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Cockroaches with smart backpacks? Scientists turn insects into cyborgs to detect hidden pipeline leaks

Cockroaches with smart backpacks? Scientists turn insects into cyborgs to detect hidden pipeline leaks

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Although the concept seems like something from science fiction, science is rapidly adopting it. Researchers have started creating ‘cyborg cockroaches,’ which are live insects equipped with tiny electronic ‘backpacks’ that allow them to navigate areas that are too small or hazardous for humans. The potential application of this discovery in pipeline inspection, where these insects…

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Venezuelan illegal Jose Medina-Medina who killed 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman in Chicago entered US during Biden: DHS

Venezuelan illegal Jose Medina-Medina who killed 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman in Chicago entered US during Biden: DHS

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The Venezuelan migrant who shot 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman dead when she was on her night stroll to see northern lights has been identified as Jose Medina-Medina. The name of the 25-year-old suspect was not earlier released as he was not charged yet.The DHS announced Sunday that the ICE has lodged an arrest detainer asking “sanctuary…

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Kotak sells stake in capital market lending arm

Kotak sells stake in capital market lending arm

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MUMBAI: Kotak Mahindra Bank said on Saturday that its wholly-owned subsidiary Kotak Mahindra Capital Company (KMCC) will sell close to 31% stake in Infina Finance – a capital market lending arm – to a group of investors including the estate of Rakesh Jhunjhunwala through Aryaman, Aryavir, and Nishtha Jhunjhunwala Discretionary Trusts, Derive Trading and Resorts,…

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Alien abduction data for every US state revealed: New York jumps to third as govenment registers alien websites | World News

Alien abduction data for every US state revealed: New York jumps to third as govenment registers alien websites | World News

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The Empire State recorded 8,314 UFO sightings since 1974, or one for every 1,003 residents. Delaware holds the top spot.New York has climbed two places to rank third among the most likely states in the United States for alien abductions, according to Casino.ca’s annual ranking published to mark National Alien Abduction Day on 20 March….

