Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has reacted to the shocking deaths of two young women in Surat, Gujarat, after reports revealed that the two friends had used ChatGPT to search for ways to commit suicide. Authorities believe they had injected themselves with an anaesthetic drug.Katie Miller, podcaster and former Advisor to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) shared: “Two women in India committed suicide after interactions with ChatGPT. They had reportedly searched ChatGPT about “how to commit suicide,” “how suicide can be done,” & “which drugs are used.” Please don’t let your loved ones use ChatGPT.”

Responding to a post about the incident on X, Musk offered just one word: “Yikes.”

What happened in Surat Temple

Childhood friends Roshni Sirsath, 18, and Josna Chaudhary, 20, left their homes on Friday (March 6) morning as usual, telling their families they were headed to college. When the two women did not return by afternoon and stopped answering phone calls, their families contacted the police. Using their active mobile phones, officers were able to trace the pair’s last location on the outskirts of the city. Around 9:30 pm, family members spotted one of the girls’ scooters parked outside the Atmiya Sanskar Dham Swaminarayan Temple and began searching the premises. After checking the CCTV footage from the temple, they spotted that the two friends entered the washroom at 7:44 am, and never came out.When the locked washroom door was forced open, both women were found dead inside. Police recovered one empty vial, three drug vials, and three syringes near their bodies. Authorities believe they had injected themselves with an anaesthetic drug. Sirsath was taken to New Civil Hospital and Chaudhary to SMIMER Hospital, where both were declared brought dead..

The ChatGPT connection in Surat girls’ death

The case became disturbing after investigators found on the victims’ mobile phones that they both had used ChatGPT to look up methods of suicide using drugs. The search history on the phones showed an image of a news article about another woman who had died by suicide using an anaesthetic and it was also found saved on one of the phones. Police have not recovered any suicide note. Both girls were BCom students — Chaudhary in her second year at Wadia Women’s College, and Sirsath in her first year at Udhna Citizen Commerce College.

Elon Musk to Sam Altman: ‘Nobody has committed suicide because of Grok’

Last week, Musk attacked Sam Altman’s OpenAI by criticising the company’s safety protocols. Musk contrasted OpenAI’s record with his own venture, xAI, claiming that while ChatGPT has been linked to incidents of self-harm, “nobody has committed suicide because of Grok.” OpenAI is currently facing multiple lawsuits alleging that manipulative interactions with its chatbot have contributed to negative mental health outcomes, including suicides. Meanwhile, Musk’s xAI has faced its own significant controversies. Musk-owned social media platform X was flooded with non-consensual nude images generated by Grok, some of which reportedly depicted minors.

The gates of Thiruvananthapuram International Airport have seen many dignitaries, but on Monday, they witnessed a homecoming like no other. India’s premier wicketkeeper-batter, Sanju Samson, returned to his roots in Kerala after a career-defining campaign at the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

The atmosphere was electric as thousands of fans, draped in the Indian tricolour and chanting “Sanju, Sanju,” gathered hours before his flight touched down. The local hero, hailing from the coastal village of Vizhinjam, didn’t just return with a winner’s medal; he returned as the officially crowned Player of the Tournament, a feat that has ignited a sense of collective pride across the state.

Sanju Samson returns to roaring reception at Thiruvananthapuram airport

Upon his arrival, Samson was greeted with a massive roar from the sea of supporters. Representing the state government, Education Minister V. Sivankutty was present to receive the champion, presenting him with a ceremonial memento and a traditional Kerala shawl. The Minister noted that Sanju’s journey is a beacon of hope for every young athlete in the region.

Despite the chaos of the cheering crowd, Samson took a moment to wave to his fans, visibly moved by the reception. For a player who has often faced the mercurial tag, this homecoming was the ultimate validation. The Kerala government has already announced plans for a grander, formal state reception to further honour his contribution to India’s successful defence of the T20 World Cup title.

Here’s the video:

Sanju Samson receives grand welcomepic.twitter.com/Ozq7D7QMRa

— Aatish Kapoor the oscar winner (@AkashThapa2505) March 10, 2026

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Samson’s dream run in the T20 World Cup 2026

Samson’s journey to the Player of the Tournament award was a story of resilience. After being sidelined early in the tournament following a lean patch during the New Zealand bilateral series, he was recalled to the XI at a critical juncture. What followed was a triple-treat of match-winning knocks that will be etched in cricketing history.

