New Delhi: Slamming the Modi government for “allowing” India to import Russian oil, the US Congress on Saturday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party over its remarks, calling India a “good actor” for agreeing to stop oil imports from Russia on US demand, calling it evidence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “cowardice”.AICC spokesperson Jairam Ramesh said: “The US Treasury Secretary has issued a certificate to the Modi government for faithful implementation of President Trump’s orders. Need to say more about how cowardly and compromising self-proclaimed 56-inch breasts have become?”
‘India is a good actor’: Besant’s oil exemption comments spark Cong’s ‘humiliating’ attack on Modi
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge lashed out at the Modi government over the rise in LPG prices, saying the government has refused to let consumers enjoy the benefits of low international crude oil prices for many years but has now chosen to increase prices. AICC spokesperson Pawan Khera said the government had increased LPG cylinder prices within hours of Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri saying on Friday that “our priority is to ensure affordable, sustainable fuel to our citizens and we are doing that easily”. “Never believe a word Hardeep Singh Puri says,” he added.
The IDF later said: “The IDF will continue to operate tirelessly day and night with a firm commitment to bringing all of Israel’s sons, the fallen and the missing, back to their homeland in Israel.” (Photo from X)
An Israeli special forces operation in eastern Lebanon aimed at finding the body of missing Israeli pilot Ron Arad left 41 people dead and 40 injured, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry.The overnight operation targeted the town of Nabish in the Bekaa Valley and involved airstrikes and ground clashes that left buildings destroyed, roofs torn off and ammunition scattered around a large crater in the area.
Hezbollah ambush IDF troops airdropping into Lebanese town to retrieve soldiers’ remains
“The explosion was like something from a movie,” resident Mohammed Mussa, 55, told AFP during a media visit by the Iran-backed Hezbollah group. “We later realized a raid was taking place,” he said.Residents said the attack sparked clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants in the area. The explosion was powerful enough to knock a car into the second floor of a nearby building and severely damaged several homes.The Lebanese Ministry of Health stated that 41 people were killed and 40 injured in attacks in Nabishi and surrounding areas.The Israeli military said an evacuation warning had been issued early Friday, prompting residents to move children out of the town. “We are ready to evacuate the children from the town to protect them,” said Nabishi Mayor Hani Moussawi.The Israel Defense Forces confirmed on Saturday that they launched a special operation in Lebanon overnight to try to find Arad’s body but failed to find any trace of the navigator, who has been missing since 1986.“The IDF will continue to operate tirelessly day and night with a firm commitment to bringing all the Sons of Israel, the fallen and the missing, back to their homeland in Israel,” the IDF said in a statement.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later said that while the mission was unsuccessful, Israel remained committed to finding all missing service members.In 1986, Arad was captured after his fighter jet crashed during a mission over Lebanon and he parachuted from the plane. He was widely believed to be dead, but his remains were never found.
The New York Police Department announced that Officer Sorffly Davis, who was deployed to Kuwait, Epic Fury Operationdied due to “medical accident”.
Who is Sawley Davis? New York City police officer dies from ‘medical malpractice’ while deployed to Kuwait during Operation Epic Fury (@NYPDnews/X)
USA Unleash a variety of weapons on February 28 against Iranian targets, including suicide drones, Tomahawk cruise missiles and stealth fighter jets. It also used low-cost, one-way attack drones modeled on Iranian designs for the first time in combat.
An epic act of rage led to the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, US President Donald Trump announced in truth social postcalling him “one of the most evil men in history.” Khamenei died shortly after the United States launched Operation Epic Fury, a major military campaign that targeted key Iranian military locations, including missile facilities, naval bases and sites near Khamenei’s office.
“In 2014, he began serving with the NYPD and was assigned to the 79th Precinct,” the NYPD added. “Today, his family will always be in our thoughts and prayers. May we never forget Officer Davidius’ sacrifice and may his memory be a blessing.”
