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Conor McGregor, never one to shy away from the spotlight, made waves on March 17, 2025, by securing an unprecedented Oval Office meeting with former U.S. President Donald Trump. The timing—St. Patrick’s Day—was no coincidence. It was a power move, a statement, a calculated bid for attention on both sides of the Atlantic. But this was no mere handshake-and-photo-op affair. McGregor, the brash and outspoken MMA superstar-turned-aspiring politician, came with an agenda. Immigration, government transparency, Ireland’s economic trajectory—these were the topics he thrust into the conversation, positioning himself as a nationalist voice for Ireland’s future. His meeting, however, ignited immediate controversy, leaving many to question not just how he secured such a high-profile audience but why he sought it in the first place.

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Michelle Obama recently shared heartfelt insights on family life and parenting during a candid chat with Kylie Kelce on the Not Gonna Lie podcast. Reflecting on raising daughters Malia, 26, and Sasha, 23, with Barack Obama, she revealed their differing views on family size. While Barack once suggested having a third child, Michelle emphasized feeling “lucky” with their two girls, quipping that adding another might invite chaos. Kylie, pregnant with her fourth child, related to Michelle’s humor about parenting dynamics, especially raising daughters in households dominated by “girl energy.”

The official X page of the IPL on late Wednesday dropped some thrilling updates, and promising to make it an unforgettable night, for both cricket and music fans. First up, the sensational Karan Aujla will take the stage, and his performance is expected to give the 'ultimate vibe check'. «Get ready for the ultimate vibe check! Global Superstar Karan Aujla is all set to light up the #TATAIPL 18 Opening Ceremony, bringing the fire and setting new trends like never before!» the league's X handle posted.

US Federal Reserve’s rate setting committee is expected to retain the federal fund rate steady at 4.25%-4.5% following its two-day meeting which ends today (Wednesday, March 19). It is the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC’s) second policy meeting this year and since Donald Trump took over the reins as the President of the United States of America (USA) in January.

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Narendra Modi's chat with MIT scientist and American podcaster Lex Fridman made headlines for many reasons. The prime minister made comments supporting US president Donald Trump, lauded Elon Musk and his mission with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and much more. He also spoke about artificial intelligence (AI) and what it can enable. Interestingly, the technology, now indispensable in any sector, was working its magic in that interview itself. The podcast was dubbed by voice-based generative AI startup ElevenLabs. Using AI voice cloning technology, the company provided authentic voices of PM Modi and Fridman in Hindi and English, even achieving their intonations, emotions, and style of speech.

Electric scooters are increasingly popular among urban commuters, largely due to storage space considerations. A roomy boot enables riders to transport essentials such as helmets, groceries, and work bags with ease. For those seeking an e-scooter with generous under-seat storage, here are five models that excel in boot capacity, complete with performance and feature details.The River Indie dubbed the ‘SUV of scooters,’ provides an impressive 43 litres of storage, including a 12-litre front glovebox, making it the leader in boot space within its segment.

Anushka Sharma recently took to Instagram to share a thought-provoking message about the way different people perceive us. She reflected on how the image we hold of ourselves is not necessarily the same as the way others see us. She pointed out that our family members, colleagues, and acquaintances all form their own distinct impressions of us, and in essence, multiple versions of our identity exist in the minds of those who interact with us. On her Instagram post, Anushka Sharma shared a quote that read, “A different version of you exists in the minds of everyone who knows you. The person you think of as ‘yourself’ only exists for you, and even you don’t really know who that is. Every person you meet, have a relationship with, or make eye contact on the street with, creates a version of ‘you’ in their heads." She elaborated further, writing, «You’re not the same person to your mom, your dad, your siblings than you are to your co-workers, your neighbors or your friends. There are a thousand different versions of yourself out there, in people’s minds. A ‘you’ exists in each version and yet your ‘you’, ‘yourself’ isn’t really a ‘someone’ at all.»

Three days ago, Vinaykiya voiced her thoughts on LinkedIn, addressing the return-to-office mandates, escalating living costs, and stagnant wages affecting Gen Z professionals. “I will not be in the office four or five days a week. Full stop,” the 25-year-old declared in her LinkedIn post. According to her profile, she serves as a Global Influencer Strategy Manager at the Lego Group. She attributed her firm stance against in-office work to the soaring cost of living in the UK capital.

The woman, posting under the Reddit username «IllustratorFresh4423,» recounted that the event took place in Brookfield, Bengaluru. According to her, a resident in the vicinity became agitated, asserting that their festivities were disrupting his peace and leaving the sidewalk outside his home messy. She argued that since the pavement was public property, they had every right to play Holi there. In her detailed account, she described how the disagreement escalated. She stated that she and her friends were enthusiastically taking part in the celebrations when the neighbor suddenly confronted them, instructing them to refrain from playing on the road. When they refused to comply, he returned and, according to her, aggressively demanded that they vacate the area.

