An explosion struck the consular section entrance of the US Embassy in Oslo early Sunday, with police confirming no injuries were reported. The cause of the blast, which caused minor damage, is under investigation, though authorities believe it may have been an individual act. Investigations are ongoing, with a bomb squad deployed and a large security presence established.
A Delhi driver was arrested for allegedly strangling a woman to death with her scarf following a financial dispute. The victim, Kavita, met the driver, Vicky Mathur, and offered him money to marry her, but he refused. Mathur then allegedly strangled her, stole her cash, and dumped her body in Noida.
Nine ODI World Cup semi-finals. Two finals. Five T20 World Cup semi-finals and now a second final on Sunday. New Zealand’s record in big-ticket tournaments is anything but accidental, yet they continue to be casually described as cricket’s perennial dark horses.
Two college friends, aged 18 and 20, were found dead in a temple washroom in Surat after allegedly injecting themselves with anesthetic drugs. Police discovered drug vials and syringes, along with mobile phone data indicating searches for suicide methods. The girls had left for college and did not return home.
Delhi experienced an unusually early heatwave as temperatures soared to 35.7°C, seven degrees above normal, marking the earliest March heat of this magnitude in 15 years. Clear skies and dry weather are fueling the rise, with forecasts predicting a further climb to 37°C. Nights are also warmer than usual, contributing to the discomfort.
A 25-year-old homemaker in Bengaluru died by suicide after consuming a grain-preserving tablet following a dispute with her husband over serving leftover sambar. The argument escalated when the husband scolded her for not preparing fresh food on the third day of serving the same dish. Her father has requested a police investigation into the circumstances.
The US may ease pressure on global oil markets, potentially allowing India to continue buying Russian crude to stabilize supply amid Middle East tensions. Washington granted India a temporary waiver to accept Russian oil shipments, ensuring energy security as crucial shipping routes face disruptions. India assures consumers of comfortable energy supplies, with diversified imports and adequate reserves.
The PMO is pushing for independent third-party audits in road and rail projects to boost quality and speed up execution. Ministries are tasked with studying past successful construction practices, like those from the Golden Quadrilateral era, and international models from Indonesia and Malaysia.
