China has approved the construction of the world's largest dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, aiming to develop clean energy and address climate change. Despite assurances from China about the project's safety and ecological measures, concerns arise in India and Bangladesh regarding potential control over water flows. The project faces engineering challenges due to its seismic location.
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Instances of false toll deductions from FASTag wallets have been identified, primarily due to incorrect vehicle number entries by toll operators. The NHAI has penalized toll collectors in 250 cases, imposing a Rs 1 lakh fine for each violation. This measure has significantly reduced such cases by 70%, with ongoing investigations and refunds issued for verified false deductions.
Australian captain Pat Cummins was puzzled after the third umpire overturned what appeared to be a legitimate dismissal at the MCG. On-field umpire Michael Gough referred a catch to third umpire Sharfuddoula Saikat, who ruled Indian batsman Mohammed Siraj not out. Despite Cummins' request for another review being denied, the match continued, and India finished their innings at 369 runs.
18-year-old Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh made history on Thursday, becoming the youngest-ever World Chess champion. He defeated China's Ding Liren in a thrilling final match in Singapore, leading to emotional reaction from him and celebrations in India. Gukesh won three games to Liren's two across 14 played.
Aaradhya Bachchan, daughter of Aishwarya and Abhishek Bachchan, recently drew attention for her performance as Sita in a school play. Fans compared her to her mother, Aishwarya, especially in reference to her movie roles. Concurrently, Aamir Khan revealed his aspiration to produce a Mahabharat film, while director Nitesh Tiwari plans to release his project 'Ramayana' next year.
Former Karnataka DGP Om Prakash was allegedly murdered by his wife Pallavi and daughter Kriti at their HSR Layout home. His son Kartikesh filed a complaint, citing prior threats. Om Prakash was found with fatal injuries. Both accused have been arrested, and further investigation is ongoing to uncover the motive.
Pakistan's new Gwadar airport, funded by China, remains unused since its completion in October 2024. Despite being the largest in Pakistan and part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), the airport has no scheduled flights and has not benefited the local population, raising concerns about its utility.
The India Meteorological Department issued health risk warnings due to a heatwave affecting Konkan, Vidarbha in Maharashtra, and southwest Rajasthan. Temperatures have soared above normal, with Pune reaching 40.2°C. Vulnerable populations are advised to avoid heat exposure and stay hydrated. Some regions might see a temperature decline from Thursday, as Maharashtra's Akola reached 41.3°C, the state's highest.
The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) starts on March 22, 2025, with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Former CSK player Subramaniam Badrinath recently mocked RCB on Instagram. AB de Villiers highlighted the tough challenges of winning the IPL and expressed hope that RCB, led by Virat Kohli, will claim the trophy this season.
Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming showed frustration in a press conference after their first loss of the season to RCB. Fleming called a journalist's question about CSK's playing style 'silly' and defended their approach, emphasizing the difficulties in adapting to the Chepauk pitch. The match marked CSK’s first defeat of the season, with RCB securing their first victory at Chepauk since 2008, winning by 50 runs.