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Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, passed away in unfortunate circumstances, leaving new questions. Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa, died in an unexpected turn of events after a doctor said she phoned his clinic a day after she was said to have died, questioning the timeline and cause of death, as per a report. With doubts raised about her diagnosis of hantavirus and Hackman's secluded last days, the case has raised speculation regarding what really happened. A week before the death of her Oscar-winning husband, Betsy Arakawa was discovered dead on February 11 from a rare rodent illness known as hantavirus pulmonary syndrome.

Cross-border travel is dropping sharply, as per surveys, which is impacting tourism revenue and triggering ad campaign adjustments.

The latest federal data found that the pay gap between employees who remain in their positions and those who switch jobs has fallen to its lowest point in a decade, the Wall Street Journal reported. During the first two months of 2025, workers who remained with their previous employers received a 4.6% bump in pay, while job switchers received about a 4.8% hike, as per the report. While the fall in hike started from 2025, yet the difference was slightly more, job switchers gained an average of 7.7% in salary compared to the job stayers' 5.5% bump, according to Wall Street Journal.

Bajaj Finserv has signed a binding agreement to acquire Allianz SE’s 26% stake in its life and general insurance ventures for ₹24,180 crore, ending a 24-year-old partnership. The buyout, priced at ₹13,780 crore for Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company and ₹10,400 crore for Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company, will take the Bajaj Group’s holding from 74% to full ownership, the company said in a stock exchange filing on Monday. Allianz said it will explore “reinvestment of sale proceeds into potential new opportunities in India.” The deal, subject to approvals from Competition Commission of India and insurance regulator IRDA, may see Allianz receiving proceeds in multiple tranches.

cardiac arrest caused by the effects of ketamine. James Lee Williams, who went by the stage name The Vivienne, aged 32, was found unresponsive in the bathroom of their home near Chester on January 5. A post-mortem determined the cause of James’ cause of death as unnatural, and an inquest into the circumstances is scheduled for June 30. According to media reports, their manager and friend Simon Jones in a statement said that James’ family felt it was crucial to inform them how The Vivienne tragically passed away. Jones said that they hope that by releasing this information, they can raise awareness about the dangers of ongoing ketamine use and what it can do to one’s body.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), a 35-year-old New York congresswoman, could become the Democratic Party's candidate for the 2028 US elections after she has recently gained popularity as she might best represent the Democratic voters, according to the Axios reporter Alex Isenstadt, reported The Wrap.

Prince Harry's US visa records will be partially unsealed, reigniting speculation about whether he misrepresented his past drug use. While some believe this could lead to deportation, the controversy continues to elicit debate. The decision comes after a legal battle over whether the Duke of Sussex received special treatment during his immigration process.

Centre for Public Interest Litigation (CPIL), calls for the creation of an independent committee, comprising the Prime Minister, Leader of Opposition, and Chief Justice of India, to appoint the CAG. The petitioner argued that the current selection process undermines the independence of the CAG. Advocate Prashant Bhushan claimed that the CAG's independence has diminished in recent years, pointing to a decline in reports and audits, especially in states ruled by the BJP.

Zomato is facing an insolvency plea from uniform supplier Nona Lifestyle, alleging unpaid dues of Rs 1.64 crore, as reported by Bar and Bench on March 17. The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has adjourned the case to April 3, requesting the petitioner to clarify its next steps. According to the report, B2B apparel manufacturer Nona Lifestyle has approached the NCLT to initiate the corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) against Zomato over alleged non-payment for supplied uniforms and merchandise, including ICC World Cup 2023 apparel.

Harvard University announced on Monday that they will offer free tuition to students from families earning $200,000 or less per year. The aid, the university said, will be handed out starting in the 2025-2026 academic year. The initiative significantly expands the university’s financial aid programme and aims to make higher education more accessible to a broader range of students. Harvard President Alan M Garber stated that the move would diversify student backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. This, he said, will foster intellectual and personal growth. As per the reports, the expansion will enable 86 per cent of the families in the United States to qualify for Harvard’s financial aid programme. The announcement of assistance furthers its commitment to supporting students from diverse economic backgrounds.

Donald Trump tariffs have ignited growing fears of a slowdown in the US housing market in 2025, as economic recession fears spread across financial markets. With the US housing market already facing affordability concerns, analysts say further tariffs would further suppress market activity.

