Abhay Singh, also known as 'IIT Baba', was detained in Jaipur under the NDPS Act for possession of marijuana but was granted bail due to the small quantity involved. He came into the spotlight during the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj and has faced multiple controversies, including an alleged assault during a news debate.

External affairs minister S Jaishankar will visit the UK and Ireland from March 4-9. In the UK, he will negotiate with foreign secretary David Lammy and engage with dignitaries and the Indian community. The visit aims to strengthen the India-UK comprehensive strategic partnership in trade, defense, health, and education. From March 6-7, he will visit Ireland to meet foreign minister Simon Harris, officials, and the Indian diaspora.

A controversy has erupted in Maharashtra after SP leader Abu Azmi defended Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, stating he was not cruel and built many temples. Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde condemned the statement, calling it an insult to Maharashtra's legacy and demanding an apology. He also said Azmi should be charged with treason.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh called on citizens to contribute to the welfare of soldiers and their families, emphasizing it as a national duty. Speaking at the AFFD CSR Conclave in New Delhi, he highlighted the bravery of India's armed forces and the government’s commitment to their well-being. He praised corporate contributions to the AFFD Fund and stressed the role of the private sector in achieving Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

The Supreme Court reprimanded comedian Samay Raina for his comments in Canada about the ongoing case involving his show 'India’s Got Latent'. The court also allowed podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia to resume his podcast, emphasising the importance of balancing freedom of expression with morality. The bench also extended the interim protection from arrest granted to Allahbadia till further orders, while asking him to join investigation in Guwahati.

The US national intelligence chief has suggested many of Zelensky’s actions in recent years go against the ideas of freedom and democracy Read Full Article at RT.com

Trump’s special envoy is reportedly negotiating the restoration of the pipeline connecting Russia and Germany Read Full Article at RT.com

A Government review into the National Registration Identity Card (NRIC) unmasking issue found no evidence of deliberate wrongdoing or wilful action by officers from the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) and Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (Acra). However, the review panel, led by civil service head Leo Yip, said on Monday (March 3) there was a «confluence of shortcomings» by both agencies that should have been avoided. Privacy concerns were raised over Acra's Bizfile portal, which showed names and full NRIC numbers for free via its search function from Dec 9 to 13 last year. This caused public alarm and the number of searches on the portal spiked to 500,000 during the five-day period, instead of the usual daily traffic of 2,000 to 3,000 searches. The Government subsequently apologised for the anxiety caused and explained that the error was due to a misunderstanding between MDDI and Acra. They had intended to change the practice of masking NRIC numbers, but Acra launched its new portal before these plans were publicly announced.

Three Montfort Secondary School students involved in a recent viral video share some responsibility for the incident and will be punished, said the Ministry of Education (MOE) on Monday (March 3). This comes after a viral video, posted on Feb 22, showed a Sec 1 boy being kicked and tripped by his classmates. A woman, who claimed to be the mother of the boy, said in a Facebook post on Feb 23 that she filed a police report, and threatened to take legal action. She said that the «traumatic experience» has left her son with a phobia of attending school.

Here’s why Russia and the US can’t force the Ukrainian leader to resign – at least for now Read Full Article at RT.com

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered US Cyber Command to halt offensive cyberoperations against Russia, a move possibly aimed at drawing Vladimir Putin into negotiations over Ukraine.

The journalist, 59, dramatically left the show in March 2021 after he refused to apologise in a row with weatherman Alex Beresford over Meghan Markle.

Take a look at DailyMail.com's live coverage of the event, including the best and worst looks, the most dramatic incidents from the ceremony, all the winners, and more.

Emmanuel Macron floated the idea following a weekend of frantic diplomacy that culminated in the gathering in London yesterday.

[New Times] Rwandan filmmaker Myriam Uwiragiye Birara's acclaimed feature 'The Bride' continues its triumphant international festival journey, securing a prestigious award at the 2025 Festival Panafricain du Cinéma et de la Télévision de Ouagadougou (FESPACO) in Burkina Faso on February 28.

[New Times] The government is moving to address a number of healthcare funding gaps left behind by the USAID freeze which has affected various projects and activities related to public health.

[Independent (Kampala)] Kigali, Rwanda -- Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba is in Rwanda for a high-profile meeting with President Paul Kagame, ChimpReports has reported.

«He has taken into account what has happened,» Dmitry Peskov said

At the BRICS summit in Kazan, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated he was anticipating Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit «in the near future»

The breakdown of the US-European alliance, along with Trump's pursuit of a more limited vision of American interests, suggests that the world is entering a new era, the publication asserts

«It is obvious that it will not be easy to do this,» Dmitry Peskov emphasized

«This is our understanding, and the rest will depend on what peace plans will be drawn up and what peace plans will be put up for debate,» Dmitry Peskov noted

[allAfrica] KwaZulu-Natal, particularly eThekwini, faced further devastation over the weekend as heavy rains exacerbated the damage caused by recent floods, leaving more people homeless and disrupting traffic and businesses.

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[allAfrica] Nigerian-born artist and social media personality Prince Ebenezer Obioma, popularly known as 3GAR BABY, has made headlines once again - this time for a luxury car crash in South Africa.

After making it a central part of his re-election bid, experts say Premier Doug Ford will need to be ready to implement his proposed multibillion-dollar stimulus package as his new government waits to see if Donald Trump makes good on his tariff threats. 

People who take prohibited psychedelics like psilocybin or LSD and go to the emergency department for care show a higher risk of death within five years compared with Canada's general population, a new study suggests.

The man was killed after opening fire at officers who were trying to detain him, the agency has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Paris and London want to stop the fighting between Moscow and Kiev, but not at any cost, the president has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has ridiculed the prospect of Canadian troops deployed in Ukraine Read Full Article at RT.com

The University of Namibia’s vice chancellor says the country is a leading producer of uranium, but “foreigners” come and “take everything” Read Full Article at RT.com

Kiev’s stance makes it very difficult to move towards a resolution of the conflict, Dmitry Peskov has said Read Full Article at RT.com

«At the same time, Russia continues the special military operation in order to achieve all goals that were set from the very beginning,» Dmitry Peskov said

«The Kiev regime refuses to settle the conflict through negotiations,» Dmitry Peskov noted

«They remain silent on the necessity of negotiating peace terms as soon as possible,» Dmitry Peskov emphasized