Tributes are pouring in
Many people remembered Davidus in emotional social media posts, including Congressman Mike Lawler, who write on X”, “I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of NYPD Officer Sorffly Davius, who passed away from a medical incident while deployed to Kuwait in support of Operation Epic Fury. He served our country honorably in the 42nd Infantry Division of the U.S. Army National Guard, rising to the rank of Major before joining the New York Police Department in 2014. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, loved ones and the entire NYPD. May his memory be forever etched in our hearts. Blessings and may we never forget his service and sacrifice. “
New York City Council Speaker, Julie Menin wrote“I am deeply saddened by the passing of NYPD Officer Sofli Davidus, a U.S. Army National Guard major who served our country in Kuwait. My thoughts are with his loved ones, and I join New Yorkers across the five boroughs in mourning his passing.”
“I am deeply affected by the passing of Major Davidius, a true citizen soldier, devoted husband and father,” Kathy Hochul wrote. “I personally express my condolences to his wife and my thoughts are with his loved ones. We will continue to pray for the safety of all those protecting us at home and abroad.”
president Draupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi On Sunday, “nari shakti” greetings were extended on the occasion of International Women’s Day, which is celebrated across the world on March 8 every year.President Durupadi Murmu congratulated the women and described women as “the backbone of a progressive nation”.She wrote in a post onShe added: “On this occasion, let us reaffirm our joint commitment to building a society where every woman has equal opportunities to grow and live with dignity, security and freedom. Let us create an environment together where women’s aspirations and achievements shape a more equitable future.”Prime Minister Modi also acknowledged the role of women in shaping the country and praised their “determination” and “unparalleled passion”.He wrote in “X”: “On the occasion of International Women’s Day, I send greetings to all Nari Shakti. Across every field, women are shaping India’s progress with determination, creativity and unparalleled enthusiasm. Their achievements inspire our nation and strengthen our collective resolve to build Viksit Bharat.”“Women empowerment is at the core of our various programs and initiatives. We remain committed to creating opportunities that enable every woman to realize her full potential and contribute to India’s development journey,” he added.He ended his post with the hashtag “Naye Bharat Ki Nari Shakti”.
There was an explosion at the U.S. Embassy in Oslo.
An explosion occurred at the entrance to the consular section of the U.S. Embassy in Oslo, the capital of Norway, early Sunday morning. There were no reports of casualties and the cause of the explosion is still under investigation, police said.According to a statement from Oslo police, the explosion occurred at around 1 am local time (5:30 am standard time).
Breaking incident: During the Iran war, a violent explosion occurred at the U.S. Embassy in Oslo; shock waves hit NATO countries
Police incident commander Michael Dellemyr told Norwegian public broadcaster NRK that the explosion hit the entrance to the embassy’s consular area.“Around 1 a.m., we received multiple reports of explosions. We arrived quickly and confirmed that there had been an explosion at the U.S. Embassy,” Delemire said, adding that the damage appeared to be minimal.Authorities declined to give further details about the nature of the explosion. “We will not comment on the type of damage or a possible explosion as the investigation is in its early stages,” he said.Dellemyr later told Norway TV2 that police believed the incident may have been the work of an individual, but the investigation was ongoing. Police are currently speaking to witnesses and a bomb squad has been deployed at the scene.Police confirmed they were in contact with officials from the US Embassy and had established a heavy security presence in the area following the explosion.Residents living near the embassy reported hearing loud explosions. One witness, 16-year-old Edvard, told TV2 he initially thought the sound was coming from his own house.“My mother and I thought it was coming from our house at first, but then we saw flashing lights outside the window and a lot of police,” he said, describing the presence of police dogs, drones, armed police and helicopters.Authorities cordoned off a large area around the embassy and stopped vehicles approaching the site, local media reported.The incident comes as U.S. diplomatic missions remain on high alert in several regions, following recent U.S. military actions against Iran that raised fears of retaliatory attacks.However, Delemir said there was currently no indication that the Oslo explosion was related to the conflict.