Raphaël Glucksmann, a French lawmaker, has called on the United States to return the Statue of Liberty, claiming the country has abandoned its ideals of freedom and democracy. His fiery speech sparked debate on both sides of the Atlantic. His comments, fueled by concerns about political shifts and scientific suppression, sparked debate and elicited mixed reactions in France and America.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: India is focusing its US engagement on a trade deal rather than Washington's contentious plans to impose reciprocal tariffs. According to three senior government officials, India is not engaging with the US on reciprocal tariffs; instead, discussions remain centered on shaping a proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA).

Violent clashes erupt out in Maharashtra’s Nagpur amid Aurangzeb’s tomb rowIn an effort to quell the unrest, police deployed tear gas shells and conducted a baton charge in the Chitnis Park and Mahal areas. The violence reportedly spread to Kotwali and Ganeshpeth in the late afternoon, officials stated.ALSO READ: ‘Kab tutegi Aurangzeb ki qabr?’ Bajrang Dal warns fate like Babri in MaharashtraOfficials said the Chitnish Park to Shukrawari Talao road belt was most affected by violence as per the preliminary information, where some four-wheelers were set afire by rioters.

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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.

Falling on a Monday this year, the national holiday gives many a well-deserved break to enjoy parades and festivities. However, for those yet to complete their shopping, it's important to note that most stores will operate on reduced hours, similar to their Sunday schedules, as mentioned in a report by Irish Mirror. Although shops like Dunnes, Lidl, Tesco, Aldi, and SuperValu are open, the bank holiday status means many will open later and close earlier than usual. To avoid disappointment, customers are advised to check specific store hours online before making a trip.

PC Jeweller Ltd on Monday said its board has approved allotment of 51.71 crore shares to a consortium of lenders through a preferential issue to settle Rs 1,510 crore debt. In a regulatory filing, PC Jeweller Ltd stated that the Board of Directors of the company approved the allotment of 51,71,14,620 equity shares by way of preferential allotment on private placement basis to a consortium of lenders comprising 14 banks. The shares have been issued at Rs 29.20 per share.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: When Bell Laboratories developed the first silicon solar cell in 1954, a technological breakthrough that converted sunlight into electricity, the invention made headlines. “It may mark the beginning of a new era," went a story in The New York Times, “leading eventually to the realization of one of mankind’s most cherished dreams—the harnessing of the almost limitless energies of the sun." That hope was born out of a humbling statistic: the amount of sunlight that strikes the earth’s surface in an hour and a half is enough to meet the world’s energy demand for a year.

New York State plummeted this month by the most in nearly two years, a survey showed on Monday, with new orders falling sharply and input prices climbing at the fastest rate in more than two years in the latest sign the economy may be weakening, as per a report. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York said its Empire State manufacturing index plunged by nearly 26 points — the largest drop since May 2023 — to a reading of negative 20.0 from positive 5.7 in February, Reuters reported. The reading was lower than all 26 forecasts in a Reuters poll of economists, which had a median expectation of minus 1.50. «New orders and shipments declined,» the report said. «Input prices increased at the fastest pace in more than two years, and selling price increases also continued to pick up. Optimism about the outlook waned considerably for a second consecutive month.» It was the latest survey to paint a picture of a weakening factory sector struggling to adjust to President Donald Trump's roll-out of tariffs on a rapidly widening range of imported goods. Trump on Monday repeated his threat that more tariffs are coming in early April, and he reiterated that he had no intention of granting exemptions for the hefty levies on steel and aluminum imports that went into effect last week.

“They have come and enriched us here, created huge jobs. We must be an open progressive forward society not parochial like some of our neighbors, he said in a post on X. “The best and brightest of India are welcome here.” He was referring to data that showed most unicorn founders came from Maharashtra followed by Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu. In a series of posts, he warned that Karnataka was on its way of losing out massively by the time the term of the present Congress regime ends, while urging chief minister Siddaramaiah to act for a “mid-course correction". The former Infosys board member said this in response to a reported remark by Telangana CM Revanth Reddy that his state was finding it difficult to pay salaries to employees on the first day of every month due to the weak financial position of the state.