Iran confirms safe passage for Indian ships in Strait of Hormuz, says 'India is our friend'
On being asked if Indian ships will get safe passage from the Strait of Hormuz amid war, Iran's Ambassador to India Mohammad Fathali on Friday said, "Yes, you can see in the future...in two-three hours." "Iran and India are friends...We believe that Iran and India share common interests in the region," he added.
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On being asked if Indian ships will get safe passage from the Strait of Hormuz amid war, Iran's Ambassador to India Mohammad Fathali on Friday said, "Yes, you can see in the future...in two-three hours." "Iran and India are friends...We believe that Iran and India share common interests in the region," he added.
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Middle East tensions, Epstein files fuel ‘wag the dog’ debate
Rising tensions in the Middle East are already affecting global markets. At the same time, newly released interview summaries linked to Epstein include serious allegations involving Donald Trump, fuelling political debate in the US. Analysts say the situation revives discussion around the "wag the dog" theory where leaders trigger international crises to divert attention from domestic scandals.
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Rising tensions in the Middle East are already affecting global markets. At the same time, newly released interview summaries linked to Epstein include serious allegations involving Donald Trump, fuelling political debate in the US. Analysts say the situation revives discussion around the "wag the dog" theory where leaders trigger international crises to divert attention from domestic scandals.
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BYD to launch EV in Europe that can charge from 10% to 70% in 5 mins
Chinese firm BYD said it'll launch a premium EV in Europe next month that can charge in minutes. The Denza Z9GT uses "flash charging" battery tech and offers up to 800 km range, the company added. It can charge from 10% to 70% in five minutes and from 20% to 97% in temperatures as low as -30°C in 12 minutes.
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Chinese firm BYD said it'll launch a premium EV in Europe next month that can charge in minutes. The Denza Z9GT uses "flash charging" battery tech and offers up to 800 km range, the company added. It can charge from 10% to 70% in five minutes and from 20% to 97% in temperatures as low as -30°C in 12 minutes.
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DevvStream stock jumps 30% after $1.4 bn green fuel plant plan
DevvStream stock surged 30% premarket after its proposed merger partner, Southern Energy Renewables, announced a $1.4 billion investment. The funds will build a green methanol and aviation fuel plant in Louisiana. Construction is set for late 2027, with production targeted in late 2029. The project is expected to create 120 jobs, and the merger is expected to close in early 2026.
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DevvStream stock surged 30% premarket after its proposed merger partner, Southern Energy Renewables, announced a $1.4 billion investment. The funds will build a green methanol and aviation fuel plant in Louisiana. Construction is set for late 2027, with production targeted in late 2029. The project is expected to create 120 jobs, and the merger is expected to close in early 2026.
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Bitcoin tops $72,000 as crypto market cap crosses $2.5 trillion
Bitcoin surged past $72,000, lifting crypto-related stocks such as Bitmine (BMNR) and Strategy (MSTR). The overall crypto market rose 2.5% to cross $2.5 trillion, with altcoins like Dogecoin and Solana outperforming Bitcoin. Nearly $200 million in short bets were wiped out, with total liquidations reaching $275 million, while retail sentiment remained cautious.
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Bitcoin surged past $72,000, lifting crypto-related stocks such as Bitmine (BMNR) and Strategy (MSTR). The overall crypto market rose 2.5% to cross $2.5 trillion, with altcoins like Dogecoin and Solana outperforming Bitcoin. Nearly $200 million in short bets were wiped out, with total liquidations reaching $275 million, while retail sentiment remained cautious.
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Judicial dictatorship: Priyanka Chaturvedi on Supreme Court order against NCERT book chapter
Amid row over Class 8 NCERT textbook's section on judiciary, Shiv Sena-UBT MP Priyanka Chaturvedi raised concerns over Supreme Court's order banning academics, who wrote the book, from having any role in academics-related matters and government institutes. Calling it "judicial overreach and judicial dictatorship", Chaturvedi said, "Our three branches of governance should be...open to scrutiny."
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Amid row over Class 8 NCERT textbook's section on judiciary, Shiv Sena-UBT MP Priyanka Chaturvedi raised concerns over Supreme Court's order banning academics, who wrote the book, from having any role in academics-related matters and government institutes. Calling it "judicial overreach and judicial dictatorship", Chaturvedi said, "Our three branches of governance should be...open to scrutiny."
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Bombay HC denies bail in youth cyber scam trafficking case
The Bombay High Court denied bail to Jerry Philips Jacob, accused of luring educated unemployed Indian youth abroad with job promises and forcing them into online fraud operations. The court said victims were threatened and extorted for release. It added the accused may abscond or tamper with evidence if granted bail.
