Does the U.S. government want you to believe in UFOs?
The recent claims by a whistleblower about the US government's alleged secret programs involving alien technology have garnered attention. While Bob Lazar, a notorious figure who claimed knowledge of a secret US program to reverse-engineer recovered alien technology, was later found to have fabricated his credentials. This shift in public discourse surrounding UFO sightings suggests that there is a faction within the national security complex that wants Americans to take these sightings seriously. Key Points
Economic TimesRam Mandir Film Stars Guests List: From Amitabh to Allu Arjun, here is the list of invitees from film indu
Several renowned celebrities from the entertainment and music industry have been invited as state guests for the consecration of the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The list of over 500 state guests includes top actors, directors, and singers from the showbiz world. Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan, South Indian superstar Rajinikanth, and popular Telugu actors Prabhas, Allu Arjun, and Junior NTR are among the esteemed invitees. Key Points
Economic Times48 commonly-used drugs fail latest quality test; CDSCO issues alert
The alert list also includes iron and folic acid tablets, probiotics and several multivitamin tablets. It also includes Vitamin C, Vitamin B12, Folic Acid and Niacinamide injections. Key Points
FinancialexpressKartik-Shraddha's film, Bhediya and Stree sequels, Dunki on Jio Studios slate
Jio Studios unveiled 100 movie and web show titles on Wednesday. It includes Kartik Aaryan's Bhul Chuk Maaf, Vicky Kaushal's Zara Hatke Zara Bachke. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesTwo US Navy sailors reported missing off coast of Somalia during operation
Two U.S. navy sailors are missing at sea off the coast of Somalia. The U.S. Central Command reported the incident and stated that the sailors were conducting operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area. The missing personnel will not be identified until the recovery operation is complete. The area of operations includes the Arabian Gulf, Red Sea, Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, and parts of the Indian Ocean. Recent strikes were conducted to degrade the Houthi movement's ability to attack maritime vessels. Key Points
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Royal Australian Navy Chief Mark Hammond visits India to enhance maritime ties
Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, Chief of the Royal Australian Navy, is visiting India from April 2 to 6 to enhance bilateral maritime relations. His itinerary includes meetings with Indian naval officials in New Delhi, Mumbai, and Kochi, as well as visits to key naval installations. The visit aims to strengthen operational engagements, training exchanges, and information sharing between India and Australia. This visit follows previous interactions between the two countries in maritime security and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. Key Points
Economic TimesOscars 2024 nominations: Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' leads with 13 nods; check complete list of nominees
The 2024 Oscar nominations are out, featuring 321 films and top contenders like 'Oppenheimer,' 'Poor Things,' and 'Barbie.' Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel on March 10, the 96th Academy Awards promise excitement. Notable snubs have stirred discussions, adding anticipation to the star-studded event. Key Points
Economic TimesDelhi faces stringent anti-pollution measures as air quality plummets to 'severe' levels
Delhi Pollution: The CAQM has imposed Stage-III restrictions of GRAP to address the deteriorating air quality in Delhi-NCR. The measure includes a ban on non-essential construction work and Bharat Stage-III petrol and Bharat Stage-IV diesel vehicles. Stone crushers, mining activities, and construction and demolition activities are also closed. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia’s state-run firms seen extending dream rally on Modi bets
Modis government is spending billions of dollars on everything from roads and railways to defense, renewing interest in a sector that has for long been a straggler of Indias $4 trillion stock market. The S&P BSE PSU Index, a gauge that includes some of the nations largest power utilities, miners, oil refiners and engineering firms, has surged 44% thus far in 2023. Key Points
Economic TimesAkshara Haasan buys luxe apartment in Khar for ₹15.75 crore
Actor Akshara Haasan, daughter of Kamal Haasan, has purchased a 2,354 sq ft apartment in a luxury project in Khar, Mumbai for ₹15.75 crore. The apartment is located on the 13th floor of a 15-storey tower and includes three car parking spaces. | Mumbai news Key Points
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Malayalam film '2018: Everyone is a Hero' is India's official entry to Oscars 2024
The Tovino Thomas, Kunchako Boban starrer film revolves around the 2018 floods that wreaked havoc in Kerala. Its cast includes Tanvi Ram and Aparna Balamurali. Key Points
ThePrintIndia logs 756 fresh Covid cases, active caseload dips to 8,115
India on Sunday logged 756 new Covid-19 cases, while the active cases in the country dipped to 8,115 from 8,675, according to the Union Health Ministry data. With eight deaths which includes two deaths reconciled by Kerala, the death toll has increased to 5,31,832, the data updated at 8 am stated. Key Points
Economic TimesBullet train project speeds up with completion of 50 km of viaduct, 180 km of pier works construction
This includes a stretch of 9.1 km of continuous viaduct near Vadodara and 41.06 km erected at different locations. Key Points
The HinduRekha Jhunjhunwala to Rohiqa Cyrus Mistry: Here are India’s richest women and their net worth as per Forbes’ latest list of billionaires
Forbes has reported that India's billionaire list for 2023 now includes 16 newcomers, out of which three are women. Among these women, two have inherited their fortunes. Let’s take a look at the country’s richest women. Key Points
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