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Ranjani Srinivasan, an Indian student at Columbia University who opted to «self-deport» after her visa was revoked, has described the terrifying moment when federal immigration agents first knocked on the door of her varsity apartment. The immigration agents were searching for Srinivasan, 37, who had recently learned her student visa had been revoked. Srinivasan, an international PhD student from India, did not open the door when the three immigration agents knocked at it, the New York Times reported. She was not home when the agents showed up again the next night. She packed a few belongings, left her cat behind with a friend and jumped on a flight to Canada at LaGuardia Airport, the report added. When the agents returned a third time, this past Thursday night, and entered her apartment with a judicial warrant, she was gone.

US housing market is on the brink of collapse as Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E) pulls the plug on affordable housing projects nationwide, according to a new report. A report from Mitrade.com reveals that monthly housing costs in the US soared to a record $3,104 in January. «Mortgage payments alone have nearly doubled in the past five years, now averaging $2,237 per month, plus $416 for property taxes and $361 for insurance. At the same time, home prices surged by $31,300 to a median of $446,300—the second-highest in history,» the report stated.

aluminum tariffs as Washington edges towards an all-out trade war with major partners. Since January, Trump has imposed levies on multiple trading partners and imports — including steel and aluminum — roiling financial markets and fanning fears that his plans could tip the world's biggest economy into a recession. The president told reporters aboard Air Force One he did not plan to make exceptions to the tariffs, saying: «No, I have no intention of that.» He instead doubled down on a pledge to impose reciprocal levies as soon as April 2 to remedy trade practices Washington deems unfair, raising the potential for more products and trading partners to be specifically targeted. «April 2 is a liberating day for our country,» he said.

wholesale inflation quickened to 2.38 per cent in February on an annual basis, as against 2.31 per cent in January, government data showed on Monday. As per data released by the centre earlier this month, India’s retail inflation eased to a seven-month low of 3.61% in February, down from 4.31% in January. The decline was largely driven by lower food prices, with food inflation—comprising nearly half of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) basket—falling to 3.75% in February from 5.97% in January. ALSO READ:India’s retail inflation eases to a seven-month low of 3.61% in Feb, thanks to cooling food prices

«With GDP growth projections above 6 per cent annually, India's energy demand will continue to soar, and the country will remain heavily reliant on fossil fuels, including oil, to meet its needs,» said the report. As per the International Energy Agency (IEA) India's oil demand is projected to rise by 1.3 million barrels per day (mbpd) by 2030. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) estimates an even higher increase of 1.8 mbpd, bringing India's total oil consumption to 7.1 mbpd, up from 5.3 mbpd in 2023.

Pushpa franchise has taken Indian cinema by storm, with both installments smashing box office records and leaving audiences craving more. Now, fans of Allu Arjun can rejoice as the makers have officially confirmed that Pushpa 3 is on the way! Producer Ravi Shankar Yerneni recently revealed that the third chapter of the blockbuster series is set to begin in 2028. However, fans will have to wait a little longer as Allu Arjun and director Sukumar are tied up with prior commitments. The superstar has two massive projects lined up—one with Atlee and another with Trivikram Srinivas—both of which are expected to keep him occupied for the next couple of years. Meanwhile, Sukumar is currently working on a film with Ram Charan, further delaying the timeline for Pushpa 3. Despite these packed schedules, the makers assure that the wait won’t be as long as it was between Pushpa: The Rise and Pushpa: The Rule. Once Allu Arjun wraps up his prior commitments and the director also completes his project, work on Pushpa 3 will start and the makers are aiming for a 2028 release. As per reports, the third installment of the film is titled, Pushpa 3- The Rampage.

Indiana, Kentucky, and Mississippi are attracting workers away from big cities and into rural and suburban areas, according to a report by Fortune. The report states that these towns are offering a range of perks, from something as simple as free eggs to relocation grants of up to $5,000. According to Fortune, Noblesville is providing a $5,000 relocation grant, annual memberships to the town’s coworking space and chamber of commerce, and even a $500 health and wellness stipend. «New Haven, IN, is offering burgers and bourbon with the mayor. In Wabash County, IN, you can join your neighbors on a rafting trip. In Mayfield, KY, they are offering a monthly gift of a dozen locally sourced eggs,» the report added. Amid rising housing costs, struggling education and healthcare systems, and hopes for better infrastructure, many Americans are now considering a move to smaller towns. Citing an analysis from Realtor.com, the report claimed that millennials, in particular, are relocating to small towns and rural areas at the highest rate seen in decades.

TikTok in 30-second flashes. Migrants trek in camouflage through dry desert terrain. Dune buggies roar up to the United States-Mexico border barrier. Families with young children pass through gaps in the wall. Helicopters, planes, yachts, tunnels and jet skis stand by for potential customers. Laced with emojis, the videos posted by smugglers offer a simple promise: If you don't have a visa in the U.S., trust us. We'll get you over safely.

Bharat Forge Ltd.(up 1.98 per cent), Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.(up 1.5 per cent), TVS Motor Company Ltd.(up 1.11 per cent), Exide Industries Ltd.(up 0.97 per cent) and Tata Motors Ltd.(up 0.79 per cent) were among the top gainers.

