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According to Downdetector, complaints began around 9 a.m. ET and spiked at approximately 1 p.m. in the UK (6:30 p.m. IST). Reports flooded in from across the East and West Coasts of the US, while users in the UK also experienced similar issues.

However, Trump Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has denied the allegations saying no war plan was discussed. Hegseth discredited Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg who claimed that he was mistakenly added to the group where the war plans were leaked. Apart from the massive breach, which the White House has not denied, the chats — now viral — revealed the true feelings of Trump officials about Europe. ALSO READ: US recession: Jim Walker, who predicted 2008 US market crash, sounds alarm over economic turmoil

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Jessica Aber has left many people with unanswered questions. Jessica Aber, a former United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, was discovered dead at the age of 43 on 22 March 2025. The former US attorney was found unresponsive in her Virginia home, prompting an official investigation. Jessica Aber has received numerous tributes, as she was widely respected in the legal community.

C-suite positions, says a report by TeamLease. The report highlighted that while 46 per cent of entry-level positions are occupied by women, their representation drops significantly at higher levels. It said,«Women's representation declines significantly at higher leadership levels. On average, only around 19 per cent hold C-suite positions, and 46 per cent of women representation is seen in entry-level roles».

United Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai was forced to turn around two hours into its journey after a pilot forgot their passport. The flight had to be diverted to San Francisco due to the issue. This caused significant delays for the passengers. As per reports, the flight UA 198 departed from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Saturday, March 22 at around 2 pm local time. The flight was bound for China’s largest city. However, mid-flight it was discovered that one of the pilots did not have their passport, which would make it impossible for the plane to enter China. A People report stated that the aircraft was then diverted to San Francisco, where it landed at 5:05 pm (local time).

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Strategic Defense Initiative, was mocked as «Star Wars» and ultimately shelved. Now, under President Donald Trump’s directive, that idea has been reborn as the «Golden Dome.» Announced in a congressional address, Trump positioned the initiative as a critical step in bolstering national security. “As a first step, I’m asking Congress to fund a state-of-the-art ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence shield to protect our homeland. All made in the USA,” he declared. Unlike Israel’s Iron Dome, which focuses on short-range threats, the Golden Dome is designed to counter a wide range of missile attacks, including intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) and hypersonic weapons. The challenge? The sheer size of the US means covering the entire country is a vastly more complex undertaking.

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In addition, the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), which functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has proactively identified and blocked more than 3,962 Skype IDs and 83,668 WhatsApp accounts used for digital arrest, the minister said. «The Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System, under the I4C, has been launched in 2021 for immediate reporting of financial frauds and stopping siphoning off funds by fraudsters. So far, around Rs 4,386 crore have been saved in more than 13.36 lakh complaints,» Kumar said in the reply. As part of the 14C, a national cybercrime reporting portal (https://cybercrime.gov.in) has been launched to enable public to report incidents pertaining to all types of digital crimes, with special focus on crimes against women and children, the minister said. He said the crimes reported on this portal, their conversion into FIRs and subsequent action are handled by law enforcement agencies in the states and Union Territories concerned.

«Everything is a wide, no, 4 or 6 #IPL should just replace bowlers with bowling-machines,» said the Shark Tank judge in a post on X. The 18th edition of the IPL, the 2025 season, began on March 22 and will conclude on May 25. The tournament opened with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. A total of 74 matches will be played across various cities in India. The T20 league, first held in 2008, became one of the biggest sporting events and the most lucrative competition in the world, with a brand value of $12 billion, according to a report.

