesla Task Force to hunt ‘psycho terrorists’ who are torching Elon Musk’s cars in ‘armageddon’ across US

THE FBI has launched a special task force to investigate the rising wave of attacks against Tesla cars. The announcement comes hours after multiple incendiary devices were uncovered at a Tesla showroom in Texas – thwarting a potentially devastating attack. The word “RESIST” painted at a Tesla building after an incendiary attack on several cars on March…
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HIGH ALERT BOMBS found at Tesla dealership after anonymous call as SWAT swarms showroom and FBI issues new threat over 48 attacks

MULTIPLE incendiary devices have been uncovered at a Tesla dealership, according to police. Police responded to the Tesla showroom in Austin, Texas, on Monday morning after receiving reports of suspicious devices at the location. The Austin Police Department’s bomb squad unit was deployed to the dealership, where they determined the devices were incendiary. Incendiary devices are weapons…
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Hillary Clinton Gives Perfect Response After Trump Admin’s War Plans Leak

Hillary Clinton gave a withering response to the revelation that top Trump officials had leaked national security secrets on a group chat. “You have got to be kidding me,” she wrote alongside a side-eye emoji. 👀 You have got to be kidding me.https://t.co/IhhvFvw6DG pic.twitter.com/bnNG4dGSpI — Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) March 24, 2025 On Monday, The Atlantic published a…
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China promotes business potential to Apple, Pfizer and other US companies

China sought to reassure foreign corporate chiefs of the country’s business potential when Vice Premier He Lifeng met with the heads of Apple (AAPL.O), Pfizer (PFE.N), Mastercard (MA.N), Cargill and others on Sunday. He also met with pharmaceutical firm Eli Lilly (LLY.N), medical device company Medtronic (MDT.N), and specialty glass maker Corning (GLW.N), a commerce ministry statement…
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Gaza’s Health Ministry says Israel has struck the largest hospital in the territory’s south

Israel’s military struck the largest hospital in southern Gaza on Sunday night, killing two people, wounding others and causing a large fire, the territory’s Health Ministry said. The strike hit the surgical building of Nasser Hospital in the city of Khan Younis, the ministry said, days after the facility was overwhelmed with dead and wounded when Israel…
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Turkey protesters met with tear gas and rubber bullets at rallies after president’s main rival jailed

Hundreds of thousands of protesters filled Istanbul’s streets on Sunday for a fifth night of protest against the arrest of the Turkish president’s main rival. Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul, was detained on Wednesday and formally arrested and jailed pending trial over corruption charges earlier on Sunday. Police used pepper spray and fired rubber bullets into…
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Supreme Court Releases Video Showing Burnt Cash At Justice Yashwant Varma’s House; Delhi Judge Denies Links To Money

The report, made available on the Supreme Court’s website, includes visuals purportedly showing semi-burnt currency allegedly found in the storeroom of Justice Varma’s official residence during a firefighting operation on March 14, the night of Holi. The materials were shared with Justice Upadhyaya by Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora. The Supreme Court on Saturday night released a…
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Bitcoin Miners Rejoice As SEC Says Proof-of-Work Crypto Mining Doesn’t Fall Under Securities Laws

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under a new leadership on Thursday clarified its stance on Proof-of-Work (PoW) mining operations, saying “mining activities” as defined in its statement do not need to register with the Commission, effectively removing them from the list of activities subject to securities laws. The Wall Street regulator went into detail on…
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Finding water-ice on Moon: Chandrayaan-3 unlocks some ‘hot’ secrets

Chandrayaan-3’s Chandra’s Surface Thermophysical Experiment (ChaSTE) achieved unprecedented in-situ temperature measurements at the Moon’s south pole, revealing higher than expected surface temperatures. These findings are crucial for understanding lunar thermophysics and potential water-ice deposits, which are essential for human habitat and exploration. The research, bridging critical knowledge gaps, was published in Nature Communications Earth & Environment. The…
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UNICEF calls on the Taliban to lift ban on girls’ education as new school year begins in Afghanistan

