Image used for representational purposes only. Image used for representational purposes only. File Photo | EPSTHANE: A 23-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly molesting and extorting Rs 50,000 from a 15-year-old schoolgirl over six months in Thane city, police said on Wednesday. A police official from the Vartak Nagar police station said Desai targeted the teenager between September 2025 and February 2026. "On multiple occasions, he took her to isolated locations and molested her," the official said, citing the FIR.

Bengaluru engineer Sushma, 35, took her own life after family dispute with her husband and mother-in-law over harassment and cooking. A 35-year-old engineer, Sushma, took her own life on Tuesday following a family dispute at her home in Bengaluru's Devarachikkanahalli. The Tragic DecisionUpset over the ongoing harassment, Sushma allegedly ended her life by hanging. A search is underway for Kalpana, Sushma's mother-in-law. Sushma's family is seeking justice, alleging that the constant harassment drove her to take her own life.

China is willing to work with the ​United States to promote communication on all ‌levels, while upholding its "red lines" and principles, ​Lou Qinjian, a spokesperson for its ⁠Parliament, said on Wednesday (March 4, 2026). China and ‌the United States should respect each other and coexist peacefully, Mr. Lou said. China calls for ceasefire, diplomacy to end West Asia conflict"China has its own principles and red lines, ‌and as always, will resolutely defend its ​sovereignty, security and development interests," he told a press conference. Diplomacy between heads ⁠of state has an "irreplaceable strategic role" in guiding the two countries' ties, Lou added, urging ‌them to "expand the list of cooperation (areas) while reducing the list of problems". A White House official has confirmed Mr. Trump ‌will travel to China from March 31 to April ​2, although Beijing has made no official announcement.

As a precautionary measure, the government shut educational institutions till Saturday (March 7, 2026), while mobile internet speed continued to remain throttled. This is the first time since August 2019 that protests on such a large scale have taken place in Kashmir. Mobile internet speeds continued to remain throttled while some prepaid mobile connections were also barred, the officials added. On Tuesday, protests rocked several places in the valley, including Sumbal and Pattan areas of North Kashmir. Directed the officers to remain on heightened alert and take all necessary measures to ensure public peace and tranquillity," Sinha said on X.

और पढ़ेंशुभ अंक: 5, 8 और 9शुभ रंग: अखरोट समानआज का उपाय: भगवान विष्णु के अनन्य भक्त प्रह्लाद का स्मरण करें. शुभ अंक: 4, 5, 6 और 8शुभ रंग: सिल्वरAdvertisementआज का उपाय: प्रह्लाद का स्मरण करें और 'मित्रता' के भाव को अपने जीवन में प्रधानता दें. भगवान विष्णु के मंत्रों का जाप करें और फागोत्सव के रंगों में प्रेम ढूंढें. शुभ अंक: 4, 5, 6 और 8शुभ रंग: स्फटिक के समानआज का उपाय: विनम्रता का गहना पहनें. शुभ अंक: 4, 5 और 8शुभ रंग: मोरपंख के समानआज का उपाय: जीवन में 'सहजता' लाएं.

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said on Wednesday that he was surprised at the "benign" reaction in financial markets over the conflict in the Middle East, and it may take a "couple of weeks" for investors to more fully digest the impacts. "I look at the market reaction, and I'm actually surprised that the market reaction has been more benign given the magnitude of this as you might think," Solomon said in a speech at a business summit in Sydney. ADVERTISEMENTSolomon said markets tend to react in a muted way to geopolitical events unless they have a direct impact on economic growth. "But it's very hard to speculate because there is so much that is unknown at this point." In February, Goldman signed a deal with AI company Anthropic to develop AI-powered agents to automate processes including client onboarding.

Holi is based on the Hindu legend of Holika, a female demon, who tries to kill her nephew Prahlad because he worships the Hindu god Vishnu. But Prahlad miraculously survives the burning fire even as Holika is consumed by the flames.