File photo: Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim
Chandigarh: Punjab and Haryana high court on Saturday acquitted jailed man De La Sasha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim The murder of journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati in 2002 overturned a life sentence imposed by a CBI court and dealt a blow to the investigative agency.Gurmeet was convicted of raping two female devotees and has been imprisoned in Sunaria Prison in Rohtak since August 2017, serving a 20-year sentence. He has been in prison for more than eight years in connection with the case.He also faces a separate case from the British FBI for allegedly emasculating some Dera followers. The Panchkula court is hearing the case. The HC had earlier acquitted former Dera manager Ranjit Singh in the murder case. The Supreme Court on Saturday allowed the Dera chief’s appeal against his Chhatrapati murder conviction while upholding the life sentences of the three co-accused. Anshul, the slain journalist’s son, said the family planned to challenge the acquittal in the Supreme Court. Chhatrapati is the editor of the evening newspaper Poora Sach.
He published a report alleging sexual exploitation of female disciples of Dera Sacha Sauda. Prosecutors said he was killed in retaliation for the coverage.Dera chief lawyer accuses CBI of torture, retaliationThe CBI special court in 2019 sentenced the Dera chief and three others to life imprisonment and fined them $50,000 each. Gurmeet challenged the conviction in the High Court, saying he had been wrongly accused.“Krishan Lal was tortured by the CBI. Thereafter, in retaliation, the Dera chief’s name was named as an accused,” his lawyer said.The lawyer also challenged the testimony of key witness Kartar Singh, saying the suggestion that the conspiracy was hatched in his presence and not disclosed to anyone was “disproven by the admission of IO M Narayanan in cross-examination”. The defense further argued that prosecutors failed to show that Gurmeet had any grievance against journalists. “The investigative agencies have not been able to prove even a shred of evidence that the appellant had ever read the newspaper,” the lawyer said, adding that the evening paper mainly reproduced reports already published by the morning paper.
Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim is released from prison for the eighth time and taken to Barnawa Ashram in Uttar Pradesh
Daylight Saving Time, the annual change in time known colloquially as Daylight Saving Time, is about to begin in 2026. As a result, most Americans will lose an hour of sleep this weekend when they “go ahead.” For nearly 20 years, a ceremony to set the clocks forward one hour has been held every year on the second Sunday in March.
Daylight Savings Time 2026: When does it start and end? Which states don’t change their clocks? (Daylight Saving Time)
When does daylight saving time start in March 2026?
This year Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, March 8. Since 2007, the start date has been the second Sunday in March, according to the U.S. Naval Observatory, the Department of Defense’s official time source.
Much of the United States will lose an hour to the clock change on Sunday, as the 2 a.m. time jumps to 3 a.m. us”move forward“Before the true spring arrives, the vernal equinox on March 20th.
When does Daylight Saving Time end in 2026?
Most Americans will “fall back” to standard time at 2 a.m. local time on the first Sunday in November. This year it’s November 1st. After the autumnal equinox on September 22, the country will be nearly six weeks into fall.
According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, daylight saving time will last 238 days.
Which US states don’t change their clocks?
The U.S. Department of Transportation pointed out that as of July 25, 2022, only parts of Hawaii and Arizona do not participate in daylight saving time. The only exception is Arizona It’s the Navajo Nation.
