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28 seats and one Rajya Sabha seat: Congress, DMK sign agreement for Tamil Nadu polls

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28 seats and one Rajya Sabha seat: Congress, DMK sign agreement for Tamil Nadu polls

DMK, Congress leaders after Seat0sharing deal finalized

CHENNAI: An end to speculation, DMK and tamil nadu congress Committee (TNCC) on Wednesday finalized the seat allocation arrangements for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, according to which the Congress party will contest in 28 constituencies and get one Lok Sabha seat.The decision was taken at a meeting between Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin and TNCC president K Selvaperunthagai in Chennai, according to a joint statement issued by both parties.In the 2021 parliamentary elections, the Congress party contested 25 seats as part of the Secular Progressive Alliance and won 18 seats. Party leaders have said in recent weeks they are seeking more constituencies this time around.TNCC president K Selvaperunthagai told reporters after the signing that he was “relieved” after the agreement was signed. When asked about the candidate for the federal house, Selva Peruntagai said the All India Congress Committee will announce the name of the candidate.

‘It was just a bad night’: Markram painfully admits after New Zealand hit

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‘It was just a bad night’: Markram painfully admits after New Zealand hit

'It was just a bad night': Aiden Markram painfully admits after New Zealand hit
South Africa captain Aiden Markram (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)

south africa captain Aiden Markram He admitted that on a night when New Zealand’s national cricket team stormed into the T20 World Cup final with an emphatic nine-wicket win at the Eden Gardens, his side barely suffered.New Zealand take lead with stunning 33-ball century find alanthe fastest hundred in T20 World Cup history, as they equalized 170 in just 12.5 overs. For Markram, the damage was done early.“I think you saw things early on and they bowled really well up front. Ball didn’t really want to come on and some guys just stopped at the wicket and some guys were hitting the bat very low and they made it very difficult to score runs and through that pressure you unfortunately lose wickets,” Markram said.He praised the New Zealand bowling team for squeezing his team in the powerplay, with scoring never going smoothly. “So credit to their bowling unit, obviously with the bat, for someone to play an innings like this, don’t think you’re going to be on the right side of the result as a fielding team many times.”South Africa ended up with 169 for 8, mainly due to Marco Jansen’s unbeaten 54 off 30 balls and Tristan Stubbs’ crucial performance after the team fell to 77 for 5. Markram thought there was still hope at half-time.“To be fair, it was a massive effort to get to 170. At the halfway point we really felt like we had a whiff,” he said.With Allen and Tim Seifert Shred the bowling ball. “But, as is the case in T20 cricket… (in) the powerplay, they unfortunately couldn’t protect every boundary and unfortunately they got away and then it was really hard to pull it back from there.”Markram paid special tribute to the openers who killed the match in the first six overs. “So we give a lot of credit to Finn Allen for his knock and Tim Seifert’s knock for killing the game early and yeah, unfortunately tonight was a bad night for us.”Reflecting on what could have been done differently, the captain suggested that a quicker tactical adjustment with the bat might have helped.“It’s hard to say now. We will reflect on it as a team. I think we expect the wicket to be batted really well. It looks pretty good so maybe just get used to the bat a little quicker and then go back to maybe a more old school approach of setting it up and trying to climb to 190 and maybe you’ll get into the game from there. “Despite the disappointment of not reaching another final, Markram stood firm behind his team. “So, yes, we’ll be reflecting as a team. Obviously disappointed with the result but very proud of the group of guys who played some really good cricket throughout the tournament and it was an unfortunate night indeed.”

Nancy Guthrie Update: Sheriff Nanos says investigators ‘closer’ to identifying suspect in disappearance

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Nancy Guthrie Update: Sheriff Nanos says investigators ‘closer’ to identifying suspect in disappearance

Update from Nancy Guthrie: After missing for more than a month Nancy GuthrieInvestigators say the case is making progress. The 84-year-old was allegedly abducted from his Tucson home on February 1.

Sheriff Nanos says investigators are
Sheriff Nanos says investigators are “closer” to identifying suspects in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance (savannahguthrie/instagram)

Sheriff says investigation ‘definitely nearing completion’

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos shared an update on the situation during an interview with NBC reporter Liz Kreutz on the “Today” show on March 3.

Asked if investigators were closer to identifying one or more suspects, Nanos said, “I think investigators are definitely closer. We have a lot of intelligence, a lot of leads, but now it’s time to get to work.”

However, authorities have not yet released the names of any suspects.

