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web searches with queries for «Trump» and the word "chaos" rose in the past few weeks just as US president Donald Trump's second term started, as per a report.

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James submitted before the Special CBI judge Sanjeev Aggarwal that he would need at least two months to apply for and get access to a passport as the same had expired. The accused, Michel James, needs to surrender his passport to the court authorities as one of the conditions required to be fulfilled for the grant of bail. On March 7, the Court directed Michel James to furnish a bond of Rs 5 lakh with one surety of the same amount as part of his bail conditions. The court had also directed Michel to surrender his passport. Since his passport had already expired, the court directed him to apply for a new passport with the British High Commission as per the prescribed rules.

earthquake of magnitude 4.1 jolted Tibet on Tuesday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks. In a post on X, NCS said, «EQ of M: 4.1, On: 11/03/2025 12:39:06 IST, Lat: 28.52 N, Long: 87.40 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Tibet.» Shallow earthquakes like this one are more dangerous than deeper ones due to their greater energy release closer to the Earth's surface, causing stronger ground shaking and increased damage to structures and casualties, compared to deeper earthquakes, which lose energy as they travel to the surface.

Malayalam cinema takes the spotlight with Oru Jaathi Jathakam, a romantic comedy starring Vineeth Sreenivasan, and Rekhachithram, a gripping mystery thriller led by Asif Ali. Telugu audiences can dive into Ramam Raghavam, an intense drama exploring family conflicts. Meanwhile, Ponman offers a dark comedy twist on financial struggles. For food lovers, Chef Mantra Season 2 returns with celebrity culinary battles, adding a flavorful touch to the week’s entertainment lineup.

Aman Sao was killed in an encounter when members of his gang tried to free him from police custody in Jharkhand's Palamu district on Tuesday, officials said. The incident took place a day after state Director General of Police Anurag Gupta said most crime plots in Jharkhand are being hatched inside jails and executed with the help of criminal gangs. The shootout happened on Tuesday morning when the gangster, accused in over 150 cases and convicted in some cases, was being brought to Ranchi from Raipur jail in neighbouring Chhattisgarh, they said. «Suddenly, members of Sao's gang attacked the vehicle in which he was being brought and attempted to free him near Chainpur in Ramgarh police station area, around 180 km from Ranchi, resulting in a gunfight in which Sao was killed and another police personnel was injured,» Medininagar Sub-divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Manibhushan Prasad said. Officials said that as his gang members launched the attack to free him, Sao snatched an INSAS rifle from an STF jawan and started firing, prompting the police to retaliate in self-defence, leading to Sao's death. Palamu Superintendent of Police Reeshma Ramesan said Sao was being brought to Ranchi from Raipur in connection with an NIA case.

Rouse Avenue court on Tuesday granted bail to Tej Pratap Yadav, Hema Yadav and other accused persons in the Land for Job scam case. They appeared before the court pursuant to summons issued to them. Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi and Misa Bharti moved exemption application. Special judge Vishal Gogne granted bail to accused persons on furnishing a personal bond of Rs. 50000 and surety bond in like amount by each accused. The court has listed the matter for hearing on March 20. The court took cognizance of all three chargesheet including conclusive charge filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation. The conclusive charge sheet was filed against former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav and 77 other accused persons. There are 30 public servants in the accused persons and 38 candidates. In first chargesheet, three additional accused have also been added and summoned. In second chargesheet accused Bhola Yadav, Prem Chand Gupta have also been summoned. In third chargesheet Hema Yadav and Tej Pratap Yadav have also been summoned.

gig economy, many young professionals are choosing freelancing as their primary career. However, several misconceptions prevent freshers from making informed decisions. Myths about experience, earning potential, flexibility, and skill requirements create unrealistic expectations or discourage aspiring freelancers altogether. Here are four common freelancing myths debunked:

Several key infrastructure projects announced in the budget including the third airport to cater to the country’s financial capital Mumbai are expected to enhance real estate prospects in the state. With a focus on improving connectivity and easing housing shortages, the state government’s initiatives are expected to drive demand in both residential and commercial markets across the state including key property markets of Mumbai, Pune, and Nashik.

The trial for homicide will be conducted at a three-judge court in San Isidro, near the Argentine capital Buenos Aires from March 11, 2025, and is likely to continue for several months. Even though Maradona had been suffering from a host of health related issues for many years, the prosecution team has alleged that his death was the result of medical negligence on the part of the team of doctors and nurses treating him. An iconic player who mesmerised the football world with his exceptional talent, Maradona died aged 60 on November 25, 2020, following a cardiac arrest linked to acute pulmonary edema while undergoing treatment in a private residence in Tigre, Buenos Aires. Just a few days ago Maradona had undergone an operation for the removal of a blood clot in his brain.

