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Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) likely violated the Constitution by dismantling the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), indefinitely blocking DOGE from making further cuts. The ruling requires the Trump administration to restore email and computer access to all USAID employees, including those on administrative leave. However, it does not reverse firings or fully reinstate the agency. In one of the first lawsuits directly targeting Musk, U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang in Maryland rejected the Trump administration’s claim that Musk is merely an adviser to President Donald Trump. Citing Musk’s public remarks and social media posts, Chuang found that Musk has “firm control over DOGE.” He highlighted a post in which Musk claimed to have “fed USAID into the wood chipper.” The judge warned that USAID’s ability to fulfill its legal obligations had likely been compromised. “Taken together, these facts support the conclusion that USAID has been effectively eliminated,” Chuang wrote in the preliminary injunction.

Reserve Bank of India's reassurance on a festive weekend. As the story plays out amid rating action and a 24% fall in the stock, the declaration of the bank's derivative losses, estimated at more than ₹1,500 crore, has thrown up many questions. What took the IndusInd management so long to declare the losses?

The FIIs complemented the domestic institutional investors (DIIs) who purchased shares worth Rs 2,534.75 crore today.

The think tank's warning came after the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) lowered its forecasts for UK economic growth to 1.4% for 2025 on Monday (17 March), down from the agency's 1.7% forecast in December 2024. OECD downgrades UK growth forecast to 1.4% for 2025 The deterioration in economic conditions is expected to impact the Office for Budget Responsibility's projection for the current balance from a surplus of £9.9bn in 2029-30 to a deficit of around £5bn. «This means that without fresh policy action the chancellor would be breaking her newly-legis...

VHP on Tuesday condemned the violence in Maharashtra's Nagpur over a demand to remove Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and sought «strictest action» against those involved. At least 45 people have been arrested in connection with the violence that erupted on Monday, Nagpur district guardian minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said on Tuesday. As many as 34 police personnel and five other persons suffered injuries in the incident, he added. Condemning the incident, Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) general secretary (organisation) Milind Parande alleged that «a section» of a particular community carried out attacks and arson. «Houses of our youth wing Bajrang Dal workers were attacked, they targeted many houses… The Vishva Hindu Parishad condemns all this in the strongest terms,» he said in a statement. «It is extremely shameful that, on one hand, a lie was spread that the Hindu community had burnt the verses… on the other hand, a despicable attempt was made to incite violence. Strictest action should be taken against all such anti-social elements,» he added. The senior VHP functionary said glorification of Aurangzeb's tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar should be stopped and no thought given to improve it.

The ministry on Tuesday published on its social media several images of Chinese drones and ships and said 43 out of 59 of them entered Taiwan's air defence identification zone but that no confrontations were reported. Taiwan monitored the situation and deployed aircraft, navy ships and coastal anti-ship missile defences in response, the ministry said. China launches such missions on a daily basis in hopes of wearing down Taiwanese defences and morale, although the vast majority of the island's 23 million people reject Beijing's claim of sovereignty over Taiwan and its threat to use force to assert its control. It's unclear what prompted the large Chinese deployment. Daily figures often vary widely based on statements by the Taiwanese authorities or their US partners.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. It seems like yesterday that we, as advocates for a sustainable economy, had the wind in our sails. At the 2021 United Nations climate change conference in Glasgow, many of the world’s largest asset managers, banks and insurers pledged to decarbonize their investment portfolios, loans and insurance policies in line with the Paris Agreement.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India’s benchmark index, Nifty 50, opened lower on Monday, 17 March, but rebounded as buying interest emerged at lower levels, pushing it into positive territory. The index closed 112 points higher (+0.50%) at 22,509.65, forming a bullish candle.

Trump derangement syndrome’ in the state's definition of mental illness. The proposal aims to recognize extreme reactions to former President Donald Trump as a psychological condition.

According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Archit Chandak, the violence started due to some miscommunication. “The situation is under control now. We have a strong police presence. We appeal to everyone to stay calm and not engage in stone pelting,” he told ANI. To control the situation, the police used tear gas and displayed a show of force. Several vehicles were set on fire, but the Fire Brigade quickly doused the flames. DCP Chandak himself suffered a minor leg injury during the violence. Authorities have urged people not to believe in rumours and to maintain law and order. “We request everyone to support the police. Legal action is being taken against those involved,” DCP Chandak said.

Hip Hop India Season 2 for making inappropriate gestures during his performance. The actress, who is judging the show alongside choreographer-director Remo D'Souza, was visibly upset with the contestant’s behavior, which included winking and blowing flying kisses in her direction. A video of the incident has since gone viral on social media. In the clip, Malaika is seen confronting the contestant, demanding, «Mummy ka phone number do!» (Give me your mother's phone number!). Expressing her disbelief, she added, «He is winking. He is giving flying kisses.» Her stern reaction was supported by other contestants, who also questioned the participant's behavior. The contestant, from Uttar Pradesh, had appeared for an audition on the show. His actions during the performance left Malaika uncomfortable, leading her to firmly call him out. Remo D'Souza attempted to lighten the mood by jokingly asking whether the boy was more like his mother or father.