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BYD has reported impressive growth for 2024, surpassing Tesla in revenue. The company earned 777.1 billion yuan ($107.2 billion), significantly higher than Tesla's previously reported revenue of $97.7 billion. BYD also posted a net profit of 40.3 billion yuan, a 34% increase from 2023, marking a record high. In January, the company revealed that it sold nearly 4.3 million vehicles last year, a 40% increase over the previous year. The Chinese company’s strong results come at a time when Tesla is struggling, with a 71% drop in net income for the fourth quarter of 2024. Tesla's profits fell to $2.32 billion, down from $7.93 billion, as reported by CNBC in late January.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. NEW DELHI : India is advancing negotiations on a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the US—what would typically be called a free trade agreement (FTA)—but a critical gap in Washington’s trade framework threatens to complicate the deal. Unlike past trade agreements, any pact India finalizes could face prolonged scrutiny and potential amendments by US lawmakers, as the country currently lacks Fast Track Trade Authority (FTTA)—a mechanism that allows the US president to negotiate trade deals and present them for a simple up-or-down vote in Congress.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. NEW DELHI : The Centre’s revenue deficit grants to states have sharply declined in recent years, reducing the funds states receive under the 15th Finance Commission’s recommendations. The grants, meant to cover post-devolution revenue shortfalls, fell from ₹1,18,452 crore in 2021-22 to ₹24,483 crore in 2024-25, with a further drop to ₹13,705 crore expected in 2025-26, budget documents show.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Every month, Mint’s Plain Facts section brings out an update on key global data to thread together the biggest developments in the world that are worth paying attention to. The accompanying analysis and charts explain how each story is creating ripples on the global stage, where it is headed in the coming weeks, and whether it can impact India.

Punjab Kings have struggled in recent seasons, failing to reach the top five in the last four editions. Their best IPL result came in 2014, when they were runners-up, and in 2018, when they reached the semifinals. Iyer’s appointment as captain marks a fresh approach for the team, bolstered by his reunion with coach Ricky Ponting, with whom he has previously found success. Both Iyer and Shubman Gill head into this match in excellent form following their performances in India’s recent Champions Trophy win in Dubai. Iyer topped the run-scoring charts with 243 runs in five matches, while Gill impressed with a century against Bangladesh. The Gujarat Titans, who clinched the IPL title in 2022 and finished as runners-up in 2023, struggled under Gill’s leadership last season, finishing eighth. Looking to bounce back, the Titans have assembled a strong squad, with Gill and Jos Buttler opening the batting and a solid middle order featuring Sherfane Rutherford, Sai Sudharsan, and Masood Shahrukh Khan. Their depth is further strengthened by the all-round skills of Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, and Mahipal Lomror.

Hindustan Unilever, Nestle and many home-grown giants. These small and regional players are growing faster than the biggies and even nibbling at their market shares. Latest data from market tracker Kantar shows that big companies, which control 34% of the market, saw sales volume increase 2-3% in urban areas over the past four quarters compared with year earlier periods, ET has reported. At the same time, smaller brands that account for the remaining almost two-thirds of the market for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) grew 5-7%, said the research firm owned by British communications firm WPP. Kantar, which monitors both branded and unorganised products, including unpackaged voluminous commodities, defines big companies as those reaching more than a third of India’s 250 million households. Smaller companies with lower reach, some restricted to just a state, include new-age brands as well as local or regional ones.

Sonu Sood’s wife, Sonali Sood, was involved in a severe car accident on the Mumbai-Nagpur highway on March 24, 2025. She was traveling with her sister and nephew when their vehicle met with a crash. Her nephew, who was behind the wheel, also suffered injuries, while her sister escaped with only minor wounds. Following the accident, Sonali and her nephew were rushed to Max Hospital in Nagpur, where they are undergoing treatment. Doctors have kept them under close observation for 48 to 72 hours to monitor their recovery. Upon hearing about the incident, Sonu Sood immediately rushed to the hospital to be by his wife’s side. A spokesperson confirmed the accident and stated that Sonu is currently unavailable as he remains with his family during this critical time.

Donald Trump has confirmed that a journalist from The Atlantic magazine was included in a private social media chat about upcoming attacks on the Houthi armed group in Yemen. What could be described as a major foot-in-mouth moment for the Trump administration, Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg claimed that he got to know about the plans of the US bombing the Houthis two hours before it actually happened because Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth by mistake texted him the war plan, according to multiple US media reports. On the Senate floor on Monday, the minority leader, Chuck Schumer, called it “one of the most stunning breaches of military intelligence I have read about in a very, very long time” and urged Republicans to seek a “full investigation into how this happened, the damage it created and how we can avoid it in the future”. “Every single one of the government officials on this text chain have now committed a crime – even if accidentally,” the Delaware senator Chris Coons wrote on Twitter/X. “We can’t trust anyone in this dangerous administration to keep Americans safe.” ALSO READ: 'Maliciously false information': Elon Musk threatens Pentagon leakers over 'top-secret plans' for China war story