Elon Musk 's transgender daughter, Vivian Wilson, blasted her parents decision to have children via in vitro fertilization.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's attendance at Mauritius' National Day emphasizes India's strong relationship with the nation. His participation in events like France's Bastille Day Parade, Nepal's Buddha Jayanti, and Sri Lanka's Vesak Day showcases India's diplomatic outreach and cultural diplomacy, underlining the shared heritage and strategic partnerships with these countries.

Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's upcoming second national carrier, has seen significant interest from Indian aviation professionals, with India being one of the top sources of applications. The airline is preparing to launch operations soon and views India as a crucial market for growth. Partnerships with Indian carriers like IndiGo and Air India are being explored.

Rajya Sabha Congress MP Vivek K Tankha has urged the Central government to discuss with Pakistan the creation of a corridor to Sharda Peeth, a revered Hindu temple in PoK, similar to the Kartarpur corridor. He emphasized the need for the rehabilitation of displaced Kashmiri Pandits and providing them religious access, highlighting security and essential facility concerns.

Dattatray Gade, accused of raping a 26-year-old woman in a parked MSRTC bus at Pune's Swargate terminus, has been remanded to police custody until March 26. The arrest followed an extensive manhunt with Gade attempting suicide multiple times before being captured. Authorities are investigating security lapses at the terminus, while protests and calls for swift justice continue.

BJP leader Amit Malviya shared a photo linking Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah with actress Ranya Rao, who is accused in a gold smuggling case. Malviya took a dig at Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, who had earlier denied any political connection to the case, further escalating tensions.

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance the country’s capacity to address air pollution using new technologies.

TEHRAN –Marcin Wilczek, the chargé d’affaires of Poland in Iran, and Elham Aminzadeh, the vice president of the University of Tehran for international affairs, have explored avenues for developing scientific interactions between the universities of the two countries.

TEHRAN –Average rainfall is forecasted to be less than normal from March 10 to April 4 and normal from April 5 to 20, according to the Metrological Organization.

TEHRAN –Regular screening, adhering to nutritional guidelines, and avoiding risky behaviors are the effective ways to keep kidneys healthy and prevent kidney cancer, an official with the health ministry has said.

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In late February, President Putin stated that Russia was open to exploring major economic projects with the United States, including within the context of resolving the Ukrainian conflict

Also, one building on the mill’s premises and some other property was damaged in the attack, Alexander Khinshtein said

Dmitry Peskov mentioned that the Kremlin is awaiting detailed information regarding the talks from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz

«The fire season has begun earlier this year compared to the previous one,» the press service said

Voting patterns in the new Punggol Group Representation Constituency (GRC) may change due to young residents, a political expert has said. On Tuesday, the Electoral Boundaries Review Committee announced changes to constituencies which will include five new GRCs such as Pasir Ris-Changi, Punggol, Jurong East-Bukit Batok, Marine Parade-Braddell Heights and West Coast-Jurong West.  The new SMCs include Bukit Gombak, Jalan Kayu, Jurong Central, Queenstown, Sembawang West and Tampines Changkat. Speaking to AsiaOne on Tuesday (March 11) on the key battleground constituencies for the upcoming General Election (GE), independent political observer Dr Felix Tan commented that the new Punggol GRC comprises «a lot of younger voters and newer estates» which may «shift voting patterns around». On the ground, younger Punggol residents are hopeful that this change would help their voices be better heard. «I thought that (Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC) was actually quite big, so maybe being just Punggol GRC might be a good thing,» 34-year-old Punggol resident Lim told AsiaOne. «Maybe our MPs may be a bit more focused on our GRC.»

HANOI — Singapore and Vietnam on Wednesday (March 12) have agreed to enhance co-operation in subsea cables, finance, and energy, marking an upgrade in their relations to Vietnam's highest level, during a visit by its Communist Party Chief To Lam to the city-state. Singapore is the third Southeast Asian nation, after Malaysia and Indonesia, with which Vietnam has established a «comprehensive strategic relationship». In a joint statement released following the upgrade, Lam and Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong witnessed the exchange of six agreements and discussed co-operation in undersea cable development, digital connectivity, and cross-border data flows. Southeast Asian countries, a major junction for cables connecting Asia to Europe, aim to expand their networks to meet the surging demand for AI services and data centres. Vietnam alone plans to launch 10 new submarine cables by 2030.

Although the newly formed Sembawang West single-member constituency (SMC) has split from the Sembawang group representation constituency (GRC) for the upcoming general election, it «remains an integral part of the Sembawang family», said MP Ong Ye Kung. Ong, who is also the Minister for Health said in a Facebook post on Wednesday (March 12) that the new ward's upgrading and development plans will continue to be part of the GRC's town development plan. «As an SMC, (Sembawang West) will be able to have more autonomy and flexibility to implement initiatives to address the specific needs of its residents,» he wrote. Ong also said that the change in electoral boundaries in the area was not surprising as more residents have moved into Sembawang GRC, and the population has expanded considerably over the past few years. «Increasing the number of MPs from five to six in the area will help to better serve the needs of our residents,» he said, adding that the key change for constituency is that it will go from being a five-person GRC to a «five-person GRC plus an SMC».

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«We expect that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Donald Trump’s aide Mike Waltz will inform us about the details of the talks held and the agreements reached via various channels in the next days,» Dmitry Peskov said

On March 11, negotiations between the delegations of the United States and Ukraine took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, lasting approximately nine and a half hours

The top Russian diplomat also warned against relying on the good will of today’s enemies, who have set a task of inflicting a strategic defeat on Russia, including «on principle»

The US president has expressed his interest to meet with Putin

If such a need emerges, a call at the highest level can be organized very quickly, Dmitry Peskov said

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticized BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari for his communal remarks about Muslim MLAs in the assembly. Banerjee accused the BJP of trying to divert attention from economic issues by making such statements. She urged the assembly to pass a resolution condemning Adhikari's remarks and emphasized the responsibility of protecting Hindus lies with everyone.

In Ayodhya, Friday prayers at mosques will take place after 2 pm due to Holi celebrations this week. Chief cleric Mohammad Haneef urged the Muslim community to be patient and celebrate Holi with respect. Adequate security arrangements are in place, and peace committee meetings ensure peaceful festivities. Similar adjustments are seen in various parts of Uttar Pradesh.

During his visit to Mauritius, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honored with the nation's highest award, dedicating it to the Indian ancestors of Mauritius and all generations. Modi emphasized his commitment to strengthening the India-Mauritius partnership and jointly inaugurated the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Public Service and Innovation.