Also read: Nancy Guthrie case: Ex-con Luke Daley opens up about brief detention, denies ties; ‘Wants Nancy home’

Authorities review doorbell video and reexamine key evidence

Last month, police released doorbell camera footage showing a masked and armed man trying to gain entry Nancy’s Shortly after returning home, her pacemaker disconnected from the tracking device.

Neighbors submitted multiple doorbell camera videos of the area. A video first shared by Fox News Digital shows a car speeding about 2.5 miles from Nancy’s home as she was kidnapped.

“We are aware of this and are investigating it just like any other evidence,” Chris Nanos said. He added that investigators were unable to identify the vehicle.

“We’re looking at that vehicle and the hundreds of thousands of other vehicles that were on the road at the time,” he said.

Authorities are also re-examining previous hypotheses, including whether the suspect’s backpack came from Walmart.

“We now understand that it may not have been purchased from Walmart,” Nanos said.

“That backpack is new and exclusive to Walmart, but who’s to say I didn’t buy it and put it on eBay? That’s what we’re looking at,” he added.

Also read: Nancy Guthrie: Former NYPD detective points out hidden holes in Catalina community; ‘Snowbirds’

Family commemorates one month since Nancy’s disappearance

To commemorate a month Nancy is missingSavannah Guthrie visited the memorial outside her home on March 2 with her sister Annie Guthrie and her brother-in-law Tommasso Cioni. There are yellow flowers, cards and messages on the memorial.

Savannah later wrote on Instagram: “We are feeling the love and prayers from our neighbors, the Tucson community and across the country [yellow heart emoji] Please don’t stop praying and hoping with us. Take her home. “

The Guthrie family also increased the reward to $1 million for information leading to Nancy’s recovery or the arrest of the suspect.

Roads ministry proposes Centre’s power to set speed limit for NH

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Roads ministry proposes Centre’s power to set speed limit for NH

NEW DELHI: In a bid to clear commuters’ confusion over speed limits on national highways and highways, the road transport ministry has proposed that the Center should be responsible for setting these limits, while state governments would retain the power to notify norms for all other roads under their jurisdiction.The ministry recently shared a series of proposed changes that include removing ambiguity around state and local police speed limits on national highways and expressways. Since local authorities set speed limits, commuters who don’t use NH regularly won’t notice this and end up getting fined.Currently, the Ministry of Road Transport publishes maximum speed limits for all categories of roads, but state agencies can lower this limit.People familiar with the plan said the transport ministry proposed amending Section 112 of the MV Act, which empowers state governments to set minimum and maximum speed limits. Likewise, Section 113, which empowers states to regulate, restrict or prohibit the use of vehicles on the basis of weight, will also be amended.For the sake of clarity, it was proposed that, in the case of NHs, the power to specify norms would be the responsibility of the ministry and states would be free to set limits on their roads.“Though the speed norm for motor vehicles on national highways is 100 km/h, state and local police frequently reduce the speed to 60-70 km/h on sections of national highways that pass through urban areas. This creates a lot of compliance issues for commuters. The proposed amendments will address this issue. Under the National Highways (Land and Traffic) Control Act, highway management agencies designated by the national highways agencies have the power to control land, manage traffic and eliminate unauthorized occupation on highways. So, no more confusion. ” said an official.

Pentagon chief says US and Israel will take full control of Iranian airspace within days

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Pentagon chief says US and Israel will take full control of Iranian airspace within days

五角大楼负责人表示，美国和以色列将在几天内完全控制伊朗领空

Pete Hegseth at press conference

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegers claimed on Wednesday that U.S. and Israeli forces were moving quickly to control Iranian airspace, while acknowledging that some incoming drones and missiles could still evade interception.“It started last night and will be completed in a few days… two of the most powerful air forces in the world,” Hegseth told reporters at the Pentagon. [US, Israel] would have complete control over Iran’s skies. “

“Iran’s war is illegal, Europe awaits hell”: NATO is widely divided; Macron, Carney slam Trump’s actions