• The super eights spark: Against the West Indies, India faced a daunting chase of 196. Samson silenced his critics with a clinical, unbeaten 97 off 50 balls, shifting the tournament’s momentum in India’s favour.
• The Wankhede blitz: In the high-pressure semifinal against England, he equaled Virat Kohli’s record for the highest score by an Indian in a T20WC knockout, smashing a breathtaking 89 off 42 deliveries.
• The Ahmedabad final: Saving his best for the grandest stage, Samson delivered another 89 in the final against New Zealand. His 46-ball masterclass at the Narendra Modi Stadium propelled India to a record-breaking 255/5, the highest total ever in a T20 World Cup final.

Samson ended the tournament with 321 runs and a record-shattering 24 sixes, the most by any player in a single edition. During the post-tournament celebrations, Sanju credited his turnaround to visualizing success during his time on the bench in 2024 and receiving technical guidance from the legendary Sachin Tendulkar.

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More than oil though, it is the disruptions in LPG imports from West Asia that are having an immediate impact. (AI image)

Oil, LPG, and LNG – the backbone of a growing Indian economy – have seen their supplies being hit due to the Middle East tensions and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz – a key maritime route. While the Donald Trump administration has claimed that the war with Iran may soon come to an end, energy and oil supplies have become an important flashpoint in the tensions. Brent crude prices rose to $120 on Monday, before falling to below $90 mark on Tuesday.From India’s standpoint, energy supplies have been affected by the conflict in West Asia. India imports nearly 90 per cent of its crude oil, while more than 60 per cent of LPG demand and over half of its liquefied natural gas requirements are met through imports, most of which originate from the Gulf region.

India, which is the world’s third-largest importer and consumer of oil, maintains underground strategic petroleum reserves with a capacity of 5.33 million tonnes. However, these reserves are currently filled to about 80 per cent.More than oil though, it is the disruptions in LPG imports from West Asia that are having an immediate impact. While domestic LPG supplies remain adequate, there are currently “restrictions” on the distribution of commercial cylinders.What is India’s energy situation amidst the UR-Israel-Iran war? We take a look:

