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With first Congress list, shape of contests in Kerala firms up

Kerala election: Key battleground seats include Nemom, Vattiyoorkavu, Peravoor and Palakkad. The LDF is hoping for a third consecutive term.

Hindustan Times · 18 Mar Read more →

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Drone attacks hit near US embassy in Baghdad

Fires have broken out in Baghdad’s Green Zone after a drone swarm, purportedly launched by Iran-aligned groups.

Al Jazeera · 18 Mar Read more →

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Dead or alive? Benjamin Netanyahu's last 24 hours of posts have social media divided, ‘More like AI than real life’

Amid death rumours, Benjamin Netanyahu has shared two videos in 24 hours. Debates arise over their authenticity, with some claiming they may be AI-generated whi...

Mint · 18 Mar Read more →

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‘We’re done’, Netflix to quietly wind down partnership with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle: Report

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Archewell Productions faces challenges with Netflix after five years. The partnership, which has shifted focus to Meghan's bran...

Mint · 18 Mar Read more →

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Illinois primaries: Two Black Democrats — Lt. Gov. Stratton and La Shawn Ford — win key nominations

La Shawn Ford wins the Democratic primary for Illinois's 7th Congressional district, according to NBC News.

Mint · 18 Mar Read more →

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House panel seeks PMKVY evaluation, cites high drop out, poor fund utilisation

The panel flagged concerns over the underutilisation of funds and noted the skill development and entrepreneurship ministry’s allocation has risen

Hindustan Times · 18 Mar Read more →

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'Was at his daughter’s house': Inside the strike that killed Iran security chief Larijani

Times of India · 18 Mar Read more →

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Experts discuss ‘Israeli strategy’ in killing of senior Iran official Ali L

Ross Harrison joins a panel on what the US and Israel are seeking with their killing of senior Iranian leaders.

Al Jazeera · 18 Mar Read more →

09

Petrol, diesel prices on 18 March: Check fuel rates in your city today — Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi, and others

Petrol and diesel prices in India remained stable on 16 March for the fourth day in a row. Here are the fuel rates for Mumbai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, and other c...

Mint · 18 Mar Read more →

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Mumbai court rejects BMC mayor Ritu Tawde’s discharge plea in 2016 teacher assault case

A Mumbai sessions court has rejected the discharge plea of Mayor Ritu Tawde in a 2016 case involving the alleged assault of school teachers. The court found suf...

Times of India · 18 Mar Read more →

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‘We’ll be doing something with Cuba very soon’, Trump says

While waging war on Iran, the US president and his secretary of state are demanding a leadership change in Cuba.

Al Jazeera · 18 Mar Read more →

12

An uproar that marked the State’s name change from ‘Madras’ to ‘Tamil Nadu’

The new name came into force on January 14, 1969, the day of ‘Thai Pongal.’

The Hindu · 18 Mar Read more →

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Injuries hit IPL pace units: KKR, SRH, RCB face selection headaches

IPL franchises Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru face significant pace bowling concerns due to injuries. KKR's Harshit...

Times of India · 18 Mar Read more →

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St. Patrick’s Day at White House: Green-themed platters, shamrock cookies — what did the Irish spread include? Watch

During the reception, also marking the Irish American Heritage month, the Irish Taoiseach presented US President Donald Trump with ceremonial live shamrocks in ...

Mint · 18 Mar Read more →

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Quote of the Day on business by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos: ‘In the long run, the best businesses are those that can…’

Quote of the Day, 18 March: This quote of the day today by Jeff Bezos essentially captures the secret to run a business. The quote has been widely attributed to...

Mint · 18 Mar Read more →

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With first Congress list, shape of contests in Kerala firms up

United Democratic Front (UDF) allies Kerala Congress and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) released their respective candidate lists

Hindustan Times · 18 Mar Read more →

17

Debris Fall Over Dubai After Air Defences Intercept Missiles From Iran

Earlier Dubai, a major transit hub for international travel, briefly shut its airspace (File)

NDTV · 18 Mar Read more →

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Oil prices relax slightly amid Middle East tensions; Brent crude drops to $102 per barrel

Middle East tensions are causing oil prices to fluctuate, with Brent crude and WTI experiencing initial gains followed by a slip. Attacks on energy facilities a...

Times of India · 18 Mar Read more →

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From Ali Larijani to Ali Khameini: Top of Iran’s power structure eliminated in US–Israel strikes

Gholamreza Rezaian, commander of Iran's Police Intelligence Organization, was killed in U.S. and Israeli airstrikes. Aziz Nasirzadeh, Iran's defense minister, a...

Mint · 18 Mar Read more →

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IDBI Bank Share Price Down 35%: What Triggered Crash, Should Account-Holders Worry

IDBI Bank Share Crash: Deposits remain safe, and regular banking services continue as usual.

NDTV · 18 Mar Read more →

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1 dead in shooting at US base in New Mexico

Economic Times · 18 Mar Read more →

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Trump, Rubio demand new Cuba leadership

Economic Times · 18 Mar Read more →

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Iran allowing more ships through Strait of Hormuz, data show

Number of ships transiting Strait of Hormuz has nearly doubled in recent days, maritime intelligence company says.

Al Jazeera · 18 Mar Read more →

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Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi moves London court in last try to stall extradition to India

Nirav Modi's counsel argued that there remains a risk of his client being moved out of Mumbai’s Arthur Road jail and subjected to coercive interrogation.

Hindustan Times · 18 Mar Read more →

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SW Railway tests postponed amid language protests

South Western Railway postponed promotion exams in Karnataka due to protests over lack of Kannada language option, causing employee uncertainty.

Hindustan Times · 18 Mar Read more →

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Top stocks to buy: Stock recommendations for today - check list

Stock market recommendations: Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank, and Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) are the top three stocks that Mehul Kothari, DVP - Technical Research at A...

Times of India · 18 Mar Read more →

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Projectile hits near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant

Economic Times · 18 Mar Read more →

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Over 200 Ukrainian military experts in Gulf region to counter Iran’s drones

Ukraine President Zelenskyy says Moscow, Tehran 'brothers in hatred'; claims Iran's drones 'contain Russian components'.

Al Jazeera · 18 Mar Read more →

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LPG cylinder price today: Check how much domestic and commercial gas costs in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata on 18 March

Cooking gas prices in India increased due to disruptions caused by the West Asia conflict, with domestic LPG cylinders rising by ₹60 and commercial cylinders by...

Mint · 18 Mar Read more →

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Don’t disrespect House’s authority: Siddaramaiah censures govt departments

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah warns officials over unanswered legislative questions, citing embarrassment and undermined authority, as opposition accuses government...

Hindustan Times · 18 Mar Read more →