Conan O'Brien takes 'pedophile' dig at Prince Andrew, Epstein at Oscars
Conan O'Brien, the host for the 2026 Oscars, took a dig at the UK's Former Prince Andrew and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He said, "There are no British actors nominated for Best Actor or Best Actress. A British spokesperson said, 'Yeah, well, at least we arrest our pedophiles'." For context, Andrew was arrested for his ties with Epstein.
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Conan O'Brien, the host for the 2026 Oscars, took a dig at the UK's Former Prince Andrew and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He said, "There are no British actors nominated for Best Actor or Best Actress. A British spokesperson said, 'Yeah, well, at least we arrest our pedophiles'." For context, Andrew was arrested for his ties with Epstein.
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'One Battle After Another' wins Best Picture at Oscars 2026
Leonardo DiCaprio-starrer 'One Battle After Another' has won the Oscar for Best Picture at the 98th Academy Awards. The Paul Thomas Anderson directorial, which secured 13 Oscar nominations this year, emerged as the biggest winner by winning in six categories. The film also won in Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Director and Best Supporting Actor categories, among others.
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08:46 am Monday, 16 March, 2026
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Leonardo DiCaprio-starrer 'One Battle After Another' has won the Oscar for Best Picture at the 98th Academy Awards. The Paul Thomas Anderson directorial, which secured 13 Oscar nominations this year, emerged as the biggest winner by winning in six categories. The film also won in Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Director and Best Supporting Actor categories, among others.
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08:46 am Monday, 16 March, 2026
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'AI found genetic condition that could have cut 30 years off my life,' claims X user
An X user claimed AI tools OpenClaw and Claude identified a fully treatable hereditary condition after he analysed his genome sequencing data with them. "[The] condition...would have taken 30 years off my life," he said. While some users praised the approach, others raised privacy concerns. "Sending your sequenced genome to a cloud LLM is bonkers," one user wrote.
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09:13 am Monday, 16 March, 2026
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An X user claimed AI tools OpenClaw and Claude identified a fully treatable hereditary condition after he analysed his genome sequencing data with them. "[The] condition...would have taken 30 years off my life," he said. While some users praised the approach, others raised privacy concerns. "Sending your sequenced genome to a cloud LLM is bonkers," one user wrote.
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09:13 am Monday, 16 March, 2026
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Who won what at Oscars 2026?
'One Battle After Another' won Best Picture at Oscars 2026, while its director Paul Thomas Anderson won Best Director award. Michael B Jordan and Jessie Buckley won Best Actor and Best Actress Oscars. 'Mr Nobody Against Putin' clinched Best Documentary Feature Film award. 'Sentimental Value' was named Best International Film. Meanwhile, 'KPop Demon Hunters' won Best Animated Feature Film.
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09:15 am Monday, 16 March, 2026
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'One Battle After Another' won Best Picture at Oscars 2026, while its director Paul Thomas Anderson won Best Director award. Michael B Jordan and Jessie Buckley won Best Actor and Best Actress Oscars. 'Mr Nobody Against Putin' clinched Best Documentary Feature Film award. 'Sentimental Value' was named Best International Film. Meanwhile, 'KPop Demon Hunters' won Best Animated Feature Film.
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09:15 am Monday, 16 March, 2026
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All flights to and from Dubai airport suspended after drone attack
Dubai Civil Aviation Authority has announced temporary suspension of flights at Dubai International Airport after a fire broke out near the airport following an Iranian drone attack. Travellers have been advised to contact their respective airlines for updates regarding their flights. Some flights have been diverted from Dubai International Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport.
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10:32 am Monday, 16 March, 2026
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Dubai Civil Aviation Authority has announced temporary suspension of flights at Dubai International Airport after a fire broke out near the airport following an Iranian drone attack. Travellers have been advised to contact their respective airlines for updates regarding their flights. Some flights have been diverted from Dubai International Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport.
