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India's nuclear programme achieved a major milestone as the Rajasthan Atomic Power Station's seventh unit was connected to the northern grid. With the operation of 25 reactors and 13,100 MW capacity under construction, the indigenous 700 MW PHWR series plays a crucial role in reaching a goal of 100 GW by 2047.

Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde calls the incident a ‘conspiracy’; CM Fadnavis claims that the recently released film Chhaava instigated people’s sentiments against Mughal ruler Aurangzeb leading to the arson

J&K Police's counter intelligence wing has arrested Showkat Ahmad Dar for running a radical social media handle that disseminated extremist content. Dar, who glorified terrorism and incited anti-national sentiments, was previously detained for similar activities, highlighting law enforcement's effort to curb online radicalisation.

The Boston Celtics face the Brooklyn Nets on March 18, with star forward Jayson Tatum's knee injury status questionable. Tatum's 27.1 points per game are crucial, especially with Jaylen Brown out. The Celtics, at 49-19, rely heavily on Tatum's contributions in scoring, rebounds, and three-pointers. The game tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Parliament dataset will be a very good resource for training our model, similarly Doordarshan and All India Radio are other sources where large datasets are available, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

J&K's National Conference government has announced a magisterial probe into the deaths of two Gujjar brothers found in Kulgam after a month-long disappearance. Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary stated the government would seek a judicial inquiry as requested by the families of the deceased.

A fire broke out at the Rajouri Government Medical College and Hospital's basement, leading to an evacuation of the upper floors. Prompt action by staff, volunteers, and firefighters ensured the flames were controlled before spreading. Authorities are investigating the lack of a fire safety system and the cause of the incident.

Islamabad had on Monday (March 17, 2025) accused India of ‘fomenting terrorism in Pakistan’ and of ‘state sanctioned oppression’ in Jammu and Kashmir

Jhulasan village in Mehsana district, known as the ancestral home of Sunita Williams' father, Deepak Pandya, is alive with excitement

A woman pilgrim, Jyoti Gupta, was arrested near the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu & Kashmir after being found with a loaded pistol and expired license. Another pilgrim, Sanjay Singh, was caught with cartridges. Security is tight due to past terrorist attacks. An investigation is underway.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed concern over the unfair distribution of assets following the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in 2019. Omar emphasized resolving asset disputes amicably, avoiding prolonged court battles like Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The J&K government is working on fair asset distribution, particularly in Delhi and Chandigarh, to ensure both regions benefit equally.

An elderly couple in Pitampura, Delhi, was found murdered in their home by a night attendant only employed for two days. The killer left the area undetected, leading the community to reassess security measures. The crime has deeply shocked family members and local residents.

A trader in Chandni Chowk was robbed of approximately Rs 80 lakh in 48 seconds. The heist was captured on CCTV, showing the perpetrator firing in the air and snatching a bag of cash. Police believe the crime might involve insider knowledge and are investigating. The incident has led to calls for increased security in the area.

CPI(M) leader Jitendra Chaudhury said Fisheries Minister Sudhangshu Das accused several political parties of endorsing the brutality of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb

The US government considers new travel restrictions for citizens from up to 43 countries to enhance security. These include full visa suspensions for 10 countries and partial restrictions for others. Immigration lawyers are advising H-1B workers, F-1 students, and Green Card holders to avoid travel due to stricter visa renewal regulations.