The U.N. children’s agency on Saturday urged Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to immediately lift a lingering ban on girls’ education to save the future of millions who have been deprived of their right to education since the Taliban returned to power in 2021. The appeal by UNICEF comes as a new school year began in Afghanistan without girls…
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‘Cheap Rockets, Satellites…’: Bill Gates Hails India’s ‘Affordable’ Space-Tech Boom

Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates, in an exclusive conversation with Times Network Group Editor-in-Chief Navika Kumar, spoke about astronaut Sunita Williams’ return to Earth and India’s growing presence in space and technology. “I’m glad she’s safe, and I was amazed at how patient they were. They didn’t seem to complain at all, which is great,” Gates…
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At least 91 killed in Gaza as Israel abandons ceasefire, orders evacuations

At least 91 Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded in airstrikes across Gaza on Thursday after Israel resumed bombing and ground operations, the enclave’s health ministry said, effectively ditching a two-month-old ceasefire. After two months of relative calm, Gazans were again fleeing for their lives after Israel effectively abandoned a ceasefire, launching a new all-out air and…
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AI breakthrough is ‘revolution’ in weather forecasting

Cambridge scientists have made a major breakthrough in weather forecasting after developing a new AI prediction model that is tens of times better than current systems. The new model, called Aardvark Weather, replaces the supercomputers and human experts used by forecasting agencies with a single artificial intelligence model that can run on a standard desktop computer. This…
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ISRO Chief Welcomes Sunita Williams: ‘India Keen to Utilise Her Space Expertise’

ISRO Chairman V Narayanan congratulated astronaut Sunita Williams on her safe return from the ISS after an extended mission. He praised her achievement and expressed India’s interest in utilizing her space exploration expertise. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman V Narayanan has conveyed his heartfelt congratulations to astronaut Sunita Williams on her safe return to Earth after…
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India to Join New Military ‘Squad’? The Alliance Plans to Counter China Threat in Indo-Pacific

The QUAD grouping of India, the US, Australia and Japan met officials of the Philippines and discussed maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific during the recently held Raisina Dialogue. In the meet, China was a key topic of the talks. The concern around China’s aggressive approach in the South China Sea has become a point of discussion…
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Japan returns to semiconductor arena now dominated by Taiwan

In recent years, as the global trade gradually grew more volatile due to conflicts, tariffs and pandemic-related disruptions, Japan has been working to rebuild its domestic semiconductor industry. The country once dominated the market of high-performance electronics and still boasts some of the most cutting-edge chip fabrication technology in the world. In the 1980s, however, Japan effectively…
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Gates warns White House he can’t fill shortfalls in US global health funding

Bill Gates is personally lobbying Trump administration officials to keep funding health programs worldwide, from childhood vaccination to HIV treatment, and warning that his foundation cannot step in to fill gaps, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Gates, the billionaire Microsoft (MSFT.O), co-founder turned global health philanthropist, met with the National Security Council as well…
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THE WHITE HELL How Antarctic base Sanae IV has terrified scientists trapped in ‘real life horror movie’ that takes 15 DAYS to reach

IN the vast and frozen wilderness of Antarctica, scientists at the Sanae IV base are living a real-life horror movie. Trapped at the remote research base, isolated from the rest of the world, they are now begging for help after a colleague allegedly sexually assaulted a fellow researcher and threatened to kill another. The alleged aggression was…
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Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore & NASA’s Crew-9 Astronauts Breathe Earthly Air After 9 months, Disembark From SpaceX’s Dragon

The astronauts disembarked the capsule on stretchers, as is customary, CNN reported. This precaution is taken by SpaceX for all astronauts returning from long-duration space missions. NASA Crew-9 astronauts Sunita Williams, Nick Hague, Butch Wilmore, and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov breathed earthly air for the first time in over nine months on Wednesday after the successful splashdown…
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Israeli leaders call urgent meeting over fears of imminent ‘Hamas ground invasion’

