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Congress Criticizes PM Modi for Podcast With Lex Fridman
The Congress party has taken a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his recent podcast appearance with American computer scientist Lex Fridman. Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh accused Modi of not attending press conferences but finding it convenient to speak with a foreign podcaster who is part of a right-wing ecosystem.
Ramesh deplored the PM’s saying that “criticism is the soul of democracy” as hypocrisy. He believed that Modi had systematically undermined institutions that were there to hold his government accountable and had aggressively sought out critics to attack.
The podcast, which covered topics such as Modi’s upbringing, the influence of the RSS, and global geopolitics, also saw Modi drawing parallels between his “India First” approach and Donald Trump’s “America First” philosophy. He also discussed efforts to mediate peace between Russia and Ukraine, as well as his relationship with world leaders like Trump and Putin.
Trump-Putin Phone Call Set for Tuesday Amid Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
As the United States urges a quick end to Russia-Ukraine tensions, President Donald Trump has announced a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday.
Addressing reporters on Air Force One, Trump said that much groundwork had been accomplished over the weekend. White House special envoy Steve Witkoff also disclosed ongoing discussions with Ukrainian officials.
The Kremlin, however, is hopeful but guarded. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov affirmed that Putin had made contact with Trump through Witkoff, in the hope of getting a ceasefire deal.
Vadodara Car Crash Accused Caught on CCTV Holding a Bottle Minutes Before the Tragedy
New CCTV images have surfaced in the Vadodara car crash case, indicating crucial moments before the fatal mishap that claimed one life and left four other people injured. The images of accused law student Rakshit Chaurasia enter a friend’s house, having and drinking out of a bottle before entering the ill-fated car.
A few moments later, he and his friend, Pranshu, swapped places in the black sedan before they sped off. The ghastly crash happened a little later, with Rakshit supposedly drunk. Eyewitness videos of the accident place him getting out of the smashed vehicle, mumbling incoherently, “Another round, another round!”
Locals caught him on the spot, and he and Pranshu were taken into custody by the authorities.
Indian Oxford Scholar Ordered for Deportation from UK for Research Trips to India
Indian Oxford scholar Manikarnika Dutta has been instructed to leave the UK because she had her application for indefinite leave to remain turned down. The Home Office accused her of prolonged research trips to India, saying that she was beyond the limit of days outside the UK allowed.
Dutta, who has been in the UK since 2012, had done extensive research on historic archives and visited international conferences as a part of her academic duties. Even being wedded to University of Glasgow professor Dr. Souvik Naha, the Home Office decided that she doesn’t qualify under “family life” in Britain.
Stunned by the verdict, Dutta said, “I never dreamed this would happen to me after spending 12 years in British academia.”
She now risks a 10-year re-entry ban if she does not voluntarily leave.
Maruti Suzuki to Increase Car Prices by 4% From April Owing to Increasing Costs
Maruti Suzuki India has announced a price increase of up to 4% on its entire vehicle lineup from April 2025. The company attributed increasing raw material costs and operational costs as the major reasons.
Despite continuous efforts to optimize expenses, a portion of the increased costs will be passed on to consumers, the automaker stated in an official filing.
This is the second price hike in recent months, following a similar increase in January.
Sunita Williams to Return to Earth Sooner Than Expected as NASA Adjusts Schedule
NASA has announced an earlier-than-planned return for astronaut Sunita Williams, and her Crew-9 peers, as Crew-10 has now safely arrived at the International Space Station (ISS).
On cue, favorable weather triggered NASA to advance the return plans, with hatch closure operations scheduled for March 18. Williams and her peers, Butch Wilmore, Nick Hague, and Aleksandr Gorbunov, will return to Earth’s atmosphere within hours of launch.
NASA will be webcasting the whole process of return, providing space enthusiasts an opportunity to see the astronauts’ much-awaited return home.
Industrialist Srikanth Bolla Becomes ‘Shark Tank India’ Judge
Well-known industrialist Srikanth Bolla has now become a member of the judges’ panel of Shark Tank India. Bolla, the CEO and founder of Bollant Industries, will be guiding and investing in budding startups on the popular show.
Posting about his elation on social media, Bolla said, “To survive a den of sharks, you must become one yourself. Privileged to be part of this journey!”
The self-made multi-millionaire, who rose from blindness to achieving success, has been included on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 before. His rags-to-riches narrative brings a new element of interest to the business reality TV show.
JPMorgan Employees Secretly Vent Frustrations Over Strict Return-to-Office Mandate
As JPMorgan Chase strengthens its return-to-office (RTO) policies, upset workers are taking to private Signal chat groups and Reddit discussions to vent their frustrations.
One internal group, said to be getting more than 100 messages a day, serves as a virtual safe haven for staff dissenting with the company’s five-day minimum office presence requirement.
This online chatter comes after JPMorgan shut down an internal website on which employees had been posting complaints about RTO policies.
Fear of monitoring attendance, work, and possible terminations has added to the outrage. Although JPMorgan did not confirm rumored disciplinary rules, a representative reemphasized that underperforming staff would be dealt with.
Angry Exchange Between Yuvraj Singh and Tino Best In IML T20 Final
There was a dramatic twist that occurred on the International Masters League final after Indian cricket sensation Yuvraj Singh and West Indies bowler Tino Best had a heated exchange of words.
This came after Best tried to leave the field after his over, but Yuvraj took the matter to the umpire. Best approached Yuvraj in an aggressive manner, prompting a heated argument.
Brian Lara was forced to step in to part the two cricketers, as commentator Darren Gough noted, “These are two players who just don’t back down.”
A minute later, Yuvraj struck back with a six, pointing towards Best—a moment reminiscent of his iconic six sixes against Stuart Broad in the 2007 T20 World Cup.
KKR Signs Chetan Sakariya as Replacement for Injured Umran Malik in IPL 2025
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have signed left-arm seamer Chetan Sakariya on an official replacement basis for Umran Malik, who has been out of IPL 2025 action because of a mysterious injury.
Sakariya, who had earlier played for Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals, was in the KKR title-winning team last season but didn’t receive game time. Now, he returns to the franchise for a fee of INR 75 lakh, replacing Malik.
Having taken 20 wickets in 19 IPL matches, Sakariya provides vital depth to KKR’s bowling unit heading into the new season.
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