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Jagjit Singh Dallewal has not ended his indefinite fast even though he drank a glass of water after farmers detained last week by the state police were released from different jails, farmer leader Abhimanyu Kohar said on Saturday. The Punjab government on Friday told the Supreme Court that Dallewal accepted water and broke his fast. Countering the Punjab government's claims, Kohar said on Saturday Dallewal had made it clear he would take water only after all the farmers are released. «And Dallewal drank a glass of water after farmer leaders were released,» said Kohar, a close aide of Dallewal. «We want to make it clear that a false impression was being given that Dallewal has ended his indefinite fast. His hunger strike continues.» Punjab Advocate General Gurminder Singh told the apex court on Friday they dispersed on March 19 the farmers protesting at Khanauri and Shambhu border points with Haryana, and opened the roads and highways that were blocked due to the sit-ins. Protesting farmers and some of their leaders were also detained by the Punjab Police on that day.

simultaneous polls, claiming polling will be eventually conducted by excluding people from «other» religions from the voters list under the guise of electoral reforms. An editorial in the Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece Saamana claimed the BJP wants only one party to survive in the country and that the «one party one election» is its ultimate goal. Referring to Donald Trump, the editorial stated that while the US President wants to stop Latinos, black Americans, and immigrants from voting, similarly, in India polling will be conducted by excluding people from «other» religions from the voters' list and this will be labelled as election reform. It also pointed to the executive action signed by Trump on Tuesday to overhaul elections. The order makes the documentary proof of citizenship necessary for registration to vote in federal elections and demands that all ballots be received by Election Day. «India is the world's largest democracy, and the US is the strongest democracy. However, it is evident that the roots of democracy are so weak. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have no faith in democracy and the freedom of expression,» the Shiv Sena (UBT) said.

BJP leader V Muraleedharan on Saturday called on the Kerala government to strictly enforce the newly passed legislation aimed at curbing the influx of illegal migrants in the state. Addressing reporters here, he said a large number of illegal immigrants from Bangladesh are arriving in Kerala under the guise of guest workers, and stressed that the law should be implemented in the state without fail. The Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 was passed by the Lok Sabha on Thursday, with Home Minister Amit Shah asserting that those who come to India for business, education and investment are welcome, but those who pose a threat to security will face stringent action. Muraleedharan also claimed that these illegal immigrants, posing as guest workers, are involved in the spread of narcotics in the state. «So, it is essential to implement the new law for the peaceful life and safety of ordinary people here,» he said. Criticising the Congress-led UDF over the matter, the former union minister alleged that the opposition front's approach in this regard is «disappointing».

Amazon has disabled two key privacy features in its Alexa smart speakers, in a push to introduce artificial intelligence-powered «agentic capabilities» and turn a profit from the popular devices. Starting today (March 28), Alexa devices will send all audio recordings to the cloud for processing, and choosing not to save these recordings will disable personalisation features. How do voice assistants work? A voice assistant works by constantly listening for a «wake word», such as «Alexa». Once woken, it records the command that is spoken and matches it to an action, such as playing a music track. Matching a spoken command to an action requires what computer scientists call natural language understanding, which can take a lot of computer power.

renewable energy, green hydrogen production, industrial energy efficiency, landfill methane recovery, and mangrove afforestation and reforestation. An offset mechanism is a voluntary system where entities can compensate for greenhouse gas emissions by investing in projects that reduce, remove, or avoid emissions elsewhere, earning carbon credits. The framework approved by the government enables businesses, industries, and organizations-particularly those not covered under the compliance mechanism-to participate in climate action and receive carbon credits for verified emission reductions.>

The move comes after SEC acting chair Mark Uyeda indicated last month that the regulator would be rolling back on its policy and yesterday (28 March), the SEC sent a letter to the US courts stating that the Commission withdraws its defence of the rules.  The letter also noted that the Commission counsel are no longer authorised to advance the arguments in the brief the regulator had filed. How financial firms' ESG backlash could soon backfire In a statement Uyeda said, «the goal of today's Commission action and notification to the court is to cease the Commission's involvement in t...