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The Bombay High Court denied bail to Jerry Philips Jacob, accused of luring educated unemployed Indian youth abroad with job promises and forcing them into online fraud operations. The court said victims were threatened and extorted for release. It added the accused may abscond or tamper with evidence if granted bail.
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Raigad biker dies after falling into unmarked roadwork pit
A 31-year-old motorcyclist, Suraj Suhas Sarange from Murud taluka, died after his bike fell into a deep pit dug for culvert work on the Murud–Alibag road in Raigad on March 6. Police said the site lacked warning signs or barricades. Sarange died during treatment, while pillion rider Sachin Chandrakant Surve suffered minor injuries.
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A 31-year-old motorcyclist, Suraj Suhas Sarange from Murud taluka, died after his bike fell into a deep pit dug for culvert work on the Murud–Alibag road in Raigad on March 6. Police said the site lacked warning signs or barricades. Sarange died during treatment, while pillion rider Sachin Chandrakant Surve suffered minor injuries.
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Carvana stock rises after board approves 5-for-1 stock split
Carvana stock rose 3% premarket after announcing its first-ever stock split. The board approved a 5-for-1 split to make shares more accessible to employees. Shareholders will vote on the proposal on May 5. CFO Mark Jenkins noted the decision follows record profitability and growth in 2025, highlighting the company's leadership in the industry.
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Carvana stock rose 3% premarket after announcing its first-ever stock split. The board approved a 5-for-1 split to make shares more accessible to employees. Shareholders will vote on the proposal on May 5. CFO Mark Jenkins noted the decision follows record profitability and growth in 2025, highlighting the company's leadership in the industry.
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Harshit Rana ruled out of IPL 2026
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) fast bowler Harshit Rana has been ruled out of IPL 2026, Times of India reported. Rana is yet to recover from his knee injury that he had sustained during a T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up fixture against South Africa in Navi Mumbai. Rana had undergone surgery on February 9.
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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) fast bowler Harshit Rana has been ruled out of IPL 2026, Times of India reported. Rana is yet to recover from his knee injury that he had sustained during a T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up fixture against South Africa in Navi Mumbai. Rana had undergone surgery on February 9.
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Iran-backed group claims responsibility for crashing US military plane in Iraq
An American KC-135 aerial refuelling aircraft crash in western Iraq killed all six people onboard, following which Iranian proxy group Islamic Resistance in Iraq claimed responsibility for shooting down the aircraft. However, this contradicts US' statement that claimed that the loss of the aircraft was "not due to hostile fire or friendly fire".
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An American KC-135 aerial refuelling aircraft crash in western Iraq killed all six people onboard, following which Iranian proxy group Islamic Resistance in Iraq claimed responsibility for shooting down the aircraft. However, this contradicts US' statement that claimed that the loss of the aircraft was "not due to hostile fire or friendly fire".
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Govt refutes reports of pause in US trade talks
The Commerce Ministry rejected media reports claiming that talks between India and the US on a Bilateral Trade Agreement are on hold. "It's reiterated that the two sides remain engaged for a mutually beneficial trade agreement," it said. Last month, the US and India announced they had reached a framework for an interim agreement on reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade.
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The Commerce Ministry rejected media reports claiming that talks between India and the US on a Bilateral Trade Agreement are on hold. "It's reiterated that the two sides remain engaged for a mutually beneficial trade agreement," it said. Last month, the US and India announced they had reached a framework for an interim agreement on reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade.
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KSRTC launches 115 new buses in Bengaluru to boost connectivity
The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has introduced 115 new buses in Bengaluru, including 70 Pallakki non-AC sleeper buses and 45 regular buses. The fleet aims to improve passenger comfort, safety, and connectivity on major routes. Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy flagged off the buses at the KSRTC headquarters in Shantinagar.
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The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has introduced 115 new buses in Bengaluru, including 70 Pallakki non-AC sleeper buses and 45 regular buses. The fleet aims to improve passenger comfort, safety, and connectivity on major routes. Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy flagged off the buses at the KSRTC headquarters in Shantinagar.
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IndiGo flight tickets to get costlier as it introduces 'fuel charge'
IndiGo flight tickets are set to get costlier as the airline decided to levy a 'fuel charge' from March 14 amid war. "All new bookings...will include the following additional Fuel Charge, per sector- Within Domestic India ₹425, Indian Subcontinent ₹425, Middle East ₹900, South East Asia, China and Africa ₹1,800 and Europe ₹2,300," it stated.
