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'Shipping lanes must remain open, secure': PM Modi speaks with Iran President, second call since war began

PM Narendra Modi “reiterated the importance of safeguarding freedom of navigation" in call with Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian.

Hindustan Times · 21 Mar Read more →

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SI ends life four days after wife’s death in Karimnagar district

The Hindu · 21 Mar Read more →

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Why Kerala's 'semi-final' verdict has put Left on red alert ahead of April 9 polls

Local body poll results in Kerala signal a potential shift, with the Congress-led UDF gaining momentum against the ruling LDF. The UDF secured key urban strongh...

Times of India · 21 Mar Read more →

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Drone strike near Iraqi intelligence headquarters in Baghdad kills officer

One police officer killed in strike by 'outlaw groups' on headquarters of Iraqi National Intelligence Service.

Al Jazeera · 21 Mar Read more →

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Lin Yu-ting cleared to return to boxing after sex eligibility review

Lin and Algerian boxer Imane Khelif were embroiled in a dispute over biological sex at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Al Jazeera · 21 Mar Read more →

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Oil at $175 a barrel? United Airlines CEO paints grim picture, to cut more flights

United Airlines is cutting unprofitable flights over the next two quarters due to anticipated prolonged high jet fuel prices linked to the Iran conflict. Despit...

Times of India · 21 Mar Read more →

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Russian drone attack kills two in Ukraine ahead of talks in US, officials say

Two children, aged 11 and 15 were also injured in the attack which took place in Zaporizhzhia.

BBC News · 21 Mar Read more →

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US, Israel strike Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility again; no radiation leak reported

The United States and Israel conducted fresh strikes on Iran's Natanz uranium-enrichment facility, escalating ongoing hostilities. Iranian officials confirmed t...

Times of India · 21 Mar Read more →

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‘Now only into writing fiction’: Indian Army ex-chief Naravane after row over his unpublished autobiography

On his memoir ‘Four Stars of Destiny’, he's already said that it's unpublished; after Rahul Gandhi made charges against Modi govt by using its excerpts.

Hindustan Times · 21 Mar Read more →

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Temperatures to rise 2°C to 3°C above normal in Kerala, warns KSDMA

Hot and humid weather is very likely to prevail over several districts in the coming days

The Hindu · 21 Mar Read more →

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Kerala polls: Ex-CPI(M) Minister G. Sudhakaran files papers as ‘people’s Independent’ in Ambalappuzha

G. Sudhakaran, who had broken his six-decade-old association with CPI(M) after feeling “discriminated against” that he was not given a term waiver accorded to o...

The Hindu · 21 Mar Read more →

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Iran launches 10 mn rial note, highest-ever denomination, as war deepens economic crisis

Times of India · 21 Mar Read more →

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Has oil crisis trumped US? Inside the war-time paradox of fighting Iran and funding it

The US faces a paradox in its conflict with Iran, relying on the nation's oil to stabilize global markets while simultaneously trying to weaken it. Disruptions ...

Times of India · 21 Mar Read more →

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Sneh Rana: Sweet rivalry important to not take place for granted

Sneh Rana on her long-awaited return to the national side, India’s historic ODI World Cup title, and the road ahead.

SportStar · 21 Mar Read more →

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'Wasn't easy': Anaya reveals Sanjar's role after gender-affirming surgery

Anaya Bangar shared emotional journey after gender-affirming surgery, saying, "This journey wasn't easy… not just for me, but for my family too." Anaya highligh...

Times of India · 21 Mar Read more →

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'Moral cowardice': Cong slams Centre as Iran war drags on; fires 4 posers at PM Modi

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of 'moral cowardice and political betrayal' over the Centre's silence on the US-Israel co...

Times of India · 21 Mar Read more →

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Chennai soars above gridlock: Mega flyover surge set to rewrite city commute

Chennai is experiencing a significant flyover boom, with new elevated corridors like Anna Salai and Madhya Kailash aiming to reduce commute times and traffic co...

Times of India · 21 Mar Read more →

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Iran war slipping out of Donald Trump's hands?

Economic Times · 21 Mar Read more →

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'They don't have...' - Mohammad Kaif points out glaring flaw in GT's setup ahead of IPL 2026

GT had one of the best bowling lineups last time around. Prasidh Krishna won the Purple Cap after taking 25 wickets while spinner Sai Kishore took 19 wickets.

CricTracker · 21 Mar Read more →

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KKR's injury woes continue as Akash Deep gets ruled out of IPL 2026

The worries for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 have just intensified as star pacer Akash Deep has been ruled out ...

CricTracker · 21 Mar Read more →

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Death of trainee vet in hippo attack; Probe to find who asked her to enter enclosure

The family members, who visited Shivamogga, questioned why the officers at the zoo allowed the trainee officer to enter the hippopotamus enclosure on the night ...

The Hindu · 21 Mar Read more →

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Tamil Nadu Assembly election: CPI(M) meeting to decide on seat-sharing with DMK

The CPI(M), part of the DMK alliance, has not been able to finalise seat-sharing with the DMK, as the ruling party is not willing to increase the number of seat...

The Hindu · 21 Mar Read more →

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Pani puri vendor’s staggering monthly income shocks social media: ‘His earnings are more than my CTC’

In the now-viral clip, the content creator shared that the stall sold over 120 puris in just one hour. He explained that after a brief break, business quickly p...

Mint · 21 Mar Read more →

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Trump’s Iran war dichotomy

Economic Times · 21 Mar Read more →

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Over 5000 residents asked to evacuate; 120 yr old dam at risk of failing: Hawaii experiences worst flooding in 20 yrs

Hawaii experienced severe flooding, its worst in over two decades, due to intense rainfall on already saturated ground. Evacuations were ordered for 5,500 resid...

Mint · 21 Mar Read more →

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‘Shashi Tharoor always says the truth’: BJP's message to Rahul Gandhi after Cong MP backs govt on stance amid Iran war

MoS Defence Sanjay Seth on Saturday led the charge, openly praising Tharoor while taking a swipe at the Leader of Oppostion Rahul Gandhi.

Hindustan Times · 21 Mar Read more →

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IPL 2026: KKR asked to fix Rinku Singh 'problem'

Irfan Pathan expresses concern over Rinku Singh's recent form slump ahead of IPL 2026, highlighting his struggles post-2023 breakthrough and at the T20 World Cu...

Times of India · 21 Mar Read more →

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Iran's failed strike on US-UK base is still a win?

Economic Times · 21 Mar Read more →

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Queensland hold on for WNCL title to deny Healy farewell win

Georgia Redmayne and Grace Harris hit centuries in a big total but NSW were ahead of the DLS when rain halted their chase

ESPN Cricinfo · 21 Mar Read more →

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How engineers at Elon Musk's xAI are becoming 'salesmen' to take on OpenAI and Anthropic

Elon Musk's xAI is deploying engineers directly to clients like Shift4 Payments, aiming to win business from rivals OpenAI and Anthropic. This hands-on approach...

Times of India · 21 Mar Read more →