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Seven migrants from Myanmar died and 13 were rescued after a boat carrying hundreds capsized near Malaysia, officials said. The vessel left Myanmar’s Rakhine state and split into smaller boats before one sank near Thailand. Rescuers recovered bodies off Langkawi, while UNHCR urged stronger regional efforts to prevent such migrant tragedies.
A SpiceJet flight SG670 from Mumbai to Kolkata made an emergency landing late Sunday after reporting an engine failure, Kolkata airport officials said. “The flight landed safely, and the full emergency has been withdrawn,” officials told news agencies. All passengers and crew were reported safe, with no casualties during the incident.
16 defence PSUs plan to spend over ₹32,000 crore on R&D over the next 5 years to develop indigenous military hardware, officials said. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will review their performance today. Under 2025’s ‘Year of Reforms’, DPSUs aim to double past R&D investment of ₹30,952 crore, boosting technology, exports, and indigenisation.
A day after Delhi’s Air Quality Index crossed 400, parents, environmentalists, and concerned citizens gathered at India Gate to demand urgent government action on deteriorating air quality. Protesters highlighted the severe health risks from toxic air. Police intervened, detaining several participants for holding the demonstration without official permission.
China has suspended its ban on approving exports of “dual-use items” related to gallium, germanium, antimony, and super-hard materials to the United States. The suspension is effective immediately and will remain in place until November 27, 2026. The Commerce Ministry announced the decision in an official statement today.
A strong earthquake struck northern Japan this evening, triggering several aftershocks, the Japan Meteorological Agency reported. In response, authorities issued a tsunami advisory, warning coastal residents to take precautions. Officials urged people to stay vigilant as emergency teams monitored the situation and assessed potential damage from the series of tremors.
‘Peddi’ debut single, ‘Chikiri Chikiri,’ composed by A.R. Rahman and sung by Mohit Chauhan, has gone viral, crossing 53 million views in just 35 hours with over 1.1 million likes. Choreographed by Jani Master, the song stars Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor. The pan-Indian film, directed by Buchi Babu Sana, releases March 27, 2026.
Rahul Gandhi targeted PM Narendra Modi and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, claiming they are working for Ambani and Adani. He alleged their policies prioritize corporate interests over citizens’ futures. “They’re trying to steal your future, that’s why they are stealing votes,” Rahul said during his political campaign.
Elon Musk showcased a new Grok AI feature that converts any picture into a short video. Users can long-press an image and customize prompts to create animations, as Musk demonstrated with a humorous example. The tool is part of Grok’s expanding creative suite, which includes image generation, writing assistance, and live X data.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the INDIA bloc of creating a “corridor for infiltrators,” contrasting it with PM Modi’s “industrial corridor.” At a rally in Sasaram, he alleged Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav’s ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ ignored the needs of marginalized communities in Bihar.
The BJP ridiculed Rahul Gandhi’s jungle safari in Pachmarhi amid the Bihar elections, calling him the “Leader of Partying.” Party spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said while Bihar votes, Rahul vacations instead of campaigning. He added that when the Congress loses, Rahul blames the Election Commission and makes excuses.
Tollywood’s recent comedy ‘Mithra Mandali,’ starring Priyadarshi and Niharika NM, flopped in theaters despite huge buzz. Directed by Vijayendar S, the film received harsh criticism but is now trending fifth on Prime Video India. A re-edited version was released digitally by producers under Sapta Aswa Media Works and Vyra Entertainments.
In a veiled response to Congress leaders questioning the RSS’s unregistered status, Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat said the organization is a body of individuals. He reminded critics that the RSS was founded in 1925. Bhagwat asked rhetorically if they expected it to register under British rule at that time.
The Congress intensified its criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of insulting the 1937 Congress Working Committee that issued a statement on Vande Mataram. The party also claimed Modi disrespected Rabindranath Tagore. It urged the prime minister to focus on current issues affecting people’s daily lives instead.
A Mumbai special court allowed Gitanjali Gems Ltd, central to the ₹23,000 crore PNB fraud case, to value and auction 13 unsecured properties linked to fugitive Mehul Choksi, worth around ₹46 crore. Assets include Borivali flats, a BDB unit, Goregaon galas, and Jaipur machinery and gems. Proceeds will be deposited as fixed deposits in the […]