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Latest News Today highlights March 13, 2025: Donald Trump official, who backed DOGE layoffs, films fashion videos in govt office as thousands face job cuts

19 min read . Updated: 13 Mar 2025, 11:31 PM IST
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Latest News Today highlights on March 13, 2025: Today's news roundup to get a lowdown of global and local events and developments. This live blog gives you the day's most important news on current affairs you have an interest.

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News Today Live Updates: Donald Trump official, who backed DOGE layoffs, films fashion videos in govt office as thousands face job cuts (AP)

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13 Mar 2025, 11:31:29 PM IST

Today's News Live Updates: Donald Trump official, who backed DOGE layoffs, films fashion videos in govt office as thousands face job cuts

  • McLaurine Pinover has come under scrutiny for filming fashion videos in her government office, even as hundreds face imminent job losses.
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13 Mar 2025, 10:18:24 PM IST

Today's News Live Updates: Mohandas Pai’s ‘Chaar Jam Yatra’ joke on Bengaluru traffic sparks laughter and frustration on social media

  • Former Infosys director Mohandas Pai took a sarcastic dig at Bengaluru’s traffic with his ‘Chaar Jam Yatra’ post on X, listing infamous traffic hotspots as ‘tourist destinations.’ While some netizens laughed along, others highlighted the grim reality, from garbage piles to work-from-home solutions.
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13 Mar 2025, 06:21:23 PM IST

Today's News Live Updates: ‘Everything was destroyed’—Large patch of Amazon rainforest cleared out for highway ahead of UN's COP climate summit

  • A highway cutting through the Amazon rainforest for COP30 in Brazil has sparked criticism. Thousands of acres of forest have been cleared. While officials call it sustainable, conservationists highlight the hypocrisy of destroying nature to host a climate summit.
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13 Mar 2025, 05:05:38 PM IST

Today's News Live Updates: ' ₹15K for AC servicing': Hyderabad landlord pockets tenant’s ₹30K security deposit; woman's LinkedIn post goes viral

  • A Hyderabad tenant lost ₹30K from her security deposit despite leaving the flat in perfect condition. She exposed the issue on LinkedIn. The post sparked debate on rental exploitation, with many sharing similar experiences and calling for reforms.
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13 Mar 2025, 05:00:57 PM IST

Today's News Live Updates: Holi 2025: Best weekend getaways from Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru — Checklist of places to visit during long weekend

  • Holi 2025: With a long weekend ahead, travellers from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and other cities, can explore nearby places. Here's a list
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13 Mar 2025, 04:49:31 PM IST

Today's News Live Updates: Who was Abhishek Swarnkar? IISER researcher dies after fight with neighbour over parking

  • The CCTV footage shows him attempting to stand up, only to collapse again. He was taken to a hospital where he was declared brought dead, police said.
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13 Mar 2025, 04:11:25 PM IST

Today's News Live Updates: Airtel, Jio's deal with Starlink PM Modi's attempt to buy peace with Trump through Musk: Jairam Ramesh

  • Congress leader Jairam Ramesh claims the recent partnerships of Jio and Airtel with Elon Musk's Starlink are strategic moves by PM Modi aimed at appeasing Donald Trump. This raises questions about international relations and corporate strategies in the tech industry.
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13 Mar 2025, 03:50:51 PM IST

Today's News Live Updates: Total lunar eclipse this week: ‘Blood moon’ to be visible across North America on Thursday night

  • Lunar eclipse: For the first time in over two years, a total lunar eclipse known as a ‘blood moon’ will be visible this Thursday night into Friday morning. The eclipse will last over three and a half hours and can be seen across North and South America. 
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13 Mar 2025, 03:48:00 PM IST

Today's News Live Updates: Zepto delivery boy climbs 12 floors with ‘big grocery’ as lift fails; netizens say ‘Kindness is to not order while…’

