this delhi high court An interim order was issued on Thursday directing Tamil media Nakkheeran Media to remove defamatory videos and articles published against Isha Foundation and Sadhguru, according to a press release.The Isha Foundation welcomed the order and said it would continue to pursue it litigation Crack down on those who spread false and malicious content.The case stems from a series of videos containing defamatory, vulgar and obscene content posted by Nakheeran in an attempt to damage the reputation of Isha Foundation and Sadhguru. In response, the foundation filed a defamation suit in the Delhi High Court in 2024, seeking removal of such content and an injunction barring future publication of similar material.Isha filed an interim application in the matter, seeking immediate removal of the content mentioned in the suit and the content published during the transfer petition before the Supreme Court, and seeking restraint on further publication of such material. The application came up for hearing in December 2025, during which the Delhi High Court reserved its order after hearing arguments from both parties.In the order issued today, the court directed that the impugned videos and articles posted by Nakkheeran regarding Isha Foundation and Sadhguru be removed.“We wholeheartedly welcome this interim order from the Delhi High Court. It is unfortunate that certain media outlets and individuals continue to spread false and defamatory allegations without any evidence, deliberately misleading the public,” Isha Foundation said in a statement.“For more than three decades, the Isha Foundation has been committed to large-scale social development and human well-being, and its work has impacted the lives of hundreds of millions of people around the world. It is this work that these coordinated attacks seek to undermine. Isha will continue to take all appropriate legal action against those responsible. No slander or orchestrated misinformation will deter our efforts for the welfare of humanity.“In March 2025, the Delhi High Court directed YouTube user Shyam Meera Singh to delete a defamatory video that made false accusations against Sadhguru and Isha Foundation. Following a court order, the YouTuber removed the misleading video.
Who is an Iranian of ‘aristocratic origin’ who holds senior faculty position at US university despite ongoing conflict?
Students and faculty at universities across the United States include relatives of Iran’s political elite, even as Iran’s leaders continue to speak out against the United States in public statements. According to the New York Post, the children of senior Iranian officials have studied or taught at prestigious universities such as the University of Massachusetts, Union College in New York, and George Washington University in Washington, DC.Given these individuals’ family ties to the Iranian regime, their presence in U.S. academic institutions raises questions. Critics say there is a stark contrast between Iran’s public hostility to the United States and the Iranian elite’s private choice to send their children abroad for education and careers.
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One of the cases involves Fatemeh Ardeshir-Larijani, the daughter of senior Iranian official Ali Larijani. Ardeshir-Larijani is a physician and teaches at the Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Her profile was later removed from the university website amid protests and calls for her to leave.Supporters of action against her see potential concerns arising from her family’s ties to a regime seen as hostile to the United States. A U.S. congressman has written to Emory University saying her employment should be reconsidered because of her “family relationship” with a sanctioned Iranian official.
New York Mathematics Professor
In New York, Leila Khatami, the daughter of former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami, teaches mathematics at Union College in Schenectady. Her biography and photo have reportedly been removed from the college’s staff page following wider coverage of her background.
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Other examples include Zeinab Hajjarian, the daughter of Saeed Hajjarian, a prominent adviser to Iran’s political system and a faculty member at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. The other is Ehsan Nobakht, an associate professor at George Washington University School of Medicine and the son of Ali Nobakht, Iran’s former deputy health minister.
Professor of Nuclear Engineering at Illinois
Zahra Mohaghegh Damad, Ali Larijani’s niece and the daughter of a senior Iranian cleric, serves as an assistant professor of nuclear, plasma and radiological engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Thousands of relatives of Iran’s elite
This phenomenon is not limited to just one or two people. According to the New York Post, there are 4,000 to 5,000 relatives of prominent Iranian officials living in the United States, with some also living in Canada and Australia. These family members benefit from opportunities abroad that are not available to ordinary Iranians.