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. WASHINGTON : President Trump is following through on his pledge to usher in one of the most sweeping deregulatory drives in modern U.S. history, moving swiftly to slash environmental rules and bank oversight, remove barriers to cryptocurrencies, and reverse the Biden administration’s restrictions on energy production.

money laundering case against Bihar IAS officer Sanjeev Hans. The raids were launched on Thursday at seven locations in Patna. The federal probe agency said in a statement that it searched the premises of Tarini Das, chief engineer of Bihar Construction Department (BCD); Mumukshu Chaudhary, joint secretary in Bihar government's finance department; and Umesh Kumar Singh, executive engineer of Urban Development and Housing Dept. (UDHD) among others. Raids were also conducted against Ayaz Ahmed, Deputy Project Director of Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (BUIDCO); Sagar Jaiswal, DGM (Projects) of Bihar Medical Services and Infrastructure Corporation Ltd. (BMSICL); Vikash Jha, DGM of BMSICL; and Saket Kumar, Executive Engineer in the Bihar Construction Department (BCD). It claimed that these officials were the «recipients» of bribe money to give «favourable» outcomes in several tenders as well as clearance of bills of various contractors including that of a Patna-based contractor named Rishu Shree. None of the officials or their legal representatives could be contacted for their response on the ED action and the charges made against them.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday. «Shri Sanjay Malhotra, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan,» the President of India posted on X. Earlier on March 26, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra raised concerns over threats from money laundering and terror financing to the national and global financial systems, which are continuously evolving and becoming more sophisticated. The RBI Governor noted that technological advancements have given strength to money laundering and terror financing activities. «The threats from money laundering and terror financing to the national and global financial systems are continuously evolving and becoming more sophisticated,» RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said, speaking at the Private Sector Collaborative Forum of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

Meerut Police issued a directive concerning this year’s Eid namaz, imposing strict restrictions on where it can be performed. The police stated that the prayers would be limited to designated locations such as nearby mosques and the ground at Faiz-e-Aam Inter College. This decision is part of a broader crackdown aimed at curbing the practice of offering namaz on public streets, which had been a point of contention last year. Meerut's Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Ayush Vikram Singh, warned that any violations would lead to immediate legal consequences. «Violators will face immediate legal action, including FIRs and potential arrests. We will also initiate proceedings to cancel their passport and driving license,» Singh said. The police have implemented an extensive security plan to ensure that the restrictions are followed, involving drones, video surveillance, and the deployment of forces such as the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) and Rapid Action Force (RAF) in key areas of the city. Singh also referred to last year's incidents, noting that over 200 worshippers had been registered in cases for offering namaz on public streets.

Trump administration has opened investigations into the admissions policies at Stanford University and three campuses within the University of California system, including UC Berkeley, UCLA and UC Irvine, the Department of Justice said Thursday. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed the department's Civil Rights Division to investigate whether the schools' policies comply with the 2023 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that ended affirmative action in college admissions, the department said in a statement. Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump has attempted to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion programs that his administration says exclude white and Asian American students. The administration has warned schools and colleges they could lose federal money over «race-based preferences» in admissions, hiring, scholarships and all aspects of campus life.

Trump administration is considering measures to prohibit some colleges from enrolling any foreign students if they are deemed «pro-Hamas,» according to senior officials from the Justice and State Departments. The move, which could involve grand jury subpoenas, marks a further expansion of the administration’s immigration policies and efforts to counter antisemitism, though civil rights groups argue it suppresses free speech. Policy background The proposal stems from the «Catch and Revoke» program, an initiative led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Initially targeting foreign students allegedly involved in pro-Palestinian protests, the program has resulted in over 300 student visa cancellations in three weeks. Officials state that the government is scrutinizing universities with a significant number of foreign students engaging in demonstrations, which could lead to decertification from the Student and Exchange Visitor Program.

Gold prices scaled a record peak on Friday as concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's fresh tariff plans ignited fears of a global trade war, driving a rush towards the safe-haven allure of the precious metal.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Salman Khan’s return to the big screen on Eid, which has yielded great box office returns in the past, offers cinemas hope that the tried-and-tested formula will end the drought of blockbusters since December. Khan’s latest action film Sikandar, hitting cinemas on Sunday (30 March), is estimated to rake in ₹20-30 crore on opening day.