India has stepped up Russian crude oil procurement to make up for the consignments stuck in the Middle East. While the US has claimed granting a 30-day waiver to India for purchasing Russian crude, officials have said that India has never required approval from any country to procure Russian oil. Russia remained the country’s largest supplier of crude in February. India has broadened its crude supply base as part of its energy diplomacy, increasing the number of supplier countries from 27 to 40 across six continents. As a result, the country’s energy security is no longer dependent on a single maritime chokepoint such as the Strait of Hormuz. India currently holds more than 250 million barrels, or nearly 4,000 crore litres, of crude oil and refined petroleum products. These reserves provide a buffer equivalent to about seven to eight weeks of supply across the energy system.2. Petrol, Diesel prices not expected to riseEven though Brent crude prices climbed to their highest level since mid-2022 on Monday, government officials have indicated that there are no immediate plans to raise retail fuel prices in India. “We are nicely placed vis-a-vis crude. There is unlikely to be a rise in petrol and diesel prices in the foreseeable future, even if prices remain at $110-120 a barrel,” said a senior government official.3. India refuses IEA call on strategic reservesIndia will not take part in the International Energy Agency’s initiative to release strategic oil reserves aimed at easing global crude prices, according to senior government sources.“The crisis (that led to a rise in prices) is not our creation. Those responsible have to deal with it and create situations to ease (prices),” a government source told PTI, making it clear that India will not draw from its reserves. Officials noted that India’s strategic reserves are meant to be used only in the event of disruptions in supply.“Ours is an India first policy,” the source added.4. Emergency measuresIndia has activated emergency steps to redirect natural gas supplies from lower-priority users to critical sectors following disruptions in liquefied natural gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a government notification.In response to disruptions in imported gas supplies stemming from the escalating conflict in West Asia, the government has revised the priority framework for allocating domestically produced natural gas. The updated policy places LPG production at the highest priority level, alongside compressed natural gas (CNG) and piped cooking gas.According to a gazette notification, the gas requirements of these sectors will be met in full before supplies are allocated to other users.The fertiliser sector has been assigned the second level of priority, with at least 70 per cent of its average demand over the past six months to be fulfilled.Gas supplies to tea plantations, manufacturing units and other industrial consumers have been placed in the third category. These sectors will receive up to 80 per cent of their average gas consumption over the previous six months, depending on operational availability, the notification said.5. LPG production to be stepped upThe government has directed oil refiners to step up the production of cooking gas for domestic consumers. The country currently has more than 33.1 crore LPG users.In a directive issued on Monday, the government instructed oil refiners, including petrochemical complexes, to maximise the production of C3 and C4 streams such as propane, butane, propylene and butenes that are produced, recovered, fractionated or otherwise available with them. These streams are to be channelled into the LPG pool for supply to state-run companies Indian Oil, Hindustan Petroleum and Bharat Petroleum. The LPG produced under this arrangement will be distributed exclusively to domestic consumers.6. LPG refill minimum waiting goes upOil marketing companies have extended the minimum waiting period for booking a domestic LPG refill from 21 days to 25 days. The move aimed at preventing hoarding and avoiding an artificial shortage of cooking gas cylinders.The change follows an earlier revision made just last week, when the minimum booking interval was increased to 21 days from the previous 15 days.While emphasising that oil companies maintain sufficient stocks, government officials have noted that the longer booking interval is intended to discourage panic-driven bookings by consumers.Officials said that a typical household consumes around six to seven domestic LPG cylinders of 14.2 kg in a year and usually requires a refill only after about 50 to 55 days. 7. India eyes alternate supply sources for LPGIndia is seeking alternative LPG supplies from countries such as the United States, Algeria, Norway and Canada. Officials have said that India has secured LPG supply agreements with several countries, but deliveries are taking longer due to extended transit distances and disruptions to shipping routes. Shipments are currently underway and are expected to improve supply availability for consumers in the coming days. They said the government is closely monitoring the evolving global energy situation and is taking steps to ensure stability in supply chains.8. Government prioritises LPG for essential sectorsThe petroleum ministry has also said that imported LPG supplies meant for non-domestic use are being prioritised for essential sectors such as hospitals and educational institutions. For other non-domestic users, including restaurants, hotels and various industries, a committee has been set up to review requests and determine allocation, the ministry said.9. Commercial LPG shortages hit eateries and industriesDisruptions in global oil and gas supplies have created difficulties for non-domestic LPG consumers such as restaurants and industrial units. With the government prioritising supply for household users, the distribution of commercial LPG cylinders has slowed, leaving hotels, restaurants and roadside eateries facing an uncertain situation.In Bengaluru, small and medium-sized eateries could be forced to shut operations by Tuesday as they are likely to run out of cooking gas, according to the Bangalore Hotels’ Association. The group said that only about 10 per cent of hotels and restaurants in the city received LPG deliveries on Monday. P C Rao, honorary president of the association, warned that the situation could disrupt food services across the city.A similar situation is unfolding in Mumbai, where the supply of commercial LPG cylinders has been halted since Sunday.10. Inflation hit for India?Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed the Lok Sabha that the recent increase in crude oil prices is not expected to cause a sharp spike in inflation. Referring to the Monetary Policy Committee’s report released in October, she noted that a 10 per cent rise in crude oil prices typically leads to an increase of about 30 basis points in inflation, with 100 basis points equal to one percentage point.

Global oil supplies are facing mounting pressure as the Middle East crisis continues to intensify, with disruptions rippling across several regions and the heat has reached Pakistan. In a bid to soften the hit, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif has rolled out measures, running from cutting government spending and work from home guidelines, aimed towards saving fuel amid the ongoing supply disruptions due to the Iran war. Addressing the country, Sharif said that the measures were discussed during a meeting with federal and provincial authorities, adding that the government had been forced to take “difficult decisions” in light of the situation.

Conserving fuel

Among the key steps, the government will cut the fuel allowance for official vehicles by 50% for the next two months. Operational vehicles such as ambulances and public buses have been exempted from the reduction. Additionally, 60% of government vehicles across federal and provincial departments will be grounded during the same period, The Dawn reported.

Salary

Members of the federal and provincial cabinets will also forgo their salaries and allowances for two months. Lawmakers at both federal and provincial levels will see their salaries reduced by 25% during this time. Sharif further announced that BS-20 government officials earning more than Rs300,000 would give up two days’ salary, which he said would be used for the people. However, officials working in the health and education sectors have been exempted from this measure.

Reducing government spending

Pakistan’s government will also cut non-employee related expenditure by 20% during the fourth quarter across all federal and provincial establishments. In addition, government departments will not be allowed to purchase vehicles, furniture, air conditioners or other items until June 2026. Foreign travel by ministers, advisers and government officials has also been restricted. Such visits will only be permitted if they are “essential for the country’s interests”.