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NEW DELHI: Amid the raging debate and growing protests from the community over the proposed amendments to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act 2019, The National Council for Transgender Persons members from the community in a meeting with senior officials of the ministry of social justice and empowerment on Saturday strongly reiterated that “self-affirmation of transgender identity, as upheld in the NALSA judgment, must remain the foundation of transgender identification”.The TG (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill 2026 was introduced in Lok Sabha on March 13. Since then vociferous demands for withdrawal of the Bill have been raised. On Sunday, a Jan Sunwai (public discussion) was held at the Press Club of India to demand the withdrawal of the Bill where a large number of community members gathered and spoke.Meanwhile, community representatives Abhina Aher, Vidya Rajput, Raveena Bareeha and Kalaki Subramanyam who are members of National Council for Transgender Persons – a statutory body under the law attended the meeting called at short notice by the ministry on Saturday. Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Iran vows tit-for-tat strike after Trump’s 48hr ultimatum, threatens to hit US-Israel energy facilityWatch: Missile strike rocks Israel’s ‘Little India’ as Iran attack injures over 40; videos show chaosOver 100 injured in Israel amid Iran’s missile attack; Netanyahu calls it ‘difficult evening in battle for future’According to Aher the community members in the Council were not consulted before the bill was brought to Parliament.The members highlighted the absence of the social justice minister Virendra kumar who they were told would be chairing the meeting. “We were told that the minister was unable to attend due to ill health and a reported family emergency,” Aher said.According to Aher, at the meeting led by joint secretary Yogita Swaroop, Senior Economic Advisor in the ministry, govt officials raised concerns about identifying “genuine” transgender persons and referred to biological markers such as chromosomal combinations (XX/XY). “NCTP members clarified the concept of gender incongruence/dysphoria, mental health aspects, and the impact of stigma, though they felt that a gap in understanding of transgender issues was observed among the officials,” she added.The TG Council members also emphasised at the meeting that the proposed definition is not inclusive and must explicitly include transgender men and transgender women; use respectful terminology and recognise diverse regional identities like Nupi Manabi and Nupi Manba (Manipur).On the proposed recommendation regarding screening by a medical board NCTP members initially called for the removal of the provision. “However, considering the govt’s position, members proposed that any assessment should be limited to mental health support, it must not involve invasive physical examinations, and it should uphold dignity and remain aligned with the NALSA judgment,” Aher said. The need for gender-neutral laws to address violence against transgender persons was raised vociferously.Meanwhile, at the Jan Sunwai (public discussion) on Sunday organised by ‘Rachnatmak Congress, the party’s dedicated platform for engagement with civil society groups, its chairperson Sandeep Dixit made a strong pitch for the Bill to be a parliamentary standing committee. Congress party’s Lok Sabha MP Renuka Chowdhary joined the meet in solidarity.Rajya Sabha member from RJD Manoj Jha warned that the BJP led NDA govt does not have a good record of sending Bills to standing committees, so a street protest is the need of the hour. CPI(M)’s John Brittas mentioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appreciation of the 2019 Act and how it gives people a right to live with dignity, and questioned why this sentiment had suddenly changed.Demanding the withdrawal of the bill, Anish Gawande, National Spokesperson of the NCP asserted “Our identity is our right and this flows from our Constitution.”The discussion saw wide participation from members of the LGBTQI+ community. Samar, a trans man, questioned how a medical board can decide what he feels and how he wishes to live his life. How can his identity be questioned by the State, by doctors and the society?Grace Banu, a trans Dalit activist, was also present at the meeting. She spoke of the struggles that they have faced since 2009 in gaining recognition and the right to live a dignified life. She, along with others, went through the scrutiny of the medical boards and police violence in 2009. “In 2014 after a long fight the Supreme Court in NALSA finally said that you are not others, not an alien entity, but you are humans and gave the trans community the right to self-identify and live a dignified life. However, after all these years, we are standing at the same spot again, being asked to prove our gender identity and getting told that they do not deserve the same rights as everyone else,” Banu said. She ended her address on a collective note, “We don’t want your sympathetic welfare, we need fundamental rights!”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPakistan Tops Global Terrorism Index With Highest Death Toll, Raises Global Alarm‘Was Tortured’: Wife Of Deceased PWC Official Seeks Bhullar’s Arrest Before Post-MortemSanjay Raut Fires ‘Jhola Uthaiye’ Salvo At Narendra Modi Over inflation, Rupee CrashFirst China-Bound Russian Oil Tanker Reaches India After US Sanctions WaiverNarendra Modi Reviews Energy Security As Middle East Crisis Deepens8931 Days In Office: PM Modi Becomes Longest-Serving Head Of Govt Overtaking Pawan Kumar Chamling‘Zelenskyy Regime Core Exporter Of Instability’: Russia Reacts To NIA Arrest Of Ukrainians In India‘Selective Narrative’: 275 Ex-Officials, Judges Slam USCIRF Over ‘Disturbing’ Report On IndiaLPG Tanker ‘Pyxis Pioneer’ With Over 47,000 Tonnes Of Fuel From US Arrives At New Mangalore PortSeveral Injured In Dimona As Iranian Missile Hits Israel’s ‘Little India’; Videos Show Chaos123Photostories5 nutrient-rich vegetable peels you should never throw awayHow to make Dhaba-style Paneer Butter Masala at homeIn pics: India’s sea-based deterrent triad – INS Arihant, Arighaat & AridhamanTV friendships that defined a generation: From ‘Friends’ to ‘The Big Bang Theory,’ the bonds we never got overTOISA 2025 winner list (part 1): Mithali Raj, Shubman Gill, Harmanpreet Kaur, and more win bigConstant urge to pee but little output? A urologist explains what your body might be telling you5 factors to consider before investing in real estateTOISA 2025 celebrates India’s sporting excellence with Smriti Mandhana and Samrat Rana leading the honoursCan’t stop overthinking conversations before bed? What your brain is doing and how to break the cycleWho is Leena Nair? From Kolhapur to leading Chanel’s Rs 360 crore empire123Hot PicksIran newsGautam SinghaniaStrait of HormuzGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingBihar board result 2026Air India Boeing 77760% free seat ruleQatar LNG ExportsMojtaba KhameneiJames GraceySpring EquinoxDiesel price hike8th Pay CommissionPremium Petrol Price Hike

