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Nepal Mayor's Daughter Disappears From Goa Retreat, Found 2 Days Later

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Nepal Mayor's Daughter Disappears From Goa Retreat, Found 2 Days Later

Aarti Hamal had been staying at an Osho meditation centre in Goa for the past few months.

New Delhi:

A 36-year-woman from Nepal, the daughter of a mayor in India’s neighbouring nation, who had gone missing on Monday has been found, police said. She was found at a hotel in North Goa’s Mandrem, authorities said.

Her father Gopal Hamal had said that his elder daughter Aarti has been missing since Monday, following which Goa police registered a case and launched a search operation.

Aarti Hamal had been staying at an Osho meditation centre in Goa for the past few months. She was last seen near Ashwem Beach, her father said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

Gopal Hamal, the mayor of Dhangadhi sub-metropolitan city, said that they received a message from Aarti’s friend that she had lost contact with her. When the family tried to reach her, they got no response and alerted the police.

“My elder daughter Aarti is an Osho meditator and has been living in Goa for the past few months. However, I received a message from her friend stating that she lost contact with Aarti near Zorba Beach, Ashwem yesterday. I request those living in Goa to assist in the search for my daughter, Aarti,” Mr Hamal said.

“Also, my younger daughter Arzoo and son-in-law are flying to Goa tonight to look for our elder daughter Aarti,” he added.

Her sister, Arzoo Hamal, also posted an update on Facebook saying that some callers had claimed to have seen Aarti at a bridge near Siolim.

“Some of the people have been very helpful and we are eternally grateful to them. According to some callers she was last spotted at a bridge near Siolim. Few of them believe that she was taken to a hospital from there in an ambulance as she was found unconscious while the others have been saying that she was taken to the police station,” Arzoo said in a Facebook post.

“But nothing has really been clear so far. An FIR has been logged and we are hoping to find my sister soon,” she added.

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Six killed in suicide attack on Chinese engineers in Pakistan

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This was the third major attack on Chinese interests in the South Asian country in a week.

The first two attacks targeted a Pakistan naval air base and a strategic port used by China in the southwest province of Balochistan where Beijing is investing billions in infrastructure projects.

The engineers were en route from Islamabad to their camp at the dam construction site in Dasu in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, regional police chief Mohammad Ali Gandapur said.

“Five Chinese nationals and their Pakistani driver were killed in the attack,” Gandapur told Reuters.

No one claimed responsibility for Tuesday’s attack.

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IRGC military advisor martyred in Syria

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Media outlets on Tuesday reported that the US army targeted areas in Syria’s Deir ez-Zur, Al Mayadin, and Al Bukamal early on that day. The United States later denied carrying out airstrikes on Syria on that night.

Some other reports suggest that the airstrikes on eastern Syria were conducted by the Israeli regime.

The Iranian advisors, who are present in Syria at the official invitation of the Syrian government, have played an important role in helping the Syrians fight terrorism and help establish peace, stability, and lasting security in this country.

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Sensex, Nifty rebound on Reliance Industries lead-Telangana Today

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In early trading, the BSE Sensex rose by 270.18 points to reach 72,740.48, while the NSE Nifty increased by 87.35 points, reaching 22,092.05.

Published Date – 27 March 2024, 12:10 PM


Sensex, Nifty rebound on Reliance Industries lead


Mumbai: Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Wednesday supported by buying in index majors Reliance Industries and Maruti.

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 270.18 points to 72,740.48 in early trade. The NSE Nifty went up by 87.35 points to 22,092.05.

From the Sensex basket, Reliance Industries, Maruti, NTPC, Tata Motors, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Unilever and Larsen & Toubro were the major gainers.

Infosys, Wipro, IndusInd Bank and Nestle were among the laggards.

In Asian markets, Tokyo quoted in the positive territory, while Seoul, Shanghai and Hong Kong traded lower.

Wall Street ended in the negative territory on Tuesday.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) turned net buyers on Tuesday, as they bought equities worth Rs 10.13 crore, according to exchange data.

“Investors’ attention now turns to key economic data and the upcoming earnings season.

“Despite challenges, potential support for Nifty bulls lies in foreign institutional buying and global market momentum. Volatility is expected to rise ahead of the futures and options (F&O) expiry,” said Prashanth Tapse, Senior VP (Research), Mehta Equities Ltd.