“Noble birth”
Critics use the word “aghazadeh,” which means “noble-born,” to describe the children of Iran’s powerful political families. They say the children are given special opportunities to study and work abroad that ordinary Iranians don’t have. Opponents say it shows a double standard in Iran, where ordinary people may face restrictions on travel and freedoms, while elites and their children benefit from privileges.Supporters of the regime’s critics argue that allowing these individuals to live and work freely in the United States could inadvertently provide them with a platform for academic discussion and influence. They said it could affect how American students and the public view the Iranian government.
James Gracie update: Wallet at sea, phone in stranger’s hand – the latest on missing Alabama student case
Something deeply disturbing happened during a routine spring break trip to Europe for 20-year-old University of Alabama student James Gracey. jimmy.
The search has taken a worrying turn after an item belonging to a Spanish student was found at sea.
Floating wallet found near club
Police said Thursday that Gracie’s wallet was found floating in the sea near Somorrostro Beach, not far from the Shoko nightclub where he was last seen. Catalan police found the wallet in the water on Wednesday to check whether he had gone into the sea after leaving the club. However, the search turned up no sign of him, with a source telling CNN the results were “negative.”
What do we know so far?
jamesThe 20-year-old was last seen outside Barcelona’s Shoko nightclub at around 3am. He was visiting friends who were spending spring break there. He went out with them on Monday night but never returned to his home. Airbnb.
Reporter Gisela Macedo told CBS 42 police reviewed CCTV footage from outside the club. The video shows Jimmy leaving with another man. As a result, police now believe his disappearance may be related to foul play.
According to El Periodico, investigators reviewed surveillance video from the nightclub, which showed that Grace did not leave alone. However, authorities were unable to confirm who he was with, leading them to consider foul play.
According to Fox News, Gracie was talking to a brown-haired American woman before she disappeared.
So far, no suspects have been identified.
Also read: Jimmy Gracie: Alabama student missing in Barcelona, police say ‘foul play’; family opens up
His phone was found, but questions remain unanswered
Investigators also found Gracie’s cellphone during the investigation. Family spokesperson Noreen Heron said the phone was found when police arrested another person.
However, Gracie’s aunt Beth O’Reilly said it’s unclear what happened to it.
“We don’t know if it was lost, stolen, etc.,” she told NewsNation. “Other than that, we don’t have much additional information at this time.”
The search for James Gracie is ongoing as police continue to investigate his disappearance. For now, many questions remain unanswered as his family and friends await the latest news.
‘Gukesh won title by accident’: Former world champion Karpov sparks controversy
New Delhi: India’s young chess star Gukesh has come under criticism from former world champion Anatoly Karpov, who claimed his title depended more on luck than dominance. Gukesh defeated Ding Liren to become the youngest world champion, but some voices, especially from Russia, questioned the quality of the victory.
Criticism from former champion
“First, Indian chess players became [champion] By chance, because he shouldn’t have won the match against the Chinese player [Ding Liren]. The Chinese players lost a game there that they shouldn’t have lost. Without him, the Chinese player would still be the world champion. “Karpov told Russian media KP.RU. This isn’t the first time such criticism has surfaced. Former champion Vladimir Kramnik reacted strongly earlier, writing: “No comment. Sad. Chess as we know it is over.” He also criticized the quality of play in the match, saying: “To be honest, I am very disappointed with today’s game (game six). Even the fifth game was not of a very high level, but today for professional players, the performance of both players was very weak. It is a very disappointing level.”He added, “It was such a strange game. Both players made one mistake after another, strategic mistakes. It was like they didn’t realize where they were. Maybe I’m old-school, but it’s very basic! Of course, they are both great players and great calculators. Their calculation skills are outstanding.“But I expect more from the World Championship, like ideas! Humanized gameplay, humanized concepts! If I want to enjoy chess as a computational game, I’d rather watch the Chess Engine World Championship!”
Mr. Ding’s response
Amid Gukesh’s criticism, Ding Junhui himself also adopted a calm attitude after losing to Gukesh. “I’m enjoying where I am right now. I mean, being an inactive player, rarely playing in the Elite Invitational. I’m enjoying this rare downtime,” he said in a recent interview.He added, “I also play some online games occasionally: it doesn’t require grueling pre-match preparation, just being fully focused on the moment. The process itself is rewarding.”