NEW DELHI: Amid the raging debate and growing protests from the community over the proposed amendments to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act 2019, The National Council for Transgender Persons members from the community in a meeting with senior officials of the ministry of social justice and empowerment on Saturday strongly reiterated that “self-affirmation of transgender identity, as upheld in the NALSA judgment, must remain the foundation of transgender identification”.The TG (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill 2026 was introduced in Lok Sabha on March 13. Since then vociferous demands for withdrawal of the Bill have been raised. On Sunday, a Jan Sunwai (public discussion) was held at the Press Club of India to demand the withdrawal of the Bill where a large number of community members gathered and spoke.Meanwhile, community representatives Abhina Aher, Vidya Rajput, Raveena Bareeha and Kalaki Subramanyam who are members of National Council for Transgender Persons – a statutory body under the law attended the meeting called at short notice by the ministry on Saturday. Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Iran vows tit-for-tat strike after Trump’s 48hr ultimatum, threatens to hit US-Israel energy facilityWatch: Missile strike rocks Israel’s ‘Little India’ as Iran attack injures over 40; videos show chaosOver 100 injured in Israel amid Iran’s missile attack; Netanyahu calls it ‘difficult evening in battle for future’According to Aher the community members in the Council were not consulted before the bill was brought to Parliament.The members highlighted the absence of the social justice minister Virendra kumar who they were told would be chairing the meeting. “We were told that the minister was unable to attend due to ill health and a reported family emergency,” Aher said.According to Aher, at the meeting led by joint secretary Yogita Swaroop, Senior Economic Advisor in the ministry, govt officials raised concerns about identifying “genuine” transgender persons and referred to biological markers such as chromosomal combinations (XX/XY). “NCTP members clarified the concept of gender incongruence/dysphoria, mental health aspects, and the impact of stigma, though they felt that a gap in understanding of transgender issues was observed among the officials,” she added.The TG Council members also emphasised at the meeting that the proposed definition is not inclusive and must explicitly include transgender men and transgender women; use respectful terminology and recognise diverse regional identities like Nupi Manabi and Nupi Manba (Manipur).On the proposed recommendation regarding screening by a medical board NCTP members initially called for the removal of the provision. “However, considering the govt’s position, members proposed that any assessment should be limited to mental health support, it must not involve invasive physical examinations, and it should uphold dignity and remain aligned with the NALSA judgment,” Aher said. The need for gender-neutral laws to address violence against transgender persons was raised vociferously.Meanwhile, at the Jan Sunwai (public discussion) on Sunday organised by ‘Rachnatmak Congress, the party’s dedicated platform for engagement with civil society groups, its chairperson Sandeep Dixit made a strong pitch for the Bill to be a parliamentary standing committee. Congress party’s Lok Sabha MP Renuka Chowdhary joined the meet in solidarity.Rajya Sabha member from RJD Manoj Jha warned that the BJP led NDA govt does not have a good record of sending Bills to standing committees, so a street protest is the need of the hour. CPI(M)’s John Brittas mentioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appreciation of the 2019 Act and how it gives people a right to live with dignity, and questioned why this sentiment had suddenly changed.Demanding the withdrawal of the bill, Anish Gawande, National Spokesperson of the NCP asserted “Our identity is our right and this flows from our Constitution.”The discussion saw wide participation from members of the LGBTQI+ community. Samar, a trans man, questioned how a medical board can decide what he feels and how he wishes to live his life. How can his identity be questioned by the State, by doctors and the society?Grace Banu, a trans Dalit activist, was also present at the meeting. She spoke of the struggles that they have faced since 2009 in gaining recognition and the right to live a dignified life. She, along with others, went through the scrutiny of the medical boards and police violence in 2009. “In 2014 after a long fight the Supreme Court in NALSA finally said that you are not others, not an alien entity, but you are humans and gave the trans community the right to self-identify and live a dignified life. However, after all these years, we are standing at the same spot again, being asked to prove our gender identity and getting told that they do not deserve the same rights as everyone else,” Banu said. She ended her address on a collective note, “We don’t want your sympathetic welfare, we need fundamental rights!”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPakistan Tops Global Terrorism Index With Highest Death Toll, Raises Global Alarm‘Was Tortured’: Wife Of Deceased PWC Official Seeks Bhullar’s Arrest Before Post-MortemSanjay Raut Fires ‘Jhola Uthaiye’ Salvo At Narendra Modi Over inflation, Rupee CrashFirst China-Bound Russian Oil Tanker Reaches India After US Sanctions WaiverNarendra Modi Reviews Energy Security As Middle East Crisis Deepens8931 Days In Office: PM Modi Becomes Longest-Serving Head Of Govt Overtaking Pawan Kumar Chamling‘Zelenskyy Regime Core Exporter Of Instability’: Russia Reacts To NIA Arrest Of Ukrainians In India‘Selective Narrative’: 275 Ex-Officials, Judges Slam USCIRF Over ‘Disturbing’ Report On IndiaLPG Tanker ‘Pyxis Pioneer’ With Over 47,000 Tonnes Of Fuel From US Arrives At New Mangalore PortSeveral Injured In Dimona As Iranian Missile Hits Israel’s ‘Little India’; Videos Show Chaos123Photostories5 nutrient-rich vegetable peels you should never throw awayHow to make Dhaba-style Paneer Butter Masala at homeIn pics: India’s sea-based deterrent triad – INS Arihant, Arighaat & AridhamanTV friendships that defined a generation: From ‘Friends’ to ‘The Big Bang Theory,’ the bonds we never got overTOISA 2025 winner list (part 1): Mithali Raj, Shubman Gill, Harmanpreet Kaur, and more win bigConstant urge to pee but little output? A urologist explains what your body might be telling you5 factors to consider before investing in real estateTOISA 2025 celebrates India’s sporting excellence with Smriti Mandhana and Samrat Rana leading the honoursCan’t stop overthinking conversations before bed? What your brain is doing and how to break the cycleWho is Leena Nair? From Kolhapur to leading Chanel’s Rs 360 crore empire123Hot PicksIran newsGautam SinghaniaStrait of HormuzGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingBihar board result 2026Air India Boeing 77760% free seat ruleQatar LNG ExportsMojtaba KhameneiJames GraceySpring EquinoxDiesel price hike8th Pay CommissionPremium Petrol Price Hike