China’s Ministry of Health is urging people at potential risk to get screened for cancer as part of a wider push to improve disease prevention and control. Lei Haichao, director of the National Health Commission, said at a press conference on Saturday that people aged 50 and above, long-term smokers, those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or a family history of lung cancer are recommended to receive annual low-dose spiral CT scans. The Chinese government is advancing actions to strengthen the comprehensive cancer prevention and control plan by 2030.(Bloomberg)
NEW DELHI: As the pace of construction and laying of new road and rail corridors gathers pace, the PMO has directed the road transport and railway departments to introduce independent third-party audits to ensure quality work. They have also been asked to eliminate delays in project execution.Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also asked the Road Transport Ministry to study the construction practices of the Golden Quadrilateral era and noted why there were few quality-related complaints during the execution of the country’s first flagship highway development scheme, TOI has learnt.The PMO also recommended that the ministry study Indonesia’s practice of third-party independent auditing, which would institutionalize mechanisms to improve quality and accountability in large infrastructure projects. Last year, Malaysia also introduced “external auditing” for this purpose.Keeping in view the high investment in these areas, both ministries have been directed to take steps to expedite the movement of trains and vehicles on their corridors. According to the directive, the highways ministry will identify constraints and gaps that result in cargo trucks operating at an average speed of around 50 km/h (instead of the ideal 70 km/h) on high-speed corridors and address these issues. Similarly, the Railways will set phased targets to increase train speed on the corridor from 110 km/h to 130 km/h and further to 160 km/h and 200 km/h.Officials involved in the highway project acknowledged the need to focus on quality issues given that the next phase of highway development will have more highways and economic corridors to speed up freight and passenger transport.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was reported missing by her family on February 1 and has not been found. Authorities believe she was taken the night before from her home in the Catalina Foothills near Tucson, Arizona. However, it has been more than a month since her disappearance and Guthrie has still not been found.
Annie Guthrie, Tommaso Cioni and Savannah Guthrie hold flowers at the home of Nancy Guthrie. (X/@AbbyLynn0715)
From then on, her family—daughter Anne Guthrie and son-in-law Tommaso Scionisubject to public speculation. Previously, former NewsNation reporter Ashleigh Banfield reported that Cione was a possible suspect in the case. He was also reportedly the last person to see Guthrie before she disappeared, as he walked her home after having dinner with Anne. The two also reportedly lived near Guthrie’s home. Amid the attention on social media, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, whose department is in charge of the case, made it clear that none of the family members were suspects, with assistance from the FBI.
Anne and Sione have since appeared in public alongside their already famous siblings, hosts of the Today show Savannah Guthrie. The three laid flowers at Guthrie’s shrine. However, questions were raised the next day when the flowers were allegedly scattered on the street.
Have the kidnappers returned to the scene of the crime?
Jonathan Lee Riches, who was on hand to cover the case, said on
He continued, “Flowers were scattered throughout the streets the next day. The FBI was back in the neighborhood today. Where is Nancy Guthrie?”.
The post was made days ago and coincided with an FBI raid near Guthrie. However, law enforcement has not announced any direct results regarding the search.
Instead, several people interacted with Riches’ post, asking whether the man was caught on camera and whether the flowers dedicated to Guthrie were scattered. Many people also want to know “whether the kidnappers returned to the crime scene.”
However, there is no concrete indication that the kidnappers ever returned to the crime scene. Neither the Pima County Sheriff’s Office nor the FBI have indicated any such scenario, and if they believed it was possible, they would have had a deputy stationed at the house to monitor the operation.
Many also disagreed with Jaguar Land Rover’s post itself. “I don’t agree with that theory. It’s very common with killers, and I know it’s hard to hear, but that’s the end result, the killer takes the body and hides it until they determine its final resting place,” a source said.
“It is important that police immediately put dogs around vacant buildings, motels and storage units as soon as it is established she was taken. I don’t think they have done that. If they are going to ‘come back’ it is to where the body is, not the house,” they additional.
other point out “Maybe it’s the wind. It’s always windy here.”
However, retired police officer Betsy Brantner Smith, a spokesperson for the National Police Association, told Fox News Digital: “They (kidnappers) can [have eyes on the memorial]we just didn’t see it. They may be tracking it, but we don’t see the cameras. “
“It is possible that such people will return to the memorial, view the memorial, and even take photos of the memorial and add to it themselves,” the expert added, continuing, “Sometimes criminals return to the scene of the crime. So, in this spirit, they come to the memorial and they may leave their own note, their own flowers.”