‘Never asked to leave’: Unedited Epstein emails raise questions about Trump’s Mar-a-Lago claims
An unredacted 2009 email linked to Jeffrey Epstein Asking new question Donald TrumpHe has long claimed that he kicked Epstein out of the Mar-a-Lago club. Speaking on the House floor, New York Rep. Dan Goldman said he had reviewed the full version of the email, originally released in a heavily redacted form by the Justice Department, and believed it showed Epstein “was never asked to leave” the club, The Daily Beast reported.In an unredacted 2009 email from Jeffrey Epstein’s lawyer, Jack Goldberg appears to summarize a “20-minute conference call” with Trump, Trump’s lawyer Alan Garten, and a man named “Brad” (possibly Brad Edwards, who represents Epstein’s victims). The meeting was held “in lieu of a warehouse,” Goldberg wrote.Asked whether Epstein had ever been expelled from Mar-a-Lago, Kato allegedly replied: “No, he was not a member. Probably his guest. Never asked to leave.”Goldberg’s email states that the man known as “Brad” spoke with a Mar-a-Lago manager, who confirmed that “JE never asked to leave Mar-a-Lago.”According to the email, Trump was asked to respond to claims by Epstein’s brother, Mark, that Trump flew on the “Lolita Express,” the convicted sex offender’s plane.“I’ve been on a lot of planes. Probably on his plane. There were no young girls on the plane,” the future president allegedly said.Asked if he had been to Epstein’s home, Trump said: “I may have been there with my wife.”“Are there any young girls there?” he was apparently asked.“No kids that could be guests, but that’s it,” he allegedly replied.The email appears to contradict Trump’s repeated claims that he kicked Epstein out of Mar-a-Lago, a claim the White House has relied on as details of the president’s close friendship with Epstein emerged.Trump, who appears thousands of times in Epstein’s dossier, said he was not “friendly” to Epstein and had “never” flown on Epstein’s plane.The story cited photos and videos of Trump and Epstein together in New York and Florida and said they dated from the 1980s until sometime in the 2000s. It also cites the flight log named President.The story also mentions Trump and Melania with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell at the Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, on February 12, 2000, and Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein in New York City on April 9, 1997.The 79-year-old president told reporters last July that he severed ties with Epstein after he “stole” female employees from his exclusive Florida members’ club. White House press secretary Carolyn Levitt has frequently pushed back against scrutiny of Trump’s ties to Epstein, declaring: “President Trump did nothing wrong and kicked Jeffrey Epstein out of Mar-a-Lago because he is a nuisance.”Goldberg’s emails cast doubt on those claims, reporting that Epstein remained a member of the club until October 2007, more than a year after he was charged with prostitution, according to Mar-a-Lago membership documents seen by the author of “The Hustlers Club: Trump, Mar-a-Lago, and the Selling of the Presidency.”In a speech on the House floor, Goldman accused Trump of “making false statements about Jeffrey Epstein over the past quarter-century” and criticized Attorney General Pam Bondi’s department’s redaction of emails.“The reason this matter is important is because we don’t have half of the Epstein documents,” he said, adding that the Justice Department identified 6 million Epstein documents that could be released but disclosed about 3.5 million.“If the attorney general covered up this information that she subsequently disclosed to Congress, what else was she covering up about Donald Trump’s involvement in the Epstein dossier?” he asked.
‘Riot-like situation’: Rahul Gandhi targets BJP over fears of Delhi Eid violence; HC orders police to step up security
New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP-led Delhi government of orchestrating a “riot-like” situation in the national capital, referring to fears of Eid violence in the wake of Uttam Nagar Tarun’s murder. and, delhi high court The police have been directed to make adequate arrangements in Uttam Nagar area during Eid-ul-Azha and continue till Ram Navami.“Only the BJP and its ecosystem are thirsty for bloodshed and they take every opportunity to bake the bread of violence on the iron pot of hatred. They want the country to remain embroiled in the Hindu-Muslim conflict so that people don’t ask why on earth the Prime Minister is forced to hand over the country’s defence, energy security, food security and strategic sovereignty to the US – and that is exactly why India is once again creating a riot-like situation in broad daylight in the nation’s capital,” Rahul posted on X on Thursday.