The S&P 500 down 6% since his inauguration as investors are withdrawing funds from the US and investing them in stocks abroad, reported New York Times.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Unbox 2025 event is all set to captivate fans on Monday, March 17, 2025, at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. This event promises to be a thrilling experience, packed with excitement and some exclusive moments for fans of the franchise. One of the key attractions of the event will be the opportunity for fans to interact with Virat Kohli, the star batter and long-time RCB player, alongside the newly appointed captain Rajat Patidar. RCB supporters are also in for a treat as the team will unveil their fresh jersey design, marking the beginning of another season filled with high hopes. In addition to the jersey unveiling, the event will feature a special ceremony where some of the franchise’s former players will be inducted into the RCB Hall of Fame. The likes of AB de Villiers, Chris Gayle, and Vinay Kumar are among those who have already been honored with this prestigious induction, and more names could be added to the list during the event. The event won't just focus on cricketing action. Fans will also be treated to an exciting performance by the popular rapper Hanumankind, who will take the stage to add an energetic vibe to the atmosphere.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reassured depositors of IndusInd Bank that “there is no cause for concern” amid recent worries about the bank’s financial health. IndusInd Bank recently revealed that it faced some financial discrepancies concerning its currency derivative transactions over the past seven to eight years, which will result in a financial hit of Rs 1,600 crore. “There has been some speculation relating to IndusInd Bank in certain quarters, perhaps arising from recent events related to the bank. The Reserve Bank would like to state that the bank (IndusInd Bank) is well-capitalised and the financial position of the bank remains satisfactory,” the RBI said in a press release on March 15, 2025. Also read: After DCB Bank, Shivalik SFB, this bank slashes FD interest rates: Check latest FD interest rates

Addressing the issue, Secretary (East) Jaideep Mazumdar in a special briefing of the Ministry of External Affairs stated, «About Khalistan, this was an issue that came up… We do alert our friends to the activities of anti-India elements in their countries and their abuse of freedom of speech and other democratic freedoms to glorify terrorism and to threaten attacks against our diplomats, our parliament or our events in India. So these were also conveyed. The government of New Zealand has been receptive and has taken our concerns on board in the past as well.» India has been vocal about its stance against separatist movements operating from foreign soil. The meeting with Luxon comes at a time when the Indian government has been urging international partners to take stronger action against individuals and groups involved in extremist activities. New Zealand has previously acknowledged such concerns, and India expects continued cooperation in addressing these threats. Meanwhile, India's concerns over Khalistani separatist activities are not limited to New Zealand. Recently, India formally raised the issue with the United Kingdom following a security breach during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's visit to London. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, «We have conveyed our deep concern to the UK authorities about the breach of security arrangements by UK-based separatist and extremist elements during EAM's visit.»

Supreme Court on Monday said the trial of the Manipur ethnic violence cases, probed by the CBI, would be conducted in Guwahati, Assam, where it was transferred to earlier. A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna also extended till July 31, 2025, the tenure of a committee headed by Justice Gita Mittal, the former chief justice of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court. The panel, also comprising former Bombay High Court judge Shalini P Joshi and Asha Menon, former Delhi High Court judge, was set up on August 7, 2023 by the top court to oversee relief and rehabilitation of the victims of ethnic violence in Manipur. The tenure of the panel was previously extended by the top court by six months on August 5, last year. On Monday, the bench noted the submissions of a lawyer over the fate of the trials in the cases that were transferred to Guwahati for pre-trial proceedings by the bench on August 25, 2023. «We clarify that the trial of transferred cases will be held before the courts at Guwahati,» the CJI said.

Talking to PTI, Clarkson also said that while India has a net-zero target (balancing emissions with removals) for 2070, there is a need for greater ambition. She suggested that India should align with other countries in moving its net-zero goal forward.

Donald Trump's approval rating has reached 47%, equaling his best-ever mark as president, according to the latest NBC News poll. However, a 51% majority still disapproves of his performance. Three months after he returned to the Oval Office, Trump hit the highest approval rating he's ever had as commander-in chief. More Americans say the country is on the right track than at any point since 2004, according to a new poll. That’s the good news, according to an NBC News Poll released Sunday. ALSO READ: 'Hell will rain down': Trump launches large-scale strikes on Yemen's Houthis, issues blistering war threat

In HM Treasury policy paper published today (17 March), it said the current regulatory environment in the UK «is not functioning as effectively as it should», acting as a restraint on growth and hindering private sector investment. Reeves not expected to make changes to Cash ISAs in Spring Forecast – reports «The world is changing and that is why we must go further and faster to deliver on our Plan for Change to kickstart economic growth,» Reeves said. «Today we are taking further action to free businesses from the shackles of regulation.» Among the proposed changes, the Treasury w...

JioStar has integrated all Sports18 channels into the Star Sports Network, effective March 15, marking a significant step in establishing Star Sports as the go-to destination for live sports action. The Sports18 channels were inherited from Viacom18 following its merger with Star India to form JioStar. With this expansion, Star Sports now operates a network of 24 channels, further strengthening its reach and content offerings for sports fans across the country.

Orhan Awatramani, also known as Orry, and seven others for consuming alcohol at a hotel in Katra. The case was registered on March 15 after a complaint was received about the violation of rules prohibiting alcohol and non-vegetarian food in cottage suites.