One MobiKwik Systems, the parent company of digital payments provider MobiKwik, slumped by as much as 14.6% on Monday, hitting a fresh 52-week low of Rs 231.05, after the expiration of a three-month lock-in period. The expiry has unlocked 46 lakh shares, or 6% of the company's outstanding stock, making them eligible for trade. The stock has experienced a significant decline, falling 61% from its post-listing high of nearly Rs 700. It has also dipped below its IPO price of Rs 269, adding to investor concerns. Over the last week, the shares have fallen by 13%, and in the past month, the drop has widened to 24%.

Godrej Properties Ltd.(up 1.57 per cent), Sobha Ltd.(up 0.62 per cent) and Raymond Ltd.(up 0.52 per cent) were among the top gainers.

New Zealand media reported large groups of students moving around the streets near Dunedin University early Monday (March 17) morning with many indulging in a challenge known as “six before six”, which is about consuming six alcoholic beverages before 6am. Many students admitted that it was a popular way of celebration among them. As the day progressed, the number of students increased manifold and there was loud music too. Streets were littered with broken glasses and at least one also had a burnt couch. According to police officers, at least four such fires were reported from the area with the The Otago Daily Times reporting that a wallaby was found burned on one of the couches. Police have confirmed that they are investigating the alleged incident of a wallaby being burnt.

Samsung Electronics must adopt a «do-or-die» mindset, its chairman told executives, to confront the challenges posed by artificial intelligence that are upending the industry, Yonhap news reported Monday. South Korean giant Samsung has been struggling to meet Nvidia's requirements as rival SK hynix has become the US titan's main supplier of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips for its AI graphics processing units (GPU). The world's largest memory-chip maker already acknowledged in October that it was facing a «crisis», and admitted questions had arisen about its «fundamental technological competitiveness and the future of the company».

Donald Trump said he would speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as he pushes to end the war in Ukraine. The U.S. leader disclosed the upcoming conversation to reporters while flying from Florida to Washington on Air Force One on Sunday evening. «We will see if we have something to announce maybe by Tuesday. I will be speaking to President Putin on Tuesday,» Trump said. «A lot of work's been done over the weekend. We want to see if we can bring that war to an end.» Although Russia failed in its initial goal to topple Ukraine with its invasion three years ago, it still controls large swaths of the country. Trump said land and power plants are part of the conversation around bringing the war to a close.

IndusInd Bank with an unchanged target price of Rs 850. The current market price of IndusInd Bank is Rs 678.55. IndusInd Bank, incorporated in 1994, has a market cap of Rs 52628.84 crore. IndusInd Bank's key products/revenue segments include Interest & Discount on Advances & Bills, Income From Investment, Interest On Balances with RBI and Other Inter-Bank Funds and Interest for the year ending 31-Mar-2024.

Tejas Networks shares will be in focus on Monday after the company received Rs 123.45 crore from the Ministry of Communications, Department of Telecommunications, as an incentive under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Telecom and Networking Products for FY24. «We would like to inform you that Tejas Networks Limited (the Company) has on March 12, 2025, received an amount of Rs.123.45 Crores from the Ministry of Communications, Department of Telecommunications — New Delhi, towards incentive for the financial year 2023-24 under the PLI (Production Linked Incentive) Scheme for Telecom and Networking Products,» the company said in an exchange filing.

China's economy showed a modest pickup for the first two months of the year, according to data published Monday by the National Bureau of Statistics, as Beijing reiterated its plan to bolster domestic consumption.

Paris Saint-Germain completed a fine week by beating bitter rivals Marseille 3-1 on Sunday to take a big step towards another Ligue 1 title, while the clash between relegation battlers Montpellier and Saint-Etienne was abandoned due to crowd trouble. PSG followed their Champions League victory over Liverpool on Tuesday by getting the better of Marseille at the Parc des Princes in a meeting of the top two in Ligue 1. Ousmane Dembele continued his prolific recent form by scoring the opener and Nuno Mendes made it 2-0 for PSG before half-time, with Pol Lirola's own goal securing victory in the second half after Amine Gouiri had pulled one back. Luis Enrique's side are still unbeaten after 26 games in Ligue 1 this season and now lead Marseille by a mammoth 19 points at the top with eight matches to play. It means PSG could be crowned champions for the 11th time in 13 seasons during the next round of games on the last weekend in March.

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market’s recent decline as healthy. Stocks rose in Australia, Japan and South Korea in early Monday trade, with futures in Hong Kong also pointing to a higher open. The gains came after the S&P 500 jumped 2.1% Friday as the government avoided a shutdown, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 advanced 2.1%. The Golden Dragon index rose 2.7% with Chinese authorities set to announce measures to boost consumption on Monday. The dollar was steady.

As the Moon in Scorpio forms a trine with Mars in Cancer, March 17, 2025, brings a surge of emotional clarity and instinctive action for all zodiac signs, according to the St. Patrick's Day Horoscope. The alignment encourages introspection and soulful choices, offering a unique energy that gently guides individuals towards what truly matters. Below is a comprehensive Horoscope March 17 breakdown for each zodiac sign, highlighting what the cosmic alignment holds in store, as per a report by Your Tango.