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NEW DELHI: Amid the raging debate and growing protests from the community over the proposed amendments to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act 2019, The National Council for Transgender Persons members from the community in a meeting with senior officials of the ministry of social justice and empowerment on Saturday strongly reiterated that “self-affirmation…

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Taurus Horoscope Today, March 23, 2026: Health stays stable

Taurus Horoscope Today, March 23, 2026: Health stays stable

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Today is a vibrant day for Tauruses, as they navigate through their to-do lists with grace and efficiency. Their newfound sense of self-assurance enhances their social exchanges, fostering mutual understanding in relationships. Students will discover their focus sharpening, making studying more productive than ever. Financially, positive trends emerge, while health remains on an even keel…

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NAGPUR: Veteran BJP leader Datta Meghe passed away on Sunday evening at the age of 89, his close aide and former Nagpur deputy mayor Raghunath Malikar said.Meghe is the father of Hingna MLA Sameer Meghe and former MLC Sagar Meghe.Datta Meghe was a four-time Congress Lok Sabha MP from Nagpur, Ramtek and Wardha and was also Rajya Sabha member between 2002 and 2008. He was part of the Sharad Pawar-led (undivided) NCP when it was formed in 1999 and was a state minister.He joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2014. He is survived by his wife, two sons, two daughters and grandchildren.Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said Meghe was a like an elder brother and the news of his passing away was heart-breaking.Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Iran vows tit-for-tat strike after Trump’s 48hr ultimatum, threatens to hit US-Israel energy facilityWatch: Missile strike rocks Israel’s ‘Little India’ as Iran attack injures over 40; videos show chaosOver 100 injured in Israel amid Iran’s missile attack; Netanyahu calls it ‘difficult evening in battle for future'”My heartfelt tribute to him. With Dattabhau’s passing, the political and social spheres of Vidarbha have suffered a great loss. Such a leader with a generous heart, broad and pure mind, will not come again. Dattabhau’s contributions to the educational and medical fields in Vidarbha are noteworthy and significant,” he said.From Gadchiroli to Melghat, in the tribal areas, Meghe made utmost efforts to improve the health of tribal brethren through free medical camps, Gadkari said, adding that at Sawangi Meghe, he provided free medical treatment to the poor.”To provide higher education opportunities to the youth of Vidarbha, he created educational institutions. May God grant peace to the departed soul and give strength to his family and everyone to recover from this grief,” the Union minister said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPakistan Tops Global Terrorism Index With Highest Death Toll, Raises Global Alarm‘Was Tortured’: Wife Of Deceased PWC Official Seeks Bhullar’s Arrest Before Post-MortemSanjay Raut Fires ‘Jhola Uthaiye’ Salvo At Narendra Modi Over inflation, Rupee CrashFirst China-Bound Russian Oil Tanker Reaches India After US Sanctions WaiverNarendra Modi Reviews Energy Security As Middle East Crisis Deepens8931 Days In Office: PM Modi Becomes Longest-Serving Head Of Govt Overtaking Pawan Kumar Chamling‘Zelenskyy Regime Core Exporter Of Instability’: Russia Reacts To NIA Arrest Of Ukrainians In India‘Selective Narrative’: 275 Ex-Officials, Judges Slam USCIRF Over ‘Disturbing’ Report On IndiaLPG Tanker ‘Pyxis Pioneer’ With Over 47,000 Tonnes Of Fuel From US Arrives At New Mangalore PortSeveral Injured In Dimona As Iranian Missile Hits Israel’s ‘Little India’; Videos Show Chaos123Photostories5 nutrient-rich vegetable peels you should never throw awayHow to make Dhaba-style Paneer Butter Masala at homeHow to fill a good self appraisal and get the best ratingIn pics: India’s sea-based deterrent triad – INS Arihant, Arighaat & AridhamanTV friendships that defined a generation: From ‘Friends’ to ‘The Big Bang Theory,’ the bonds we never got overTOISA 2025 winner list (part 1): Mithali Raj, Shubman Gill, Harmanpreet Kaur, and more win bigConstant urge to pee but little output? A urologist explains what your body might be telling you5 factors to consider before investing in real estate5 common marriage mistakes that are major causes of divorce around the worldTOISA 2025 celebrates India’s sporting excellence with Smriti Mandhana and Samrat Rana leading the honours123Hot PicksIran newsGautam SinghaniaStrait of HormuzGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingBihar board result 2026Air India Boeing 77760% free seat ruleQatar LNG ExportsMojtaba KhameneiJames GraceySpring EquinoxDiesel price hike8th Pay CommissionPremium Petrol Price Hike

