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  • US Issues Travel Warnings for India-Pakistan Border and More

    US Issues Travel Warnings for India-Pakistan Border and More

    The US government has added new travel warnings for places around the world, including the India-Pakistan border. This warning joins others for places like Mexico, Portugal, and New Zealand. The alerts mention safety concerns, health risks, and political issues that might make travel risky.

    In particular, the US has urged travelers to be very cautious near the India-Pakistan border and the Line of Control due to the threat of terrorism and possible fighting. It is also unsafe to visit the provinces of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (which used to be known as FATA).

    Here are some key points from the travel advisory:

    – Dangerous Areas: The US warns against travel to the India-Pakistan border and advises against visiting Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. These places have experienced many terrorist attacks that target both civilians and government workers.

    – Terrorism Threats: Violent groups in Pakistan plan attacks, and they often happen in crowded places like markets, schools, and transportation hubs. In the past, terrorists have even targeted US diplomats.

    – Travel Restrictions: The advisory specifically says “Do Not Travel” to the India-Pakistan border and Balochistan. Travelers should also check the status of the Wagah-Attari border crossing, as only citizens of India and Pakistan can cross there without special permissions.

    – Ongoing Violence: There are many active terrorist groups in these provinces that frequently attack civilians and government offices, including efforts to stop polio.

    With these serious threats, it is clear that travelers should think carefully before deciding to go to these areas.

  • D.C. United Ends Losing Streak with 2-1 Victory Against Sporting KC

    D.C. United Ends Losing Streak with 2-1 Victory Against Sporting KC

    D.C. United made a comeback to win 2-1 against Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night. This win ended D.C. United’s tough streak of nine home losses in all competitions since last season.

    The game started slowly, and the first goal came in the 53rd minute. Erik Thommy scored for Sporting Kansas City, with help from his teammates Jake Davis and rookie Shapi Suleymanov. This was Thommy’s first goal of the season, and he has now scored 16 goals in 71 games with the team.

    Seven minutes later, D.C. United tied the game when Christian Benteke, last year’s top scorer, scored a penalty kick. The penalty was given after João Peglow was fouled. Benteke has scored three goals this season.

    D.C. United took the lead in the 68th minute when Hosei Kijima scored his second career goal after getting a pass from Peglow. Kijima had a good season last year, scoring one goal and getting two assists.

    In goal for D.C. United was rookie Kim Joon Hong, who did not make any saves during his first game. D.C. United is now trying to improve their record at home, which has been a bit disappointing.

    John Pulskamp, the goalkeeper for Sporting Kansas City, saved two shots in his 31st game with the team. Since 2012, Sporting Kansas City has not won in Washington.

    D.C. United and Sporting Kansas City have played against each other 57 times, and the record is now tied at 22 wins each and 13 draws. D.C. United has done well recently at home against Sporting KC, winning 3 out of their last 7 meetings. D.C. United’s next game is against CF Montreal, while Sporting Kansas City will face Minnesota United.

  • Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal: Love and Glamour at Mumbai Wedding

    Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal: Love and Glamour at Mumbai Wedding

    Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal turned heads in Mumbai as they left a party on Saturday night. The couple had just attended the wedding celebration of Katrina’s best friend, Karishma Kohli. Their loving bond caught the attention of many fans.

    A video shared by a photographer shows Vicky and Katrina looking adorable together as they left the event. Vicky even gave a friendly hug to Katrina’s sister, Isabelle, before they drove home. He was seen holding Katrina’s hand while helping her to their car.

    Katrina looked stunning in a pink off-shoulder gown with a big flower design. She kept her makeup simple and beautiful. Vicky looked sharp in a sleek black suit. Fans went wild over how great they looked and their chemistry. One fan said, “Vicky is holding Katrina’s hand like he’s protecting her.” Another commented, “Look how obsessed Vicky is with Kat; he just won’t let go of her hand.” People praised Katrina for looking like a princess and Vicky like a prince, with many saying, “This couple is perfect together.”

    Katrina and Vicky got married in a private ceremony in 2021, inviting only 120 close friends and family. They usually keep their personal life private but share sweet moments and support each other on social media.

    In terms of work, Katrina’s most recent movie is “Merry Christmas,” where she acted with Vijay Sethupathi. Vicky is celebrating the success of his film “Chhaava,” which is the highest-grossing Indian film this year, making ₹670 crore worldwide. He will next star in “Love & War,” directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, alongside Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor. Katrina has not yet announced her next project.

