CCB sleuths of Mangaluru City police arrested two South African women in Bengaluru and seized nearly 38kg MDMA worth Rs 75 crore. The suspects reportedly flew between Bengaluru and New Delhi 59 times in six months to deliver the drugs. The arrested are identified as Bamba Fanta and Abigail Adonis.
Colaba residents urge legislative assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar to halt the Rs 229-crore passenger jetty and terminal project at Radio Club near the Gateway of India. Their concerns include heritage impacts, traffic congestion, and environmental imbalances, urging feasibility checks before proceeding.
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams were on an extended nine-month mission aboard the ISS due to technical issues. Despite the prolonged stay, their compensation remains standard as federal employees, earning approximately $94,998 to $123,152 for the mission. They continue to contribute to scientific research, awaiting return on the SpaceX Dragon capsule.
Reliance Jio has unveiled a new offer for the IPL 2025 season, providing 90 days of free JioHotstar subscription in 4K and a 50-day free trial of JioFiber/AirFiber. Customers can enjoy ultra-fast internet, access to over 800 TV channels, and 11+ OTT apps by recharging with plans of Rs 299 or higher between March 17 and March 31, 2025.
Rishi Kumar, CEO of EthosAI, supports the deportation of Ranjani Srinivasan, a Columbia PhD student who fled to Canada after her visa was revoked for alleged support of Hamas. Kumar emphasized that international students must be cautious about their actions and speech, as visa privileges can be revoked.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
