India-bound LPG tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz
An LPG tanker sailing to India has crossed the Strait of Hormuz amid blockage due to the US-Iran war in the Middle East, according to reports. Another tanker would also sail for India soon, the reports added. This comes after Iran's Ambassador to India Mohammad Fathali confirmed safe passage for Indian ships from the Strait of Hormuz.
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An LPG tanker sailing to India has crossed the Strait of Hormuz amid blockage due to the US-Iran war in the Middle East, according to reports. Another tanker would also sail for India soon, the reports added. This comes after Iran's Ambassador to India Mohammad Fathali confirmed safe passage for Indian ships from the Strait of Hormuz.
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MHADA staff suspended after ₹5.7 crore rent scam in Mumbai
A former Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) rent collector, Jagdish P Dharmik, allegedly siphoned off ₹5.70 crore from tenants between 2015 and 2023, a MHADA property manager alleged. Investigations revealed 8,658 receipts missing and 3,368 showing discrepancies. Dharmik was suspended, and an FIR has been registered at Dadar Police Station, with further probes ongoing.
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A former Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) rent collector, Jagdish P Dharmik, allegedly siphoned off ₹5.70 crore from tenants between 2015 and 2023, a MHADA property manager alleged. Investigations revealed 8,658 receipts missing and 3,368 showing discrepancies. Dharmik was suspended, and an FIR has been registered at Dadar Police Station, with further probes ongoing.
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What is known about India-bound LPG tanker that crossed Strait of Hormuz?
India-bound LPG tanker Shivalik, escorted by the Indian Navy, crossed the Strait of Hormuz amid the blockade due to the Middle East war, reports said. Shivalik had arrived in Qatari waters on February 25. It had reported on March 12 that it was within the exclusive economic zone waters close to the UAE. Its reported cargo capacity is 54,000 tonnes.
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09:11 am Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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India-bound LPG tanker Shivalik, escorted by the Indian Navy, crossed the Strait of Hormuz amid the blockade due to the Middle East war, reports said. Shivalik had arrived in Qatari waters on February 25. It had reported on March 12 that it was within the exclusive economic zone waters close to the UAE. Its reported cargo capacity is 54,000 tonnes.
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Foreigners stuck in India get visa extensions, overstay penalty relief amid Gulf war
The government announced a visa extension and waiver of the overstay penalty for foreigners who are stranded in India due to the Middle East war. "All types of visas/e-visas expiring/due for expiry soon would be extended for a month on gratis basis, for the affected nationals by jurisdictional FRROs on a case-to-case basis," Consulate General of India, Dubai's notice stated.
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News By: Medhaa Gupta
09:02 am Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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The government announced a visa extension and waiver of the overstay penalty for foreigners who are stranded in India due to the Middle East war. "All types of visas/e-visas expiring/due for expiry soon would be extended for a month on gratis basis, for the affected nationals by jurisdictional FRROs on a case-to-case basis," Consulate General of India, Dubai's notice stated.
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09:02 am Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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'Students failed at DU interviews based on caste,' claims Rahul Gandhi; DU says 'verify facts'
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi alleged students were "failed in interviews" at Delhi University based on their caste. Countering him, DU said there are no interviews for most undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. "If he was referring to recruitments (such as faculty positions), the University...has recruited thousands of teachers across all categories," DU said. It asked him to verify facts.
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News By: Shalini ojha
09:01 am Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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Congress MP Rahul Gandhi alleged students were "failed in interviews" at Delhi University based on their caste. Countering him, DU said there are no interviews for most undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. "If he was referring to recruitments (such as faculty positions), the University...has recruited thousands of teachers across all categories," DU said. It asked him to verify facts.
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Iran's new Supreme Leader likely disfigured: US
US War Secretary Pete Hegseth has said that Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is "wounded and likely disfigured". "He put out a statement yesterday. A weak one, actually, but there was no voice and there was no video...Why a written statement? I think you know why...He's scared, he's injured, he's on the run and he lacks legitimacy," Hegseth added.
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09:00 am Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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US War Secretary Pete Hegseth has said that Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is "wounded and likely disfigured". "He put out a statement yesterday. A weak one, actually, but there was no voice and there was no video...Why a written statement? I think you know why...He's scared, he's injured, he's on the run and he lacks legitimacy," Hegseth added.
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5 US refuelling planes hit in Iran's attack in Saudi
Five US Air Force refuelling planes were hit on the ground in Saudi Arabia in a strike carried out by Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported citing two US officials. The planes were struck at the Prince Sultan air base. The planes were damaged but not fully destroyed and are being repaired, the report added.
