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Bank holiday today: Are banks closed for Eid-ul-Fitr? State-wise list

Times of India · 21 Mar Read more →

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US Pauses Sanctions On Iranian Oil At Sea Amid Soaring Prices

Iran's de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have sent crude oil prices soaring.

NDTV · 21 Mar Read more →

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Centre Dismisses Social Media Claims That 3,000 Ukrainians Entered India

The government on Friday debunked social media claims that 3,000 Ukrainians have entered India.

NDTV · 21 Mar Read more →

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Trainee veterinary doc dies in hippo attack in K’taka zoo; inquiry ordered

A 27-year-old veterinarian was killed by a hippopotamus while providing care at a Karnataka safari. An inquiry has been ordered into the incident.

Hindustan Times · 21 Mar Read more →

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Kendra Duggar held days after Joseph's arrest—all we know about abuse charges against 19 Kids and Counting alum, wife

Kendra Duggar, the wife of Joseph Duggar—one of the 19 Duggar siblings in the TLC reality TV show 19 Kids and Counting—was arrested on Friday, days after her hu...

Mint · 21 Mar Read more →

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US allows temporary sale of Iranian oil: Bessent

Economic Times · 21 Mar Read more →

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BRS, BJP slam budget, allege non-fulfilment of poll promises

BRS MLA T Harish Rao criticized the state budget as a "big lie," claiming unfulfilled promises, while CM A Revanth Reddy called it a "futuristic" blueprint.

Hindustan Times · 21 Mar Read more →

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Russia's school propaganda was highlighted by Oscar-winning film - but does it work?

The messages are clear: the full-scale invasion is a defensive war and patriotism means unquestionable loyalty.

BBC News · 21 Mar Read more →

09

Socialists battle to hold Paris in key mayoral elections across France

Emmanuel Grégoire is facing a challenge from Rachida Dati on the right who is behind in the opinion polls.

BBC News · 21 Mar Read more →

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US govt steps in to control oil prices amid Iran war

Economic Times · 21 Mar Read more →

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Chuck Norris memes were undefeated for a generation of young fans

Chuck Norris became an inadvertent source of humour for a viral online celebration of his movie tough guy persona.

BBC News · 21 Mar Read more →

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Al Jazeera reporter’s journey from Jordan to Iraq

Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque recorded his journey on the long road from Amman to Baghdad.

Al Jazeera · 21 Mar Read more →

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'I had lost around 7 kg': Shreyas Iyer recalls 'severe' experience before IPL 2026

Batter Shreyas Iyer overcame a severe spleen injury that caused major weight loss, working hard to regain fitness and return to cricket. Now leading Punjab King...

Times of India · 21 Mar Read more →

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10 Killed, 59 Injured In South Korea Car Plant Fire

Rescue members search for missing workers following a fire at a car parts plant in Daejeon, South Korea.

NDTV · 21 Mar Read more →

15

T’gana deputy CM presents ₹3.24L-cr budget for FY27

Telangana's budget for 2026-27 totals ₹3.24 lakh crore, focusing on social justice, debt restructuring, and new welfare schemes for citizens.

Hindustan Times · 21 Mar Read more →

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DMF fund use in Odisha: CAG draft audit says ₹983 cr for villages untouched by mining

A CAG report reveals ₹983 crore was spent on projects in unaffected villages, while none were implemented in 584 directly affected villages.

Hindustan Times · 21 Mar Read more →

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SC grants bail to accused in Andhra Pradesh liquor case

The Supreme Court granted bail to Muppidi Avinash Reddy in the Andhra liquor case, citing completed interrogation and co-accused already granted bail.

Hindustan Times · 21 Mar Read more →

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Iraq invokes force majeure on foreign oilfields

Economic Times · 21 Mar Read more →

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60% of sitting TN MLAs have declared criminal cases: ADR report

A report reveals 60% of Tamil Nadu's MLAs have criminal cases, with 55 facing serious charges, while total declared assets reach ₹2729.87 crore.

Hindustan Times · 21 Mar Read more →

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Man Dies After Being Trapped In Lift At Kolkata RG Kar Hospital, 5 Detained

Arup got trapped in the elevator of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

NDTV · 21 Mar Read more →

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‘Dhurandhar 2’ day 2 box office: Spy thriller fails to cross Rs 230 crore mark

Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' shattered box office records with a Rs 226.27 crore net collection in India within its first two days. Despite a sligh...

Times of India · 21 Mar Read more →

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RCB's strongest XI for IPL 2026: Kohli to open, Padikkal vs Iyer in focus

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru have retained a strong core of 17 players for IPL 2026, entering the season as titleholders for the first time. ...

Times of India · 21 Mar Read more →

23

The fight to control the narrative in the Afghan-Pakistan conflict

The battle between the neighbouring countries is taking place as much online as it is on the ground.

BBC News · 21 Mar Read more →

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Abusive remarks cannot be viewed as legitimate criticism: Delhi HC on Newslaundary defamation case

The division bench’s comments came while hearing cross appeals filed by TV Today and Newslaundry against the single judge’s court order from July 2022.

Hindustan Times · 21 Mar Read more →

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NHAI to roll out AI-powered dashcam monitoring for road safety, maintenance

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Friday said AI-based dashcam systems will be deployed on around 40,000 km of the national highway

Hindustan Times · 21 Mar Read more →

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Eid vibes go missing on Dubai’s deserted streets

Economic Times · 21 Mar Read more →

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Iran war live: Trump says no ceasefire as Khamenei issues defiant message

Trump says Strait of Hormuz must be protected from Iranian attacks 'by other nations who use it'.

Al Jazeera · 21 Mar Read more →

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Eid-ul-Fitr 2026: Happy Eid Chand Raat Mubarak wishes, quotes, WhatsApp messages

Happy Eid Chand Raat Mubarak Wishes: To help spread the festive cheer, here are Eid Mubarak 2026 wishes, messages, and greetings to share with your family, frie...

Mint · 20 Mar Read more →

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US Sanctions On Global Network Financing Hezbollah

The United States has imposed sanctions on a global financial network linked to Hezbollah.

NDTV · 20 Mar Read more →

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US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: US allows sale of oil originating from Iran as Tehran threatens attacks beyond Middle East

US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said the United States and Israel were acting on a false assumption that assassinating Iran’s...

Mint · 20 Mar Read more →