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Singapore Police have arrested three men for fraud linked to illegal re-export of Nvidia GPUs to Chinese AI company DeepSeek, bypassing US trade sanctions. The arrests followed a joint operation targeting 22 sites and detaining nine suspects, amid intensified scrutiny by U.S. authorities regarding banned semiconductor acquisitions.

US President Donald Trump stated that efforts should be concentrated on addressing criminal activities committed by migrants within the country rather than focusing on Russian President Putin. This remark followed a tense exchange with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a meeting at the White House.

Indian Railways aims for a diversified energy strategy focused on nuclear, solar, hydropower, wind, and thermal sources to meet its net zero 2030 initiative. By 2025-26, 95% of trains will operate on electricity, significantly reducing carbon emissions and diesel expenditure.

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin urges residents to have more children due to the upcoming population-based delimitation, emphasizing that successful family planning might reduce the state's political representation. He calls for an all-party meeting to discuss the issue. Forty political parties are invited to address the consequences of the proposed delimitation by the Union government.

India face a challenging Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia, seeking to break their knockout stage jinx in ICC events. With a strong spin lineup and familiarity with Dubai conditions, India pose a challenge to a resilient Australian team missing key bowlers.

Heart diseases are a major cause of death globally, often developing without symptoms until serious complications arise. Key risk factors include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, and smoking. The Times of India's upcoming webinar will raise awareness and promote heart-healthy practices with expert insights on various heart health topics.

India topped Group A with a 44-run win over New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Ravi Shastri emphasised the importance of India's spin attack for their semi-final against Australia on March 4 in Dubai. Spinners were key against New Zealand and a similar approach is expected to succeed in the knockout game.

A 47-year-old man from Thumba, Thiruvananthapuram, was shot dead by Jordanian soldiers at the border while trying to enter Israel with three others, victims of a visa fraud. The group was promised Israeli work visas but received Jordanian tourist visas instead. Authorities are urging awareness about such frauds and seek help to bring his body back home.

Hollywood's 97th Academy Awards saw Anora winning five Oscars including Best Picture, with Mikey Madison taking Best Actress for her role. Sean Baker secured Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. Adrien Brody won his second Best Actor Oscar for The Brutalist, while Kieran Culkin and Paul Tazewell made history in supporting roles and costume design respectively.

The family of Congress worker Himani Narwal, found murdered in a suitcase in Rohtak, is demanding the death penalty for the accused. Haryana Police have arrested one suspect and continue to investigate. Himani's mother suspects someone familiar, potentially from their party, due to jealousy over her daughter's political success.

Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Monday. While BSE Sensex rose over 350 points, Nifty50 was above 22,200.

Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed criticized Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma, calling him "fat" and a "mediocre captain" despite a recent victory against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy. BJP’s Shehzad Poonawalla defended Sharma, highlighting past electoral failures of the Congress party and Rohit's impressive track record, including winning the T20 World Cup.

Cognizant's CEO Ravi Kumar S addressed employee concerns in a recent townhall, confirming that delayed salary hikes will be implemented by August and bonuses distributed by March 10. He emphasized the company's commitment to rewarding performance and aligning compensation with financial goals and market conditions.

Electronics giant Philips faced backlash on social media after New Zealand's Glenn Phillips took a spectacular catch, dismissing Virat Kohli during the India vs New Zealand match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Fans mistakenly targeted the electronics company instead of the cricketer, leading to confusion.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to the US for its support following criticism from Donald Trump and JD Vance. In a video message, Zelenskyy highlighted Ukraine's appreciation for American aid and stressed the need for peace and security guarantees. This comes after a European leaders' summit aiming to reinforce support for Ukraine.

Stock market recommendations: Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd recommends HDFC Bank and Max Healthcare for this week. HDFC Bank is set to benefit from RBI's new policies Max Healthcare shows significant Q3 performance with a 34.9% revenue increase.

Varun Chakaravarthy, the Indian mystery spinner, who recently shone in the England T20I series and the Vijay Hazare Trophy, made an impactful Champions Trophy debut with a five-wicket haul against New Zealand in Dubai. Last time he was here in this part of the world, Varun had gone empty handed. Sunday, however, was a different story.

Israel halted essential aid to Gaza in response to Hamas' refusal to accept a truce extension. The move drew condemnation from the United Nations, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, with accusations of collective punishment. Israel seeks more hostages' release, while Hamas demands the start of the second phase towards a permanent ceasefire.

At the 97th Academy Awards, the Dutch sci-fi film 'I'm Not a Robot' won the Best Live Action Short Oscar, edging out the heartfelt film 'Anuja'. Directed by Victoria Warmerdam, 'I'm Not a Robot' has been praised for its unique take on identity and technology. 'Anuja', an American Hindi-language short film, directed by Adam J. Graves, showcases the struggles of two sisters. Supported by producers Mindy Kaling and Guneet Monga Kapoor, and executive producer Priyanka Chopra Jonas, 'Anuja' sheds light on the issues faced by young girls worldwide.

Ankita Lokhande recently visited her childhood home in Indore with her husband and mother, breaking down in tears as she remembered her late father. She shared heartfelt memories and expressed her ongoing grief on social media, highlighting the importance of family.