NAGPUR: Veteran BJP leader Datta Meghe passed away on Sunday evening at the age of 89, his close aide and former Nagpur deputy mayor Raghunath Malikar said.Meghe is the father of Hingna MLA Sameer Meghe and former MLC Sagar Meghe.Datta Meghe was a four-time Congress Lok Sabha MP from Nagpur, Ramtek and Wardha and was also Rajya Sabha member between 2002 and 2008. He was part of the Sharad Pawar-led (undivided) NCP when it was formed in 1999 and was a state minister.He joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2014. He is survived by his wife, two sons, two daughters and grandchildren.Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said Meghe was a like an elder brother and the news of his passing away was heart-breaking.Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Iran vows tit-for-tat strike after Trump’s 48hr ultimatum, threatens to hit US-Israel energy facilityWatch: Missile strike rocks Israel’s ‘Little India’ as Iran attack injures over 40; videos show chaosOver 100 injured in Israel amid Iran’s missile attack; Netanyahu calls it ‘difficult evening in battle for future'”My heartfelt tribute to him. With Dattabhau’s passing, the political and social spheres of Vidarbha have suffered a great loss. Such a leader with a generous heart, broad and pure mind, will not come again. Dattabhau’s contributions to the educational and medical fields in Vidarbha are noteworthy and significant,” he said.From Gadchiroli to Melghat, in the tribal areas, Meghe made utmost efforts to improve the health of tribal brethren through free medical camps, Gadkari said, adding that at Sawangi Meghe, he provided free medical treatment to the poor.”To provide higher education opportunities to the youth of Vidarbha, he created educational institutions. May God grant peace to the departed soul and give strength to his family and everyone to recover from this grief,” the Union minister said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPakistan Tops Global Terrorism Index With Highest Death Toll, Raises Global Alarm‘Was Tortured’: Wife Of Deceased PWC Official Seeks Bhullar’s Arrest Before Post-MortemSanjay Raut Fires ‘Jhola Uthaiye’ Salvo At Narendra Modi Over inflation, Rupee CrashFirst China-Bound Russian Oil Tanker Reaches India After US Sanctions WaiverNarendra Modi Reviews Energy Security As Middle East Crisis Deepens8931 Days In Office: PM Modi Becomes Longest-Serving Head Of Govt Overtaking Pawan Kumar Chamling‘Zelenskyy Regime Core Exporter Of Instability’: Russia Reacts To NIA Arrest Of Ukrainians In India‘Selective Narrative’: 275 Ex-Officials, Judges Slam USCIRF Over ‘Disturbing’ Report On IndiaLPG Tanker ‘Pyxis Pioneer’ With Over 47,000 Tonnes Of Fuel From US Arrives At New Mangalore PortSeveral Injured In Dimona As Iranian Missile Hits Israel’s ‘Little India’; Videos Show Chaos123Photostories5 nutrient-rich vegetable peels you should never throw awayHow to make Dhaba-style Paneer Butter Masala at homeHow to fill a good self appraisal and get the best ratingIn pics: India’s sea-based deterrent triad – INS Arihant, Arighaat & AridhamanTV friendships that defined a generation: From ‘Friends’ to ‘The Big Bang Theory,’ the bonds we never got overTOISA 2025 winner list (part 1): Mithali Raj, Shubman Gill, Harmanpreet Kaur, and more win bigConstant urge to pee but little output? A urologist explains what your body might be telling you5 factors to consider before investing in real estate5 common marriage mistakes that are major causes of divorce around the worldTOISA 2025 celebrates India’s sporting excellence with Smriti Mandhana and Samrat Rana leading the honours123Hot PicksIran newsGautam SinghaniaStrait of HormuzGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingBihar board result 2026Air India Boeing 77760% free seat ruleQatar LNG ExportsMojtaba KhameneiJames GraceySpring EquinoxDiesel price hike8th Pay CommissionPremium Petrol Price Hike

