Mumbai: India’s Director General of Shipping, in coordination with the MEA and the Indian Embassy in Baghdad, has initiated the process of repatriating the body of 54-year-old Mumbai resident Deonandan Prasad Singh, reported V Narayan. Sources told TOI on Saturday that the bodies could be brought home once airspace opens next week. “Singh’s body will be flown back along with the 16 rescued Indian crew members once the airspace opens,” a source at the DG Shipping office in Mumbai told TOI. “Travel documents and necessary local formalities are currently being processed.”
Hidden tomb unearthed in Luxor contains 22 mummies, rare papyrus scrolls and secrets of ancient Egyptian women | World News
Egyptian archaeologists have reportedly made an extraordinary discovery. Recently, a hidden chamber was opened in the desert of Luxor, containing 22 coffins that had not been touched for thousands of years. The coffin was found to be very well preserved, with paintings on it. Some of them were also found to contain mummies. The discovery is said to be important for revealing the lives of ancient women and their role in religious activities.It is believed that this place may have been a center for women who played a role in shaping the spiritual and social life of the people.
Hidden room in Qurna, Luxor reveals carefully stacked coffins and rare mummies
The chamber is located in the Khulna region and is part of the vast Theban necropolis on the west bank of Luxor. It is carved directly into the bedrock and appears to have been used as storage space for coffins brought from old tombs. Experts say the burials were not random.The coffins were carefully stacked in layers, the lids neatly separated. There are ten rows in total. It seemed like whoever organized the event had thought of every detail. Some of the mummies inside are still intact, which is unusual. Often, reburials from this period remain disturbed or damaged.Many of the coffins reportedly belonged to women known as the “Singers of Amun.” The title is more than decorative. These women may have influenced their communities by participating in temple rituals. Experts say this shows a more nuanced picture of the spiritual and social aspects of ancient Egyptian women. Dr Zawi Hawass, who is overseeing the excavations, said the discovery could change our understanding of the role of women in Egyptian society. Some coffins have professional titles on them that can provide clues as to the identity and status of the person inside. Personal names are rare, but their importance is obvious.
Rare papyrus scroll Ancient artifacts reveal secrets of Luxor tomb
In addition to the coffins, archaeologists also discovered rare papyrus scrolls sealed in ceramic vessels with the original clay seal intact. The scrolls are reportedly in good condition and will be restored and translated in the coming months.Delicate and fragile wooden artifacts were also found. Experts say the restoration process is painstaking. Some of the wood is brittle and the paint is peeling. Careful cleaning is taking place to preserve color and pattern. It seems like every object tells a story waiting to be deciphered by historians.Even small details, such as the way a lid is stacked or a piece of wood is carved, can give us a glimpse into ancient life.
Egypt’s hidden treasures offer rare glimpse into ancient life
Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sharif Fati called the find “a new addition to the record of outstanding discoveries.” Egypt still seems to hold secrets hidden beneath the desert.For now, the coffins and scrolls will still be carefully studied. But they have given a rare look at rituals, roles and lives that disappeared thousands of years ago.
New York Hospital Bomb Threat Hoax: What Happened at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital? Former employee arrested
a former employee Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Saturday on suspicion of walking into manhattan The hospital also claimed he had a bomb in his bag, prompting a massive police response before authorities determined the threat was a hoax.
Police sources told the New York Post that the man entered the hospital’s campus on York Avenue on the Upper East Side shortly after noon and began acting strangely.
Making threats in the hospital
According to law enforcement sources, the incident occurred around 12:05 p.m. when the former staff member arrived at the facility and told people nearby, “I have a bomb in my bag.”
The shocking announcement sparked safety concerns at the hospital, one of the nation’s leading cancer treatment and research centers. Authorities were alerted and emergency crews were dispatched to the scene.
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Officials described the man as an emotionally disturbed individual, but no further details about his identity or his previous role at the hospital were immediately released.
The bomb squad was called in to investigate
officials from New York City Police Department In response to the situation, the department’s bomb squad was dispatched to inspect the suspicious device.
Investigators ultimately determined the threat was not real. Police sources said the man was not carrying an explosive device but had a cement statue in his bag.
An inspection of the bag found no explosives, and authorities concluded the bomb claim was a hoax.
The suspect has been detained
After investigation, the man has been sent to hospital for detention. Officials have not confirmed what charges he may face.
