Punjab Leader Seen Scaling Gate To Evade Shooters, Was Killed Minutes Later

A Shiv Sena leader was chased and shot dead by the three bike-borne men in Punjab's Moga late Thursday night. A chilling CCTV video shows how he tried to evade the shooters just minutes before he was killed.

Mangat Rai alias Manga, who was the Moga district president of Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, had stepped out of his house on a scooter to buy milk when he was attacked. He dodged several bullets fired at him before ultimately being killed.

The first shot was fired around 10 pm, but it missed him and hit an 11-year-old boy who was crossing the area. Manga immediately fled the area on a two-wheeler.

In the CCTV footage, the Shiv Sena leader was seen trying to climb a locked gate to elude his attackers. The men, however, find him, and one of them fires at him, but the bullet misses him. He was then fired at by another man. The next frame shows the men appearing to flee the scene when they spot an approaching car. Rai was also seen running away. This time, however, the attackers gain on him and shoot him dead.

The attackers, in a video shared on Instagram, have claimed responsibility for the murder. They alleged they were upset with Mangat Rai because he used to threaten them and extort money.

The police, meanwhile, have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against six suspects.

"It is a case of personal rivalry. An FIR for murder has been registered against six suspects named by the family of the victim. They will be arrested soon," said Senior Superintendent of Police Ajay Gandhi.

Some outfits and family members of the victim blocked the Ferozepur National Highway, demanding the arrest of the accused. Slogans were raised against the AAP government, alleging a complete breakdown of the law and order situation in Punjab.

The agitators said the protest would continue until the culprits were arrested and the family was given a government job and financial assistance and that until then, Mangat Rai's last rites would not be performed.

Earlier, Mr Rai's daughter said that her father eft the house at around 8 pm on Thursday to get milk. "At 11 pm, someone informed us that my father was shot dead. We want justice and will do whatever we have to do for that," she said.

In another incident on the same night, three motorcycle riders entered a salon in Bagiana Basti around 9 pm on Thursday for a haircut and fired two shots at the owner, Devender Kumar. One bullet hit Kumar in the leg, and he was taken to Moga Civil Hospital for treatment and later referred to another hospital, police said.

Mangat Rai's shooters claimed this attack as well saying Kumar was targetted due to personal rivalry.

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Video: Inside Look At Jagan Reddy's 'Sheeshmahal' In Andhra Pradesh

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal's "Sheeshmahal" that was one of the key focus areas in last month's Delhi election, has stiff competition from a house built for former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy. Videos of the sea-facing mansion Visakhapatnam's on Rushikonda hill show opulence that's seldom seen in residences occupied by Chief Ministers.

The sea-facing building, dubbed Andhra's "Sheeshmahal" by critics, comprises four sprawling blocks over a 10-acre area.

The building in Rushikonda, which the ruling Telugu Desam Party of Chandrababu Naidu claims was intended initially to be a camp office for Mr Reddy, today has extravagant interiors with gold embellishments, Italian marble flooring, and plush furnishings, sparkling chandeliers, bathtubs.

Its staggering infrastructure includes paved roads and drainage system, bulk water supply, and a 100 KV power substation.

As in Delhi, the new government in Andhra Pradesh is in a quandary over how the building can be used.

The TDP claims that the project was pitched in various avatars at various stages of its development - a star hotel then a Chief Minister's camp office during and then a tourism project.

While it got the CRZ (Coastal Regulatory Zone) clearance from the central government in May 2021, there are allegations that half the Rushikonda hill has been demolished for its construction.

Before being pitched as a camp office of the Chief Minister, it was launched as a star hotel with a budget of Rs 91 crore. By its completion, the total cost has exceeded Rs 500 crore, the TDP has claimed.

Chief Minster Naidu has now called for a debate on the use of the building, opening  it for public viewing.

"This is a case study on how the former Chief Minister cheated courts, committed environmental violations and misused public money to lead a lavish life. There is a need for wide discussion on the existence of such leaders in politics, and whether we really need them," he has said.

"As of now, I have no idea of how to utilise the buildings and generate revenue to the government from them. The structures are not viable for the tourism department. A decision will be taken soon," Mr Naidu has said.

Arvind Kejriwal's official residence -- Flagstaff Road bungalow in Civil Lines -- which turned into potent ammunition in the hands of the BJP that cost him the election, had cost 33 crore for the renovation, up from an initial estimate of Rs 7.9 crore.

But its furnishings, according to a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General, would push up the cost hugely when factored in.
 "The real cost runs up to Rs 75-80 crore if the inventory of items in the bungalow is considered," the BJP's Virendra Sachdeva has claimed.

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In Setback For Trump, Musk, US Judge Orders Agencies To Rehire Fired Workers: Report

A US judge on Thursday ordered six federal agencies to rehire thousands of probationary workers fired as part of Donald Trump's push to slash the size of the government.

Judge William Alsup said the justification of "poor performance" for mass lay-offs was "a sham in order to try to avoid statutory requirements," the New York Times reported.

Ruling on a lawsuit brought by employee unions, Alsup ordered the departments of the Treasury, Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, Defense, Energy and Interior to reinstate anyone improperly fired.

"It is a sad day when our government would fire some good employee and say it was based on performance when they know good and well that's a lie," said Alsup at a hearing at the US District Court in San Francisco.

Since returning to the White House in January, Trump has taken an axe to the US government, cutting spending programs and firing tens of thousands of federal employees.

His actions have faced pushback from the courts, with several judges issuing injunctions intended to halt them.

