The Turkish Police have arrested several protestors involved in the mass demonstrations against the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. They were subjected to widespread physical abuse, sexual harassment, and degrading treatment, according to local media reports.

Till now, Turkish security forces have arrested over 1800 people, including several journalists, amid the ongoing protests that erupted after Imamoglu, the arch-rival of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and a potential presidential election contender, was arrested.

The lawyers representing the detainees revealed the horrific abuse they are facing in the jails.

A series of detailed testimonies and legal records revealed the most serious allegation made by a young woman detained in Istanbul's Sarachane neighbourhood.

A new study of cardiac cells at the International Space Station (ISS) is set to pave the way for repair of the heart damage on Earth.

Researchers from Emory University looked at cancer cells that proliferate -- grow and divide to produce more cells -- much more quickly in microgravity. Spaceflight also triggers cancer cell survival mechanisms, helping the cells better cope with the stressful environment.

In the paper, published in the journal Biomaterials, the researchers hypothesised that heart cells might exhibit similar behaviour.

This would address two current roadblocks in developing cell-based therapies for heart disease, said Chunhui Xu, a professor in the department of paediatrics.

After successfully testing the theory in a ground-based study using simulated microgravity, Xu and her team conducted two spaceflight investigations.

Residents have been airlifted to safety amid record-breaking flooding in remote northern Australia.

Over 100 homes have been flooded in a number of small towns over 1,000 kilometres west of Brisbane in the outback of the northeastern state of Queensland following record-breaking rainfall.

The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) said in a major flood warning issued on Saturday that the floodwater peak in the region had surpassed the record-high set in 1974.

Residents of the small towns of Adavale and Jundah, as well as multiple remote properties, were evacuated by air after the flooding cut off access by road.

Cattle farmer Geoff Lloyd, who was airlifted from his property on Thursday, told Nine Network television on Saturday that the losses in the region have been "horrific."

The Department of Agriculture at Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of a Plant Health Clinic. The inauguration ceremony was graced by the presence of the Jathedar Takhth Sri Kesgarh Sahib Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, who emphasized the importance of sustainable farming and plant disease management in modern agriculture. He interacted with the faculty members and students of the department and congratulated the department for such efforts which are essential in the present span of time.

At least 100 hutments in a slum at Gurugram's Basai Chowk area were gutted on Saturday, an official said.

The fire broke out at 6 am, the official said.

"Soon after the Fire Department received a call, fire tenders from different stations were pressed into service to douse the flames, which erupted in a hut," an official of the Fire Department said. The exact cause of the fire was yet to be ascertained.

"Firefighters managed to douse flames within a few hours, and nobody was injured in the incident," the official added.

Gulsan Kalra, Deputy Director of the Fire Department, said: "We have written to the concerned departments on several occasions to remove such encroachments in Gurugram so that we can curb the fire incidents."

The United States is grappling with a significant increase in measles cases, US health authorities have said.

The number of infections in early 2025 has already exceeded the entire 2024 total, according to the latest data from the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

As of March 28, 2025, the CDC reported 483 confirmed measles cases across 20 states, among them 2 dead and 70 hospitalised, while only 285 cases were reported in 33 states during the entire year of 2024.

Texas is experiencing the most severe outbreak as 400 cases have been identified since late January, and 41 of the patients have been hospitalised, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.

The Two-day Symposium "Samwad" organized by Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, dedicated to Hola Mohalla, concluded successfully with thought-provoking discussions and scholarly exchanges. Former Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa was the chief guest of the valedictory session. He emphasized that the Sikh identity is globally recognized through saanjhivaalta (community spirit) and chardikala (eternal optimism). He highlighted that Hola Mohalla teaches us to navigate challenges with resilience and serve humanity without discrimination.

Lahore Qalandars have appointed Russell Domingo as their new head coach for the 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) after Darren Gough stepped down due to "unavoidable personal commitments".

Gough was initially named Qalandars' head coach for the Global Super League in Guyana last year, with a long-term plan in place for him to continue in the role for PSL 10. Despite Qalandars' early exit in the group stage of the Super League, the franchise was impressed with Gough’s tactical expertise and had backed him for the upcoming PSL season.

"It's a sad news for myself and the Qalandars that I will not be able to make it to the PSL this year due to personal commitments that were unavoidable. However, my best wishes with the team, as once a Qalandar always a Qalandar.

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has reportedly sent a fresh show-cause notice to Ola Electric Mobility, seeking an explanation about mismatch in its sales numbers recorded in February.

The show-cause notice, dated March 21, seeks details about Ola scooters of various models sold and registered last month, reports.

The Bhavish Aggarwal-led electric vehicle (EV) maker has been asked to respond to whether Ola scooters sold in February are on the road without registrations; whether Ola scooters were delivered to customers without number plates; and whether Ola scooters are being sold from stores without trade certificates.