The incident caused panic in New York City’s busy medical center, although authorities did not immediately say whether hospital operations were disrupted during the response.
As of Saturday evening, police had not released additional information about the suspect or the circumstances leading up to the bomb threat charges.
EC may announce assembly poll schedule for five states
New Delhi: The Election Commission is expected to announce the schedule for assembly elections in five states and Union Territories – West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry – at a press conference at 4 pm today, news agency ANI reported.The date coincides with the deadline for appeals against West Bengal’s final electoral list, which was released on February 28 with over 6.4 crore voters on the list.The window for Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry to appeal against the final roll has closed. It is expected that the upcoming elections may involve fewer phases than in 2021, when West Bengal voted in eight phases, Assam in three phases and Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry in one phase.
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To hold elections within a shorter period of time, the Election Commission is expected to significantly increase deployment of central forces, especially in West Bengal. Reports suggest that the total strength of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) may exceed the 1,500 companies (approximately 1.40 lakh personnel) deployed for the 2024 Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. About 500 companies (45,000 personnel) have been deployed in West Bengal.West Bengal and Assam are expected to go to multi-phase polls, while Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry are likely to go to single-phase polls. As the term of the West Bengal Assembly is set to expire on May 7, polling in the state is likely to continue from April to early May.The Election Commission will also continue to adjudicate around 6 million “suspicious” voter cases in West Bengal, to be handled by judicial officers appointed by the Calcutta High Court, with the possibility of further appeals to the courts. Following the directions of the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court, a supplementary electorate list containing sanctioned cases will be released.Meanwhile, the Election Commission has issued a notification for appointment of election officers for all 294 West Bengal constituencies after the state government agreed to provide officials with necessary qualifications. The committee will closely monitor the deployment and random assignment of CAPF and state police personnel through special observers and CAPF nodal officers.
Video shows US-made launcher launching missile from Bahrain
A video verified by The New York Times showed ballistic missiles being fired from Bahrain in the direction of Iran, appearing to be the first confirmed attack on the Islamic Republic from a Persian Gulf country since the war began. Bahrain is home to the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet. It was not clear from the video alone whether the U.S. or Bahraini military launched the missile. Defense experts who have viewed the video said at least one of the missiles was launched by U.S.-made equipment. The Bahraini government told The Times that its troops were “not involved in any offensive operations.”
‘We are not ice and fire, we are fire and fire’: Samson on working with Abhishek
Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma (ICC Photo)
New Delhi: Star opener Sanzhou Samson and Abhishek Sharma Australia showed their best form against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The duo put up a slugfest against the New Zealand bowlers in the title match and opened with a 98-run partnership to give India a strong start in the powerplay.Push boundaries with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!They laid a solid foundation and helped India register a resounding victory in the final with a score of 255/5.
India then defeated New Zealand by 159 runs to lift the trophy with a crushing victory of 96 runs. This is India’s third T20 World Cup title.India created history by winning the T20 World Cup for a record-breaking third time and became the first team to successfully defend the title and win it as the host nation.Samson praised his opening partner Abhishek, describing their partnership as easy and balanced. He emphasized that their combination is “fire and fire,” with both players taking turns leading the attack.Samson also noted that the natural friendship between the people of Kerala and Punjab has strengthened their understanding.“We are not ice and fire, we are fire and fire. Sometimes he fires, sometimes I fire. We have this combination. We have been doing this since 2024; we have the friendship of Kerala and Punjab among us. Everything comes naturally to us, so we don’t complicate things. He asked me, ‘How is the ball coming?’ I told him that the ball was coming normally and then hit a six. It was really simple for him. Abhishek was very brave and composed.” I like his character. I really enjoyed working with him on and off the field,” Sanju Samson told the India Today Conclave.Samson staged a stunning turnaround during the T20 World Cup, battling inconsistency and bench time to become India’s leading run-scorer in the tournament. He delivered crucial performances when it mattered most, including a string of half-centuries from the virtual quarter-final against West Indies to the title match against New Zealand.Samson scored 321 runs in five innings with an average of 80.25 and a strike rate of 199.37. He hit 27 fours and 24 sixes and became the third-highest run-scorer in the T20 World Cup.