  • Modi Strengthens India-Mauritius Relations with Key Agreements

    Modi Strengthens India-Mauritius Relations with Key Agreements

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Mauritius for two days, starting March 12, to celebrate the country’s National Day as the guest of honor. During this visit, India and Mauritius will sign several important agreements to improve cooperation in various areas. These agreements will focus on sharing information about ships, building capacities, increasing trade, and fighting financial crimes.

    Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri highlighted that the relationship between India and Mauritius has grown significantly over the past decade. Indian military forces and a navy ship will join the National Day celebrations.

    Mauritius has a strong connection with India because about 70% of its population has Indian roots. Over the past 18 years, India’s trade with Mauritius has increased from around $206 million to over $851 million in 2023-24. In the last fiscal year, India exported goods worth $778 million to Mauritius, while Mauritius exported about $73 million worth of goods back to India.

    Since 2000, Mauritius has invested $175 billion in India, making it a key partner. Although recent changes to a tax agreement caused a drop in foreign investments from Mauritius, it remains the third-largest source of foreign investment for India.

    On February 22, 2021, India and Mauritius agreed on a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA) after nearly 15 years of talks, marking India’s first trade agreement with an African country.

  • Driver Crashes Into CarMax in Inglewood, Injuring Eight People

    Driver Crashes Into CarMax in Inglewood, Injuring Eight People

    On Saturday afternoon, a driver crashed into a CarMax store in Inglewood, California, injuring at least eight people. The accident happened at the CarMax on South La Cienega Boulevard, just after 2 p.m. Among the injured, two people are in critical condition, while the other six were treated for minor injuries at the scene. Fortunately, the building itself did not suffer serious damage.

    It is unclear what exactly caused the crash. Videos from the scene show the car repeatedly smashing into the building and hitting several objects inside. According to reports from 2 Urban Girls, the driver is a white male who used to work at CarMax. He is believed to have been upset after a disagreement with a co-worker, which led him to drive into the store as a way of getting back at them.

  • TMC Takes Action Against Duplicate Voter IDs – Urgent Meeting Ahead

    TMC Takes Action Against Duplicate Voter IDs – Urgent Meeting Ahead

    A group of ten lawmakers from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) will meet the Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, on Tuesday. They want to talk about problems with Voter ID cards, specifically the issue of duplicate Electors Photo Identity Cards (EPIC) numbers. TMC MP Derek O’Brien shared this news on Saturday.

    There’s been a lot of talk in West Bengal about this issue. On February 27, the TMC accused the Election Commission of India of messing with voter records. They claimed this gives an unfair advantage to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). O’Brien said, “We have asked for a meeting with the CEC, and he has agreed. Our team will meet him at 5:30 PM on Tuesday.”

    The TMC group includes important leaders like Kalyan Banerjee, Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, Kirti Azad, and Sagarika Ghose. While many opposition parties are planning to talk about the duplicate EPIC numbers in Parliament, TMC is taking the first step by meeting the Election Commission.

    One TMC member pointed out that since each EPIC number should be unique to every voter, having duplicates could lead to people being denied their voting rights. The Election Commission’s handbook says that EPIC numbers must be unique. It’s concerning that voters in different areas, and even different states, have the same EPIC numbers. The TMC wants the Election Commission to explain how these duplicate numbers occurred and why they can’t make sure every voter has their own unique ID.

  • Russia’s Ruling Party Gifts Meat Grinders to Bereaved Soldiers’ Mothers

    Russia’s Ruling Party Gifts Meat Grinders to Bereaved Soldiers’ Mothers

    Local leaders from Russia’s ruling party are facing criticism for giving mothers of soldiers killed in the war with Ukraine unusual gifts. In a recent event for International Women’s Day, officials from the United Russia party visited grieving mothers in the Murmansk region. They brought flowers and meat grinders with them while smiling for photos.

    Many people on social media called this gesture “shameful” and “inappropriate.” After the backlash, the local party in the town of Polyarniye Zori said that those who criticized them were misunderstanding the situation. Mayor Maxim Chengayev explained that the meat grinders weren’t initially planned as gifts, but one mother asked for it during the visit.

    In a video shared later, a mother thanked the party awkwardly for the meat grinder, saying she needed one and had asked for it. She noted she had wanted to buy it herself, but the party gave it to her just in time.

    It’s important to mention that Russia has not shared many details about how many soldiers have died in this conflict, so the real number of losses is still unclear.

  • India and US Trade Talks: Will Tariffs Be Reduced

    India and US Trade Talks: Will Tariffs Be Reduced

    In New Delhi, people are talking about a new trade deal between India and the US. Officials say it’s still too early to discuss specific details like cutting taxes (tariffs) on goods. This comes after US President Donald Trump mentioned that India promised to lower these tariffs on American products. Trump claimed that India has high tariffs, which makes it hard for businesses from the US to sell their products there.

