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.
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 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.
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.
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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.
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.
Who is Manu Raju? Indian-American journalist confronts Marco Rubio on US-Iran conflict
CNN chief congressional correspondent Manu Raju under scrutiny for exchanges with U.S. secretary of state Marco Rubio at a press conference in Washington, DC. Raju, who is Indian-American, focused his questions on Rubio’s explanation of why the United States joined military action against Iran, an exchange that went viral on social media.Rubio said at a news conference this week that the United States launched the attack on Iran because American leaders believed that Israel was planning an attack on Iran and that Tehran would then retaliate against U.S. forces. Therefore, the United States first took preventive measures to avoid causing more casualties.Rubio said that based on this information, the United States decided to take action first to protect the US military.At a news conference, Manu Raju repeated part of Rubio’s earlier statement and asked whether planned attacks by Israel were the reason for the U.S. action. Rubio responded, “Nothing to clarify,” and at one point told Raju, “This is my press conference.”The exchange was notable because many conservative commentators and lawmakers believed Rubio’s earlier comments suggested U.S. actions were tied to Israeli plans. That raises questions about why the United States attacked Iran and whether other allies affected the timing of military action.Rubio later sought to clarify his previous remarks, saying Washington was aware of Israel’s plans but that the decision to strike Iran was made by the US president himself and would have happened regardless. President Donald Trump also denied that Israel determines U.S. actions, saying the U.S. makes its own decisions based on its assessment of the threat from Iran.Manu Raju is a veteran American political journalist. He joined CNN in 2015 after reporting for Politico and other national news outlets. Raju covers the U.S. Congress and national politics, and he also co-hosts CNN’s Sunday political news program Inside Politics with Manu Raju.Raju gained attention early in his career for covering major elections and legislative battles, winning journalism awards for his coverage. He was born in Illinois to parents who immigrated from Karnataka, India, in the 1970s. His father was a doctor and his family background included an Indian grandfather who was a Kannada poet. Raju grew up in the United States, where he built his journalism career.
‘Huge danger’: Broad labels Pandya as England’s biggest semi-final threat
former english tailor Stuart Broad Strong warning to England ahead of semi-final against India, specifically Hardik Pandya As a player who can decisively influence the game.Broad emphasized that Pandya’s impact extends far beyond the numbers on the scoreboard. The Indian all-rounder has the rare ability to change the tempo of a match, be it through a powerful knock in the late innings or by carrying the ball for a crucial over. According to Broad, Pandya enjoys high-pressure situations and possesses a confidence that inspires those around him.
The semi-final also comes as an added consolation for Pandya as it will be played at his IPL home ground. Familiarity with the road and conditions, coupled with strong crowd support, can further enhance his influence on the race.Broad suggested from a tactical perspective that England must be smart when Pandya enters the box. He believes the key is to force him to hit the ball earlier than he would ideally like before seamlessly moving into a devastating finishing role.“If I were an England bowler, I think I would need to field him after 12 overs so that I could bowl right away when he is not in the batting crease. He might think I want to get a few looks at the end. I would think that is my chance to get him out before he can hurt me in the last four overs. If India are only three or four behind going into the death over, that’s where India go over 200 and you’re going to be in trouble,” Broad said on the ‘For the Love of Cricket’ podcast.Broad further explained that Pandya becomes particularly dangerous if India builds a solid foundation in the first half of the innings. With a solid platform, the all-rounder can take control of the game with confidence and presence.“Hardik Pandya will be a big threat if India get a good run in the first ten games. When he walks in, he is very confident. He has an aura about him and carries himself in a positive way. He just believes that he can do the job. He is so lanky that you wonder how he can hit the ball 100 meters like he does. But he does it with such ease,” he added.
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.”
“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.
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”.
IISc and Pratiksha Trust launch brain co-processor ‘Moonshot’ project
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.
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.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.”
‘I don’t believe it’: Brooke makes bold claim ahead of IND vs ENG semi-final
New Delhi: England captain Harry Brooke Said unity, belief and staying cool under pressure helped his team reach the T20 World Cup semi-finals – and that they don’t need to play a “perfect game” to win the title.Two-time champions England will face two-time champions India in the semi-finals for the third consecutive time. While India was considered the favorite from the start, both teams experienced their ups and downs during the tournament.
Asked if England needed a perfect performance to beat India at home, Brooke said: “No, I don’t think we need a perfect game to win the game to be honest with you.” He added, “The games we won were far from perfect, but we still had convincing wins in some of them and then tight wins in others.”Brooke praised the team spirit. “But it’s just the unity that we have to be able to get across the line, the belief that everyone shows throughout the game and the composure that we have when the bowlers are on top of the target,” he said.Calling the clash special, he said: “It’s certainly a game to watch. For most of us, a World Cup semi-final against our country in a very iconic venue is a dream come true, so we’re all really looking forward to it.”Despite the confidence, he admitted, “We haven’t had a perfect performance yet and I feel like it’s just around the corner… hopefully tomorrow (Thursday) night.”Brooke also backed out-of-form former captain If the housekeepersaid, “There’s no reason to question why he joined the team.”He dismissed concerns about playing spin and said a big individual effort could decide the game: “So far we don’t feel like we’re out… I feel like there’s a big individual performance coming up.”
Trump’s neck rash raises new health concerns: White House doctor breaks silence
president Donald Trump Health concerns arise due to a bright red rash on one side of the neck. Photos taken at Monday’s Medal of Freedom ceremony White House The 79-year-old president developed a visible red rash and scabs on the right side of his neck, extending from his ear to the back of his head.
During the ceremony, trump card He also had bruises on his right hand, which, as is customary, were covered up by heavy makeup. The emergence of the new unexplained rash adds to growing scrutiny of his physical health and mental acuity as he serves as the oldest person sworn in as president.
Opening amid concerns about Trump rash, White House Doctor Sean Barbabella told The Independent that “President Trump used a very common ointment on the right side of his neck, which is a preventive skin treatment prescribed by the White House physician.”
“The president is using this treatment for a week and expects the redness and swelling to continue for several weeks,” Bababella said.
He did not reveal why the ointment was prescribed or its specific nature.
Trump’s health faces growing scrutiny
Trump’s His health has been a topic of concern in the past, especially after he was seen with bruised hands, partial make-up and a swollen ankle.
White House Deputies tried to allay concerns by attributing the bruises on the hands to “frequent handshakes.” The president told The Wall Street Journal in January that the bruises were caused by taking higher doses of aspirin than doctors typically recommend, a practice he has maintained for years.
Emphasizing that he is a “somewhat superstitious” person trump card Say: “They say aspirin helps thin the blood, and I don’t want thick blood flowing through my heart. I want good, thin blood flowing through my heart. Does that make sense?”
Last July, White House officials revealed that Trump had been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, which was believed to be causing swelling in his ankles.