A 25-year-old man, Karthik, collapsed and died while celebrating his friend's cricket team's victory at Nandanam YMCA Grounds in Chennai. Despite his friends' efforts to rush him to a hospital, he was declared dead on arrival. Karthik had a history of respiratory distress and seizures. The Saidapet Police are investigating the incident.
Related news
A former CIA officer suggests the recent surge in Northeast drone sightings could be a classified government exercise testing evasion or detection technology. This theory contrasts with federal officials downplaying the incidents, despite receiving thousands of tips. The lack of transparency fuels public concern and speculation about the drones' true purpose.
Oxfam International’s report highlights how colonial wealth extraction, particularly from India, has laid the foundation for modern economic inequalities, including the dominance of unearned wealth, the exploitation in global supply chains, and the widening gender and wage gaps, reinforcing economic dependency and underdevelopment.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's convoy was delayed for 15 minutes on a Delhi flyover due to stray cattle. She instructed the development department to provide shelter for the cattle and initiated a policy to relocate stray cattle citywide. Rs 40 crore has been allocated for a modern cow shelter in Ghumanhera village.
Bombay High Court fined the Enforcement Directorate (ED) Rs 1 lakh for misusing legal proceedings by turning a civil dispute into a criminal case. The court mentioned that the ED acted with wrongful intent and imposed an equal fine on the complainant. It highlighted that the dispute lacked elements of cheating and was fundamentally a civil matter.
The BCCI has announced a 74-match schedule for the 18th Indian Premier League, starting from March 22. The tournament, featuring 12 double-headers, will be hosted across 13 venues and conclude with the final at Eden Gardens on May 25. The playoffs will take place in Hyderabad and Kolkata.
Five soldiers were killed and eight injured in Jammu & Kashmir's Poonch sector when their vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge. The incident occurred during operational duty, and rescue operations are ongoing with the injured receiving medical care. Preliminary investigations suggest the driver lost control at a turn.
Jeet Adani, son of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, is set to marry Diva Shah, daughter of diamond trader Jaimin Shah, in an intimate ceremony in Ahmedabad. The wedding will feature contributions from NGOs, highlighting the event's focus on community support and positive impact.
Starlink, led by Elon Musk, is poised to offer significantly higher data throughput in India compared to its competitors. With infrastructure already in place, the service awaits regulatory approvals to commence. Starlink plans to establish three gateways and a point of presence to serve the Indian market.
A college student from Varanasi was extorted and assaulted by a group of men using a dating app on December 7. The attackers lured him, took him to a secluded area, assaulted him, and forced him to transfer Rs 1 lakh via UPI. The incident occurred near his college in Knowledge Park, and the student has filed a police complaint.
New York Mets fans eagerly await the return of star first baseman Pete Alonso, who displayed resilience after a spring training injury. Alonso's presence in the lineup against the Miami Marlins on April 1, 2025, will be closely watched, as he remains key to the team's offensive strength and success this season.