Global oil benchmark Brent crude declined 0.90 per cent to USD 85.47 a barrel.

On Tuesday, the BSE benchmark declined by 361.64 points or 0.50 per cent to settle at 72,470.30. The NSE Nifty dropped 92.05 points or 0.42 per cent to 22,004.70.

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Bigg Boss winner Munawar Faruqui among 14 detained in Mumbai raid

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Mumbai Police registered a case against Faruqi and 13 others, but later released Faruqi after the case was filed.

Published Date – 27 March 2024, 11:00 AM


Bigg Boss winner Munawar Faruqui among 14 detained in Mumbai raid


Mumbai: Stand-up comedian and Bigg Boss 17 winner Munawar Faruqui was among 14 people detained by Mumbai police in a late Tuesday night raid on a hookah parlour in the Fort area in south Mumbai, officials said on Wednesday.

According to Mumbai Police, a case was registered against Faruqi and 13 more people. Faruqui was later let off after the case was lodged.

“Though it was a bailable offence, the police gave a notice and let Faruqui go. The police are investigating the matter,” the police said.

“Our team raided a hookah bar in Mumbai after getting information about tobacco being used in under the guise of herbal. After examining the things found there, a case was registered and 14 people were taken into custody. Faruqui was also among the people,” an official said.

Munawar was one of the most popular contestants of the 17th season of the Colors show. He hogged the limelight ever since he entered the Bigg Boss house.

Middle East

Iraq's Islamic Resistance targets 2 Israeli military bases

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Issuing a statement on Tuesday night, the Iraqi Resistance group said that its forces have targeted the Israeli regime’s Ovda Airbase in northern occupied Palestine with drones.

In a separate statement early on Wednesday, the Resistance group said that it had targeted another Israeli military base in occupied Palestine.

Since the start of the al-Aqsa Storm operation on the 7th of last October, the occupied port of Eilat has been targeted several times by the Yemeni forces and the Islamic Resistance of Iraq to declare support for the oppressed people of Gaza.

Israel waged its brutal war on besieged Gaza on October 7 after Hamas carried out an unprecedented operation against the occupying entity in retaliation for its intensified atrocities against the Palestinian people.

Israel has imposed a complete siege on the densely populated territory, cutting off fuel, electricity, food, and water to the more than two million Palestinians living there.

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Rupee steadies against Dollar in early trading-Telangana Today

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In the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee commenced trading at 83.33 against the dollar. It dipped to an early low of 83.34, marking a decline of 5 paise compared to its previous close.

Published Date – 27 March 2024, 11:50 AM


Rupee steadies against Dollar in early trading


Mumbai: The rupee was trading in a narrow range against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, as the support from positive domestic equities was negated by strong American currency.

Forex traders said elevated crude oil prices in the international market dented investors’ sentiments.

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 83.33 against the dollar and touched an early low of 83.34 in initial trade, registering a fall of 5 paise over its previous close. It was later trading at 83.31 against the American currency.

On Tuesday, the rupee recovered from all-time low levels and appreciated 32 paise to close at 83.29 against the US dollar.

“The Indian rupee is expected to be in a range with 83.40 being the Reserve Bank’s pivot beyond which the rupee could weaken further. It being month-end, quarter-end and year-end, some selling is expected to come in dollars, as exporters hedge their positions,” said Anil Kumar Bhansali, Head of Treasury and Executive Director Finrex Treasury Advisors LLP.

Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, was at 104.38, higher by 0.08 per cent.

Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, fell 0.90 per cent to USD 85.47 per barrel.

In the domestic equity market, the 30-share BSE Sensex was trading 338.22 points, or 0.47 per cent, higher at 72,808.52 points. The broader NSE Nifty rose 102.15 points, or 0.46 per cent, to 22,106.85 points.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net buyers in the capital markets on Tuesday as they purchased shares worth Rs 10.13 crore, according to exchange data.

On the macroeconomic front, India’s current account deficit narrowed to USD 10.5 billion or 1.2 per cent of GDP in the October-December quarter as against USD 11.4 billion or 1.3 per cent in the preceding three months ending September, the Reserve Bank said on Tuesday.

