Times of India

Joshua Riibe, the 22-year-old Iowa man who was last seen with Sudiksha Konanki before her mysterious disappearance from the Dominican Republic resort, has now given the cops an ultimatum that he could not be detained by the police any longer. His attorney Beatriz Santana filed a motion in the court Monday that his client could not be detained any longer without being charged.

IIT-Bombay will implement more activity-based learning, hands-on training, and discussion-oriented classroom interactions from the next academic year. The initiative includes voluntary summer internships for first-year students to address local issues in their hometowns. Faculty, students, and alumni have collaborated to develop these innovative teaching methods.

Rioting erupted in the Mahal area of Nagpur following a protest by VHP and Bajrang Dal demanding the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb. The situation escalated by evening, leading to a heavy police presence and use of tear gas. By midnight, the area remained tense and filled with fear, with signs of violence and several detentions.

Lion sightings in Diu have increased, especially near forested areas close to Nagoa beach. On Sunday evening, a lion was spotted within 1km of the airport, causing traffic to halt as onlookers gathered to capture the moment. Forest officials directed the lion back towards the creek.

A seven-year-old girl from Ghaziabad was reported dead after allegedly eating food from a neighbor, Shanti Devi. However, an autopsy revealed she was raped and murdered, leading to her father's arrest. The father had tried to frame Shanti by claiming food poisoning. Police found his claims were false and arrested him for the heinous crime.

Alawieh has been in the US since 2018 when she came on a student visa. As Alawieh arrived at the Boston airport Thursday, she was denied entry as CBP officers started questioning her, searching her phone. Alawieh was asked about the photos and videos of Nasrallah and other Hezbollah leaders. She said she's apolitical and she received those photos on WhatsApp groups.

President Trump plans to discuss ending the Ukraine war with Russian President Putin, focusing on territorial concessions and control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Trump aims to secure a 30-day ceasefire proposal accepted by Ukraine. Russia demands security guarantees excluding Kyiv from Nato membership. Britain's and France's peacekeeping force offer may aid truce enforcement.

CCTV footage from the investigation into a fatal accident revealed that Pranshu Chauhan initially took the driver's seat but then moved to the front passenger seat at the insistence of Rakshit Chaurasiya. Chaurasiya then drove the car and later crashed into three two-wheelers, killing one woman and injuring seven others.

Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy has requested an appointment with PM Narendra Modi to discuss two bills proposing 42% reservation for backward classes in education, employment, and local bodies. Reddy seeks support from leaders of various political parties, all of whom backed the proposal in the assembly debate.

NASA has confirmed that astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore will return to Earth a day earlier than planned due to improved weather conditions. The astronauts, stranded on the ISS for over nine months, will be brought back aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, with a splashdown scheduled for March 18.

A right-wing group in Uttar Pradesh has announced a Rs 21 lakh reward for demolishing Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's grave in Maharashtra. This follows statements by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis supporting the tomb's removal, though emphasizing legal procedures are necessary. The group's leader, Dinesh Falhari, criticizes Aurangzeb for historical atrocities.

In Sambhal, the removal of loudspeakers from mosques led to the revival of an old practice where men walk the streets, calling for sehri. Mohd Shoaib now takes on the role, ensuring no one misses the pre-dawn meal. Enforcing noise regulations, officials stress individual voices remain unrestricted, sparking discussions on religious expression and state intervention.

Lionel Messi will miss Argentina's upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil. Coach Lionel Scaloni announced Messi's exclusion, likely due to a sore left thigh from a recent MLS match. Messi played the full 90 minutes for Inter Miami, but fitness concerns persist. Paulo Dybala, Gonzalo Montiel, and Giovani Lo Celso will also miss these crucial games.

Kolkata Knight Riders aim to secure their fourth IPL title with Ajinkya Rahane as the new captain. Retaining key players like Sunil Narine and Andre Russell, and adding talents such as Quinton de Kock and Anrich Nortje, KKR have a balanced squad. Despite a few weaknesses, their mix of experience and new additions positions them well for a successful season.

Violent clashes erupted in Nagpur's Mahal area, with vandalism and arson reported Monday night. Vehicles were set ablaze and stone pelting caused panic among residents. Police intervened to control the situation, deploying additional personnel. Authorities are investigating the cause, urging locals to maintain peace and cooperate.

Star batter Virat Kohli has expressed his strong support for Rajat Patidar, the newly-appointed captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Kohli believes Patidar is the future leader of the franchise and is confident in his ability to lead the team forward. Patidar succeeds Faf du Plessis and aims to live up to the high expectations.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar may be preparing his son Nishant Kumar for a political role. Nishant has recently appeared in JD(U) events and posters, hinting at his potential political entry, which could help address concerns about Nitish’s health and the party's future leadership.