“Urgent security consultations took place at the top security and political levels,” it has been reported. Israeli security convened an emergency meeting after “a recent unusual event that may indicate a Hamas attempt to prepare for a ground invasion into Israel,” according to a new report. Israeli i24 News’ Ariel Oseran shared information about a sudden meeting…
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At least 32 dead in massive US storm after new fatalities reported in Kansas and Mississippi

Violent tornadoes ripped through parts of the U.S., wiping out schools and toppling semitractor-trailers in several states, part of a monster storm that has killed at least 32 people as more severe weather was expected late Saturday. The number of fatalities increased after the Kansas Highway Patrol reported eight people died in a highway pileup caused by…
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KILLER KIM Raging Kim Jong-un could execute OWN staff over ‘reckless’ boozy stag party-style bash ‘with escorts’ in starving nation

FURIOUS Kim Jong-un could send his own officials to face the firing squad for their “reckless” behaviour. Iron-fist ruler Kim has wiped one of North Korea’s party committees off the map after being left outraged by their antics. Dozens of party officials were involved in an embarrassing “drinking spree” that ended in a “major incident” at Ryonggang…
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Indian Doctoral Student At Columbia University Leaves US After Visa Revocation For Alleged Pro-Hamas Activities

Ranjani Srinivasan, an Indian national and a doctoral student at Columbia University, has voluntarily left the United States after her visa was revoked for allegedly “advocating violence and terrorism.” Ranjani Srinivasan, an Indian national and a doctoral student at Columbia University, has voluntarily left the United States after her visa was revoked for allegedly “advocating violence and…
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After Trump appeal, Putin says he will spare Ukrainians in Kursk if they surrender

Russia will spare the lives of Ukrainian soldiers in its western Kursk region if Kyiv tells them to surrender, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump urged him to avoid a “horrible massacre” there. Ukraine denied its men were encircled, describing that as a Russian fabrication, but President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called the situation…
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WAR RAFTS Chilling pics show China’s giant D-Day style INVASION BARGES moored off coast as fears grow they could attack Taiwan

CHILLING pictures showing China’s giant D-Day style invasion barges have fuelled fears that they are preparing to invade Taiwan. The giant troop-carrying barges are capable of delivering fleets of tanks and thousands of troops directly onto Taiwanese roads. China is building at least five of the giant troop-carrying barges, according to satellite imagery and military sources. The…
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Sunita Williams And Butch Wilmore’s Return Delayed As NASA-SpaceX Postpone Mission To Bring Back Stranded Astronauts

NASA and SpaceX on Monday postponed the launch of the Crew-10 Mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The launch was scheduled for Wednesday after US President Donald Trump urged SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to rescue the stranded astronauts – Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and SpaceX on Monday postponed…
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Greenland’s opposition wins election dominated by independence and Trump

Greenland’s centre-right opposition has won a surprise general election victory – in a vote dominated by independence and US President Donald Trump’s pledge to take over the semi-autonomous territory. The Democratic party, which favours a gradual approach to independence from Denmark – achieved around 30% of the vote, near-complete results show. “Greenland needs us to stand together…
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Indian Americans worried over US ties under Trump, survey reveals

Indian Americans are increasingly optimistic about India’s future, but hold deep concerns about US-India relations under a second Donald Trump administration, a new survey finds. The 2024 Indian-American Survey, conducted by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and YouGov in October, examined Indian-American political attitudes. Two pivotal elections happened in India and the US last year, amid…
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CRYPTO BONANZA Kim Jong-un’s hackers ‘on round-the-clock shifts & have already cashed $300M from world’s biggest $1.5bn crypto heist’

These criminals reportedly swipe online money to help fund Kim Jong-Un’s nuclear programme. The Lazarus Group’s latest hit was orchestrating the world’s largest heist in crypto history two weeks ago. Fraudsters were able to access the £1.5billion wallet and transfer the contents to an unidentified address. Authorities have attempted to track the digital coins and stop criminals…
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India Hold Nerve Against New Zealand; Seal Back-To-Back ICC Titles; End 12-Year-Wait With 2025 Champions Trophy Triumph