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NAGPUR: Veteran BJP leader Datta Meghe passed away on Sunday evening at the age of 89, his close aide and former Nagpur deputy mayor Raghunath Malikar said.Meghe is the father of Hingna MLA Sameer Meghe and former MLC Sagar Meghe.Datta Meghe was a four-time Congress Lok Sabha MP from Nagpur, Ramtek and Wardha and was…

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Aries Horoscope Today, March 23, 2026: May recover money through settling disputes

Aries Horoscope Today, March 23, 2026: May recover money through settling disputes

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Aries, brace yourself for a day full of productive energy! Your financial savvy will shine through, enhanced by your bold communication skills. Look forward to enriching conversations both at home and work. Recognition is on the horizon, particularly in areas related to your career and finances—where patience trumps haste. Focus on openness and intention in…

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If America strikes us, we should attack Indian cities like Delhi and Mumbai: Ex-Pak envoy

If America strikes us, we should attack Indian cities like Delhi and Mumbai: Ex-Pak envoy

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In a hugely provocative statement, Abdul Basit, former high commissioner of Pakistan to India, has said that striking Indian cities like New Delhi and Mumbai should be Islamabad’s “default move” if the country comes under attack from the US.“America won’t attack Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal. Even if we believe that in a hypothetical situation, America attacks…