“That doesn’t mean we can stop everything,” he said, adding that maximum force protection was established before offensive operations began.The defense secretary further reiterated the claim that Iran wanted to “kill” Trump, adding, “We have known for a long time that Iran was intentionally trying to kill President Trump…although that was not the focus of any effort imaginable. In fact, the president never raised it…I made sure that those responsible ended up being part of the target list.”Hegseth said the conflict could last longer than initially expected, possibly lasting up to eight weeks, but he declined to commit to a fixed timetable. “You can say four weeks, but it could be six weeks, eight weeks, three weeks,” he said, adding that the United States would set the “rhythm and pace” of operations.He said more U.S. troops, including fighter jets and bombers, were continuing to deploy to the region.His comments came as U.S. officials warned that the conflict, which looks set to last for weeks, could cause more American casualties. President Donald Trump has said the battle could last a month or more, while defense leaders say the timeline will depend on developments on the battlefield.Gen. Dan Kaine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said U.S. personnel in the region remain at risk.Six U.S. soldiers were killed on Sunday when an Iranian drone struck the operations center of a civilian port facility in Kuwait, miles from the main U.S. base. One of the family members of the victims said that the site was a temporary container-type building without special defense protection.Hegers said more U.S. aircraft, including fighters and bombers, were continuing to deploy to the region as part of a broader build-up. He suggested the conflict could last six to eight weeks, but declined to set a specific time frame, saying the duration would depend on developments.Tehran has threatened to target military and economic infrastructure across the Middle East, a sign that the confrontation could expand further.Hegseth also pointed to previous intelligence on the Iranian threat to Trump, saying individuals linked to those plots were ultimately considered for targeting, although he said the issue was not central to the current campaign.

Application and NHs channel approval process fully digitalized

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Application and NHs channel approval process fully digitalized

NEW DELHI: People seeking access from National Highways (NH) to petrol stations, roadside facilities, industries, private properties and rest area complexes will no longer have to visit government offices to obtain NOCs. They will be able to apply and get approved online without any physical interface with the system.Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari launches a new one-stop digital platform – http://rajmargpravesh.morth.gov.in — Process all such applications. Government and private entities can also use the portal to obtain permits to lay utilities such as water pipes, gas pipes, fiber optic cables, electrical wires and other services along or across the NH.Gadkari said the new portal will make the approval process more convenient, transparent and time-bound, helping citizens and businesses save time and effort. Officials said the portal allows for fully digital submissions and attachments and automatically sends applications to the relevant authorities. “The relevant authorities have specific timetables for initiating, processing and completing this work. Delays at any stage will be monitored to pursue accountability. ” said an official.

Fact-checking Pete Hegseth’s claim: Was Iranian warship sinking the first torpedo sinking since World War II?

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Fact-checking Pete Hegseth’s claim: Was Iranian warship sinking the first torpedo sinking since World War II?

U.S. Secretary of Defense Peter Heggs It was confirmed on Thursday that the U.S. submarine Torpedoed and sunk an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean. He asserted that it marked “the first time an enemy ship has been sunk by torpedo since World War II.”

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegers announced that a U.S. submarine had sunk an Iranian warship, saying it was the first time since World War II. (Bloomberg)
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegers announced that a U.S. submarine had sunk an Iranian warship, saying it was the first time since World War II. (Bloomberg)

“A U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship that thought it was safe in international waters,” Hegseth said. “Instead, it was torpedoed.”

However, according to the BBC, his statement appears to be incorrect.

In 1982, during the Falklands War, argentine The only cruiser, the General Belgrano, was sunk in the South Atlantic by two Tigerfish torpedoes fired from a British nuclear-powered submarine.

In addition, another sinking occurred in 1971 when the Indian frigate INS Khukri was sunk by a Pakistani torpedo. submarineexternal.

However, if true, the sinking of the Iranian warship would be the first time a U.S. submarine has sunk an enemy ship in this way since 1945.

Later, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine appeared to explain Hegseth’s statement in the same briefing, saying the attack was the first time a U.S. submarine had sunk an enemy warship since 1945.

Meanwhile, the Pentagon released a video capturing the exact moment a U.S. torpedo hit an Iranian naval ship in the Indian Ocean.

Also read: What is YAK-130? Israeli Air Force F-35I Adil shoots down Russian-made Iranian aircraft in historic air-to-air battle

Attack on Iranian warship kills 80 people

A U.S. submarine attacked an Iranian warship, killing at least 80 people, officials said.

Sri Lanka’s Deputy Foreign Minister Arun Hemachandra confirmed that the incident occurred near the southern coast of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka.

The Iris Dena, one of Iran’s latest warships, sent a distress call at dawn about 25 miles south of the southern port of Galle, with 180 people on board, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said. According to the Guardian. In response, Sri Lankan authorities have launched a search and rescue operation to find more survivors.

According to the Associated Press, the Iranian ship participated in naval exercises in the Bay of Bengal from February 18 to 25 and was returning to Iran from a port in eastern India when it was attacked. According to information on the Indian website, the “Milan” naval exercise hosted by India included an Iranian ship named “IRIS Dena”.

Giving birth to your next baby: US ambassador’s ‘awkward’ joke to embassy staff during Iran war; ‘If it’s a boy…’

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Giving birth to your next baby: US ambassador’s ‘awkward’ joke to embassy staff during Iran war; ‘If it’s a boy…’

Giving birth to your next baby: US ambassador's 'awkward' joke to embassy staff during Iran war; 'If it's a boy...'

