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Peruvian authorities raided President Dina Boluarte's residence over alleged illicit enrichment, triggered by her display of luxury watches. The search, involving National Police and prosecutors, lasted five hours and extended to the government palace. Prime Minister criticized the move as 'disproportionate and unconstitutional,' sparking public outcry. Allegations raise concerns amid low approval ratings.

US President Joe Biden's letter to PM Shehbaz Sharif underscores a potential shift in US-Pakistan relations, emphasizing cooperation in public health, economic growth, and education. The communication highlights collaboration in the US-Pakistan Green Alliance Framework, sustainable agriculture, and human rights. Biden reaffirms support for joint initiatives and addresses concerns over election rigging.

Ten people, including Bihar migrants, died in a J&K taxi accident. Heavy rain, poor night vision suspected. PMNRF offers Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia. Jitendra Singh monitors rescue with SDRF. Accident on Jammu-Srinagar highway in Ramban district.

Venkatesh Iyer's innings of 50 runs from 30 balls, including three fours and four sixes, combined with explosive performances from openers Sunil Narine (47 runs off 22 balls, including two fours and five sixes) and Phil Salt (30 runs off 20 balls, including two fours and two sixes), propelled the Knight Riders past the target of 183 runs set by RCB, anchored by Virat Kohli's unbeaten 83.

A roof collapse at Sekhmet pub in Alwarpet led to three deaths and multiple injuries. The victims, Cyclone Raj, Max, and Lalli, were from Dindigul and Manipur. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause, with unauthorized construction noted by authorities.

Apple struggles in China as iPhone sales drop for 3 months. Competition from local brands like Huawei, Oppo, Xiaomi intensifies. Tim Cook plans to invest more in China despite challenges.

India plans to triple nuclear power capacity by 2030, emphasizing energy security and sustainable development. AEC chairman Mohanty highlights milestones in fast breeder reactor and international cooperation for nuclear energy expansion.

Chennai Super Kings won their second match of the Indian Premier League 2024 with a 63-run victory over Gujarat Titans. The match played at MA Chidambaram Stadium saw CSK's batsmen displayed impressive cricketing talent, posting a total of 206 for 6. The Titans struggled to counter CSK's bowling attack, resulting in a disappointing loss.

Apple explores Baidu's AI for China, aiming for a competitive edge in the tech market. Baidu's rise in AI, Samsung's strategy, and China's push for AI dominance reflect global tech trends.

Border Roads Organisation has reopened Zoji La (pass), the main obstacle in Ladakh's lifeline via Srinagar, for vehicular traffic after 35 days of being under snow against 68 days last year - a record that reflects India's growing mountain road-building prowess that has big upside for border defence as well as people's lives in the frontier region.

The festival of colours -'Holi' is the most enchanting and colourful tradition in India. It is a festival that carries the universal message of love, togetherness, and joy. In 2024, Holi will be celebrated on 25th March. The day awaits us to immerse ourselves in the vibrancy of colours. It is a festival dedicated to the beauty of colours and symbolises renewal, a beacon of hope, and merriment.

KKR set a 209-run target and secured a victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2024 match with standout performances from Phil Salt, Andre Russell, Harshit Rana, Suyash Sharma, and Heinrich Klaasen. ​​​Suyash executed a superb catch while moving backward from the position of short third man to dismiss Klaasen.

Tim Cook, Apple CEO, visited China to boost investment in research and development, focusing on Shanghai. Discussions with Commerce Minister Wang Wentao covered iPhone sales decline, government ban, and US-China tensions.

WhatsApp Honey Trap Scam preys on victims through deceptive schemes, gaining trust with fake profiles and video calls to blackmail them for money or other demands. Stay cautious online and report any suspicious activity to WhatsApp and law enforcement.

Just a couple of days after the convicted criminal from Nawada district tied the knot during the ongoing "Kharmas", sources revealed that the 60-year-old influential figure managed to secure a ticket for his newlywed wife from Lalu Prasad's Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). Meanwhile, the JD(U) plans to nominate its incumbent candidate Rajiv Ranjan, also known as Lalan Singh, from the same constituency, setting the stage for an intriguing showdown in the upcoming "battle for Munger."

In an unprecedentedly stringent censure of a governor, the Supreme Court on Thursday said Tamil Nadu governor R N Ravi is defying SC by refusing to swear in K Ponmudy as minister despite CM M K Stalin’s advice and gave Ravi 24 hours to administer oath to DMK leader to set right a wrong constitutional situation created by him. The governor in his March 17 letter cited his own interpretation of the SC order and said that conviction has only been “suspended and not set aside” and hence, Ponmudy cannot be appointed as a minister.

