A cargo ship at Istanbul port capsized due to imbalanced cargo loading, leading to a rescue operation for the crew. Ten crew members were rescued quickly, while five others escaped by jumping into the water. One crew member was slightly injured and taken to a hospital.
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The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) announced the Class 12 results for 2025 on March 25. Students can check their results on the official BSEB website or through the Times of India portal. This year, the overall pass percentage and stream-specific statistics were shared, highlighting top performers in Science, Arts, and Commerce. The exams were conducted from February 1 to February 15, 2025, across 1,677 centres in Bihar. The Board has also announced the stream-wise toppers.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah backed Tamil Nadu's campaign against the population-based delimitation, contrasting with his deputy's cautious stance. A Tamil Nadu delegation proposed a joint action committee, aiming to involve multiple states. The protest revolves around accusations of bias against southern states in the delimitation process. Siddaramaiah condemned actions that weaken democracy and federal principles.
More than 70 people were killed and dozens wounded in clashes between Syrian security forces and Assad loyalists in Latakia. The violence began when pro-Assad fighters attacked security checkpoints, prompting helicopter strikes. The fighting is the most intense since Assad's ouster in December, and security forces are now working to restore order in Jableh.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar acknowledged that financially well-off individuals received benefits from the Mukhya Mantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana meant for poor women. The scheme will be corrected without reclaiming funds. Despite rising allocation for SC and ST outlay, the program continues, with a loan link of up to Rs 25,000 announced.
An unknown illness has resulted in 53 deaths in Congo's Equateur province, with nearly half of the victims dying within hours. The cause and mode of transmission are still under investigation, with the WHO ruling out Ebola and exploring other potential sources such as zoonotic transmission and environmental factors.
Mark Carney has been selected as Canada's next prime minister following Justin Trudeau's resignation. Carney criticized US President Donald Trump's trade policies and remarks about annexing Canada, vowing to defend Canadian workers and sovereignty. Previously, Carney served as Britain's central bank chief and is currently chairman of Brookfield Asset Management.
Uttarakhand is set to become the first Indian state post-independence to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) on Monday, after completing extensive training and consultations. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami will launch the official portal, marking a significant milestone in bringing uniformity and empowering women in the state.
IIT-Bombay will implement more activity-based learning, hands-on training, and discussion-oriented classroom interactions from the next academic year. The initiative includes voluntary summer internships for first-year students to address local issues in their hometowns. Faculty, students, and alumni have collaborated to develop these innovative teaching methods.
Nitish Kumar Reddy, at 21, made history by scoring a maiden century at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday. Overcoming financial hurdles with the support of Andhra Cricket and guidance from MSK Prasad, Nitish played a pivotal role in rescuing India from a precarious position, demonstrating remarkable grit and determination.