“The people of Uttam Nagar have paid a heavy price for the violence – on one hand, a young man named Tarun lost his life and on the other hand, the entire family faced persecution. They do not want any more bloodshed,” he added.He further appealed to Delhi residents not to succumb to the “provocations” of the BJP.“An appeal to the residents of Delhi: Do not succumb to any provocation – the strength of our country lies in our unity, brotherhood and love. Connect the connections, unite India,” he said.The High Court issued the direction after a PIL was filed regarding possible violence during Eid in Uttam Nagar area. The petitioner sought directions on the ground of alleged threats delhi police and district governments to take preventive measures. The plea also made reference to the Holi incident in Uttam Nagar where a 26-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by members of a particular community.Tarun, aged around 26, was allegedly beaten to death after a neighborhood dispute escalated between two families from different religious communities in Uttam Nagar.The complaint said that while the initial incident in Uttam Nagar was a local one, it was later communalized through the dissemination of inflammatory content, mobilization of crowds and organization of protests such as ‘Akrosh Sabhas’. The rallies allegedly featured provocative rhetoric and incited violence against Muslim communities, including slogans promoting extrajudicial killings, economic boycotts and social ostracism. According to the complaint, this created a climate of fear and increased risk to life and property, especially as Eid al-Fitr approaches, as some speeches explicitly called for preventing Muslims from celebrating the holiday.
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What should be the focus of preventive measures in sensitive situations?
“The ‘ultimatum’ issued against the police for their extrajudicial encounter with the accused in the Tarun murder case and the complete punitive demolition of their houses further led to the clarion call not to allow Eid celebrations in Uttam Nagar, leaving Muslims like Tarun’s family weeping,” the plea said.“It is also felt that this is likely to trigger riots or other disturbances on Eid-ul-Azha, especially with posters and messages circulating online calling for Holi to be celebrated in Uttam Nagar on Eid-ul-Fitr. There is a high likelihood that more hateful and provocative remarks will be made against ‘particular communities’ as this is a continuation of an already criminal narrative in the public domain,” the plea added.
Big blow to Rajasthan Royals: England cricket stars to miss IPL 2026
rajasthan royals Possible setbacks ahead of Indian Premier League (intense pulsed light) 2026 season, all-around player Sam Curran He is likely to miss the game due to a suspected groin injury.According to ESPNCricinfo, Curran joins Rajasthan Royals (RR) from Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a deal that also involves Ravindra Jadeja moving the other way and Sanju Samson heading to CSK, where he is uncertain throughout the season.Curran had a difficult 2025 IPL season, scoring 114 points and taking just one wicket, while CSK finished at the bottom of the table. He was also part of England’s squad at the recent T20 World Cup, where the team reached the semi-finals but lost to eventual champions India.The 27-year-old has been part of the IPL since 2019 and has represented Kings XI Punjab and CSK. He was part of the CSK team that won the title in 2021. In six IPL seasons, Curran scored 997 runs and took 59 wickets. He also featured in the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, where England again reached the semi-finals.Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals has started its training camp in Jaipur in preparation for the 2026 IPL season. The players, including Ravindra Jadeja, were seen training in combination before the match.With the schedule for the first phase announced, the Riyan Parag-led team will open the tournament against the Chennai Super Kings in Guwahati on March 30.Rajasthan Royals will take on Gujarat Titans on April 4 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, followed by Mumbai Indians on April 7. Their fourth match will be against defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 10.
Pentagon seeks $200 billion in Iran war, Pete Hegseth says America ‘is winning’
The Pentagon has asked Congress for an additional $200 billion to pay for the war against Iran, a person familiar with the matter said. Peter Heggs Thinks the campaign is ahead of schedule and questions how mired America is.
