Times of India

A Kerala resident, Ani Thomas Gabriel, was killed by Jordanian military personnel at the Jordan-Israel border on February 10. Gabriel had traveled to Jordan with three others, attempting to cross into Israel with help from an agent. Another relative, Edison, was injured but survived. The Indian Embassy confirmed Gabriel's death to his family on March 1.

The Oscars have a history of controversial decisions, often snubbing deserving performances and films. Notable examples include Glenn Close and Annette Bening never winning, Austin Butler's loss in 2023, and 'The Lego Movie' being overlooked for Best Animated Feature.

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde refuted speculations of a rift in the Mahayuti alliance, confirming the BJP-led coalition with Shiv Sena and NCP remains intact. Shinde joked, dismissing reports and opposition claims of a cold war with CM Fadnavis. Shinde assured unity ahead of the upcoming budget session and emphasized ongoing development projects.

Arvind Kejriwal, AAP national convenor, has declared a vigorous campaign against drug dealers in Punjab, vowing to eliminate the drug menace completely. Punjab Police and administration have intensified anti-drug actions, demolishing properties of suspected drug peddlers in Jalandhar district. The Punjab government emphasizes extensive operations and sufficient rehabilitation and de-addiction facilities to combat drug abuse, ensuring community welfare and safety.

A special ACB court in Mumbai has ordered the filing of an FIR against former SEBI chief Madhabi Puri Buch and other officials for alleged regulatory lapses and collusion related to a company's IPO listing in 1994. SEBI plans to challenge the order.

Starting April 1, the Delhi government will prohibit vehicles exceeding the age limit from refueling at petrol stations to reduce emissions. This applies to petrol vehicles over 15 years old and diesel vehicles older than 10 years. The initiative is part of efforts to combat severe air pollution and aligns with previous Supreme Court orders.

The water quality of the Ganga river in Bihar has been found unsuitable for bathing due to high levels of bacteriological pollution. The contamination is primarily from untreated sewage and domestic wastewater from cities along the river's banks, as indicated by the latest Bihar Economic Survey report.

Union minister Raksha Khadse filed a police complaint after her daughter and friends were harassed by boys at an event in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district. The incident involved boys taking photos and videos, leading to unruly behavior. Chief minister Fadnavis confirmed the culprits' political affiliation and assured strict action. Maharashtra Congress chief Harshvardhan Sapkal criticized the law enforcement's handling of the situation.

Earthquake alerts on smartphones offer precious seconds to seek safety by using built-in accelerometers to detect tremors. The Android Earthquake Alerts System, which Google expanded to India in 2023, turns phones into mini-detectors, sending data to servers for analysis. Despite some limitations, these alerts can be crucial for timely warnings during quakes.

Virat Kohli, after scoring a century against Pakistan, was dismissed for 11 runs in India's match against New Zealand by a stunning catch from Glenn Phillips. Kohli, who reached 14,000 runs in ODIs vs Pakistan, is playing his 300th match in the 50-over format.

Russia approves the new US foreign policy under President Trump, which aligns with its vision. The Kremlin acknowledges the damage in bilateral relations but remains optimistic about quick and successful progress. Trump and JD Vance criticized Ukrainian President Zelenskyy for his stance on negotiating peace with Russia.

Elon Musk's xAI introduces Grok-3 as a competitor to OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and other AI chatbots. Grok-3 claims superior computational power and performance across benchmarks. Available to X Premium+ subscribers for $22 monthly, it intensifies the rivalry between xAI and OpenAI.

India lost their 13th consecutive coin toss in ODIs, with New Zealand opting to bowl first in the final Group A match of the Champions Trophy. The streak, stretching back to the 2023 Wankhede semifinal, is causing frustration among fans and analysts. Despite the setback, India adjusted their lineup, resting Harshit Rana for spinner Varun Chakravarthy.

A US spacecraft successfully landed on the Moon, marking a significant achievement for private space exploration. Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1's touchdown near Mons Latreille is a milestone, carrying scientific instruments as part of Nasa's Commercial Lunar Payload Services programme, which supports commercial lunar exploration.

Mayawati announced that nobody would succeed her in the BSP while she is alive, removing her nephew Akash Anand from his roles. She reinstated Ramji Gautam and Anand Kumar as national coordinators. This decision followed the expulsion of Akash Anand's father-in-law, Ashok Siddharth, for factionalism, which Mayawati said influenced Akash Anand's career.

Inzamam-ul-Haq has urged a global boycott of the IPL, citing BCCI's refusal to let Indian players participate in overseas leagues. This comes amid controversy over India playing all their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai due to security concerns. The situation has intensified with Australia and South Africa preparing in Dubai for potential semifinal matches.