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Mar. 26: ‘Axis of Resistance’ operations against Israeli occupation

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By Press TV Website Staff

Amid Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza, which has killed more than 32,400 Palestinians so far, including at least 15,000 children, resistance groups in Palestine and across the region continue their operations against the Tel Aviv regime and its Western backers.

The major operations carried out by the Palestinian and regional resistance groups on Tuesday, March 26, are as follows:

Al-Qassam Brigades’ operations on Mar. 26:

(Gaza Strip)

  • Targeted two Israeli military Merkava tanks with Tandem rockets in the Al-Amal neighborhood, west of Khan Younis city in the southern Gaza Strip, setting them on fire.

  • Targeted an Israeli military jeep with a Yassin 105 rocket in Rashid Street, west of Tal Al-Hawa neighborhood, in Gaza City.

  • Shot and killed an Israeli soldier in Rashid Street, west of Tal Al-Hawa neighborhood, in Gaza City.

Saraya al-Quds Brigades’ operations on Mar. 26:

(Gaza Strip)

  • Targeted an Israeli military vehicle with a Tandem rocket in the vicinity of the Al-Shifa Hospital, western Gaza City.

  • Shelled positions of Israeli soldiers with 60mm regular mortar shells in the vicinity of the Al-Shifa Hospital, western Gaza City.

Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades’ operations on Mar. 26:

(Gaza Strip)

  • Ambushed and engaged in clashes with an Israeli infantry force using gunfire and explosive devices while they were raiding Blata Camp, inflicting casualties on them.

  • Tracked and downed a Skylark reconnaissance drone, number 773, during its spying mission in the skies of Beit Hanoun city, north of the Gaza Strip.

  • Shelled gatherings of Israeli soldiers and their military vehicles with mortar shells in the axes west of Khan Younis city, achieving direct hits.

  • Shelled gatherings of Israeli soldiers and their military vehicles with mortar shells in the axis east of Beit Hanoun city, north of the Gaza Strip, achieving direct hits.

  • Shelled a congregation of Israeli troops and their military vehicles with 60mm regular mortar shells in the vicinity of the Al-Shifa Hospital, western Gaza City.

Mujahideen Brigades’ operations on Mar. 26:

(Gaza Strip)

  • Targeted Israeli forces infiltrating south of Deir Al-Balah city in the central Gaza Strip with 80mm caliber mortar shells.

Martyr Omar Al-Qasim Forces’ operations on Mar. 26:

(Gaza Strip)

  • Fired several mortar shells at the Israeli troops in the vicinity of the Sofa military site, east of the city of Rafah in southern Gaza, resulting in multiple casualties.

Hezbollah’s operations on Mar. 26:

(Lebanon)

Eastern sector:

  • At around 16:20 local time, the Yardun Barracks (command center) in Syria’s occupied Golan was targeted with more than 50 Katyusha rockets, resulting in extensive damage.

  • At around 17:05 local time, Israeli soldiers in Zibdin barracks in Lebanon’s Shebaa were targeted, causing direct hits and casualties.

  • At around 17:30 local time, Israeli soldiers were targeted in Ruwaisat al-Alam site in Lebanon’s Kfar Shuba with missiles.

Western sector:

  • At around 12:45 local time, Israeli soldiers in the Shomera settlement were targeted with appropriate weapons.

  • At around 10:15 local time, two buildings in the Avivim settlement were targeted with appropriate weapons.

  • At around 10:45 local time, Israeli soldiers in Pranit Barracks were targeted with appropriate weapons.

  • At around 10:56 local time, Israeli soldiers were targeted in Pranit Barracks with appropriate weapons.

  • At around 11:00 local time, Israeli soldiers were targeted in Shtoula with appropriate weapons.

  • At around 11:10 local time, Meron Air Base was targeted with guided missiles, resulting in many confirmed casualties.

  • At around 14:50 local time, Israeli soldiers in the Hanita colony were targeted with appropriate weapons.

  • At around 15:00 local time, Israeli soldiers in Horsh Hanita were targeted with artillery shells.

Iraqi resistance’s operations on Mar. 26:

(Iraq)

  • Targeted the Israeli military’s Obda air base with a barrage of drones.

