US President Donald Trump has pushed back his deadline for possible strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure for 10 more days, saying the pause came at Tehran’s request and stressing that negotiations are moving in a positive direction.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he was delaying any action by 10 days until April 6 at 8 pm Eastern Time. “As per Iranian Government request, please let this statement serve to represent that I am pausing the period of Energy Plant destruction by 10 Days to Monday, April 6, 2026, at 8pm, Eastern Time,” Trump said.“Talks are ongoing and, despite erroneous statements to the contrary by the Fake News Media, and others, they are going very well,” he added.The move comes amid continued diplomatic efforts, with US envoy Steve Witkoff saying there were “strong signs” Tehran could be open to negotiations. The deadline, originally set as a 48-hour ultimatum demanding Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on power facilities, has now been extended multiple times.Witkoff also revealed that Washington had sent a 15-point proposal to Iran through intermediaries in Pakistan, describing the moment as a potential turning point. Iran has reportedly responded via backchannels and is awaiting a US reply.According to Iran’s Tasnim News Agency, Tehran’s response includes demands that go beyond the US proposal — calling for an end to US and Israeli strikes, reparations, and recognition of its authority over the Strait of Hormuz.Speaking at the White House, Trump alternated between threats and optimism, saying Iran wanted a deal but only after facing heavy military pressure. He also suggested the US could take control of Iran’s oil resources, drawing comparisons to past actions in Venezuela.Meanwhile, Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid warned that the ongoing conflict is stretching Israel’s military capacity. He criticised the government for pushing the country into a multi-front war without sufficient planning or resources.Israeli military spokesperson Effie Defrin also highlighted the need for more troops, particularly along the Lebanese front, as operations expand.

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday told high courts to be circumspect in exercising discretion to grant bail to the accused in dowry death cases, highlighting that the social evil continues to take the lives of thousands of women.Cancelling a Patna high court order granting bail to an accused husband, whose wife was murdered within one and a half years of marriage, allegedly because her parents could not meet dowry demands, a bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and Vijay Bishnoi expressed deep concern over the “seemingly mechanical approach being adopted by the high courts in granting bail in cases of dowry deaths.”Advocate Samir Ali Khan and Rajnish Kumar, appearing for Bihar govt and mother of the deceased woman, respectively, argued that Patna high court had erred by granting bail despite the accused having been in custody for just one and a half years. They said that high court had not assigned any special reason for granting relief to the man accused of a heinous offence.The court termed the high court order as ”wholly unsustainable” and said, “in a very serious crime like dowry death, the high court should have been very careful in exercising its discretion… The high court lost sight of many important aspects of the matter, more particularly the post-mortem report indicating number of injuries on the body of the deceased, and the presumption of commission of offence as provided under Section 114 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.”Having heard innumerable dowry harassment cases, many involving murder or suicide by the woman, in courts, the judges said, “Dowry deaths are indeed a profound disgrace and a major social evil representing a severe violation of human rights and dignity.“Despite the legal prohibitions, this practice continues to result in the unnatural deaths of thousands of women, often through murder or (as they are) driven to suicide because of greed-driven demands for money or valuables from the groom’s family. Dowry deaths are a severe blot on society,” the bench said.When the accused husband’s counsel Santosh Kumar Mishra argued that the deceased was of unsound mind and died by suicide by jumping from the sixth floor of an apartment building, the bench said the accused would have to prove this claim during trial.It said that as the trial is in progress, the high court should have rejected the bail plea. Setting aside the bail order, the bench directed the accused to surrender before jail authorities within a week.

After appearing virtually at the 2025 ceremony (pictured), the one and only Taylor Swift has just been announced to be making a special in-person appearance at the 2026 #iHeartAwards!But as the lights go up at LA’s Dolby Theatre, the billion-dollar question isn’t just about what Taylor is wearing, it’s about who is sitting in the seat next to her. While Taylor currently leads the nominations pack with 9 nods, including Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, and Pop Artist of the Year, all eyes are on the “Red Carpet Debut” that has been 18 months in the making.

Taylor Swift set for major iHeart Awards night—will Travis Kelce join her?

For the first time in 2026, the world is holding its breath for a coordinated appearance with Travis Kelce. While Taylor has been a regular at the iHeart Awards for over a decade, she has never walked the carpet with a partner. With rumors of a June 13th wedding circulating, fans are convinced this is the night they finally move from “private” to “permanent” in front of the world’s cameras.Swifties have been waiting for a red carpet appearance from these two for a long time, and this could be the perfect opportunity. But all the signs are making it even more confusing for fans to guess whether it will happen or not.This is Taylor’s first major awards show of the year. After skipping the Grammys and Oscars, her decision to make iHeart her “comeback” night suggests something big is brewing, be it a career announcement or a personal milestone.Travis has been spotted in LA this week, fueling the fire that he’s there to support his “Showgirl” as she sweeps the board. With 9 nominations, Taylor is expected to be on stage multiple times. Whether Travis joins her for a victory kiss or cheers from the front row, the “Tayvis” energy is dominating the room.Even without the romance drama, Taylor’s musical dominance is the headline. Her latest hits, including the smash “The Fate of Ophelia,” have made her the undeniable frontrunner. Will she walk away with a clean sweep and a fiancé on her arm?The show is live on Fox with YouTube TV’s 5-day free trial at zero cost and the internet is officially on “Ring Watch.”