Workplace going online

Government offices, according to The Dawn, would shift towards teleconferencing and online meetings to save fuel. Official dinners and Iftar parties have been banned, while seminars and conferences will now be organised at government premises instead of hotels to reduce expenses. Changes have also been announced in the working structure of the public sector. Sharif said that, except for essential services, half of the workforce would work from home. Public sector offices will operate only four days a week, though the arrangement will not apply to the banking sector.

Online classes and holidays

The education sector will also be affected by the measures. All higher educational institutions will conduct online classes from March 16 to March 31. Meanwhile, schools will observe a two-week break beginning March 16.Sharif said the relevant instructions had already been issued to provincial governments for implementation.He also issued a warning to oil profiteers and hoarders, saying they should not attempt to exploit the situation. “Otherwise, the law will come into effect and action will be taken,” he said.Meanwhile, Pakistan’s finance minister Muhammad Aurangzeb cautioned that soaring crude prices could push the country’s oil import bill to around $600 million a month. His warning comes as global crude prices continue to swing amid escalating situation, crossing the $100 mark on Monday.With fuel costs climbing, Pakistan is also seeking relief on the petroleum levy from the International Monetary Fund, Petroleum minister Ali Pervaiz Malik confirmed.

“WTF” — The White House reacted surprisingly after Israel, one of the United States’ closest allies in the Middle East, struck Iranian oil facilities on Saturday. The attack by the Benjamin Netanyahu-led government was not anticipated by the Donald Trump administration, marking the first major disagreement between the two partners who carried out a joint military mission against the Khamenei-led regime in Tehran last week, according to a scoop by Axios.Washington’s concern was that Israeli strikes on Iranian oil depots, which serve ordinary people and not just the power centres, could eventually backfire strategically by rallying Iranians and strengthening public support for the current regime.

Officials also feared that attacks on fuel depots could push oil prices higher, placing a heavier burden on ordinary people in the Islamic Republic, which could run counter to the interests of the Donald Trump administration in the United States.

Israeli air force strikes on Saturday triggered large fires in Tehran, with flames visible from miles away and thick smoke covering parts of the capital.The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement that the targeted fuel depots “are used by the Iranian regime to supply fuel to different consumers including its military organs.” An Israeli military official added that the strikes were also meant to send a message to Iran to stop targeting Israeli civilian infrastructure.Israeli and US officials said the IDF informed the US military before carrying out the strikes. However, a US official said the American side was surprised by how extensive the attacks were.“We don’t think it was a good idea,” a senior US official said. Another Israeli official said the message from Washington to Israel was “WTF”. The White House and the IDF did not comment on the matter.While the facilities targeted were not oil production sites, US officials are concerned that images of burning fuel depots could alarm global oil markets and push energy prices even higher.“The president doesn’t like the attack. He wants to save the oil. He doesn’t want to burn it. And it reminds people of higher gas prices,” a Trump adviser told Axios.Meanwhile, Iran warned it could respond if attacks on its oil infrastructure continue. The spokesman for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters, which oversees military operations, said Tehran has so far avoided targeting fuel and energy infrastructure in the region but may reconsider.He warned that if such strikes continue, Iran could launch similar attacks across the region and oil prices might reach $200 per barrel.Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf also warned that if the attacks on infrastructure continue, Iran will retaliate “without delay.”A US official said the disagreement between Washington and Israel over the strikes is likely to be discussed at senior political levels between the two allies as the conflict continues.

The Gujarat Titans are already making strategic moves ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 as the franchise continues to strengthen its backroom staff and squad structure. Since their debut in 2022, the Ahmedabad-based team has emerged as one of the most competitive sides in the tournament, winning the title in their inaugural season and maintaining a strong presence in subsequent editions.

With IPL 2026 scheduled to begin on March 28, franchises are fine-tuning their preparations, and Gujarat have taken a significant step by adding more experience to their coaching group. The team management has consistently focused on creating a balanced setup that blends experienced coaching minds with a stable playing core.

Under head coach Ashish Nehra, GT have developed a reputation for playing fearless cricket while maintaining a calm tactical approach. Their coaching unit already features experienced figures such as Vikram Solanki and Parthiv Patel, and the latest addition further strengthens the think tank as the franchise aims for another deep run in the upcoming IPL season.

Gujarat Titans announce appointment of new batting coach

In a major development ahead of IPL 2026, the Titans have appointed former Australia opener Matthew Hayden as their new batting coach.