  • A Zepto delivery boy climbed 12 floors after the building’s lift was out of order. The customer tipped him, but the story sparked debate on Threads. The post ignited a larger discussion on how kindness should be expressed beyond money.
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13 Mar 2025, 03:25:25 PM IST

Today's News Live Updates: Mark Carney swearing-in: Venue, time, cabinet and other details about oath taking ceremony of Canada PM

  • Mark Carney will be sworn in as Canada’s 24th Prime Minister on March 14, 2025, succeeding Justin Trudeau. The ceremony will be presided over by Governor General Mary Simon. 
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13 Mar 2025, 12:39:34 PM IST

Today's News Live Updates: Holi 2025: Manoj Tiwari extends Holi wishes, sings, ‘koi khele Dilli, koi khele Jaipur... Mauritius mei Modi ji khele’

  • Manoj Tiwari, a singer and BJP MP, celebrates Holi by performing 'Hori Khele Raghuveera' ahead of festivities.
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13 Mar 2025, 11:33:28 AM IST

Today's News Live Updates: UP govt suspends Kanpur ACP Mohsin Khan, accused of sexual harassment by IIT-scholar

  • The Uttar Pradesh government suspended ACP Mohsin Khan after a PhD scholar from IIT Kanpur accused him of sexual harassment. The suspension follows a report from a Special Investigation Team. The Allahabad High Court will decide on further inquiry into the case on March 20.
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13 Mar 2025, 11:13:36 AM IST

Today's News Live Updates: Happy Holi 2025: Top wishes, messages, quotes and images to celebrate the festival of colours

  • Celebrate Holi 2025 with heartfelt wishes, inspiring quotes, and stunning images. Share Happy Holi 2025 wishes in English to spread joy and positivity this festive season.
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13 Mar 2025, 10:40:01 AM IST

Today's News Live Updates: British tourist raped by ‘friend’ in Delhi's Mahipalpur

  • British tourist raped by ‘friend’ in Delhi's Mahipalpur
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13 Mar 2025, 09:41:49 AM IST

Today's News Live Updates: Who is Alexsej Besciokov, crypto kingpin arrested in India at US request

  • Alexsej Besciokov, a Lithuanian co-founder of the sanctioned cryptocurrency exchange Garantex, was arrested in India. He faces charges of money laundering and conspiracy, linked to billions in illicit funds. His arrest follows a US indictment and seizure of Garantex's assets.
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13 Mar 2025, 08:26:57 AM IST

Today's News Live Updates: Rain or heatwave on Holi 2025? How weather may dampen festivities as downpour may play ‘spoilsport’; IMD forecast here

  • Holi 2025: Holi festivities may be impacted by inclement weather conditions. IMD has predicted thunderstorms and rainfall in some regions while heat waves in others for the day of Rangwali Holi, March 14. Check full forecast here.
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13 Mar 2025, 08:21:14 AM IST

Today's News Live Updates: India’s war over words

  • The threat of Hindi dominance is still a flashpoint in the country’s politics, but the popularity of English softens the controversy.
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13 Mar 2025, 07:03:46 AM IST

Today's News Live Updates: Happy Holika Dahan 2025: From date, time, wishes to rituals - All you need to know

  • Happy Holika Dahan 2025: Chhoti Holi precedes the main festival Rang Holi. Chhoti Holi is observed on the day of Holika Dahan which is followed by Rangwali Holi, when people play with colours.
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13 Mar 2025, 07:00:19 AM IST

Today's News Live Updates: Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: Karnataka govt withdraws CID probe into police role

  • In a surprising turn, the Karnataka government has withdrawn its order for a CID investigation into police conduct related to the gold smuggling case involving Kannada actor Ranya Rao.
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13 Mar 2025, 06:26:34 AM IST

Today's News Live Updates: Global trade war on the cards? Donald Trump warns of more tariffs on European Union goods as trading partners retaliate

  • US President Donald Trump warned of escalating tariffs on EU goods, potentially igniting a global trade war. His recent 25% duties on U.S. steel and aluminum imports have prompted threats of retaliation from major trading partners.
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