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09:28 am Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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Five US Air Force refuelling planes were hit on the ground in Saudi Arabia in a strike carried out by Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported citing two US officials. The planes were struck at the Prince Sultan air base. The planes were damaged but not fully destroyed and are being repaired, the report added.
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Child born in marriage of illegal conversion to belong to mother's religion in Maharashtra
The anti-conversion Bill was tabled in the Maharashtra Assembly on Friday, and it said that a child born in a marriage caused by alleged illegal conversion would belong to the mother's original religion. The Bill also mandates that those wanting to change their religion must give a 60-day notice in advance to the concerned authority.
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News By: Shalini ojha
09:43 am Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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The anti-conversion Bill was tabled in the Maharashtra Assembly on Friday, and it said that a child born in a marriage caused by alleged illegal conversion would belong to the mother's original religion. The Bill also mandates that those wanting to change their religion must give a 60-day notice in advance to the concerned authority.
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What is Iran's 'crown jewel' Kharg Island that US bombed?
Iran's 'crown jewel', Kharg Island, which the US bombed on Friday, is a small, 7.7-square-mile coral island around 300 miles from the Strait of Hormuz. Around 90% of all Iranian oil exports flow through the island, as its coastline has deep waters where very large crude tankers can load crude. Around 1.3-1.6 million barrels of oil pass through Kharg daily.
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09:34 am Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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Iran's 'crown jewel', Kharg Island, which the US bombed on Friday, is a small, 7.7-square-mile coral island around 300 miles from the Strait of Hormuz. Around 90% of all Iranian oil exports flow through the island, as its coastline has deep waters where very large crude tankers can load crude. Around 1.3-1.6 million barrels of oil pass through Kharg daily.
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Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's cap restored by ASI isn't original, claims grandnephew
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's grandnephew, Chandra Kumar Bose, claimed that cap, which was missing and later restored, wasn't original. ASI clarified that original cap was safe and had been taken for display. They added that it had been returned but removed due to lock issue, but lock has now been repaired, and the cap will be put on display again.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
09:33 am Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's grandnephew, Chandra Kumar Bose, claimed that cap, which was missing and later restored, wasn't original. ASI clarified that original cap was safe and had been taken for display. They added that it had been returned but removed due to lock issue, but lock has now been repaired, and the cap will be put on display again.
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09:33 am Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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Iran uses charter plane to repatriate crew of warship docked in Kochi
Iran used a charter plane on Friday to repatriate most of the crew of the Iranian warship IRIS Lavan docked at the Kochi port, the Hindustan Times reported. The special flight also carried the bodies of Iranian sailors who were killed when the Iranian warship, IRIS Dena, was sunk by a US submarine near Sri Lanka on March 4.
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News By: Jayant Singh
09:58 am Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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Iran used a charter plane on Friday to repatriate most of the crew of the Iranian warship IRIS Lavan docked at the Kochi port, the Hindustan Times reported. The special flight also carried the bodies of Iranian sailors who were killed when the Iranian warship, IRIS Dena, was sunk by a US submarine near Sri Lanka on March 4.
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09:58 am Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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11 Indians charged in US for staging robberies to secure visas
At least eleven Indian nationals, living illegally in the US, have been charged with staging robberies to secure visas. Out of 11 Indians charged, 10 have been arrested and produced in the court. All of them may get a sentence of up to five years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000 (around ₹2.31 crore).
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News By: Jayant Singh
09:52 am Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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At least eleven Indian nationals, living illegally in the US, have been charged with staging robberies to secure visas. Out of 11 Indians charged, 10 have been arrested and produced in the court. All of them may get a sentence of up to five years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000 (around ₹2.31 crore).
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Iran war will be over when I feel it in my bones: Trump
US President Donald Trump, during an interview with Fox News, was asked when would US military operations end in Iran. "When I feel it in my bones," he answered. Trump said US economy will "bounce right back" when the war is over. As the war entered 15th day, US attacked Iran's Kharg Island, a key player in its oil network.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
09:52 am Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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US President Donald Trump, during an interview with Fox News, was asked when would US military operations end in Iran. "When I feel it in my bones," he answered. Trump said US economy will "bounce right back" when the war is over. As the war entered 15th day, US attacked Iran's Kharg Island, a key player in its oil network.
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Lok Sabha clears ₹57,000 crore fund amid LPG supply crisis
Lok Sabha on Friday cleared a ₹57,381.84 crore fund for the Economic Stabilisation Fund amid the ongoing LPG supply crisis across the country. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told the Lok Sabha that this would "provide fiscal headroom to allow India to respond to the global headwinds". The money will currently help protect consumers from energy price shocks, reports stated.