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In a hugely provocative statement, Abdul Basit, former high commissioner of Pakistan to India, has said that striking Indian cities like New Delhi and Mumbai should be Islamabad’s “default move” if the country comes under attack from the US.“America won’t attack Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal. Even if we believe that in a hypothetical situation, America attacks Pakistan, we won’t be able to hit back as America does not fall within our nuclear range. (Asking a TV anchor) What do you think will be our option then? India,” Basit asserted during an interview with a local Pakistani channel. “If somebody casts an evil eye on us, we will attack Mumbai and New Delhi in India without even thinking twice.Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Iran vows tit-for-tat strike after Trump’s 48hr ultimatum, threatens to hit US-Israel energy facilityWatch: Missile strike rocks Israel’s ‘Little India’ as Iran attack injures over 40; videos show chaosOver 100 injured in Israel amid Iran’s missile attack; Netanyahu calls it ‘difficult evening in battle for future’ We will see whatever happens later,” he told ABN News.The ex-envoy-turned-defence strategist further said, “Right now, neither America nor Israel is under our nuclear range. But the world should know that if we come under attack, we will, in turn, attack India wherever we want.” Basit made the controversial remark while reacting to US National Intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard’s recent statement before the Senate intelligence committee in which she had said that Pakistan’s long-range ballistic missile programme could develop into a threat for the US homeland.Some media reports also quoted Basit as saying that Gabbard’s “anti-Pakistan” worldview was a known fact. “Pakistan’s deterrence is India-specific. Tulsi Gabbard saw our missiles, but not India’s Agni-5 and Agni-6. They are intercontinental missiles,” he was reported to have said.Presenting the 2026 Annual Threat Assessment to the House intelligence committee, Gabbard had said that Pakistan is among countries “researching and developing an array of novel advanced or traditional missile delivery systems with nuclear and conventional payloads that put our homeland within range”.According to the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation, Pakistan has six operational types of nuclear-capable ballistic missiles. Its overall arsenal consists primarily of short to medium-range ballistic missiles, but it is making significant progress in strengthening its cruise missile capabilities. Its ground arsenal consists of 106 land-based missiles with yields of 5-40 kt. Pakistan’s roadmobile ballistic missiles include short-range Abdali, Ghaznavi, Shaheen-1 and NASR, as well as the medium-range Shaheen-2 and Ghauri. The Shaheen-3 and the Ababeel medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) are currently under development.The longest-range Shaheen-3 can hit targets up to 2,750 km. But Shaheen-3 is not an ICBM. To call a ballistic missile ICBM, it needs to have a minimum range of over 5,500 km. The distance between the US and Pakistan is over 11,200 km.Reacting sharply to Basit’s statement, BJP national spokesperson Tuhin Sinha said on Sunday, “Abdul Basit’s threat that Delhi and Mumbai will be blown up with bombs from Pakistan shows that even today, Pakistan is rattled by strikes during Operation Sindoor. It has lost its mental balance.”Soon after Gabbard’s statement, Tahir Andrabi, spokesman for Pakistan’s ministry of foreign affairs, said, “Pakistan categorically rejects the recent assertion by a US official alleging a potential threat from Pakistan’s missile capabilities.” Pakistan’s strategic capabilities are “exclusively defensive” in nature, he said, and are “aimed at safeguarding national sovereignty and maintaining peace and stability in South Asia”.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPakistan Tops Global Terrorism Index With Highest Death Toll, Raises Global Alarm‘Was Tortured’: Wife Of Deceased PWC Official Seeks Bhullar’s Arrest Before Post-MortemSanjay Raut Fires ‘Jhola Uthaiye’ Salvo At Narendra Modi Over inflation, Rupee CrashFirst China-Bound Russian Oil Tanker Reaches India After US Sanctions WaiverNarendra Modi Reviews Energy Security As Middle East Crisis Deepens8931 Days In Office: PM Modi Becomes Longest-Serving Head Of Govt Overtaking Pawan Kumar Chamling‘Zelenskyy Regime Core Exporter Of Instability’: Russia Reacts To NIA Arrest Of Ukrainians In India‘Selective Narrative’: 275 Ex-Officials, Judges Slam USCIRF Over ‘Disturbing’ Report On IndiaLPG Tanker ‘Pyxis Pioneer’ With Over 47,000 Tonnes Of Fuel From US Arrives At New Mangalore PortSeveral Injured In Dimona As Iranian Missile Hits Israel’s ‘Little India’; Videos Show Chaos123Photostories5 nutrient-rich vegetable peels you should never throw awayHow to make Dhaba-style Paneer Butter Masala at homeHow to fill a good self appraisal and get the best ratingIn pics: India’s sea-based deterrent triad – INS Arihant, Arighaat & AridhamanTV friendships that defined a generation: From ‘Friends’ to ‘The Big Bang Theory,’ the bonds we never got overTOISA 2025 winner list (part 1): Mithali Raj, Shubman Gill, Harmanpreet Kaur, and more win bigConstant urge to pee but little output? A urologist explains what your body might be telling you5 factors to consider before investing in real estate5 common marriage mistakes that are major causes of divorce around the worldTOISA 2025 celebrates India’s sporting excellence with Smriti Mandhana and Samrat Rana leading the honours123Hot PicksIran newsGautam SinghaniaStrait of HormuzGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingBihar board result 2026Air India Boeing 77760% free seat ruleQatar LNG ExportsMojtaba KhameneiJames GraceySpring EquinoxDiesel price hike8th Pay CommissionPremium Petrol Price Hike