Nancy Guthrie: Annie Guthrie allegedly shared map to check for suspicious activity; Savannah Guthrie ‘cracked’ amid investigation
Anne Guthrie, Nancy GuthrieAs the search for the 84-year-old continues, his daughter allegedly shared a map in a neighborhood group chat. Jonathan Lee Riches, a self-proclaimed investigator who is covering the case in Tucson, shared this Anne Neighbors were asked to check their camera footage for “any suspicious activity before and after the kidnapping.”
He shared this alleged map, with the route highlighted in blue.
Notably, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI also examined neighbor’s camera footage and doorbell camera footage in an attempt to find clues about Guthrie’s disappearance. The octogenarian was reported missing on February 1 and authorities believe she was taken from her home the night before.
Riches added that Anne sent out the map within days of the kidnapping, which likely made it an avenue that authorities were already investigating.
Notably, a video from Guthrie’s home showing a man wearing a ski mask and carrying a backpack helped authorities release a description of the suspect. The suspect is described as a “male of medium build, approximately 5 feet 9 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall.” He was seen carrying a black 25-liter Ozark Trail hiking backpack.
Earlier in the day, Riches shared a photo of a blue Honda that Anne and her husband, Tommaso Scionihave retrieved their vehicle. Authorities were inspecting the car as Sioney reportedly walked Guthrie home after dinner with Anne. There were reportedly delays in returning the car as authorities reassembled the parts after a thorough inspection. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said early on that no members of the Guthrie family were suspects in the case.
Savannah Guthrie ‘collapsed’ amid investigation: report
However, the intense scrutiny on the Guthrie family appears to be taking its toll on Today show host Savannah Guthrie as the search for her mother continues.
The daughter of the missing woman was reportedly “shocked” by what happened to Guthrie’s home in the Catalina Foothills near Tucson, Arizona. Social media influencers and true crime enthusiasts flocked to Guthrie’s home to film content, The Blast reported.
“Savannah was devastated. She was praying for answers, but her mother’s home turned into a circus,” Rob Schuette report On his Substack, sources were cited.
“That house now feels like a crime scene rather than a family home. The idea of demolishing it only came about because the memory of being there became unbearable,” Shute further reported the source as saying.
Pakistani terrorist killed in joint operation between Uri Army, J&K Police
New Delhi: A Pakistani terrorist was killed in a joint operation by the Army and Jammu and Kashmir police in Bukhhar area of Uri state, officials told news agency ANI on Sunday.According to the Army, the operation was launched on the night of March 14-15 after the J&K Police provided specific intelligence about a possible infiltration attempt in the area.“Based on specific intelligence regarding infiltration attempts provided by the J&K police, a joint operation was launched in the Bukhhar area of Uri state on the night of March 14-15,” the Army said in a statement.Troops deployed in the area noticed suspicious activity in the bush and redeployed the ambush to intercept the suspects. When challenged by security forces, the terrorists opened fire indiscriminately, sparking a brief exchange of fire.“During this contact, a Pakistani terrorist was eliminated,” the military said.Also read: India condemns Pakistan’s air strikes in Afghanistan: ‘Another act of aggression’Security forces recovered military materiel from the scene, including an AK rifle, pistols and large amounts of ammunition.Officials said search operations in the area were ongoing to ensure there were no other militants nearby.
How Suryakumar Yadav led India to T20 World Cup title despite poor form
New Delhi: Big tournaments often reveal the finer aspects of leadership and former Australia captain Ricky Ponting We observed a lot of such situations during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India under the captaincy Suryakumar Yadav.Push boundaries with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!India entered this World Cup as favorites with high expectations and also faced form issues within the squad. The captain himself went through a tough battle with the bat. Apart from his relief knock of 84 runs off 49 balls in the opener against the United States, Yadav scored 158 runs in the remaining eight innings. Despite this, he still led the team to its peak at the most critical moment.