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee joked with embassy staff about what to do now that they were asked to shelter in place and suggested they should have children. This was not a spoken joke but was written in a memo reviewed by The Washington Post. According to reports, the memo has been sent to U.S. diplomats, local staff and family members, and mentioned that they will spend longer time at home because the embassy requires them to stay close to their residences. “If extended time with your spouse results in the birth of your next child in about nine months, I certainly hope you will want to name the little guy after me!” Huckabee wrote, according to the memo cited by The Washington Post. “Michelle is also a good name for a girl,” he added.

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One US official described the newspaper’s news as “awkward” and “bizarre”.The Washington Post reached out to Huckabee and the State Department about the bizarre memo, but neither responded. The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem faced backlash online after revealing in a social media post that it could not help evacuate or directly assist Americans in Israel.“Given the current security situation throughout the region, the U.S. Embassy has directed all U.S. government employees and their families to continue sheltering in and around their residences until further notice,” the embassy said. After the backlash, the U.S. State Department said it was taking historic action to help U.S. citizens who want to leave the Middle East. “The department is facilitating charter flights for U.S. citizens from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Jordan and will continue to secure additional capacity as safety conditions permit,” the department said. “Commercial air options remain available in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Egypt, and the Department of Commerce is actively helping U.S. citizens book these tickets,” the note said. “For those from countries lacking commercial air travel, the Department will facilitate travel to third countries when conditions permit. This includes increasing ground transportation options for U.S. citizens wishing to leave Israel.”

IISc and Pratiksha Trust launch brain co-processor ‘Moonshot’ project

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IISc and Pratiksha Trust launch brain co-processor ‘Moonshot’ project

IISC Bangalore (file photo)

Bangalore: indian institute of science (IISc) on Wednesday said it has launched a “moonshot” project to develop brain co-processors that combine neuromorphic hardware with artificial intelligence algorithms to enhance or restore brain function. The initiative is funded by the Pratiksha Trust founded by Kris Gopalakrishnan and his wife Sudha.The MoU to formalize the partnership was signed at IISc in the presence of IISc Director Gopalakrishnan, Prof G Rangarajan, Foundation for Science, Innovation and Development (FSID) CEO Prof B Gurumoorthy and other faculty members and deans.“The project aims to develop implantable and non-invasive brain co-processors capable of decoding neural activity from brain recordings, processing these signals using artificial intelligence algorithms and recoding them into the brain through neurostimulation or neurofeedback,” IISc said. The devices are expected to support cognitive rehabilitation, particularly for stroke survivors who have lost functions such as goal-directed reaching and grasping.Gopalakrishnan said: “India is becoming a global leader in neuroscience through international partnerships that combine basic research with clinical applications. With strong support from the Pratiksha Trust, the Brain Coprocessor Moonshot accelerates the development of innovative medical technologies.”The ultimate goal of these innovations, he said, is to provide world-class, transformative neurotherapies to the global population. The program builds on pilot work under IISc’s Brain, Computational and Data Sciences program, a cross-departmental initiative involving more than 20 faculty members. The program is also supported by Pratiksha Trust.According to IISc, brain coprocessors represent an emerging class of technologies designed to enhance or restore the natural functioning of the brain in the real world. The current project aims to build an artificial intelligence-driven closed-loop device that interfaces with different areas of the brain to restore coordinated movement.A focus of the project is the development of indigenous capabilities. The team plans to localize the implant design, hardware system, and artificial intelligence software stack to be compatible with clinical infrastructure in low-resource settings. It also aims to create an India-specific database of stereoelectroencephalogram and ECoG recordings and develop open source artificial intelligence tools, datasets and visualization platforms as digital public goods.“In the first phase, the team will develop and validate a non-invasive neural coprocessor to provide sensorimotor feedback and goal-direction to stroke survivors. The foundation will also be laid for an invasive implanted version,” IISc said.The second phase will focus on developing a minimally invasive embedded coprocessor designed to restore sensorimotor coordination in individuals with chronic multidomain deficits following middle cerebral artery stroke.The IISc team will collaborate with medical professionals and researchers across India to clinically validate and deploy these devices as per national and international standards, the IIScs said, adding that feedback from neurologists, therapists, patients and caregivers will be incorporated throughout the development process. The institute will also collaborate with research partners in India and abroad.Professor Rangarajan said Project Moonshot brings together expertise in neuroscience, electrical engineering, bioelectronics and neuromorphic computing to address stroke rehabilitation.

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