Donald Trump has yet again reignited his contentious push to annex Greenland, citing national security reasons. His administration has not ruled out economic or military action, prompting strong criticism from Greenlanders and Danish leaders. As Vice President JD Vance prepares to visit, tensions over America's ambitions escalate. Greenland and Denmark have sharply criticized Vice President JD Vance's planned visit to the Arctic island. Despite opposition, Donald Trump insists that «the world needs us to have Greenland,» raising concerns about future US policy.

Trump administration, the DC Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday temporarily halted the deportation of suspected Venezuelan gang members under the infrequently used Alien Enemies Act (AEA), reported Wusa9. The 18th-century law had been invoked by US president Donald Trump earlier this month to immediately deport a group of Venezuelan men suspected of being affiliated with the Tren de Aragua gang, according to the report.

British Steel has decided to shut both blast furnaces and steelmaking operations in Scunthorpe, which poses a risk to eliminate up to 2,700 positions within the workforce. The Chinese ownership group Jingye has determined that the furnace closures are essential because they face financial challenges and increasing environmental expenses. British Steel received strong opposition from worker unions, who believe this action will trigger devastating effects on the steel industry together with damaging jobs.

Himanta Biswa Sarma the SIT which is investigating the nefarious network of Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheik, is scrutinising records to examine how and why he was paying salary to an individual based in India. Sarma said, “The SIT which is investigating the nefarious network of Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheik, is scrutinising records to examine how and why he was paying salary to an individual based in India. SIT is in possession of evidence. The person based in India was receiving salaries for two or three years. The SIT will take another two months and by September we will conclude the investigation.” He added, “After that we will decide if we will recommend revocation of the visa of that individual or recommend other action as per law. The investigation so far establishes strong links with the Pakistani establishment.” Sarma earlier had hinted that the ongoing probe into alleged links between a Pakistan-based official and “certain individuals” in India may see involvement of Interpol. After Assam Police formed an SIT to investigate a case registered with Assam CID against a Pakistani national Ali Taqueer Sheikh who works with a climate action group – CDKN, Sarma had said government SIT has found that Seikh has come to India 18 times and SIT has got some initial leads which might lead to facts which will be starting, huge and fatal.

Los Angeles Dodgers are hosting Detroit Tigers in an MLB opening day clash on Thursday at the Dodger Stadium in California. Among the major stars to remain available during the game include Freddie Freeman and Riley Greene, with Tigers being looked upon as +152 moneyline underdogs in comparison to the Dodgers (-182), Fox Sports reported. The Dodgers are 1.5-run favorite at +122 odds, while the over/under is 6.5 runs for the matchup, as per latest predictions.

IPL 2025 season has already set the stage for an exciting encounter as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Thursday's high-octane clash. The match will feature two dynamic teams, each with key players looking to make their mark. SRH, led by Pat Cummins, are coming off a strong start, having dominated their previous encounter with a 44-run victory over Rajasthan Royals. Their commanding total of 286 runs, the second-highest in IPL history, sent a clear signal to their opponents about their aggressive batting style and power-packed lineup. On the other side, LSG, captained by Rishabh Pant, will look to challenge SRH's momentum. Despite a few key injuries in their squad, including the absence of Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, and Akash Deep, LSG will be aiming to bounce back and maintain their competitive edge. While Avesh Khan is back in the squad after being cleared for the match, his form after a long break remains to be seen. SRH's explosive top order, including Ishan Kishan, Travis Head, and Abhishek Sharma, will provide a major challenge for the LSG bowlers. The team’s aggressive approach, marked by 30 sixes in their last game against Rajasthan Royals, could see them push the boundaries to reach 300 runs for the first time in IPL history. Nitish Kumar Reddy, who made a successful return from injury with a quickfire 30 off 15 balls, adds further depth to SRH's batting lineup. Additionally, Heinrich Klaasen is a strong presence in the middle order, adding firepower to an already formidable batting unit.