    According to discussions that took place earlier this year, India and the US plan to negotiate a trade agreement that benefits both countries by the fall of 2025. Talks about tariffs and other trade issues have continued since Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Washington last month. Both countries have important interests to consider, so they need to communicate and negotiate carefully.

    In the media, Trump once again stated that the US is treated unfairly in trade by many nations, including India. He said that India has “massive tariffs,” making it difficult for American products to enter the Indian market. He claimed that because someone is finally pointing out these issues, India has agreed to cut tariffs.

    However, these claims lack backup from real trade numbers. According to the US trade representative, American exports to India were around $41.8 billion out of $129.2 billion in overall trade in 2024. When asked about Trump’s comments, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said he couldn’t provide details because the discussions are still going on. He emphasized that India has signed trade agreements with many countries recently, which included tax reductions.

    India has made significant tariff cuts for developed countries like Australia and Switzerland in past agreements, and they are also negotiating with the EU and the UK. The Indian officials reminded everyone that the current discussions with the US should be seen in the context of these ongoing negotiations. They want to deepen their trade relationship by making it easier for each country to access markets, reduce barriers, and improve supply chains.

    In earlier talks during Trump’s first term, India and the US had worked on a limited trade deal, but they didn’t reach an agreement. India has already reduced tariffs on some American goods, like bourbon whiskey and premium motorcycles, and they are looking to cut more tariffs as part of this potential trade deal.

  • Teacher Forced to Work Sick in Odisha: Shocking Incident Unfolds

    Teacher Forced to Work Sick in Odisha: Shocking Incident Unfolds

    A teacher in Odisha had to go to school even when he was very sick because his boss wouldn’t let him take a day off. Prakash Bhoi, who teaches math in Bolangir, said he felt really unwell after his grandfather’s funeral and asked his principal, Bijayalakshmi Pradhan, if he could have some time off to feel better. Unfortunately, she said no.

    Because he couldn’t afford to see a doctor, Bhoi went to school with an IV drip attached to him, which is used to give medicine directly into the body. His health got worse when he was sent to the District Education Officer and the District Project Coordinator by the principal. Even when he asked to visit a hospital, she told him to come back by 2 PM.

    “The government hospital was far away, and I didn’t have any money to go to a private one. My banking app was not working either, so I had to come back to work without any treatment,” Bhoi said. Although he tried to take medicine that night, he didn’t feel better. The next day, he asked again for leave but was told he had to stay because his help was important for preparing for exams.

    In a very bad condition, Bhoi had to get an IV drip from a doctor again and went to school. Luckily, when his coworkers saw how sick he was, they took him to the hospital for immediate care.

    The Block Education Officer, Prasad Majhi, said they are looking into Bhoi’s complaint about the principal. If she is found wrong, she might be punished

  • Jadavpur University Protests: Students and Teachers Seek to Resolve Issues

    Jadavpur University Protests: Students and Teachers Seek to Resolve Issues

    The Jadavpur University Teachers Association (JUTA) on Saturday asked leftist students who are protesting to think about stopping their boycott of classes and exams. This protest began after a student got hurt on March 1 when West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu’s car brushed against him during a demonstration on campus.

    The acting vice-chancellor of the university, Bhaskar Gupta, who is in the hospital since March 5, urged everyone to help bring back normalcy and continue with academic work. He said, “let’s talk and solve these issues peacefully.”

    JUTA supported the students’ demands to drop police cases made against some protesters related to the March 1 incident. In a statement, they said it was important for students and teachers to have respect for each other and maintain a good relationship, as is the tradition at the university.

    The protesting students, part of leftist groups like SFI, AIDSO, RSF, and AISA, threatened to stop all work at the university’s administrative building if the management didn’t engage in talks with them by March 10. They began an indefinite sit-in protest to make their voices heard.

    Two students were hurt when Minister Basu’s car and a follow-up vehicle passed close to them during the protest. Many students have been skipping classes and exams since the incident, and the university is facing disruptions in operations.

    JUTA urged students to reconsider their boycott so that academic activities could continue. They also called for a fair investigation into what happened that day. The vice-chancellor expressed sadness for the injuries that occurred and hoped that everyone would recover.

    The trouble started when students wanted to speak to the minister about delaying student union elections, which have not happened in the university since 2020. One student leader stated, “We haven’t been able to talk to anyone from the university since the incident. If the acting VC is not well, we want other officials to meet us so we can discuss this.” All the student groups, except for those from the ruling TMC and RSS, are standing together for their rights.