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Scientists Create Skin-Like Hydrogel That Heals Wounds 90% In 4 Hours

In an exciting scientific discovery, researchers from Aalto University and the University of Bayreuth have developed a revolutionary self-healing hydrogel that mimics the qualities of human skin. This innovative material can repair itself up to 90% in just four hours and fully restore within 24 hours, offering new potential for wound care, regenerative medicine, and artificial skin technologies.

Gels are commonly found in everyday products, from hair treatments to food textures, but replicating the complex qualities of human skin has always been a challenge. Skin is flexible, durable, and possesses an extraordinary ability to heal. Until now, scientists struggled to develop a material that could combine both the flexibility and healing properties found in human skin. This new hydrogel, made possible through nanosheet-enhanced polymer entanglement, has solved this problem.

This outstanding discovery has been found in the study that was published today (March 7) in the prestigious journal Nature Materials. Researchers enhanced a hydrogel by adding ultra-thin, large clay nanosheets. Hydrogels are usually soft and squishy, but this new material forms a highly organised structure with densely entangled polymers between the nanosheets. This not only strengthens the hydrogel but also allows it to heal itself after damage.

"Many biological tissues are mechanically strong and stiff but can still heal from damage. By contrast, synthetic hydrogels have not shown comparable combinations of properties, as current stiffening approaches inevitably suppress the required chain/bond dynamics for self-healing," the authors of the study said.

The self-repairing gel offers an exciting step forward in various fields, including wound healing, drug delivery, soft robotics, and prosthetics. The material's ability to quickly and effectively heal makes it a promising candidate for advancing medical treatments, offering hope for faster recovery times for burn victims, surgical patients, and those with chronic wounds.

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Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid LIVE Streaming, UEFA Champions League Live

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid LIVE Streaming, UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid face Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their highly-anticipated Champions League Round Of 16 encounter on Wednesday. Real hold the advantage after a gritty 2-1 win in the first leg that saw Brahim Diaz scoring the all-important winner against Atletico. The focus will once again be on French superstar Kylian Mbappe who did not take part in the training session after he felt some "discomfort". However, Spanish media reported that he will be fit for the game.

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid LIVE Streaming, UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Live Telecast: Check Where and How to Watch

When will the Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid, Champions League match take place?

The Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid, Champions League match will take place on Thursday, March 13 (IST).

Where will the Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid, Champions League match be held?

The Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid, Champions League match will be held at the Metropolitano in Madrid.

What time will the Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid, Champions League match start?

The Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid, Champions League match will start at 1:30 AM IST.

Which TV channels will show the live telecast of the Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid, Champions League match?

The Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid, Champions League match will be televised live on the Sony Sports network.

Where to follow the live streaming of the Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid, Champions League match?

The Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid, Champions League match will be live streamed on the Sony LIV app and website.

(All details are as per information provided by the broadcaster)

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US Officials Headed To Russia "Right Now": Trump On Ukraine Ceasefire Talks

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that negotiators were headed to Russia "right now" for talks on a possible ceasefire with Ukraine, after Kyiv agreed to a 30-day truce.

Trump did not give further details on the negotiating team.

"People are going to Russia right now as we speak. And hopefully we can get a ceasefire from Russia," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office during a meeting with Ireland's prime minister.

"And if we do, I think that would be 80 percent of the way to getting this horrible bloodbath finished."

Vice President JD Vance, who was also in the meeting, added that there were "conversations that are happening on the phone and in person with some of our representatives over the next couple of days."

Trump would not say when he would next speak to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, but added that "I hope he's going to have a ceasefire" and that there had been "positive messages" from Moscow.

"It's up to Russia now," said Trump.

Trump was coy about pressuring Moscow to agree to a truce, saying he could slap it with "devastating" sanctions but adding that "I hope that's not going to be necessary."

"I can do things financially that would be very bad for Russia. I don't want to do that because I want to get peace," Trump added.

His comments come less than two weeks after an explosive row between Trump, Vance and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office in front of television cameras.

Trump halted military aid after the argument to pressure Kyiv, which agreed to a US-proposed plan for a 30-day ceasefire at talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

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Barcelona vs Benfica LIVE Streaming, UCL: When And Where To Watch

Barcelona vs Benfica LIVE Streaming, UEFA Champions League: Barcelona enter their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie against Portuguese side Benfica with a slender 1-0 advantage, and will be hoping to achieve a more convincing victory and book their place in the quarter-finals. A goal by star man Raphinha and a heroic performance by Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny helped Barcelona to a crucial away win in Portugal. However, they will have to play without teenage defender Pau Cubarsi, who was sent off in the first leg. Benfica have taken Barcelona close in both their group stage and first leg Round of 16 meetings, and will back themselves to pull off an upset comeback victory.

Barcelona vs Benfica LIVE Streaming, UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Live Telecast: Check Where and How to Watch

When will the Barcelona vs Benfica, Champions League match take place?

The Barcelona vs Benfica, Champions League match will take place on Tuesday, March 11 (IST).

Where will the Barcelona vs Benfica, Champions League match be held?

The Barcelona vs Benfica, Champions League match will be held at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona.

What time will the Barcelona vs Benfica, Champions League match start?

The Barcelona vs Benfica, Champions League match will start at 11:15 PM IST.

Which TV channels will show the live telecast of the Barcelona vs Benfica, Champions League match?

The Barcelona vs Benfica, Champions League match will be televised live on the Sony Sports network.

Where to follow the live streaming of the Barcelona vs Benfica, Champions League match?

The Barcelona vs Benfica, Champions League match will be live streamed on the SonyLIV app and website. 

(All details are as per information provided by the broadcaster)

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