Hayden, widely regarded as one of the most destructive opening batters of his era, brings a wealth of international and franchise cricket experience to the role. The former left-handed batter enjoyed a remarkable international career with Australia and was known for his aggressive approach at the top of the order.

A two-time ODI World Cup winner and an ICC Hall of Fame inductee, Hayden has also enjoyed a successful stint in the IPL during his playing days. He represented Chennai Super Kings in 32 matches and played a key role in the team’s success during the early years of the league. Hayden finished as the tournament’s highest run-scorer in the 2009 season and later helped CSK win the IPL title in 2010.

Apart from his playing career, Hayden has gained coaching and mentoring experience in recent years. He previously served as a batting consultant for the Pakistan men’s team, where he worked closely with several international batters during ICC tournaments.

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A settled unit ready to dominate IPL 2026

One of Gujarat Titans’ biggest strengths heading into IPL 2026 is the stability of their squad. The franchise retained a league-high 20 players before the December 2025 mini-auction, indicating the management’s strong belief in their core group.

Led by captain Shubman Gill, GT have assembled a squad that combines international stars with exciting domestic talent. The team made only a few targeted additions during the auction, with West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder being the most notable signing for ₹7 crore. Holder’s presence is expected to strengthen both the middle order and the team’s death bowling options.

England’s Tom Banton was also brought in as a backup wicketkeeper-batter, adding flexibility to the squad. Meanwhile, rising Indian pacer Ashok Sharma joined the team after finishing as the leading wicket-taker in the 2025–26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

The Titans’ core remains packed with match-winners, including Rashid Khan, Jos Buttler, Sai Sudharsan and Mohammed Siraj. With a settled squad, a strengthened coaching staff and a confident leadership group, Gujarat Titans appear well-positioned to mount another serious challenge for the IPL title.

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NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha on Tuesday witnessed a fiery showdown between the opposition and the treasury benches as the House took up the resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla.BJP MP Jagdambika Pal, who was in the Chair, granted permission for a 10-hour debate after Congress MP Mohammad Jawed read out the notice. The resolution was seconded by more than 50 MPs.

However, opposition MPs raised objections over Pal chairing the House and said that the government had not appointed the Deputy Speaker for the last several years, creating a constitutional vacuum.Questioning Jagdambika Pal’s authority, Congress MP KC Venugopal said, “You were appointed by the Speaker of Lok Sabha.” He added that the House should elect a person who will preside over the proceedings during the resolution debate.The treasury benches countered the claims and cited constitutional provisions, law and House rules. Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju said that the opposition’s claim was irrelevant as Pal was competent to preside over the Lok Sabha when the resolution was taken up.Rijiju said that a member of the panel of chairpersons can preside over the Lok Sabha when a resolution to remove the Speaker is being considered.“Jagdambika Pal, a member of the panel of chairpersons, can preside over the Lok Sabha when a resolution for the Speaker’s removal is taken up,” Rijiju said.‘Kiren Rijiju was the parliamentary affairs minister who interrupted the Opposition the most’In response, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi said that “in future, when there will be research on parliamentary records, statistics will tell that Kiren Rijiju was the parliamentary affairs minister who interrupted the Opposition the most.”Union home minister Amit Shah also intervened and said, “I agree with you, Kiren Rijiju, as Parliamentary Affairs Minister, has interrupted the most. But we have also never seen such an irresponsible Opposition.”Gogoi reiterated his earlier point that the reason a chairperson from the panel selected by the Speaker presides during such debates is precisely because of the Speaker’s authority.He argued that allowing a panel member appointed by the Speaker to preside during the debate on a motion against the Speaker amounted to a “violation of the Constitution”.A total of 118 oposition MPs have signed the motion, alleging “partisan” behaviour by the Speaker after the Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, was allegedly not allowed to speak in the House. Congress MP Jawed, reading the resolution, also mentioned that the Speaker falsely alleged that Opposition women MPs were planning a physical attack on the Prime Minister.According to sources, Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju will initiate the discussion on the resolution. BJP MPs Anurag Thakur, Nishikant Dubey, Ravi Shankar Prasad and Bhartruhari Mahtab will deliver remarks on the matter. Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) leader Chirag Paswan will also address the House during the discussion.Congress MPs Gaurav Gogoi, Manish Tewari, Deepender Singh Hooda and Jothimani will present their arguments in the Lok Sabha in favour of the resolution seeking the removal of the Lok Sabha Speaker.