The Indian cricket team sealed back-to-back International Cricket Council (ICC) titles after beating New Zealand in the final of the 2025 Champions Trophy at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday by four wickets. This is the third time (2nd Outright) the Men in Blue have won the title. This victory also means that the Men in Blue…
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ARMAGEDDON ALERT Donald Trump says ‘monster’ nukes could be ‘end of the world’ in stark nuclear war warning over missile stockpiles

DONALD Trump has warned “monster” nuclear weapons could “end the world” as he sounded the alarm over atomic armageddon. The President issued the stark warning in a TV interview on Sunday morning after he floated new arms controls with Russia and China. In an interview with Fox News’ Maria Bartiromo on her show Sunday Morning Futures, Trump…
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Reliance Jio Coin: Mukesh Ambani’s Crypto Moves Reshape India’s Digital Economy, Check How To Buy It And Its Latest Price

Reliance Industries ventures into blockchain with Jio Coin, though its official launch is pending. Jio Platforms partners with Polygon Labs for Web3 innovation. Users can earn JioCoins via Jio apps and JioSphere. Valued at Rs 21.99 per token, JioCoins can be used for mobile recharges and shopping discounts. Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries entered the blockchain and cryptocurrency…
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Trial date set for Singaporean Malone Lam, who’s accused of stealing US$230 million in cryptocurrency

The Singaporean man accused of stealing and laundering US$230 million worth of cryptocurrency will go on trial on Oct 6 in the United States. Malone Lam’s trial date was set after he appeared in court in Washington DC on Friday (Mar 7), wearing a green prison jumpsuit. The 20-year-old had previously requested a “speedy” legal process. The…
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Indian Air Force’s AN-32 Aircraft Crash-Lands At Bagdogra Airport, Crew Safe

A transport plane of the Indian Air Force, AN-32 aircraft, crash-landed at West Bengal’s Bagdogra Airport, officials said on Friday, clarifying that the crew was safe. The Russian-origin aircraft is being recovered from the site. The IAF officials said that the plane was involved in an “accident”. “An accident involving an AN-32 transport aircraft at Bagdogra airport…
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SpaceX Starship rocket explodes during test flight – as ‘space launch debris’ grounds flights in Florida

SpaceX’s Starship rocket exploded during a test flight, months after a previous failed launch attempt – with multiple flights having to be grounded in Florida due to debris. The 403-foot rocket blasted off from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, at around 6.30pm eastern time (12.30am UK time). But, within minutes of launch, contact was lost as the…
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EAM S Jaishankar Faces Security Scare In London As Pro-Khalistani Extremists Try To Attack Him, Tear Indian Flag – VIDEO

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar faced a security scare in London as he was heckled by Khalistani extremists on Wednesday, They even tried to attack him. The incident took place when the EAM was leaving in a car after attending an event at the Chatham House think tank. Khalistani protestors stage demonstrations staged a demonstration outside the…
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Hong Kong firm sells major Panama Canal ports to US firm after Trump pressure

Two major Panama Canal ports have been sold from their Hong Kong owner to a consortium including American multinational investment company BlackRock. It comes after US President Donald Trump expressed a desire for America to “take back” the key shipping lane from alleged Chinese control. Hong Kong-based logistics giant CK Hutchison Holdings announced plans to sell a…
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SEEING RED We’re ‘prepared’ for WAR with China, Trump Defence Sec says after Xi threat as tariff scrap escalates dramatically

US DEFENCE Secretary Pete Hegseth declared that the US is “prepared” for war with China in response Beijing’s chilling World War Three threat. President Trump’s fresh 25 per cent tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada took effect on Tuesday, along with doubled duties on Chinese goods – sparking devastating trade wars. Trump doubled the tariff on…
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Trump’s Crypto Reserve Plan Faces Pushback As Industry Executives Urge Bitcoin-Only Approach