Ponting believes the true measure of captaincy is often done behind closed doors.“It’s not just what they do off the field, what people don’t see and how they interact with the players,” Ponting said, according to the ICC website.The Australian great also pointed out that it becomes more difficult to lead a team when a captain’s personal form declines, something Yadav has also experienced during the game.“He didn’t have a great time himself as a player but he still stood at the end and lifted the World Cup trophy,” Ponting pointed out. “I know, as a former captain, that captaincy becomes very difficult when you’re not playing your absolute best. And when you’re batting well, captaincy becomes very easy.”Ponting also highlighted how Yadav manages players under pressure, especially those who are struggling with form and confidence.“It’s been really interesting to see how Surya interacts with Abhishek (Sharma) and Sanju (Samson) over the past few weeks. This is where the real stories of real leadership will emerge,” he added.Abhishek SharmaThe ICC’s top-ranked T20I batsman’s performance during the tournament was inconsistent. He scored three consecutive ducks, followed by low scores of 15, 10 and 9 respectively, and only managed 50 before the final. However, on the tournament’s biggest stage, he found his form again, knocking 52 off 21 balls and notching the fastest 50 of the tournament in 2026 in just 18 deliveries.“You don’t have to worry about the main players, it’s more the players and the young guys who are on the fringes, who have their ups and downs, who are struggling with their form, and you have to spend the most time with them,” he pointed out.A key tournament decision comes at the forefront: Sanzhou Samson New support gained. His first opportunity came early in the season as Sharma’s replacement but was passed up again before being recalled for a crucial game against Zimbabwe. Samson took advantage of the opportunity and turned it into a dominant run.His surge was sparked by a stunning 97* in a virtual knockout match against West Indies. He then shot 89 (42) in the semi-final against England and 89 (46) in the final against New Zealand. In just 5 innings, Samson scored 321 runs, the highest score by an Indian in a single T20 World Cup.Ponting emphasized the importance of India’s confidence in the wicketkeeper-batsmen.“It was a big decision for India to stay on top with him. A big decision but it worked out really well in the end,” he said. “If you have the support of the coaching staff and the captains, then that’s all you need … just a pat on the back or an arm around your shoulder and say, ‘We’ve got your back, we believe in you.'”“When you have the quality that Tri-State has and the confidence of a captain and a coach behind you, great things can happen,” he concluded.
Kim Jong-un and daughter oversee North Korea’s ‘lethal but attractive’ rocket launcher test
In this photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (center, right) and his daughter (center, left) participate in a live-fire test of a multiple rocket launch system at an undisclosed location in North Korea on Saturday, March 14. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service, Associated Press)
North Korea tested a rocket launcher capable of carrying nuclear warheads, state media reported on Sunday, a day after neighbor and rival South Korea detected the secretive country launching about 10 ballistic missiles.ALSO READ | North Korea fires about 10 ballistic missiles into Sea of Japan amid tense military drillsAccording to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un Oversaw the testing of the Multiple Rocket Launcher System (MRLS) on Saturday. He described the MRLS as “a very lethal but attractive weapon”.
The exercise involved more than a dozen 600mm-caliber ultra-precision multiple rocket launchers and two artillery batteries.KCNA quoted Kim as saying that the exercise gave Pyongyang’s enemies – with a strike range of 420 kilometers (about 260 miles) – a sense of “unease” and “a deep understanding of the destructive power of tactical nuclear weapons.”The rocket hit an island target in the East China Sea of North Korea more than 360 kilometers away.Daughter and potential successor accompany KimPhotos released by state media showed several rockets taking off from large vehicles. Another photo showed Kim Jong Un and his daughter Ju Ae watching the launch from a distance with an army officer.Zhu Ai has long been viewed as a possible successor, a view reinforced by a series of recent high-profile appearances.South Korea condemns launchSeoul condemned the launch as a “provocation in violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions” and urged Pyongyang to immediately stop such actions.The official launch comes just hours after South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok said that U.S. President Donald Trump thought it would be “good” to meet with Kim Jong-un.The Trump administration has been pushing in recent months to resume high-level talks with Pyongyang, with the goal of holding a possible summit with Kim this year — possibly during Trump’s scheduled visit to Beijing in late March.After largely ignoring the overtures, Kim Jong Un recently said the two countries could “live in harmony” if Washington accepted Pyongyang’s nuclear status.South Korea and the United States joint military exercises The test comes after the start of spring military exercises between South Korea and the United States, which are scheduled to last until March 19.The exercise is called “Freedom Shield” and involves about 18,000 South Korean soldiers.Earlier this week, Kim Jong Un’s sister and a powerful confidante, Kim Yo Jong, warned that the drills “could have unimaginably dire consequences.”She also pointed out that the exercises were conducted at a “critical moment when global security structures are rapidly collapsing and wars are breaking out in different parts of the world.”Pyongyang also condemned US and Israeli attacks on Iran as “illegal acts of aggression”, calling them evidence of “rogue” US behavior.(Using AFP input)