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An operations centre targeted by an Iranian drone strike that killed six American soldiers on Sunday was located in the heart of a civilian port in Kuwait, miles away from the main Army base, according to satellite images and a US official. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday that the six soldiers were killed in a "tactical operations centre" when a projectile made its way past air defences. A day later, the Pentagon confirmed it was a drone strike in Port Shuaiba when announcing the names of four of the soldiers who were slain. The 39-year-old from White Bear Lake, Minnesota, was one of the soldiers killed in the attack. After news reports about the operations centre emerged, chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said on social media that the "secure facility was fortified with 6-foot walls."

Russia on Tuesday said India has shown “renewed interest” in increasing purchases of Russian crude, as disruptions linked to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz following US and Israeli strikes on Iran roil global energy markets. The Strait of Hormuz — the world’s most critical oil shipping chokepoint — has faced disruptions after Iranian actions in response to the strikes. Nearly a fifth of global oil supplies and a substantial share of liquefied natural gas exports pass through the narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to international markets. Any prolonged restriction on traffic through Hormuz threatens to disrupt supplies to major importers such as India, China and Japan, while pushing up global crude prices. Novak, who oversees Russia’s energy sector, also did not rule out the possibility that the European Union could reconsider its curbs on Russian hydrocarbon imports in light of the unfolding energy crisis.

In a major first, the University of Oxford’s Ashmolean Museum has returned a 16th century bronze idol to India for its journey back to the temple in Tamil Nadu where it belongs. ADVERTISEMENTThis led to the museum requesting the High Commission of India in London to formally confirm its provenance, with the process concluding in a formal hand-over ceremony at India House on Tuesday evening. “This is a really significant moment for the Ashmolean Museum,” said Dr Xa Sturgis, director of Britain's first public museum dating back to the 17th century. “It was over five years ago that we first became aware that there was evidence that this bronze had been photographed in the temple in Tamil Nadu. “I am really excited that this statue is on its way home to Tamil Nadu, the part of India where my dad's from.

The U.S. assault on Iran was ahead of schedule, said the top American commander for the Middle East, as Israel and the U.S. targeted sites deep inside the country, and Iran carried out strikes around the Gulf. ADVERTISEMENTThe Israeli military said early on Wednesday it had begun a wave of strikes targeting Iranian launch sites, aerial defence systems and infrastructure. In Israel, air raid sirens sounded early on Wednesday warning of Iranian missiles, and loud blasts as the missiles were intercepted shook buildings, said witnesses. Some 50,000 U.S. troops were taking part in operations, and that "more capabilities" were on the way, he said. Trump has sought to justify the assault on Iran, saying he had ordered the campaign because he had "a feeling" Iran would attack after negotiations over its nuclear program stalled.

Austins’ Sixth Street bar shooting left three dead, including 21-year-old Indian-American student Savitha Shan. The suspect, 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne, was fatally shot by policeA deadly shooting at a popular Austin, Texas bar on Sunday left three people dead, including 21-year-old Indian-American student Savitha Shan. The suspect, identified as 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne, was fatally shot by responding police officers. Friends and professors of Savitha Shan have expressed grief and paid tribute to her contributions both academically and socially. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including Diagne’s background, his motive, and any potential affiliations.

Rupee slumped 69 paise to an all-time low of 92.18 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, as a sharp spike in crude oil prices amid geopolitical tensions following the escalation of the US–Iran conflict weighed on investor sentiment. ADVERTISEMENTAt the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 92.05, then fell to an early low of 92.18 against the American currency, registering a fall of 69 paise from its previous close. Moreover, persistent foreign capital outflow from the equities, and fears grow that expensive imports will hurt the trade balance. 35 in early trade. Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by The Telegraph Online staff and has been published from a syndicated feed.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death created a power vacuum, leaving uncertainty about who will succeed him as Iran's Supreme Leader. If the latest reports are to be believed, Ali Khamenei's son, Mojtaba Khamenei, has been elected as Iran's new Supreme Leader by the country's Assembly of Experts, according to informed sources. After Khamenei's death, the temporary council handled duties until a new supreme leader was elected. Iran Supreme Leader: Role, election, eligibilityThe Supreme Leader is the central figure in Iran's Shiite theocracy, holding ultimate authority over all state matters. The Assembly of Experts, an 88-member clerical body elected by the public, elects the Supreme Leader every eight years.