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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. BRYAN JOHNSON wants to live for ever. The American businessman pops a hundred pills a day, never eats after 11am, and obsessively monitors dozens of his body’s “biomarkers".

Musk's planned visit to a secure room in the Pentagon was called off after The New York Times published its article on the visit, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. On Friday morning, Trump denied that the briefing had been planned. But he also made clear that he thought Musk should not have access to such war plans. «Certainly, you wouldn't show it to a businessman who is helping us so much,» Trump said. He added, «Elon has businesses in China, and he would be susceptible perhaps to that.» I called Eric Schmitt, a Times national security reporter, who kindly stepped into one of the few Pentagon hallways where you can actually get cell service, and asked him to bring us up to speed.

Policybazaar. The private sector insurer said in a report that the share of insurance policies for EV cars, which stood at a mere 0.50 per cent in FY23, has expanded to 14 per cent in March 2025, standing at 8.2 per cent Observing the evolving trends, Amit Chhabra, CBO of General Insurance at Policybazaar said, «The accelerating adoption of EV insurance signals India's shift toward sustainable mobility. With EV insurance share growing nearly 16-fold in just three years, consumers are not only adopting electric vehicles but also recognizing the need for tailored protection.»

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Centre’s net tax collections have been robust in the current financial year so far. India is working on a plan to import oil from the US to avoid reciprocal tariffs.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Dear Reader, I spent some time recently to understand the journey of the renewable energy sector in India, particularly solar power. My interest was piqued by the fact that renewable energy (RE) capacity has surpassed 200 gigawatts, contributing nearly 45% to installed power capacity in India.

Donald Trump, on Friday, said that he loves King Charles in a social media post. His post was a response to a report which stated that the US should be given associate membership in the British Commonwealth. The 47th US President said that the idea sounded “good”. An associate membership could be on the agenda if Donald Trump meets with King Charles later this year. The British monarch had sent an invite to Trump for a meeting, which he accepted. As Trump’s comment gains attention, here is everything you need to know about the Commonwealth.

'Baby mama' Ashley St. Clair sued Elon Musk for custody of their son, and he used a brutal tactic to silence her. According to Ashley St. Clair's lawyers, Elon Musk took a cruel step to silence her after she went public and filed a lawsuit against him for custody of their newborn son.

The out-of-the-blue notice, posted through a Teams chat and X livestream invite link, got many employees puzzled about what was happening, as per the report. The EV maker invited its staff with a message saying, «Join the Company All Hands to hear about Tesla's recent achievements and how we're making the impossible possible,» as per Business Insider.

Kevin Costner is finding solace in the unlikeliest of places: his first wife, Cindy Silva. Following his high-profile divorce from Christine Baumgartner, the actor has reportedly grown closer to Silva, relying on her for support as he embarks on this new chapter in his life.

NCAA Tournament on Friday. The game will be held in Milwaukee in Wisconsin. The Iowa State Cyclones (24-9) are aiming to bounce back from their 96-92 loss to BYU in the Big 12 Tournament. Meanwhile, Lipscomb (25-9) are coming off a 76-65 win over North Alabama in the Atlantic Sun Tournament final. As per reports, Iowa State are entering the match as a 14.5-point favourite and their key player Curtis Jones is leading the charge. The Cyclones have struggled in recent games. They have an average of 77.4 points over their last 10 outings—lower than their season average of 80.4 points per game. In contrast, the Lipscomb Bisons have been in strong form. They have so far put up 81.5-point performance per contest over its last 10 games. They have even surpassed their season average of 79.3 points. The Bisons, who are making only their second NCAA Tournament appearance, are aiming to become the first Atlantic Sun team to advance past the first round since 2019.

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell rejected a report in the The New York Times which claimed that billionaire Elon Musk would be briefed about U.S. military plans against China on Friday. Appearing on Fox & Friends, Parnell invalidated the magazine story while asking the NYT to remove its article.

pro-Kannada groups have called for a 12-hour statewide shutdown on March 22 to protest the alleged assault on a state-run bus conductor in Belagavi last month for not knowing Marathi. According to officials, police in various districts have deployed home guards along with the City Armed Reserve unit as a precautionary measure to ensure that the bandh is observed peacefully without causing inconvenience to the public. Senior officers will also be on the ground to oversee security arrangements and prevent any untoward incidents. Speaking to reporters, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar urged people to maintain peace and abide by the law. «We will protect the interests of the state. Everyone should maintain peace and follow the law. However, I feel there is no need for a bandh,» he said. According to Bengaluru Deputy Commissioner Jagadeesha G, no holiday has been declared for schools and colleges in the city on Saturday despite the bandh called by pro-Kannada outfits.

