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Five months after the assault, she lay on a mat in a displacement camp in South Sudan's capital, rubbing her swollen belly. «I felt like I wasn't heard… and now I'm pregnant,» she said. The Associated Press does not identify people who have been raped. Sexual assault is a constant risk for many women in South Sudan. Now one aid group is trying to bridge the gap with technology, to find and help survivors more quickly. But it's not easy in a country with low connectivity, high illiteracy and wariness about how information is used. Five months ago, an Israel-based organization in South Sudan piloted a chatbot it created on WhatsApp. It prompts questions for its staff to ask survivors of sexual assault to anonymously share their experiences. The information is put into the phone while speaking to the person and the bot immediately notifies a social worker there's a case, providing help to the person within hours. IsraAID said the technology improves communication. Papers can get misplaced and information can go missing, said Rodah Nyaduel, a psychologist with the group. When colleagues document an incident, she's notified by phone and told what type of case it is.

Chennai after experiencing an unexpected bout of chest discomfort. The legendary musician and Academy Award-winning composer is currently receiving treatment at Apollo Hospital, where a team of doctors is attentively monitoring his condition. According to medical sources, Rahman is responding well to treatment and is likely to be discharged by midday. Reports indicate that he initially complained of pain in his neck and opted to undergo a medical examination upon returning from an international trip. Further updates regarding his health are anticipated soon. This development follows a recent health scare involving Rahman’s former spouse, Saira Banu, who was hospitalized a few weeks ago due to a medical crisis. It has been reported that she had to undergo a surgical procedure as part of her treatment. After her hospitalization, Saira issued an official health update through a statement released by her legal representative, Vandana Shah.

bio-enhanced curcumin, the active compound in turmeric (haldi), can effectively treat mild to moderate dry eye disease (DED), reported The Times of India. DED occurs when the eyes fail to produce enough quality tears for proper lubrication. Published in the Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, the research highlights curcumin’s positive impact on improving tear film stability, lipid layer thickness, tear meniscus height, and reducing eye redness.

Strategic Bitcoin Reserve" in the United States is further proof of President Donald Trump's support for the cryptocurrency sector. Trump earlier this month signed an executive order establishing the reserve, which White House crypto chief David Sacks has likened to «a digital Fort Knox», comparing it to the stockpiling of gold bars at the US military base. Gold is held in reserves by countries worldwide as the metal is seen as a safe-haven asset, protecting against financial instability such as high inflation. The metal on Friday surpassed $3,000 per ounce for the first time, boosted by an uncertain economic outlook amid Trump's tariffs. Gold reserves can help also stabilise a country's currency, while bars are used as collateral for loans and transactions.

Ainapur Hobli village in Kalaburagi recorded the highest temperature in the last 24 hours at 42.8°C. Speaking in Raichur, the minister said, «With rising temperatures, the government may change work timings for government offices. Officers should avoid field visits in the afternoon, and employees should not go out between 12 noon and 3 pm. Work should be done in the morning or evening. Raichur is seeing temperatures close to 43-44°C.» He also advised schools and institutions to take precautions. «Eat well, stay hydrated, and avoid dehydration. Government hospitals are prepared to handle heat-related issues,» he added. According to IMD, temperatures in North Interior Karnataka are expected to rise by 2-4°C between March 15 and 17, with a heatwave warning in some areas on March 18 and 19.

quick commerce has caused a significant decline in the sale of food, beverages and confectionery in urban centers, as 52 per cent of physical store retailers reported experiencing the drop, according to a report by global consulting firm PwC. The report says that beyond food, personal care (47 per cent) and household cleaning (33 per cent) are also experiencing significant sales reductions. This suggests that quick-delivery models are more disruptive for consumables that consumers frequently purchase in-store.

Trump on Saturday invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, claiming the United States was being invaded by a Venezuelan gang called Tren de Aragua. This rarely used war-time law grants the president broad powers to expedite mass deportations, potentially advancing Trump's aggressive immigration crackdown. Trump asserted that Tren de Aragua was acting on behalf of Venezuela's government, describing the gang as a hostile force that poses a serious threat to the United States. «Over the years, Venezuelan national and local authorities have ceded ever-greater control over their territories to transnational criminal organisations, including TdA,» Trump's statement read. «The result is a hybrid criminal state that is perpetrating an invasion of and predatory incursion into the United States.» Hours after Trump’s proclamation, US District Court Chief Judge James E. Boasberg issued an emergency order blocking deportations under the 18th-century law. Boasberg intervened after reports emerged that the government had already begun flying deportees to El Salvador and Honduras for detention.

The attacks comes less than 24 hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin met with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss details of the American proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in the war with Ukraine. Putin told a press conference on Thursday that he supported a truce in principle but set out a host of details that need to be clarified before it is agreed. Kyiv has already endorsed the truce proposal, although Ukrainian officials have publicly raised doubts as to whether Moscow will commit to such a deal. Speaking to reporters in Kyiv on Saturday, after virtual talks between Western allies hosted by U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Zelenskyy voiced Ukraine's support for the 30-day full ceasefire proposal to discuss a longer-term peace plan, but said Russia would attempt to derail talks with conditions and «buts». Starmer has told allies to «keep the pressure» on Putin to back a ceasefire in Ukraine, hailing Ukraine as the «party of peace.» Starmer said Putin will «sooner or later» have to «come to the table.

