Socialite Orry, 7 others booked for allegedly consuming alcohol at Katra hotel

A hive outside? Bee calm and get going

In Bengaluru, the blooming season leads to increased bee activity and hive formation in urban areas. Residents and conservationists are promoting safe relocation over extermination to protect these vital pollinators and preserve biodiversity. Efforts include community education and advocating for humane hive removal practices.

Trump’s golden touch: How Oval Office became a gilded palace

US President Donald Trump has transformed the traditionally minimalistic Oval Office into a space filled with gold accents, grand portraits, and memorabilia from his Mar-a-Lago estate. His additions include replacing the Resolute Desk temporarily and planning for significant estate-style renovations to the White House grounds.

TN BJP chief Annamalai, ex-governor Tamilisai Soundararajan arrested in Chennai

BJP state president K Annamalai was arrested by Chennai police while heading to Egmore for a protest against the TASMAC scam. Former Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan and other senior party leaders were also detained. Police blocked the residences of BJP state and district office-bearers from 7 am onwards, arresting them as soon as they attempted to leave for the protest.

At US airports, elderly green card holders face pressure to give it up

Immigration attorneys report an increase in the secondary inspection and detention of green card holders by the US Custom and Border Protection (CBP), particularly targeting elderly Indian residents. Attorneys advise against surrendering green cards at the airport, stressing the importance of a hearing before an immigration judge.

Amritsar temple attack: Key assailant killed in police encounter, one escapes

One of the assailants involved in the attack on Thakurdwara temple in Amritsar was killed during an encounter with Punjab police. The attack on the temple resulted in significant damage but no fatalities. The deceased was identified as Gursidak Singh, and his accomplice Vishal escaped. The police continue to pursue the remaining suspect.

Bumps at Auli: 3rd year in a row, national ski championship postponed

The annual skiing and snowboarding championship in Auli, scheduled for March 16-19, has been postponed for the third year due to inadequate snowfall. Despite preparations, the lack of sufficient snow depth on the slopes led to this decision. The event was initially set for January but was delayed in hopes of better snowfall, which didn’t occur.

Sunita Williams’ joyful photos go viral as she returns after 9 months in Space

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams are returning to Earth after a nine-month mission, extended due to spacecraft issues. Their return became possible with the docking of the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. Videos of Williams joyfully greeting the Crew-10 team have gone viral. The ISS currently hosts 11 members, with Crew-9 soon to return.

J&K: Encounter breaks out between security forces and terrorists in Kupwara

Russia-Ukraine war: Trump, Putin likely to speak this week

Watch: Baloch rebels release footage of attack on Pakistani military convoy

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has released visuals of their attack on a Pakistani military convoy in Noshki, Balochistan. The BLA claims 90 army personnel were killed, while Pakistani authorities report five paramilitary troops dead. The ambush involved a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device targeting a convoy of eight buses.

Stock market today: BSE Sensex opens over 300 points up; Nifty50 above 22,500

Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Monday. While BSE Sensex was above 74,100, Nifty50 was above 22,500.

Infosys cofounder Narayana Murthy: Somehow it become fashion in India to ...

NR Narayana Murthy highlighted that many so-called AI systems in India are merely traditional programming. He stressed that real AI depends on machine learning and deep learning, which mimic human brain functions. While acknowledging job losses due to AI, Murthy emphasized its economic benefits and urged entrepreneurs to create jobs to combat poverty.

Priest ends life, asks son in suicide note to ‘save temple’ in Ahmedabad

A priest, Mahendra Minekar, committed suicide at a temple in Kubernagar, Ahmedabad, allegedly due to the mental torture from authorities and developers over plans to demolish the temple established by his grandfather. Police are investigating the allegations, despite officials denying any demolition plans and asserting that the temple would remain intact during redevelopment.

Trump, Putin likely to speak this week