Baloch Liberation Army's hijacking of the Jaffar Express could intensify the growing mistrust between China's policy circles and Pakistan's security apparatus, as Beijing remains increasingly concerned over its vast investments in Balochistan. Chinese officials continue to voice concerns over the deteriorating security situation in the region, despite Pakistan's deployment of the Special Security Division (SSD) — a 15,000-strong force dedicated to protecting Chinese personnel involved in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). However, there are deepening doubts within China about Pakistan's ability to ensure security in the volatile province. In 2017, China proposed establishing joint security ventures with private security firms to protect Chinese nationals in Pakistan.

Sharad Pawar has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to permit installing three horse-mounted statues of Peshwa Bajirao I, Mahadji Shinde and Malharrao Holkar at the Talkatora Stadium. The area around Talkatora Stadium holds immense importance in the military campaigns launched by the Maratha Empire against the Mughals in the 18th century. Pawar said a Pune-based NGO had planned to install busts of Bajirao, Shinde and Holkar at the Talkatora Stadium, but litterateurs and historians have weighed in favour of equestrian statues of the three warriors. «However, many literary figures and well-wishers have voiced the sentiment that full-sized equestrian statues would be a more fitting tribute to their valour and contribution,» he said in a letter to Modi. Pawar said as Talkatora Stadium falls under the jurisdiction of the New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC), he was seeking the prime minister's intervention in directing the Government of Delhi and NDMC to grant the necessary permissions for installing full-sized equestrian statues.

The shutdown is in effect from March 14 (Friday) to March 17 (Monday). The prohibitory order, issued by the Principal Secretary, Home and Hill Affairs Department, Government of West Bengal on March 14, suspending internet and call services, cited concerns over the potential spreading of «rumours for unlawful activities.» Meanwhile, police forces have been deployed in the affected areas following reports of a stone-pelting incident in Birbhum. «Any data related message or class of message to or from any person or class of persons, to or from any telecommunication equipment or class of telecommunication equipment, or relating to any particular subject, brought for transmission by, or transmitted or received by any telecommunication service or telecommunication network under the ambit of Telecommunications Act, 2023, shall temporarily not be transmitted in the interest of maintaining public order and preventing incitement to the commission of any offence,» read the order.

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US government agency that runs the Voice of America has moved to terminate contracts with The Associated Press, Reuters and Agence France-Presse, and told its journalists Friday to stop using material from the wire services, as per a report. Kari Lake, the former broadcaster turned Republican politician who was selected by President Donald Trump to run VOA, estimated the move would save $53 million, AP reported. The new administration has quickly asserted its authority at VOA, which has delivered news from an American perspective to countries across the world. While awaiting official approval to take over, Lake was brought on as special adviser at the U.S. Agency for Global Media, which oversees VOA and sister organizations like Radio Free Europe. She announced via social media on Thursday that she was ending the «expensive and unnecessary contracts» with the wire services. «We should not be paying outside news organizations to tell us what the news is,» said Lake, who ran unsuccessfully for Arizona governor. «With a nearly billion-dollar budget, we should be producing news ourselves. And if that's not possible, the American taxpayer should demand to know why.»

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Jaffar Express hijack has taken a dire turn, with authorities dispatching over 200 coffins to Quetta railway station, indicating expectations of heavy casualties. Human rights activist Amjad Ayub Mirza believes the Pakistarmy has decided not to negotiate, putting the lives of military personnel at risk. Mirza said in a statement, «More than 200 wooden coffins have been brought at the Quetta Railway Station. This means that the Pakistani army has decided not to do negotiations, thus has decided to get its military personnel killed.» He added that the bodies of 30-40 military personnel had already been brought to Quetta, and an emergency had been declared in nearby hospitals. A tense standoff is unfolding in Pakistan, where the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has hijacked the Jaffar Express train, holding over 200 hostages, mostly Pakistani security personnel.

Neeti Mohan is one of the popular singers of the country who has belted out hits like Ishq Wala Love, Sapna Jahan, Nainowale Ne and Kashmir Tu Main Kanyakumari songs. But recently, she graced the annual event of Delhi University and left the students in awe of her impressive voice and lively performance at the fest. For the unversed, Neeti Mohan is an alumna of Miranda House. She shared the photos from the fest on Instagram and wrote, “When the audience sings along every word, you know it’s a night to remember!!! 8th March 2025 @Kalrav_dduc @dducofficial was pure magic. Thank you for the energy, the love, and the memories. Until we meet again. Big Love from the entire team of NM live.”

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