The streaming world saw a major shift this week as Tectone announced he is leaving both YouTube and Twitch. The move comes shortly after he received a one-week ban from YouTube for “excessive swearing.” Because of the suspension, he could not upload videos or go live, which pushed him to rethink his future on the platform. Soon after, he shared a new update on X, confirming that he is now moving to Rumble as an exclusive streamer.In his announcement, Tectone made it clear that this is not a temporary break but a big decision. He said he is “done streaming on YouTube and Twitch” and will now focus fully on Rumble. He also shared that his first stream on the new platform is scheduled for March 28 at 9 AM CST. While he plans to upload censored videos on YouTube, his live content will now be limited to Rumble.

Tectone shifts to Rumble after leaving YouTube and Twitch over bans

Explaining his decision, Tectone openly criticized both platforms for their rules. He said, “I am now going to be a Rumble Exclusive Streamer,” and added that he is “done streaming on platforms that ban me over petty insults.” He also expressed frustration, saying that while he gets punished for language, others are allowed to make serious accusations or disrespect the country they stream from. This shows that he feels the rules are not applied fairly.This is not the first time Tectone has faced issues with streaming platforms. In the past, he has also been banned on Twitch, which has built a pattern around his content style. Some fans believe he often crosses the line, while others support him and think platforms are becoming too strict.Despite leaving, Tectone is not completely cutting ties with YouTube. He confirmed that censored versions of his videos will still be uploaded there. However, his main focus will now be on building his audience on Rumble, where he believes he will have more freedom.For now, all eyes are on how this move will work out. His switch also raises a bigger question about how much freedom creators should have online. When his first Rumble stream goes live, fans will be watching closely to see if this bold move pays off.

SRINAGAR: Ulfat Bano collects around 25 letters from the district post office in south Kashmir’s Shopian every morning and sets out on foot. There is no postal van to hop onto or a bicycle she can use if weariness strikes.The 55-year-old trudges through her native village of Hirapora, past stone walls and wooden barns with corrugated tin roofs – and when winter arrives, through knee-deep snow — to put each envelope in the right hands.Ulfat’s routine hasn’t changed in over three decades, yet she treats the job with the enthusiasm and energy of a recent recruit. For Hirapora, Kashmir’s first postwoman remains the lone postal link with the outside world.The terrain Ulfat negotiates in the line of duty does not make allowances. Hirapora sits at an altitude where snowfall buries walking tracks for weeks.Whenever it snows, which is often during winter in these parts, Hirapora goes to sleep in more ways than one. But the postal department can count on Ulfat to be out on her route, as usual, with an umbrella in one hand and a bundle of mail in the other, her pheran the only spot of colour against the white hillside.She refuses to take a break. Sun, rain or snow, the mail goes out.In a profession dominated by men, Ulfat earns Rs 22,000 a month, working the same hours and covering equal ground as her male counterparts elsewhere in J&K. She doesn’t see a distinction. Neither does she seek any concession.At her age, with barely five years to go for retirement, the work takes a toll Ulfat didn’t feel at 25. “It gets difficult at times,” she tells TOI. “But my passion for this job does not allow me to quit.”What keeps her going are the intangible rewards of her profession. Over the past 30 years, Ulfat has witnessed hundreds of families break into celebration whenever she has been the bearer of good news – a long-awaited letter, a job offer or a parcel from someone far away.“I see my work as a good deed,” says Ulfat. “It connects people across geographies.”Outside the Hirapora post office, a small brick building with the familiar India Post sign above a green curtain, Ulfat sits on the wooden steps, hands folded on her lap. It’s a typically bright spring morning, which should make the grind less taxing than it is when the weather isn’t her ally.Inside the building, the next batch of letters and parcels is getting packed.

A brother-sister duo were formally charged for allegedly placing an IED at a US military base which is home to United States Central Command (CENTCOM) and Special Operations Command, as confirmed by the FBI on Thursday.“An IED was placed at MacDill Air Force Base – home to CENTCOM and US Special Operations Command. A brother and sister have now been indicted. One is in custody for accessory and evidence tampering and the primary suspect is charged with explosives offenses and is currently in China,” said FBI director Kash Patel, while sharing a Fox News Article about the incident on X.“This FBI, working with our partners, will continue pursuing all those responsible and ensure they are brought to justice, no matter where they are,” he further added.Alen Zheng, suspected of planting the device on the Florida base, is currently in China and faces multiple charges, including attempted destruction of government property using fire or explosives, as well as making and possessing an unregistered destructive device, according to FBI.Authorities have also arrested his sister, Ann Mary Zheng. She has been charged with being an accessory after the fact and with evidence tampering.“Today’s indictments are the result of tremendous investigative work from our FBI teams and great coordination from our state, local, and federal partners across the board,” said Kash Patel said in a statement to Fox News Digital.“No one who targets our brave service members and military facilities will ever get away with it — and this FBI will pursue all those responsible for the incident at MacDill Air Force Base to the ends of the earth,” he added.This comes asFBI’s Tampa field office, on March 16, reported the discovery of a suspicious package outside the visitor center at MacDill Air Force Base.The installation serves as the headquarters of CENTCOM, which is overseeing Operation Epic Fury against Iran. It is also home to US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), responsible for coordinating special operations forces across the Department of Defense.