The United States is all set to have its own cryptocurrency reserve following President Donald Trump’s announcement; however, crypto executives are pushing back against the idea of the reserve having multiple digital assets. Several crypto executives believe Bitcoin, the world’s largest crypto asset by market capitalization, is the only coin suitable for a crypto reserve, even as Trump has specifically…
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Trump says 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports will start Tuesday, with ‘no room’ for delay

President Donald Trump said Monday that 25% taxes on imports from Mexico and Canada would start Tuesday, sparking renewed fears of a North American trade war that already showed signs of pushing up inflation and hindering growth. “Tomorrow — tariffs 25% on Canada and 25% on Mexico. And that’ll start,” Trump told reporters in the Roosevelt Room.…
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US private spacecraft lands on moon

A US private spacecraft achieved its first-ever uncrewed lunar landing on Sunday, marking the second commercial moon landing. Firefly Aerospace’s lunar lander Blue Ghost touched down near an ancient volcanic vent on Mare Crisium, a large basin in the northeast corner of the moon’s Earth-facing side. “We’re on the moon,” Mission Control reported, adding the lander was…
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Oscars 2025 Winners: ‘Anora’ Leads With 5 Wins Followed by ‘The Brutalist’ With 3

“Anora,” a dramedy about a sex worker who marries the pampered son of a Russian oligarch, triumphed at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday, winning five Oscars, including the prize for best picture. Its victory capped a tumultuous awards season, one that cycled through frontrunners at a dizzying pace with contenders like “Emilia Pérez” and “The Brutalist”…
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1 million downloads in 15 hours: Sadhguru’s meditation app ‘Miracle of the Mind’ beats ChatGPT

Sadhguru’s app comes with an AI-powered wisdom tool to offer insights from the spiritual leader’s teachings. Sadhguru’s Miracle of the Mind — a free meditation app — has crossed one million downloads in just 15 hours, outpacing ChatGPT’s adoption at the early stages. The app was launched on Feb 26 which coincided with Mahashivratri and is now…
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Israel stopping all goods and supplies into Gaza – hours after agreeing ceasefire extension plan

According to reports, there have been disagreements over whether to continue on to phase two of the ceasefire, where a permanent peace will be negotiated, or extend phase one. Israel says it is stopping all goods and supplies into Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office claimed Hamas has refused to “accept the Witkoff outline for continuing the…
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Trump’s Oval Office thrashing of Zelenskyy shows limits of Western allies’ ability to sway US leader

All it took was 90 seconds for weeks of tortured diplomacy to unwind in spectacular fashion. President Donald Trump’s Oval Office thrashing of Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday laid bare the limits of a full-court press by America’s allies aimed at reshaping Trump’s determination to end Russia’s invasion even if the terms are not to Ukraine’s liking.…
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Bangladeshi students who led uprising that ousted ex-premier Sheikh Hasina form new political party

Students in Bangladesh who led a mass uprising to topple former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina last summer are now diving into politics by forming the new National Citizen Party. The aim is to create new political space in a fiercely divisive dynastic political landscape. For decades, the country’s politics have been dominated by two former prime ministers…
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India and EU agree to conclude a long-pending free trade agreement by the end of this year

India and the European Union have agreed to finalize a long-pending free trade agreement this year and boost cooperation in trade, technology, connectivity and defense, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the European Commission chief said Friday. Modi said after meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen that the two sides have directed their teams…
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Citigroup employee accidentally credits $81 trillion instead of $280 into customer’s account. Here’s what happened next

The US-based multinational investment bank Citigroup’s employees accidentally credited $81 trillion to a customer’s account instead of $280 due to an operational error, reported the news portal Financial Times on Friday, February 28. According to the news portal’s report, this error from the US-based investment bank took hours to reverse the transactions, a “near miss” which shows…
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