Politics
Punjab Agricultural University to Conduct Emergency Blackout Drill in Ludhiana
A blackout drill will be held at Punjab Agricultural University and Aggar Nagar PSPCL division areas on Friday from 8 pm to 8:15 pm. Authorities urge residents to switch off all lights and avoid using generators or backup systems during the exercise.
World
Trump Faces Backlash Over Viral Bible Reading Clip; Authenticity Questioned
A viral video of Donald Trump reading the Bible has ignited online criticism, with viewers questioning his delivery and possible teleprompter use, while supporters defend him.
Entertainment
Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld Embrace Parenthood Amid Surgery Recovery
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen recovers from foot surgery as he and actress Hailee Steinfeld navigate new parenthood, sharing insights on their private life and recent wedding attendance.
Business
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Announces Basmati Centre of Excellence in Netherlands Partnership
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced a Centre of Excellence for Basmati in collaboration with LT Foods during his Netherlands visit, focusing on sustainable farming and crop diversification to meet international standards.
Sports
Lifestyle
Technology
Bengaluru FIR Filed for WhatsApp Impersonation of Commissioner
Bengaluru police register cyber fraud case after unknown persons impersonated city commissioner Pommala Sunil Kumar on WhatsApp to solicit funds, with messages sent to election commission officials.
Fungal Spores Survive Mars Conditions in NASA Study
A NASA-supported study reveals Aspergillus calidoustus fungal spores can withstand simulated Mars environments for up to 1.5 years, challenging current planetary protection protocols.
Sanchari Cauvery App Eases Bengaluru Tanker Price Rise Amid Demand Spike
In Bengaluru, the Sanchari Cauvery app has cushioned water tanker price increases despite a sharp rise in demand, with orders jumping 42% in February before stabilizing in March.
Surat Police Arrest Trio in POS Machine Fraud for Card Cloning Gang
Cybercrime police in Surat have arrested three individuals for allegedly using fake Udyam certificates to obtain POS machines and supplying them to a Rajasthan-based gang involved in debit card cloning and fraudulent withdrawals.
Loan App Fraud Cases Surge in Thiruvananthapuram District
Unregulated digital lending platforms in Thiruvananthapuram are exploiting vulnerable populations, with police reporting only 25% of complaints converted to FIRs. Homemakers and elderly men are primary targets.
