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‘Unconscious, leaned onto cord’: What is the ‘Blackout’ social media challenge that claimed one life in Texas?

In 2022, a UK-based media report mentioned that at least 20 deaths had been linked to the blackout challenge within 18 months, with 15 of the victims being 12 o...

Mint · 20 Mar Read more →

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GSL 2026: Perth Scorchers XI confirm participation in tournament

Their inclusion underscores the GSL’s growing reputation as a premier international T20 competition, uniting champion teams from around the cricketing world in ...

CricTracker · 20 Mar Read more →

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Chuck Norris, iconic Hollywood action star, dies at 86

Iconic Hollywood action star Chuck Norris has died at the age of 86.

Mint · 20 Mar Read more →

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Flipkart rolls out 105% bonus payout to employees

Economic Times · 20 Mar Read more →

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Indian Sports Wrap, March 20: Top-seeded Bax beats Mukund in quarterfinal clash at MSLTA $25K ITF Men’s Tournament

Here are all the major updates, scores, and results from the Indian world of sports on Friday, March 20.

SportStar · 20 Mar Read more →

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Paresh Rawal calls RJ stupid over Dhurandhar 2 post, shares RGV review

Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' is a box office hit, but a social media spat involving Paresh Rawal has also surfaced. Rawal's sharp retort to RJ Saye...

Times of India · 20 Mar Read more →

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Rwanda's Utagushimaninde becomes youngest centurion in women's T20Is

At 15 years and 223, Utagushimaninde also became the first woman to score a hundred on T20I debut

ESPN Cricinfo · 20 Mar Read more →

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"We Said No": Lanka Turned Down This US Request At Beginning Of Iran War

Sri Lanka is maintaining its position of "neutrality" amid US-Israel-Iran war.

NDTV · 20 Mar Read more →

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Chuck Norris, ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ star, dies at 86

Economic Times · 20 Mar Read more →

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Much ado about protein

This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that...

The Verge · 20 Mar Read more →

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Iranian Man Among 2 Arrested In Scotland For Trying To Enter Naval Base

UK media identified one of the detainees as an Iranian man.

NDTV · 20 Mar Read more →

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Next casualty of the US-Iran war may mean internet shutdown for you if war spreads to Red Sea

The US-Iran conflict is impacting vital underwater internet cables. Meta has paused a major project connecting Africa and the Gulf. Installation ships are stran...

Times of India · 20 Mar Read more →

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'I feel embarrassed': AB de Villiers rips into IPL openers, stat comparison

AB de Villiers expressed frustration with IPL batting comparisons, particularly between middle-order players and openers. He argued that openers have a signific...

Times of India · 20 Mar Read more →

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Quote of the day by Giorgio Armani: ‘The difference between style and fashion is…’

The quote is meant to encourage people to focus on and invest in quality, long-lasting pieces rather than chasing every new trend, affirming that quality, not p...

Mint · 20 Mar Read more →

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Jared Goff’s Detroit Lions tied to $156 million Buffalo Bills defensive end

The Detroit Lions are projected to acquire Buffalo Bills defensive end Joey Bosa. Analysts suggest Bosa could be an affordable and impactful addition to complem...

Times of India · 20 Mar Read more →

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‘Had you been neutral…’: Owaisi slams PM Modi, Pakistan over ‘siding with Israel’ in Iran war

“Modi deposited himself in the corner of Trump and Netanyahu. Had you been neutral, perhaps there would have been weight in your words,” AIMIM chief said.

Hindustan Times · 20 Mar Read more →

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Who are the Gulf’s military allies, and how are they helping in Iran war?

Experts say while Gulf states need support in face of Iranian attacks, it is less clear what their allies can provide.

Al Jazeera · 20 Mar Read more →

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Iran video said to show US F-35 being hit

Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency has released military video said to show air defence systems hitting a US F-35.

Al Jazeera · 20 Mar Read more →

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Amazon is making an Alexa phone

Over 10 years after shelving the Fire Phone, Amazon is reportedly planning to launch another smartphone, this time focused on Alexa. According to Reuters, the p...

The Verge · 20 Mar Read more →

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Can Strait of Hormuz reopen as US Navy's Tripoli with 2000 marines heads to Middle East amid conflict? Report says…

The USS Tripoli is set to enter the Arabian Sea to support navigation in the Strait of Hormuz amidst US-Iran tensions. The large warship is currently south of S...

Mint · 20 Mar Read more →

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Navy backed evacuation planned for ships in Gulf

Economic Times · 20 Mar Read more →

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Quote of the Day by Chester Bennington: 'One thing can't be defeated is love. You can conquer hate by…'

Chester Bennington survived abuse, bullying and addiction. He turned his pain into music that touched millions. On what would have been his 50th birthday, his m...

Mint · 20 Mar Read more →

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What the upcoming assembly elections mean for the four poll-bound states

As the ECI sets the tone for a hectic electoral process starting April, Dhrubo Jyoti maps the stakes in the four states heading to polls

Hindustan Times · 20 Mar Read more →

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Laxman Sivaramakrishnan quits BCCI commentary

Economic Times · 20 Mar Read more →

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IPL 2026: Top 3 RR bowlers to watch out for

RR has got a very stable bowling unit this season. From new ball specialists to middle over masters and experts in the death, they have everything covered.

CricTracker · 20 Mar Read more →

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From 130 kg to 63 kg and beauty queen crown: Mrs Arunachal recalls her weight loss struggles — ‘People laughed at me’

Speaking with Livemint, the 39-year-old said she encountered persistent discouragement, with several people even criticising modelling as a profession.

Mint · 20 Mar Read more →

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Chhattisgarh: Bill aimed a curbing exam malpractices passed; 10 years jail, ₹1 cr fine proposed

Chhattisgarh assembly passes anti-paper leak bill; proposing penalties of up to 10 years’ imprisonment and fines of up to ₹1 crore

Hindustan Times · 20 Mar Read more →

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JPMorgan deploys tech to track junior employees working hours, but no it is not to 'punish' them, but to make sure…

JPMorgan Chase is now comparing junior bankers' self-reported hours with IT data to monitor workloads and address overwork concerns. This initiative aims for tr...

Times of India · 20 Mar Read more →

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CBI Questions Anil Ambani For 2nd Day In Rs 2,929-Crore Bank Fraud Case

Anil Ambani was questioned on alleged fund diversion in the loan funds

NDTV · 20 Mar Read more →

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Why people really hate AI

There's a big, and increasing, disconnect in culture right now when it comes to artificial intelligence. Companies of all shapes and sizes are hunting for place...

The Verge · 20 Mar Read more →