Geelani's granddaughter and Shabir Shah's daughter disavow anti-India views, facing legal issues. Ruwa Shah's father was arrested for terror funding, while she engaged in alleged anti-India activities after returning from Istanbul. Sama, Shah's daughter, recently received an ED summons in a money laundering case involving her father. The agency had previously summoned her in 2019

A 22-year-old woman and her daughter were repatriated from PoK to Poonch after crossing the LoC. There is still no clarity on where they have stayed for one month but the sources said that they might have stayed with relatives. Her husband filed a missing FIR and said that his wife and daughter left the house after the argument and didn't return.

The US tested hypersonic weapon in the Pacific amid competition with China and Russia. Earlier, North Korea also tested a solid-fuel engine for a hypersonic missile targeting the US Pacific territory of Guam, where American military bases are located, and possibly Alaska. Three U.S. military bases are located on the island.

Lucknow bench of Allahabad high court has granted bail to student leader Masood in connection with the 2020 Hathras gangrape case under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). Masood, along with journalist Siddique Kappan and four others, were accused of inciting unrest post the gangrape incident. The bench cited the SC's previous bail grant to Kappan and bail to four other co-accused by the high court.

Microsoft appoints Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of Google's DeepMind, as CEO of its new AI division, reporting to Satya Nadella. Suleyman will develop consumer AI products like Copilot, Bing, and Edge, supported by employees from Inflection AI.

Jammu and Kashmir SIA filed chargesheet against Zaheed Khoja and Zameer Lone for narco-terror financing under the NDPS Act, UAPA. Lone, a LeT terrorist in Pakistan/PoK, conspired to spread communal disharmony. Both plotted criminal conspiracy to raise funds by unlawful practices to financially support the terror, including setting ablaze govt buildings and residential houses of minority communities.

President of the Republic of Bulgaria, Rumen Radev, extended his gratitude to the Indian Navy on Monday for successfully rescuing its 7 crew members that were being held hostage by pirates aboard a hijacked Bulgarian ship. In a post on X, the President conferred his sincere gratitude to PM Modi for the brave action of the Navy rescuing the hijacked Bulgarian ship.

AIADMK received Rs 6 crore in electoral bonds from major donors like India Cements and Chennai Super Kings. Meanwhile, NCP, led by Sharad Pawar, received Rs 65.6 crore from various sources, including Neotia Foundation and Bharti Airtel. Shiv Sena only received 227 crore, with details submitted by it showing bonds were issued to it from Mumbai.

Cash-strapped Pakistan is set to formally request a bailout package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) through the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). Reports suggest Islamabad may seek over 8 billion US dollars during the upcoming IMF/World Bank spring meetings in Washington, DC, from April 15 to 20. It is expected that Pakistan may request for enhanced quota like it did in 2008.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu criticised calls for elections in Israel from the United States, asserting that these calls were unwarranted amidst the ongoing conflict with Hamas. According to an AP report, US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a prominent Jewish figure and staunch supporter of Israel, had urged for fresh elections, saying Netanyahu “lost his way”.

Paytm integrates AI to enhance efficiency. “This involves transforming our operations with AI-powered automation to drive efficiency. Adapting specific roles and tasks is essential to align with our growth and cost management objectives more effectively,” the spokesperson further added. Reports of layoffs refuted, emphasising employee well-being and performance evaluations in the company's operations.

A British government spokesman on Thursday confirmed that the Royal Air Force plane transporting the UK Defence Minister had its signal jammed near Russian territory this week.The incident occurred on Wednesday evening while Grant Shapps was returning from Poland, where he had attended a NATO exercise, aboard an RAF jet, according to several reports.

TRP list showcases Anupamaa's reign, with intriguing storylines in Jhanak and Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin. Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and Pandya Store also bring forth engaging plots, while Sagar Parekh reflects on his role in Anupamaa.

Adil Khan and Somi Khan had a low-key nikah ceremony. Adil criticized Rakhi Sawant for spreading negativity and emphasized his desire to leave behind his past with her. He mentioned a court case, his right to marry again, and their reception. Reacting to his past with Rakhi Sawant, Adil Khan stated that Rakhi can never keep anyone happy.

Hyderabad Liberation Day is celebrated on September 17 to commemorate the liberation of Hyderabad from Nizam's rule through Operation Polo. The Centre announced the approval news on Tuesday. The struggle involved historical figures like Ramji Gond, Komaram Bheem, and Turrebaz Khan. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel played a crucial role in the liberation.