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09:45 am Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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Lok Sabha on Friday cleared a ₹57,381.84 crore fund for the Economic Stabilisation Fund amid the ongoing LPG supply crisis across the country. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told the Lok Sabha that this would "provide fiscal headroom to allow India to respond to the global headwinds". The money will currently help protect consumers from energy price shocks, reports stated.
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Iran wants a deal but not a deal that I would accept: Trump
After attacking Iran's crucial Kharg Island, US President Donald Trump claimed Iran wants to make a deal with US. "Iran, which is totally defeated, wants a deal. But not a deal that I would accept," wrote Trump. Earlier, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian outlined three conditions to end the war, which included recognition of the legitimate right of the country.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
10:08 am Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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After attacking Iran's crucial Kharg Island, US President Donald Trump claimed Iran wants to make a deal with US. "Iran, which is totally defeated, wants a deal. But not a deal that I would accept," wrote Trump. Earlier, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian outlined three conditions to end the war, which included recognition of the legitimate right of the country.
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Meta plans to lay off around 15,800 employees to deal with AI costs: Report
Meta is planning to lay off 20% or more of its workforce as the Facebook parent attempts to balance out rising AI infrastructure costs and impact of AI-assisted workers, Reuters reported. Considering the tech giant had nearly 79,000 employees as of December 2025, this move may affect around 15,800 staffers. Magnitude and date for the cuts haven't reportedly been set.
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News By: Medhaa Gupta
10:02 am Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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Meta is planning to lay off 20% or more of its workforce as the Facebook parent attempts to balance out rising AI infrastructure costs and impact of AI-assisted workers, Reuters reported. Considering the tech giant had nearly 79,000 employees as of December 2025, this move may affect around 15,800 staffers. Magnitude and date for the cuts haven't reportedly been set.
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Keep Hunting: Royal Enfield Hunter 350
Designed for city riding, the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is powered by a 349cc engine producing 20.2 bhp and 27 Nm of torque, paired with a 5-speed gearbox. It also features an LED headlight, a digi-analogue instrument cluster with a Tripper pod, a Type-C charging port, a slip-assist clutch, and improved suspension.
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10:00 am Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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Designed for city riding, the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is powered by a 349cc engine producing 20.2 bhp and 27 Nm of torque, paired with a 5-speed gearbox. It also features an LED headlight, a digi-analogue instrument cluster with a Tripper pod, a Type-C charging port, a slip-assist clutch, and improved suspension.
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Hospitals slap hefty bills on patients, insurance firms reject claims: Maliwal
AAP MP Swati Maliwal criticised 'hospital-insurance firm nexus', saying private hospitals overcharge patients while insurers reject claims without reason. She added, "Hospitals won’t even release the body until payment...leaving people standing outside with their family jewels in hand. " Maliwal said celebrities in ads promise easy claims, but in reality, patients struggle to get their money back.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
10:16 am Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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AAP MP Swati Maliwal criticised 'hospital-insurance firm nexus', saying private hospitals overcharge patients while insurers reject claims without reason. She added, "Hospitals won’t even release the body until payment...leaving people standing outside with their family jewels in hand. " Maliwal said celebrities in ads promise easy claims, but in reality, patients struggle to get their money back.
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Wrong decision: Ukrainian President on US' waiver to countries to buy Russian oil
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reacted after US government announced a temporary 30-day waiver allowing countries to buy sanctioned Russian oil stranded at sea amid Middle East war. "This single easing by the US could give Russia roughly ten billion dollars for its war...So lifting sanctions...in my opinion, is simply not the right decision," Zelenskyy said.
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10:44 am Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reacted after US government announced a temporary 30-day waiver allowing countries to buy sanctioned Russian oil stranded at sea amid Middle East war. "This single easing by the US could give Russia roughly ten billion dollars for its war...So lifting sanctions...in my opinion, is simply not the right decision," Zelenskyy said.
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'You won't find 1 doctor from Dalit or backward classes in Apollo Hospital,' claims Rahul Gandhi
Congress' Rahul Gandhi has now claimed that if one goes through the doctors' list at Apollo Hospital, they won't find a single doctor belonging to the Dalit or backward classes. "But the MNREGA list would have 80% people from backward classes," he added. He also claimed students were rejected in DU interviews based on caste, after which DU fact-checked him.
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News By: Shalini ojha
10:39 am Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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Congress' Rahul Gandhi has now claimed that if one goes through the doctors' list at Apollo Hospital, they won't find a single doctor belonging to the Dalit or backward classes. "But the MNREGA list would have 80% people from backward classes," he added. He also claimed students were rejected in DU interviews based on caste, after which DU fact-checked him.
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