The request has been sent to the White House for review and has not yet been signed by President Donald Trump, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss private deliberations. Asked Thursday about the number, Hegseth did not deny it but said it could change.
“It costs money to kill bad guys,” Hegseth said. “We’re going to go back to Congress and our staff to make sure we get the appropriate funding.”
If approved by Congress, the $200 billion supplemental spending bill would be the largest since the 2020 coronavirus relief bill, according to the Congressional Budget Office. The Washington Post first reported the figure.
The amount is far higher than the estimated $65 billion the U.S. has spent on Ukraine security assistance since 2022, a sign that the administration expects to take long-term action against Iran. It will likely face resistance from congressional Democrats and fiscally conservative Republicans.
It could also be a potential liability for Trump, who has long criticized his predecessors for plunging the United States into so-called “forever wars” in Iraq and Afghanistan and campaigned on not sparking new conflicts during his first term. During his second term, he launched attacks in Yemen, Nigeria, Syria and Somalia, as well as attacks on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and successive attacks on Iran.
Trump has repeatedly said he wants to increase military spending, and last year he said he wanted to increase the annual defense budget by $500 billion to $1.5 trillion. That runs counter to his push to deploy Elon Musk’s Department of Government Effectiveness to cut costs across government, especially early in his administration.
U.S. officials told lawmakers that the first six days of the war with Iran cost more than $11.3 billion, a figure that drew criticism from lawmakers including Democratic Senator Andy King of New Jersey, who said it meant billions of dollars “were not spent on meeting our needs.”
Hegseth dismissed the criticism at a press conference on Thursday. He said the U.S. campaign was proceeding as planned and attacked the media for unfairly casting doubt on Trump’s approach.
“The media here – not all, but most – would like you to think that, just 19 days into this conflict, we are somehow spinning into an endless abyss, a forever war or a quagmire,” Hegseth told a news conference Thursday morning. “That’s not the case.”
Hegers said the United States was “achieving a decisive victory” by destroying Iran’s ballistic missile arsenal, navy and submarines. He declined to answer questions about a specific time frame but said the United States was “on track” with “clear objectives” and would end the conflict “at a time of the president’s ultimate choosing.”
Hegseth also lashed out at European allies who have largely rejected President Donald Trump’s pleas for help regulating the Strait of Hormuz as threats from Iran have effectively closed the waterway critical to global oil and gas tanker traffic.
“The world, the Middle East, our ungrateful allies in Europe and even parts of our own media have one thing to say to President Trump – thank you,” Hegseth said.
Here’s how participants can prepare for the Times Internet Delhi Half Marathon
Signing up for a competition is often the point where fitness stops being an idea and becomes a commitment. The date appears on the calendar, the distance suddenly becomes real, and preparations begin, sometimes carefully planned, sometimes spontaneously. While every runner’s journey is different, the way people prepare for their first race often falls into a few different patterns. From structured training programs to technology-driven routines, each approach reflects how individuals turn intentions into action.along with Times Internet Delhi Half Marathon The race is scheduled to take place at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi on March 29, and many first-time runners across the city are exploring their own ways to prepare. Some people train with precision, others rely on simple consistency, and many find motivation through friends or digital tools. Their common starting point: the decision to show up on game day. Register now and secure your spot.structured plannerFor some runners, preparation starts with detailed planning. These people search for training programs when they sign up. They create a weekly running plan, track distance, and follow a strict routine to gradually increase mileage.Structured planners typically follow a clear routine: shorter runs during the week, longer endurance training on the weekends, and rest days for recovery. As race day approaches, they monitor their pace, adjust their nutrition, and pay attention to their sleep patterns.For them, preparation is a steady process of improvement. Each completed run builds confidence, turning a once daunting distance into a manageable challenge. When game day comes, they’ve rehearsed many times.consistent casual styleNot everyone trains using spreadsheets and strict schedules. Preparation for many runners is much simpler: consistency.These guys aren’t obsessed with perfect rhythms or complicated training plans. Instead, they focus on one principle and show up regularly. Running a few times a week and a slightly longer run on the weekend will slowly build momentum.What