The PM had announced last year on Independence Day that a scheme would be launched to provide agri-drones to thousands of women-led self-help groups and they will be trained to fly as well as repair the UAVs. The SHGs can then offer them on rent to farmers for agriculture purposes like crop monitoring, spraying fertilisers and seed sowing boosting income opportunities for women.

Gujarat Giants secured an eight-run win against UP Warriorz in their Women's Premier League match with Beth Mooney scoring a fine unbeaten half-century and teenager Shabnam Shakil complementing her skipper with her incisive bowling. Australian Mooney smashed an unbeaten 74 off 52 balls and then Shabnam (3/11) put the Warriorz on the mat with the wickets of Alyssa Healy (4) and Chamari Athapaththu (0) in the first over itself. At one stage UP Warriorz were in dire straits, losing four wickets for just 16 on the board before a valiant unbeaten 88 off 60 balls by Deepti Sharma saw them challenge the rivals. But she ran out of overs.

The committee, headed by PM Modi and responsible for selecting Election Commission members, is expected to convene on either March 14 or 15. During this meeting, the committee will decide on candidates to fill the two currently vacant positions of election commissioners. The first vacancy arose with the conclusion of Anup Chandra Pandey's tenure last month, while the second was prompted by the sudden resignation of the other election commissioner, Arun Goel, on Friday.

On March 7, the Election Commission's Nirvachan Sadan office operated normally, just a day before election commissioner Arun Goel tendered his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu. On that particular day, Goel had engaged in an off-camera discussion between the EC, led by chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar, and representatives of the international media. This meeting had been arranged by the ministry of external affairs. Preceding this, on March 4 and 5, Kumar and Goel had been in West Bengal as part of the EC's routine pre-poll visits to various states and Union Territories to evaluate election readiness.

Richa Ghosh hit two big sixes but paid the price for her poor fitness as Delhi Capitals found her short of crease to win a cliffhanger against Royal Challengers by a solitary run in the Women's Premier League (WPL) on Sunday. With their fifth win, DC, who became the second team to qualify for playoffs, are now on 10 points and lead the table due to superior net run-rate (+0.918) compared to Mumbai Indians (+0.343).

A top Chinese military general questions authenticity of PLA's 'real combat-oriented exercises' and quality of equipment. President Xi Jinping orders military to prepare for maritime military struggles. Gen He Weidong raises concerns about equipment procurement, Xi's purges, deception among ranks, and real-time drills for combat skills testing during discussion with PLA delegation.

Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur made a savage unbeaten 95 to fire Mumbai Indians to a 7-wicket win over shell-shocked Gujarat Giants in their Women's Premier League match in Delhi on Saturday.With this victory, Mumbai became the first team to qualify for playoffs. Harmanpreet, whose blitz came in just 48 balls and contained 10 fours and five sixes, and opener Yastika Bhatia (49, 36 balls) played fine hands as the defending champions scaled down Gujarat's 190 for seven in a stunning chase.

Deepti Sharma bagged only the second hat-trick in the history of the tournament, after her exploits with the bat to hand UP Warriorz a thrilling one-run win over Delhi Capitals in the Women's Premier League on Friday. Deepti scored 59 off 48 balls to take the Warriorz to 138 for 8 in their must-win match. She then returned to pick up a four-wicket haul, including a hat-trick to turn the match on its head for the UP side.

It's been a week since the bombshell announcement that Apple had officially pulled the plug on its highly anticipated electric vehicle project. While Apple may have been over its car ambitions, the world around it isn’t. As the dust settles, new details continue to surface about the project's tumultuous history and ultimate demise.

LinkedIn, owned by Microsoft, generated $1.7 billion in 2023 from its premium subscription service. The service offers AI tools for job seekers and users at $39.99/month. The number of premium subscribers increased by 25%. “Due to economic uncertainty individuals are taking steps to ensure they have the best possible opportunities to secure their desired jobs,” said Shapero.

Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) has announced a significant reduction in the price of CNG (compressed natural gas). The prices have been slashed by Rs 2.50 per kg, which is a 3% decrease. This marks the first price reduction in 11 months and is a result of the decline in global prices. Starting from Thursday, CNG will be available at Rs 74.09 per kg in Delhi.

Laura Wolvaardt and skipper Beth Mooney struck attacking fifties as Gujarat Giants notched up a 19-run win against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Women's Premier League. Opting to bat, Gujarat Giants got off to splendid start with Mooney (85 not out) and Wolvaardt (76) putting together 140 runs for the opening wicket. There was some batting collapse but Mooney stood firm as Gujarat posted 199/5. RCSB looked out of sorts and were restricted to 180/7. It was first win of the season for Gujarat.