In a hugely provocative statement, Abdul Basit, former high commissioner of Pakistan to India, has said that striking Indian cities like New Delhi and Mumbai should be Islamabad’s “default move” if the country comes under attack from the US.“America won’t attack Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal. Even if we believe that in a hypothetical situation, America attacks Pakistan, we won’t be able to hit back as America does not fall within our nuclear range. (Asking a TV anchor) What do you think will be our option then? India,” Basit asserted during an interview with a local Pakistani channel. “If somebody casts an evil eye on us, we will attack Mumbai and New Delhi in India without even thinking twice.Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Iran vows tit-for-tat strike after Trump’s 48hr ultimatum, threatens to hit US-Israel energy facilityWatch: Missile strike rocks Israel’s ‘Little India’ as Iran attack injures over 40; videos show chaosOver 100 injured in Israel amid Iran’s missile attack; Netanyahu calls it ‘difficult evening in battle for future’ We will see whatever happens later,” he told ABN News.The ex-envoy-turned-defence strategist further said, “Right now, neither America nor Israel is under our nuclear range. But the world should know that if we come under attack, we will, in turn, attack India wherever we want.” Basit made the controversial remark while reacting to US National Intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard’s recent statement before the Senate intelligence committee in which she had said that Pakistan’s long-range ballistic missile programme could develop into a threat for the US homeland.Some media reports also quoted Basit as saying that Gabbard’s “anti-Pakistan” worldview was a known fact. “Pakistan’s deterrence is India-specific. Tulsi Gabbard saw our missiles, but not India’s Agni-5 and Agni-6. They are intercontinental missiles,” he was reported to have said.Presenting the 2026 Annual Threat Assessment to the House intelligence committee, Gabbard had said that Pakistan is among countries “researching and developing an array of novel advanced or traditional missile delivery systems with nuclear and conventional payloads that put our homeland within range”.According to the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation, Pakistan has six operational types of nuclear-capable ballistic missiles. Its overall arsenal consists primarily of short to medium-range ballistic missiles, but it is making significant progress in strengthening its cruise missile capabilities. Its ground arsenal consists of 106 land-based missiles with yields of 5-40 kt. Pakistan’s roadmobile ballistic missiles include short-range Abdali, Ghaznavi, Shaheen-1 and NASR, as well as the medium-range Shaheen-2 and Ghauri. The Shaheen-3 and the Ababeel medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) are currently under development.The longest-range Shaheen-3 can hit targets up to 2,750 km. But Shaheen-3 is not an ICBM. To call a ballistic missile ICBM, it needs to have a minimum range of over 5,500 km. The distance between the US and Pakistan is over 11,200 km.Reacting sharply to Basit’s statement, BJP national spokesperson Tuhin Sinha said on Sunday, “Abdul Basit’s threat that Delhi and Mumbai will be blown up with bombs from Pakistan shows that even today, Pakistan is rattled by strikes during Operation Sindoor. It has lost its mental balance.”Soon after Gabbard’s statement, Tahir Andrabi, spokesman for Pakistan’s ministry of foreign affairs, said, “Pakistan categorically rejects the recent assertion by a US official alleging a potential threat from Pakistan’s missile capabilities.” Pakistan’s strategic capabilities are “exclusively defensive” in nature, he said, and are “aimed at safeguarding national sovereignty and maintaining peace and stability in South Asia”.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPakistan Tops Global Terrorism Index With Highest Death Toll, Raises Global Alarm‘Was Tortured’: Wife Of Deceased PWC Official Seeks Bhullar’s Arrest Before Post-MortemSanjay Raut Fires ‘Jhola Uthaiye’ Salvo At Narendra Modi Over inflation, Rupee CrashFirst China-Bound Russian Oil Tanker Reaches India After US Sanctions WaiverNarendra Modi Reviews Energy Security As Middle East Crisis Deepens8931 Days In Office: PM Modi Becomes Longest-Serving Head Of Govt Overtaking Pawan Kumar Chamling‘Zelenskyy Regime Core Exporter Of Instability’: Russia Reacts To NIA Arrest Of Ukrainians In India‘Selective Narrative’: 275 Ex-Officials, Judges Slam USCIRF Over ‘Disturbing’ Report On IndiaLPG Tanker ‘Pyxis Pioneer’ With Over 47,000 Tonnes Of Fuel From US Arrives At New Mangalore PortSeveral Injured In Dimona As Iranian Missile Hits Israel’s ‘Little India’; Videos Show Chaos123Photostories5 nutrient-rich vegetable peels you should never throw awayHow to make Dhaba-style Paneer Butter Masala at homeHow to fill a good self appraisal and get the best ratingIn pics: India’s sea-based deterrent triad – INS Arihant, Arighaat & AridhamanTV friendships that defined a generation: From ‘Friends’ to ‘The Big Bang Theory,’ the bonds we never got overTOISA 2025 winner list (part 1): Mithali Raj, Shubman Gill, Harmanpreet Kaur, and more win bigConstant urge to pee but little output? 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In a hugely provocative statement, Abdul Basit, former high commissioner of Pakistan to India, has said that striking Indian cities like New Delhi and Mumbai should be Islamabad’s “default move” if the country comes under attack from the US.“America won’t attack Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal. Even if we believe that in a hypothetical situation, America attacks…

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