Times of India

Indian research scholar Ranjani Srinivasan fled to Canada after her US student visa was unexpectedly revoked, with US authorities labeling her a 'terrorist sympathiser' supporting Hamas without evidence. Despite trying to continue her studies at Columbia University, Srinivasan faced aggressive ICE actions and termination of her enrolment, highlighting alarming immigration enforcement on political activism.

Elon Musk, the largest shareholder of Tesla, responded positively to a Twitter post revealing the top 10 shareholders of the company, with Musk topping the list at $173 billion. Additionally, US President Donald Trump recently purchased a Tesla Model S to show his support for Musk's electric vehicle initiative.

Hundreds of Greenlanders protested against US President Donald Trump's plan to take control of their island. Demonstrators in Nuuk waved flags and held signs emphasizing 'Respect Greenland's sovereignty.' Greenlandic leaders, including Jens-Frederik Nielsen and outgoing Prime Minister Mute B. Egede, strongly rejected Trump's idea, calling it 'unacceptable.' Greenland's parliament also issued a joint statement opposing the annexation.

RJD MLA Tej Pratap Yadav was fined Rs. 4,000 for riding a scooter without a helmet during Holi celebrations in Patna. Additionally, his security constable was relieved of duty after being seen dancing in uniform, following Yadav's controversial instruction to perform a 'thumka' under threat of suspension.

Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP of attacking India's core values, claiming the party favors businesspeople close to PM Modi while the country's wealth concentrates in their hands. He highlighted rising unemployment and inflation as key issues. Meanwhile, BJP criticized Gandhi for prioritizing foreign visits over his constituency responsibilities.

Economist Raghuram Rajan contested the Trump administration's economic views, rebutting claims that high foreign demand for US Treasuries drives trade deficits. He attributed deficits to excessive domestic spending and warned that aggressive trade policies risk undermining confidence in the US dollar without resolving global imbalances.

In 2016, an Indian official thwarted Facebook's campaign to save Free Basics by simply opting out of automated emails, according to Sarah Wynn-Williams' memoir. The book alleges Facebook's use of technological and political influence to sway public opinion in India, which ultimately failed as the program was banned for violating net neutrality.

Three construction laborers died in Bengaluru during a drunken brawl while celebrating Holi. The altercation, involving a woman, occurred on the third floor of an under-construction building in Sarjapura. Two to three suspects escaped, and police have formed teams to apprehend them. Superintendent CK Baba assured imminent arrests as the investigation progresses.

Sachin Tendulkar achieved a significant milestone 13 years ago by scoring his 100th international century during the India vs Bangladesh ODI in 2012. His century tally includes 51 in Tests and 49 in ODIs. Despite his remarkable effort, India lost the match by five wickets.

SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule successfully docked with the ISS, bringing much-needed relief to astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore after being stranded in orbit for over nine months. The Crew-10 team, consisting of astronauts from Nasa, JAXA, and Roscosmos, has arrived to replace them and take over their duties.

Authorities found clothing at the beach believed to belong to missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki. She vanished over a week ago during a spring break trip in Punta Cana. Surveillance footage showed her with Joshua Riibe, who is now a person of interest. The investigation continues, and Dominican officials have intensified efforts to find Konanki.

Amboli Police have filed an FIR against an actor after a TV actress accused him of molestation during a Holi party on March 14. The intoxicated actor allegedly groped her and forcibly smeared color on her face, despite her resistance, leading her to seek police action.

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard visits India following PM Modi's trip to the US. Modi and Gabbard discussed India-US relations, with Gabbard expressing her commitment to strengthening ties. This visit follows Modi’s meeting with President Trump after Trump's second term in office began, highlighting the continuing diplomatic engagement between the two nations.

Abu Qatal, a prominent Lashkar-e-Taiba operative, also known as Faisal Nadeem, was killed by unidentified assailants in Jhelum Sindh, Pakistan. He was a significant target for Indian security agencies due to his involvement in major terrorist attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, including the Rajouri and Reasi attacks.

A Bihar police constable, Deepak Kumar, has been removed from duty after a video showed him dancing on RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav's orders during Holi celebrations. The incident has sparked political outcry, with opposition leaders condemning Yadav's behavior as reminiscent of RJD's past conduct.

The Trump administration has cut operations for US government-funded media, placing all Voice of America staff on leave. The decision affects over 1,300 employees and has been criticized by press advocacy groups for threatening the US's role in promoting free information globally.

AR Rahman, the celebrated Indian composer, was admitted to Apollo Hospital in Chennai due to chest discomfort. Doctors performed an angioplasty, and he is under observation. The music fraternity and his fans are deeply concerned and hoping for his swift recovery.

Stock market recommendations: Bajaj Broking Research recommends Piramal Pharma and PTC India for the upcoming week. Nifty is expected to remain volatile, with key support at 22,000-21,700 levels.

A SpaceX crew capsule successfully docked at the ISS, bringing in a new team to replace two Nasa astronauts who have been stranded for over nine months. Technical issues with their Boeing vehicle delayed their return, but they are now scheduled to go back to Earth on a SpaceX capsule by mid-March.

A top Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist, Abu Qatal, known for his involvement in numerous attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Pakistan's Jhelum Sindh. Qatal, a close aide of Hafiz Saeed, recently led proxy terror outfits PAFF and TRF to conceal activities of other terror groups.