A video of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon celebrating Holi at ISKCON Auckland has resurfaced online. Luxon, set to visit India from March 16-20, aims to enhance trade and investment ties. He will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and other leaders, emphasizing his admiration for India.
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Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw criticized the Telangana government's arrest of actor Allu Arjun following a deadly stampede at a movie premiere. Vaishnaw blamed poor arrangements by the state and local administration, alleging the arrest was a publicity stunt to deflect blame. Arjun was granted bail after being charged with culpable homicide. He offered financial aid to the victim's family.
Authorities in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut unearthed alarming details involving Sahil Shukla, accused of murdering ex-navy officer Saurabh Rajput. Sahil’s room, filled with black magic symbols, hints at his obsession with the occult, reportedly exploited by co-accused, Muskan Rastogi, who manipulated him to execute the crime.
Minister of state for transport Madhuri Misal acknowledged security lapses at state transport depots, including one in Swargate where a woman was raped on a bus. Misal pointed out issues in implementing government mandates at ground level and highlighted ongoing nuisances. She announced measures such as scrapping defunct buses and enhancing security provisions, including CCTV and women security guards.
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A mesmerizing blue spiral in the night sky from the UK to Poland on March 24 was linked to a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch. It resulted from the rocket's frozen exhaust plume spinning and reflecting sunlight, confirmed by experts and the UK Met Office.
The Election Commission has prohibited the conduct, publication, or publicising of exit polls for the Delhi assembly elections and bypolls in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu on February 5 from 7am to 6:30pm. Additionally, displaying any election-related content on electronic media will be banned during the 48-hour period leading up to the end of voting.
Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen auctioned off the jeans that led to his disqualification from a round in the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships due to a dress code violation. Despite initial frustration, Carlsen returned to the competition and humorously turned the incident into a charitable opportunity, donating the auction proceeds to the Big Brothers Big Sisters charity.
India secured a semifinal berth by defeating New Zealand in their final Group A match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, setting up a clash with Australia in Dubai. India's victories over Bangladesh and Pakistan, powered by stellar performances from Shubman Gill, Mohammed Shami, and Virat Kohli, led them to this crucial match.
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