Prime Minister Narendra Modi nominated ten prominent figures to lead a campaign against obesity and excessive edible oil consumption. This initiative follows his 'Mann Ki Baat' address urging a 10% reduction in oil intake. Nominations include influential personalities like Anand Mahindra, Mirabai Chanu, and Sudha Murty, aiming to spread health awareness and motivate others to join the movement.
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A 150-year-old stepwell, potentially linked to the 1857 uprising via a discovered tunnel, is being excavated in Sambhal's Laxman Ganj. Officials are investigating the structure, believed to have been built during the Bilari King's reign, and plan to renovate the nearby Banke Bihari Temple. Locals claim revolutionaries used the tunnel and chambers to escape the British.
Anupam Mittal, Shark Tank India judge, commented on the IPL 2025 season, suggesting that it heavily favors batsmen with high scores dominating games. He humorously proposed replacing bowlers with machines. The 18th edition of IPL began on March 22 and features 74 matches. Mittal also discussed leveraging India's UPI to challenge global payment giants like Visa and Mastercard.
Eleven Indians, primarily from Punjab, tragically died from carbon monoxide poisoning at a Georgia restaurant. Families are devastated and struggling to repatriate the bodies for last rites. Many victims had moved abroad seeking better lives, leaving behind grieving families and uncertain futures.
State Bank of India is currently experiencing disruptions in its online services, mainly affecting mobile and internet banking. Over 800 users have reported issues, with Downdetector noting a peak in complaints.
A man who accused BRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao of corruption in a major irrigation project was murdered in Telangana. The victim was due to appear in court following his complaint about the misappropriation of public funds. Police suspect a land dispute as the motive for the killing.
India and 62 other nations have agreed to a global carbon tax on commercial shipping, a sector responsible for 3% of global emissions and excluded from the Paris Agreement. Starting in 2028, ship owners must adopt cleaner fuels or face fines, with the generated funds dedicated to decarbonizing the shipping industry.
Bangladesh's foreign ministry will send a reminder to India about former PM Sheikh Hasina's extradition when politically appropriate. The request, including necessary documents, was made in December, but India has yet to respond. Hasina faces over 100 charges, including murder and genocide from the July uprising, and fled to India in August.
New H-1B visa rules offer extended cap-gap protection for F-1 student visa holders, benefiting many Indian students on OPT. The extension, from September 30 to April 1, provides up to six additional months of work authorization, mitigating employment disruptions and allowing US employers to retain international talent.
Steve Smith admitted that the pressure of nearing 10,000 Test runs affected his performance during the Sydney Test against India. Despite falling short by just one run, Smith highlighted the significance of the milestone and its impact on his mindset. He now looks forward to achieving this feat in the upcoming Test against Sri Lanka.