Maharashtra following the state government decision to levy 6% motor vehicle tax, said executives at luxury car makers. As part of the budget proposal for FY26, the Maharashtra government will levy a 6% motor vehicle tax on EVs priced above Rs 30 lakh. Currently, all EVs sold in Maharashtra are exempt from motor vehicle tax. Additionally, the government raised the motor vehicle tax by 1 percentage point on individual-owned non-transport four-wheeler CNG and LPG vehicles. Depending on the vehicle type and price, such vehicles currently attract 7% to 9% tax.

Sensex down by over 5% in February, Samir Arora, the founder and CIO of Helios Mutual Fund, has drastically increased cash holdings in his flexi cap fund from 1.70% in January to 20.60% in February. Fund managers are allowed to keep a part of their portfolio in cash to meet events like redemptions or make investments when they see a possible opportunity in the market. Also Read | Sensex up nearly 900 points in March so far. How should mutual fund investors tweak their portfolios?

Indian cricketers, led by Rohit Sharma, have made a quiet return home following their triumph in the Champions Trophy in Dubai. After leading India to their second ICC title in nine months, skipper Rohit landed back in Mumbai on Monday night. The squad members have got a week off before they join their respective IPL teams ahead of the tournament beginning March 22. «All the players with families left from Dubai on Monday. There are some players who have stayed back for a couple of days,» a BCCI source told PTI.

pet cloning after spending 160,000 yuan (approximately US$22,000 or over Rs 19 lakh) to clone her deceased Doberman. According to The Star magazine, while pet cloning is legal in China, it must be carried out by certified companies following strict ethical guidelines. The woman, identified by her surname Xu, resides in Hangzhou, eastern China. She recounted her experience to the mainland media outlet Personage, revealing that she first adopted her Doberman, named Joker, in 2011. Over the years, Joker became more than just a pet—he was a steadfast companion, offering Xu an invaluable sense of security, particularly during the years she lived alone. Joker’s health began to deteriorate as he aged. At nine years old, he was diagnosed with a malignant sarcoma in his neck. Given the risks associated with anesthesia, he underwent surgery without sedation, exhibiting remarkable composure and trust. Xu was deeply moved by his resilience, stating that he endured the pain bravely.

NLC India shares fell 2.5% to their day's low of Rs 214.65 on the BSE on Tuesday after the company received in-principle approval from its board of directors to raise external commercial borrowings (ECB) equivalent to $200 million in Japanese Yen, with an additional green shoe option. The decision was made at the board meeting held on March 10, 2025. «The Board of Directors of the Company, at their meeting held on Monday, 10th March 2025, has, inter alia, considered and in-principally approved the borrowing of External Commercial Borrowing within an overall ceiling of Japanese Yen equivalent to $200 million, with an equivalent green shoe option,» NLC India stated in an exchange filing.

The Nifty future closed negatively with losses of 0.63% at 22,507 levels on Monday. India VIX rose nearly 4% to close at 13.98 in the previous session.

The session revealed that Maharashtra faces its highest debt projection in history at Rs 9.3 lakh crore and the steepest revenue deficit of an estimated Rs estimated Rs 45,891 crores for 25-26. With not much in the bank, the budget did not annonce any new big-ticket scheme. Promises from the poll manifesto like a hike in stipend of its flagship Mukhya Mantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,100 per month and a farm loan waiver, have not been given the green signal.

Nifty traded lower on Tuesday, tracking a broad sell-off in Asian markets after Wall Street slumped overnight amid recession fears in the U.S. Selling pressure was seen across all sectors. The BSE Sensex was down 375 points, or 0.51%, at 73,739, while the Nifty50 declined 140 points, or 0.62%, to 22,320 around 9:18 am.

Defence stocks, once the darlings of the market in 2024, are roaring back to life after a brutal correction. The sector, which witnessed a blistering rally last year amid rising global tensions and surging exports, saw a sharp selloff as high valuations, budget disappointments, and profit-booking took hold. Just when investors were questioning the long-term growth trajectory, Europe’s stunning $850 billion defence rearmament plan has flipped the script in Dalal Street’s favour. With Europe scrambling to fortify its military capabilities, Indian defence giants are in prime position to ride this global wave of rearmament.

IndusInd Bank shares will be in focus on Tuesday after the lender’s internal review estimated an adverse impact of approximately 2.35% on its net worth as of December 2024, according to an exchange filing on Monday. The review followed the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) master directions on the derivative portfolios of lenders, issued in September 2023. It examined the bank's «Other Asset and Other Liability» accounts and identified discrepancies in account balances.