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UP CM Yogi Adityanath calls for ‘permanent action’ against loudspeakers at religious places ahead of Holi

India news | Adityanath instructed officials to install CCTV cameras at key locations, such as banks, financial institutions, shops, and commercial establishments.

BMW to shoulder tariff costs on select Mexican-made vehicles for US dealers

Autonews | BMW stands behind its dealer network by taking on these extra costs to protect them from immediate financial strain because of the new tariffs.

Aussie T20I skipper Mitchell Marsh declared fit for IPL 2025 after missing out Champions Trophy with injury

At LSG, Marsh will reunite with his former Australia and BBL side Perth Scorchers' coach Justin Langer who is heading into the second season with the Lucknow-based franchise. Cricket Sports

India-Mauritius cooperation bolster across fronts, PM Modi invites Mauritius PM to India

India news | Noting that the participation of Mauritius as a Guest country under India's G20 Presidency had deepened engagement across all sectors, both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to continue these engagements.

Alia Bhatt's pre-birthday celebrations: Ranbir Kapoor smears cake on her forehead, plants a kiss, watch

Bollywood | Entertainment On Thursday, just before heading for a family vacation to Alibaug, Alia and her actor husband Ranbir Kapoor met the paparazzi and members of the press and cut a birthday cake. Alia will turn 32 on 15 March.

South Africa proposes smaller VAT hike to end budget impasse

South Africa’s finance minister proposed scaling back tax increases and curbing spending in a bid to resolve a standoff over the budget in the nation’s fractious governing alliance. Watch this report for more details!

What are the strongest signs of ancient life on Mars, scientists discuss

Science & Tech | Discover how NASA's Perseverance rover's analysis of Cheyava Falls rock reveals white calcium sulfate veins, suggesting ancient Martian life presence.

Pakistan train hijack: All 33 militants killed in military operation

All train passengers taken hostage by a militant group were freed on Wednesday by security forces after a 30-hour siege, The assault was claimed by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA). Watch this report for more details!

‘Champions Trophy felt like IPL in Dubai,’ Kamran Akmal on Pakistan no-show in final

Sports, Cricket: Even though BCCI officials, ICC chairman and New Zealand Cricket’s CEO Roger Twose attended the presentation ceremony, PCB's Sumair Ahmed was nowhere to be seen.

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin terms NEP a Hindutva policy

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin dubbed the National Education Policy (NEP) a “Hindutva policy” aimed at promoting Hindi, rather than focusing on India’s overall development.

Mongolian herders struggle to recover from harsh winter

Over a year after a devastating winter wiped out virtually his entire sheep flock, herders are still reckoning with the damage wrought by Mongolia's increasingly erratic extreme weather.

WATCH | Clothing brand’s ad featuring Eiffel Tower in hijab sparks debate in France

World | Trending | The animated video by the Merrachi was published on TikTok this week with the text: “The French government hates to see Merrachi coming,” hinting at a launch soon in the country.

SpaceX Crew-10 launch postponed; NASA cites 'issue with hydraulic system on the ground side'

Starliner astronauts Anita Williams and Butch Willmore, who have been stuck aboard the International Space Station for over 9 months, may have to wait a little longer to return home. The launch of Crew 10 has been postponed due to a last-minute technical issue. Watch in for more details!

Arab nations discuss Gaza reconstruction with US' Witkoff in Qatar

Amid contemplation over how Gaza ceasefire talks are going to proceed, US President Trump has said that nobody is expelling any Palestinians from Gaza, which is an evident retreat from his rather prominent previous stance asking to clear out Gaza. Trump made the statement as he replied to a journalist's question during a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin at the White House. He had previously said that all Palestinians should be removed from Gaza, at least temporarily, following a peace deal. Speaking alongside Trump, Martin said aid needed to be surged into Gaza as he called for a ceasefire and the release of all remaining hostages. Trump's switch in stance came as Arab foreign ministers met recently in Qatar with US West Asia envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss the reconstruction plan for Gaza. Watch in for more details!

Canada: Mark Carney's cabinet expected to have 15-20 ministers: Reports

Canada's Liberal Party has elected Mark Carney as its new leader to succeed Justin Trudeau as the country's next prime minister. The former Bank of Canada Governor, Carney, takes charge at a time when Canada's tariff war with the United States is in full swing and ties with India are at an all-time low. Watch in for more details!

Jeff Daniels joins the cast of Shrinking Season 3

Actor Jeff Daniels joins the cast of the upcoming third season of Apple TV+ series Shrinking. The actor will be portraying the role of Jimmy Laird (Jason Segel) father.

Patna-born Russian MLA Abhay Singh bats for strong India-Russia ties

India news : Abhay Kumar Singh, Patna-born Deputat (MLA) in Kursk, has called for strong India Russia ties, something he pointed would continue to grow.

Ten-year-old boy dies after foster mother sits on his neck as punishment, killer gets 6 years in jail

Trending world news: A tragic incident in Michigan saw a 10-year-old boy, Dakota Levi Stevens, die after his foster mother sat on his neck as punishment, leading her being charged for reckless homicide.

Trump administration unveils sweeping environment rollbacks

US President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday announced a wave of environmental rollbacks targeting Biden-era green policies. Watch this report for more details!