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IndiGo flight tickets are set to get costlier as the airline decided to levy a 'fuel charge' from March 14 amid war. "All new bookings...will include the following additional Fuel Charge, per sector- Within Domestic India ₹425, Indian Subcontinent ₹425, Middle East ₹900, South East Asia, China and Africa ₹1,800 and Europe ₹2,300," it stated.
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PM Modi releases 22nd instalment of PM-KISAN scheme, 9.3 crore farmers to be benefitted
During an event in Assam on Friday, PM Narendra Modi released the 22nd instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme, disbursing over ₹18,640 crore to 9.32 crore farmers across the country. Under the scheme, eligible farmers would receive ₹2,000 directly into their bank accounts. Since the scheme’s launch, over ₹4.09 lakh crore has already been directly credited to eligible farmers’ bank accounts.
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During an event in Assam on Friday, PM Narendra Modi released the 22nd instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme, disbursing over ₹18,640 crore to 9.32 crore farmers across the country. Under the scheme, eligible farmers would receive ₹2,000 directly into their bank accounts. Since the scheme’s launch, over ₹4.09 lakh crore has already been directly credited to eligible farmers’ bank accounts.
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BCCI bans video analyst for life over ₹5-lakh spot-fixing attempt in Ranji Trophy
The BCCI has imposed a lifetime ban on video analyst Raja Reddy after he attempted spot-fixing during the Ranji Trophy 2024 quarterfinal match between Andhra and Madhya Pradesh in Indore. Reddy allegedly offered Andhra player Girinath Reddy ₹5 lakh for playing XI details and for conceding runs deliberately. Girinath refused the offer and informed his team manager.
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The BCCI has imposed a lifetime ban on video analyst Raja Reddy after he attempted spot-fixing during the Ranji Trophy 2024 quarterfinal match between Andhra and Madhya Pradesh in Indore. Reddy allegedly offered Andhra player Girinath Reddy ₹5 lakh for playing XI details and for conceding runs deliberately. Girinath refused the offer and informed his team manager.
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AI employee 'Junior', capable of taking on any role, unveiled
Kuse Inc on Friday introduced 'Junior', which the company claimed is the first true AI employee capable of taking on any role. Unlike AI assistants that respond to prompts or automation tools that follow predefined workflows, Junior operates as an independent member of the organisation. "10+ teams have been working with Junior every day," the company added.
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Kuse Inc on Friday introduced 'Junior', which the company claimed is the first true AI employee capable of taking on any role. Unlike AI assistants that respond to prompts or automation tools that follow predefined workflows, Junior operates as an independent member of the organisation. "10+ teams have been working with Junior every day," the company added.
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Panvel proposes 40 dog feeding zones to tackle hygiene concerns
The Panvel Municipal Corporation has proposed creating about 40 designated feeding centres for stray dogs to address hygiene concerns and conflicts between residents and animal lovers. Officials say regulated feeding spots will prevent food waste in public areas while helping authorities monitor stray dogs for vaccination, sterilisation and health checks.
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The Panvel Municipal Corporation has proposed creating about 40 designated feeding centres for stray dogs to address hygiene concerns and conflicts between residents and animal lovers. Officials say regulated feeding spots will prevent food waste in public areas while helping authorities monitor stray dogs for vaccination, sterilisation and health checks.
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What’s inside Hansika Motwani’s ₹2.75 crore Mumbai apartment?
Actress Hansika Motwani's Mumbai home is a blend of elegance and personality. With light-filled spaces, a striking marble wall, neutral tones, a gifting wardrobe, a chic bedroom, and designer vanity closets, her ₹2.75 crore apartment reflects her sophisticated yet personal style, balancing luxury with thoughtful details.
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Actress Hansika Motwani's Mumbai home is a blend of elegance and personality. With light-filled spaces, a striking marble wall, neutral tones, a gifting wardrobe, a chic bedroom, and designer vanity closets, her ₹2.75 crore apartment reflects her sophisticated yet personal style, balancing luxury with thoughtful details.
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Switch to piped gas wherever possible: Centre to people amid panic buying of LPG cylinders
Centre has urged people to avoid panic buying of LPG cylinders and shift to piped natural gas where possible. Sujata Sharma, an official from Petroleum Ministry, said about six million LPG-consuming households could easily switch to piped gas. Supplies of crude oil, LPG, and liquefied natural gas have been disrupted due to global shipping constraints amid US-Israel war with Iran.
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Centre has urged people to avoid panic buying of LPG cylinders and shift to piped natural gas where possible. Sujata Sharma, an official from Petroleum Ministry, said about six million LPG-consuming households could easily switch to piped gas. Supplies of crude oil, LPG, and liquefied natural gas have been disrupted due to global shipping constraints amid US-Israel war with Iran.
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