Travelers wait in a TSA line at a US airport

The ongoing funding deadlock in the US Congress is beginning to strain aviation security operations, with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) warning of potential airport shutdowns and a sharp rise in workplace challenges including dealing with assault incidents amid stressful situation.Testifying before the House Homeland Security Committee, acting TSA administrator Ha Nguyen McNeill described the situation as increasingly untenable, citing staffing shortages, financial distress among workers, and operational risks at major airports.“This is a dire situation,” she testified, warning of potential airport closures. “At this point, we have to look at all options on the table. And that does require us to, at some point, make very difficult choices as to which airports we might try to keep open and which ones we might have to shut down as our callout rates increase.”She also flagged a significant spike in violence against personnel, noting that TSA officers have faced a more than 500 per cent increase in assaults since the shutdown began. “This is unacceptable and it will not be tolerated,” McNeill said.The agency is also grappling with high absenteeism, with some locations reporting callout rates exceeding 40 per cent. More than 480 TSA officers have resigned during the prolonged shutdown, further straining operations.McNeill highlighted the personal toll on employees, many of whom have gone without pay for weeks. “Some are sleeping in their cars, selling their blood and plasma, and taking on second jobs to make ends meet, all while being expected to perform at the highest level when in uniform to protect the traveling public,” she said.At airports, the impact is already visible. Long security queues have stretched for hours in some locations, with officials warning that delays could worsen if the impasse continues. In Houston, reduced staffing has forced checkpoints to operate at a fraction of normal capacity, leading to wait times of up to four hours.ICE agents have been deployed at several US airports to assist with ID checks and crowd management amid a shortage of TSA staff during the DHS shutdown. While trained to use TSA equipment, their expanded role has raised concerns among passengers over authority and potential targeting.While Republican leaders have proposed partial funding measures, Democrats are pushing for changes to enforcement practices, including greater oversight and restrictions on operations. Both sides have accused the other of prolonging the crisis, with no immediate resolution in sight.Beyond aviation security, officials warned that other agencies are also under pressure. The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s disaster relief fund is nearing depletion, raising concerns about its ability to sustain long-term response efforts if the shutdown continues.With negotiations deadlocked, officials say the risks to critical services—from airport security to disaster response—are mounting by the day.

US President Donald Trump during the first cabinet meeting at the White House since the start of the conflict

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said Iran was “begging” for a deal to end the war, while warning of more strikes if Tehran did not abandon its nuclear ambitions.Speaking during the first cabinet meeting at the White House since the start of the conflict, Trump said Iran was now trying to negotiate after weeks of fighting.“They are begging to make a deal, not me. They’re begging to make a deal,” Trump said while describing them as “lousy fighters” but “great negotiators.” But he also suggested the window for diplomacy may be closing and indicated Washington may no longer be willing to move forward with an agreement. “I don’t know if we’ll be able to do that,” he said of the prospects for a deal. I don’t know if we’re willing to do that.”At the same time, Trump warned Iran to change course or face more military action.“They now have the chance, that is Iran, ‌to permanently ⁠abandon their ⁠nuclear ambitions and to join a new path forward,” Trump said. “We’ll see if they want to do it. If they don’t, we’re their worst nightmare. In the meantime, we’ll ⁠just keep ‌blowing them away.”Trump also said US military operations against Iran are “extremely” ahead of schedule, citing an original timeframe of four to six weeks for the war that began nearly a month ago.“We estimated it would take approximately four to six weeks to achieve our mission. Twenty-six days in we’re extremely, really, a lot ahead of schedule,” said Trump.Earlier in the day, Trump also warned Tehran on social media to “get serious soon” about negotiating an end to the war. The post came a day after he said a deal was near, despite Tehran’s dismissal of his 15-point ceasefire plan.On Thursday, a senior Iranian official told Reuters that Washington’s proposal to end nearly four weeks of fighting was “one-sided and unfair,” though diplomacy was continuing.Meanwhile, the United States was preparing for the arrival of thousands of troops that could potentially be used on the ground in Iran.The war has continued to exact a heavy toll across the region. The death toll has risen to more than 1,900 people in Iran and nearly 1,100 in Lebanon, with dozens more killed in Israel and elsewhere in the region. Thirteen US military members have also died, while millions of people in Iran and Lebanon have been displaced.