started as casual promises grew into real progress. These runners develop endurance through repetition without overthinking the process. The beauty of this approach lies in its simplicity: small efforts repeated over time often yield significant results.The power of social responsibilityFor many first-time runners, running alone is the hardest part. This is why social responsibility has become one of the most powerful motivators in competition preparation.Friends signed up together, colleagues formed running groups, and weekend get-togethers turned into training sessions. Things you might have skipped on a tired morning become easier when others are waiting at the start.Running with others can also turn preparation into a shared experience. Conversations during training replace the monotony of individual workouts, and progress becomes something people celebrate together. Come race day, the dynamics of the group are often as important as the finish line itself. Register now and secure your spot.Technical trainingIn recent years, technology has changed the way people prepare for games. Fitness watches track pace and heart rate. The mobile app records distance, analyzes performance and suggests training improvements. Online communities allow runners to compare progress, share achievements and stay motivated.Technology-driven training provides instant feedback. Runners can see how much they’ve improved, how their pace has changed, and how close they are to their goals. For many beginners, these insights create a sense of measurable progress that keeps them engaged throughout the training process.Different paths, same destinationWhat makes race preparation so fascinating is that there is no single “right” way to do it. Some runners strictly follow a structured plan, while others simply run when they can. Some people rely on friends for motivation, while others rely on data from digital tools.Yet all these methods lead to the same destination: the starting line. exist Times Internet Delhi Half Marathon On March 29, runners from across the city will gather at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, each with their own journey of preparation. When they gather on game morning, every practice, whether planned or spontaneous, will contribute to the moment.However, not everyone who considers attending will attend. With registrations nearing capacity, the countdown has begun and the starting line is filling up quickly, making it the last chance to participate in this year’s run. Missing it means not just missing the game; That means waiting a full year to get the same experience.The first game rarely involves a perfect performance. It is about the experience of showing up, pushing personal limits, and discovering what body and mind can achieve together.
“Who are we trying to protect?” Netizens reacted strongly to the British House of Lords vote to pardon women convicted of illegal abortions
Britain’s House of Lords has backed a historic move to remove criminal penalties for women who terminate a pregnancy outside the current legal framework. The vote on March 18 also paves the way for women previously convicted of illegal abortions under old abortion laws to be pardoned and have their records cleared.It follows a decision by the House of Commons to decriminalize abortion in 2025, while keeping health care and the 24-week limit on clinic terminations unchanged.Two key proposals from Conservative peers and Church of England leaders were rejected:
- Women are required to have an in-person medical consultation before taking abortion pills.
- Reinstate criminal penalties for women who break the law.
With these amendments blocked, women will not face prosecution even if they perform abortions on their own outside of a clinic. Doctors and medical professionals who act unlawfully may still face charges.
Supporters say it protects women
Pro-life campaigners and MPs say the reform protects vulnerable women, particularly those facing domestic abuse or from marginalized communities.Louise McCudden of MSI Reproductive Choices UK said: “Criminalizing women’s healthcare decisions is harmful. This vote ends unnecessary prosecutions and brings relief to women who have previously been affected.”
What do critics say
Church leaders and anti-abortion groups criticized the move. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, said the law could weaken safeguards and stressed the importance of recognizing the value of every unborn life. Conservative peers believe the change could lead to late-term abortions without proper oversight.
Netizen reaction
Reaction on social media was mixed. Some expressed outrage: “Women can now end the life of their unborn baby at any stage and for any reason without legal consequences. This is a dark day for Britain.”Another user said: “If we don’t protect babies, who can we protect…”.Others defended the move, saying it stopped the criminalization of women and ensured safety: “No one should be punished for health care decisions, especially in difficult circumstances.”The law will enter into force after completing the final legislative steps. Once enacted, it would formally pardon women convicted under old abortion laws and ensure that women who have abortions outside clinics cannot be prosecuted in the future.