Yemeni military’s operations on Mar. 24, Mar. 25, and Mar. 26:

(Yemen)

  • Carried out at least six military operations with drones and missiles in 72 hours, targeting:

  • Container ship MAERSK SARATOGA in the Gulf of Aden (headed toward occupied territories)

  • Container ship APL DETROIT in the Red Sea (headed toward occupied territories)

  • Crude oil tanker HUANG PU in the Red Sea (headed toward occupied territories)

  • Bulk carrier PRETTY LADY (headed toward occupied territories)

  • Two US destroyers in the Red Sea

  • Several Israeli targets in Eilat (Umm al-Rashrash)

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At least seven medical staff killed in Israeli strike on southern Lebanon

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At least seven people have been killed when Israeli warplanes bombed an emergency center in southern Lebanon near the border with the 1948 Israeli-occupied territories with air-to-surface missiles, according to Lebanese security sources.

Two sources, speaking on condition of anonymity said early on Wednesday that the strike targeted the Islamic Group’s emergency and relief center in Lebanon’s southern village of Habbariyeh.

Jamaa Islamiya, a Lebanese group closely linked to the Gaza-based Palestinian resistance movement Hamas, said in a statement that “a number” of people had been killed, and called the strike a “heinous crime.”

An official from the group said “seven rescuers” were killed in the aerial assault.

Another Jamaa Islamiya official, also requesting anonymity, said a dozen medical staff were in the emergency center at the time of the strike, adding that bodies were being pulled from the rubble.

Lebanese lawmaker Hassan Mrad said “the Israeli aggression on Habbariyeh adds to the long list of Israeli crimes.”

Israel has been launching air strikes against Lebanon since the beginning of its onslaught against the Gaza Strip in early October.

An Israeli strike knocked down part of a building in the southern Lebanese city of Nabatiyeh on February 14, killing seven members of the same family, including a child, Lebanon’s official National News Agency said. A boy initially reported missing was found alive under the rubble.

In a separate Israeli attack, a woman and her two children were killed in the village of as-Sawana in southern Lebanon.

The Israeli regime launched its devastating hostilities in the Gaza Strip on October 7 after the territory’s Hamas-led Palestinian resistance groups carried out a surprise retaliatory attack, dubbed Operation Al-Aqsa Storm, against the occupying entity.

Israel’s raids have resulted in retaliatory strikes from Hezbollah in support of the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.

The movement has vowed to keep up its retaliatory operations as long as the Tel Aviv regime continues its onslaught on Gaza.

The Israeli campaign in Gaza has killed at least 32,414 people, most of them women and children. Another 74,787 individuals have also been wounded.

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"If You Change Captain…": Afridi's Blunt Message To PCB On Shaheen

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File photo of Shahid Afridi

Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi has come out in defence of his son-in-law Shaheen Shah Afridi following speculation that the tall pace bowler was going to be removed as the national T20 captain. “I think that if you have appointed someone as captain (Shaheen) and given him the responsibility then give him time as well,” Afridi told the media on Tuesday. “The biggest problem with our cricket is that our system changes whenever the faces change in the board. Whoever comes thinks whatever he is doing is the best for Pakistan cricket,” said Afridi.

Afridi remarked that Shaheen should be given adequate time to prove himself.

“If you change the captain then either the decision to appoint him was wrong or the decision to change him now is wrong,” he added.

Afridi was seen as one of the main driving forces behind the appointment of Shaheen as the national T20 captain after last year’s ODI World Cup India. Babar Azam was removed as the white-ball captain after Pakistan failed to advance beyond the league stages. The skipper then stepped down in the red-ball format.

Afridi also backed the appointment of a foreign coach but said he should be a high-profile person like Andy Flower, who has a great track record.

“I believe that even if you bring in a foreign coach, the staff under him should be Pakistani so that our people can also move forward and improve their skills,” he said.

Asked about the decision to include Imad Wasim and Muhammad Amir in the national training camp, Afridi felt it would have been better to first assess their fitness.

“But I can tell you that if they can come through this two-week training camp in Kakul they will be supermen,” he said.

Amir, back from retirement after 2020, has also backed Shaheen as T20 captain.

He tweeted, “Shaheen is not bad and I think he should be given time to prove his credentials.”

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