«Entry-level IT developers will have a tough time landing a job in 2025. If you have just graduated from college, focus on building live products and make them open source. That’s the only way you can showcase your talent and land a job,» said Udit Goenka. India’s $254-billion IT sector, long a global powerhouse, is witnessing a shift in how it operates as automation and evolving technologies redefine its growth strategies.

Canada could soon face a recession that would extend throughout the rest of the year as United States President Donald Trump’s tariff war upends economies and trade around the world, according to a new analysis by Desjardins Group.

Allahabad High Court Bar Association has fiercely opposed the repatriation of Justice Yashwant Varma following the discovery of Rs 15 crore in unaccounted cash at his official residence. In a strongly worded letter to the Chief Justice and Judges of the Allahabad High Court, the association stated, «We aren’t a trash bin,» expressing shock at the Supreme Court Collegium’s decision. «The decision of the Collegium raises a serious question — is the Allahabad High Court a trash bin? This matter becomes important when we examine the current situation… wherein the Allahabad High Court is short of judges… new judges have not been appointed for many years,» the statement read. Senior advocate and association president Anil Tiwari signed the resolution, reiterating that while the High Court faces ongoing issues, it cannot be treated as a dumping ground for controversial appointments. «Presently, we are facing so many problems, particularly shortage of judges resulting in fresh cases not being heard for months, thereby diminishing the faith of the public in the rule of law. But it does not mean we are a trash bin. We are not ready to accept corruption,» the statement added.

But the positive outlook continues, with forecasts of US Federal Reserve rate cuts and persistent geopolitical tensions underpinning demand for the metal. At 08:59 a.m. ET (1259 GMT), spot prices of gold today were at $3,034.02 an ounce, down 0.3%. US gold futures were also down a bit by 0.1% to $3,040.90 an ounce, as mentioned in a report by Reuters. In spite of the slight pullback, gold is set for a third straight weekly gain, up 1.7% this week.

Kim Jong Un. Traditional allies Russia and North Korea have drawn closer since Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with Seoul accusing Kim of sending thousands of troops and container loads of weapons to help Moscow fight Kyiv. Neither Moscow nor Pyongyang has officially confirmed the troop deployment, but the two countries signed a sweeping military deal last year, including a mutual defence clause, when Russian President Vladimir Putin made a rare visit to the nuclear-armed North. Moscow's top security official Sergei Shoigu was visiting North Korea on Friday, Russian news agency TASS reported, the latest in a recent series of high-level exchanges between North Korea and Russia. Shoigu passed on «greetings and best wishes» from Putin to Kim in a meeting with the North Korean leader.

NCAA Tournament. The match will be held on Friday, March 21. The Alabama Crimson Tide (25-8) entered the tournament aiming to make another deep run after their Final Four appearance last season. The team, however, has suffered a 104-82 loss to Florida in the SEC Tournament semi-final. This highlighted some defensive concerns for the franchise. Meanwhile, Robert Morris (26-8) had secured their spot by winning the Horizon League Tournament. They defeated Youngstown State 89-78. The Colonials will be making their ninth NCAA Tournament appearance, though they have a 2-8 record in the competition.

Waikato reported three students being allegedly assaulted in a week. In one of the incidents, a 13-year-old girl student was brutally beaten up by another inside the school premises. A video of the incident from Morrinsville College in Waikato in shows the victim being chased by the alleged assaulter who goes on to hold her by her hair and then violently pushes her to the ground. The assaulter then punched and kicked the the girl several times and even stomps on her head. However, the school has denied that its students were indulging in violent act on regular basis. According to the victim's parents, their daughter had faced physical assault in the school earlier too. They alleged that a few days before their daughter was violently attacked, the same girl student had tried to trip her by sticking her leg out in front of her as she walked past. She was later accosted by the girl who asked her to apologise for deliberately walking into her friend’s leg, the parents added. According to a New Zealand media outlet, her parents stated that their daughter “pulled a sickie and got sent home from school to try and avoid the situation.” her parents said.

Unlike the traditional full-size crossword, which demands extensive knowledge and patience, The Mini is a shorter, more accessible test of vocabulary and quick thinking. However, even a compact puzzle can present tricky clues that leave players stumped. If today’s crossword has you searching for answers, we have compiled hints and solutions for The Mini’s March 21 edition, as per a report by Mashable.