Hamas released a video showing Israeli soldier Liri Albag, held hostage since October 2023, appealing for her release. Her family urged global leaders to act. With 96 hostages still in Gaza, talks for a truce and release continue. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum pushes for urgent action, criticizing Netanyahu for delays.
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Google is revising its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, dropping its previous goals for increasing hires from underrepresented groups. The reevaluation comes in response to federal guidelines and court decisions. While some programs may change, employee resource groups will remain intact. Other companies like Meta and Amazon are also reducing their DEI efforts.
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin humorously shared his post-retirement experience at the BCCI Naman Awards 2025. He spoke about enjoying family time, reminisced about playing alongside Sachin Tendulkar, and confirmed his preparation for the upcoming IPL season with Chennai Super Kings. Ashwin retired with 765 wickets and 4,394 runs in his stellar career.
CNN's reputation took a major hit after the network’s dramatic story of freeing a Syrian prisoner unraveled, revealing the man as a notorious Assad-regime torturer. The embarrassing oversight not only sparked ridicule on social media but also intensified growing concerns about mainstream media’s credibility amid accusations of prioritizing spectacle over fact-checking.
The RBI will inject ₹1.9 lakh crore liquidity into the banking system through open market operations (OMOs) and USD/INR swaps in March. It plans ₹1 lakh crore OMO purchases in two tranches on March 12 and 18, alongside a $10 billion forex swap on March 24. The central bank assures continued monitoring of liquidity conditions and readiness for further measures to ensure financial stability.
American Oversight has broadened its lawsuit against Trump administration officials, demanding the preservation of Signal app messages. This follows reports of Pete Hegseth sharing Yemen military strike details via Signal, raising concerns about federal record-keeping violations. The lawsuit targets officials like Ratcliffe and Gabbard.
Manipur caretaker CM Biren Singh emphasized the threat posed by illegal immigration from Myanmar, stating that his efforts were disrupted by ethnic conflict. Singh highlighted concerns about the unguarded border and demographic changes, while his supporters demanded his reinstatement amidst a leadership crisis.
The late-night noises from an iron charpoy exposed the murder of restaurant owner Shatrughan Rathore by his wife Rakhi's lover, Dharmendra Rathore, and his accomplices in Lucknow. Disturbances awoke the victim's elder daughter, leading to the criminals' swift escape. Subsequent police investigations revealed Rakhi's involvement and resulted in arrests while one suspect remains at large.
India could benefit from lower oil and gas prices driven by Donald Trump's energy policy. Increased US production and exports are likely to reshape global energy flows, potentially offering Indian refiners alternatives to expensive Gulf supplies, especially in light of US sanctions on Russian oil.