Local news footage showed homes with roofs torn off and large trucks overturned, while forecasters warned of additional tornadoes expected over the weekend. In Kansas, eight people were killed in a crash involving over 50 vehicles, which police attributed to low visibility during a «severe dust storm.» Missouri State Highway Patrol reported 12 storm-related deaths and released images of boats stacked on top of one another at a marina that had been destroyed. The patrol also noted downed trees, damaged buildings, and power outages caused by «tornadoes, thunderstorms, and large hail.» «It was the scariest thing I've ever been through; it was so fast, our ears were all about to burst,» said Alicia Wilson, a Missouri resident who had to evacuate her home.

The report noted that the Indian government’s initiatives over the last few years, to boost semiconductor fab and OSAT investments by inviting global firms, has created awareness about the importance of global supply chains and led to increased interest among domestic suppliers. We take a look at the potential opportunities and challenges facing the sector.

Uber Technologies is in early stages of discussions to acquire BluSmart Mobility, the Gurugram-based all-electric cab service operator, two people in the know said. A deal could help Uber increase its presence in the growing space for electric cabs in India as well as signal consolidation in the urban mobility industry. The discussions come at a time when Gensol Engineering, the solar engineering procurement and construction company promoted by BluSmart cofounder Anmol Singh Jaggi, is facing liquidity issues. “Uber is scoping out BluSmart’s assets...particularly the electric vehicle fleet, which could help shore up its presence in the segment,” one of the people said.

Reserve Bank of India said Saturday that the financial position of IndusInd Bank «remains satisfactory», reassuring depositors of the safety of their money after the lender last week reported discrepancies in its derivatives portfolio and warned of a one-time hit on its net worth. The bank is «well-capitalised», while its financial health «remains stable» and is being closely monitored, the RBI said in a press release, and urged depositors not to be swayed by «speculative reports at this juncture». Based on public disclosures, the bank has already engaged an external audit team to review its systems and assess the actual impact of any issues, the central bank said. It directed the lender's board and management to complete the remedial actions by the end of this month after making required disclosures to all stakeholders. According to the bank's auditor-reviewed financial results for the quarter ending December 31, 2024, IndusInd Bank has maintained a solid capital adequacy ratio of 16.46% and provision coverage ratio of 70.20%, compared with the RBI-mandated 9% and 70%, respectively. Its liquidity coverage ratio was 113% as on March 9, exceeding the regulatory requirement of 100%. The reassurance comes amid growing concerns about the bank's lapses in derivatives accounting which it discovered in September-October but disclosed only on Monday.

The one-year inflation outlook surged to 4.9 per cent in March—the highest since 2022—while long-term expectations hit 3.9 per cent, a 30-year peak. Despite mixed signals (like flat wholesale prices), consumers across all demographics report dwindling confidence. Pushpin Singh of the Centre for Economics and Business Research warns that unpredictable tariff reversals create a “climate of uncertainty,” discouraging business expansions and household spending.

consumer sentiment index nosedived to 57.9 in March, marking a 10.5% drop from February and falling short of economists’ forecasts. This reading—the lowest since November 2022—reflects growing anxiety over inflation and market volatility, exacerbated by President Trump’s aggressive tariff policies. The one-year inflation outlook surged to 4.9%, the highest in 16 months, while the five-year expectation hit 3.9%, a level unseen since 1993.

Radar Online, the 55-year-old superstar is reportedly channeling her emotions into a powerful musical comeback—one that insiders believe will be her own version of Lemonade, Beyoncé’s infamous tell-all album about Jay-Z’s infidelity. After a turbulent relationship with Affleck, 52, which saw the rekindling of their 2000s romance only to end in yet another failed marriage, Lopez is wasting no time wallowing in regret. Instead, she's back in the studio, allegedly assembling an army of A-list songwriters and producers to craft an album infused with themes of «strength, courage, and perseverance.»

From crates of contraband eggs being seized at checkpoints to fines being issued for unauthorized poultry products, eggs have suddenly become one of the hottest black-market items according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. In fact, since October, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has recorded more than 3,700 seizures of bird and poultry-related products—a staggering number when compared to just 352 fentanyl seizures in the same period.

Trump said he ordered a series of airstrikes on Yemen's capital, Sanaa, on Saturday, promising to use «overwhelming lethal force» until Iranian-backed Houthi rebels cease their attacks on shipping along a vital maritime corridor. «Our brave Warfighters are right now carrying out aerial attacks on the terrorists' bases, leaders, and missile defenses to protect American shipping, air, and naval assets, and to restore Navigational Freedom,» Trump said in a social media post. «No terrorist force will stop American commercial and naval vessels from freely sailing the Waterways of the World.» He also warned Iran to stop supporting the rebel group, promising to hold the country «fully accountable» for the actions of its proxy. The Houthis reported a series of explosions in their territory Saturday evening. Images circulating online show plumes of black smoke over the area of the Sanaa airport complex, which includes a sprawling military facility. The extent of the damage was not yet clear. The airstrikes come a few days after the Houthis said they would resume attacks on Israeli vessels sailing in waters off Yemen in response to Israel's blockade on Gaza. There have been no Houthi attacks reported since then.

The move comes as a direct response to Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canadian goods, which Alberta Premier Danielle Smith condemned as an «economic attack» on Canada.

Sanjay Raut recently alleged that Deputy CM Eknath Shinde held a meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah, during which Shinde reportedly expressed grievances against Devendra Fadnavis. Despite the meeting allegedly having only two attendees, Saamana, the newspaper edited by Raut, published the purported conversation verbatim. Raut aimed to suggest that Shinde was scheming against Fadnavis. However, Fadnavis later dismissed Raut's claims, accusing the latter of trying to rival scriptwriters Salim and Javed in crafting fiction.