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10:32 am Monday, 16 March, 2026
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Ex-CJI Gogoi's RS term ends; he took part in just 1 debate in 6 yrs
Ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi received a farewell in the Rajya Sabha on Monday as he completed his term as a nominated member. During his six-year tenure, Gogoi didn't ask any questions or introduce any bills and participated in only one debate in 2023, according to PRS. His average attendance was 53%, which he said was below his own expectations.
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04:43 pm Monday, 16 March, 2026
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Ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi received a farewell in the Rajya Sabha on Monday as he completed his term as a nominated member. During his six-year tenure, Gogoi didn't ask any questions or introduce any bills and participated in only one debate in 2023, according to PRS. His average attendance was 53%, which he said was below his own expectations.
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04:43 pm Monday, 16 March, 2026
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Iran still set for FIFA World Cup, says AFC amid Middle East war
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed it has not received any official information suggesting that they will not be participating in 2026 FIFA World Cup amid Middle East war. The tournament will be co-hosted by US, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19. US President Donald Trump earlier said Iran competing in the event would not be appropriate.
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04:56 pm Monday, 16 March, 2026
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Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed it has not received any official information suggesting that they will not be participating in 2026 FIFA World Cup amid Middle East war. The tournament will be co-hosted by US, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19. US President Donald Trump earlier said Iran competing in the event would not be appropriate.
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04:56 pm Monday, 16 March, 2026
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Nora Fatehi's song 'Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke' criticised over vulgar lyrics
Nora Fatehi's song 'Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke' from Kannada film 'KD: The Devil' has been criticised over vulgar lyrics. Singer Armaan Malik wrote, "This showed up on my timeline and I had to replay it just to make sure I heard it right. Sad to see commercial songwriting hit a new low." "So cheap and vulgar," another comment read.
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05:13 pm Monday, 16 March, 2026
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Nora Fatehi's song 'Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke' from Kannada film 'KD: The Devil' has been criticised over vulgar lyrics. Singer Armaan Malik wrote, "This showed up on my timeline and I had to replay it just to make sure I heard it right. Sad to see commercial songwriting hit a new low." "So cheap and vulgar," another comment read.
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LPG tanker Shivalik arrives in India 2 days after crossing Strait of Hormuz, 1st visuals out
LPG tanker Shivalik has arrived in India two days after crossing Strait of Hormuz from Persian Gulf. The vessel was escorted by Indian Navy and is carrying over 40,000 metric tonnes of LPG to India. Another tanker, Nanda Devi, is expected to arrive tomorrow. The government earlier confirmed Iran had allowed the tankers safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
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05:16 pm Monday, 16 March, 2026
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LPG tanker Shivalik has arrived in India two days after crossing Strait of Hormuz from Persian Gulf. The vessel was escorted by Indian Navy and is carrying over 40,000 metric tonnes of LPG to India. Another tanker, Nanda Devi, is expected to arrive tomorrow. The government earlier confirmed Iran had allowed the tankers safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Gautam Gambhir says he wants to see MS Dhoni as Team India head coach one day
India head coach Gautam Gambhir said he wants to see MS Dhoni as India head coach one day. Talking about Dhoni's Instagram post after India's T20 World Cup 2026 win, Gambhir said, "Good on him to ask me to smile and I wish one day he could be in my position...and I can write...same thing...and hopefully...he can smile from dugout."
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08:34 pm Monday, 16 March, 2026
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India head coach Gautam Gambhir said he wants to see MS Dhoni as India head coach one day. Talking about Dhoni's Instagram post after India's T20 World Cup 2026 win, Gambhir said, "Good on him to ask me to smile and I wish one day he could be in my position...and I can write...same thing...and hopefully...he can smile from dugout."
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Not our war: Germany as it rejects Trump's demand to help secure Hormuz
Germany has rejected Donald Trumpβs demand that allies help secure the Strait of Hormuz, with Defence Minister Boris Pistorius saying, "This is not our war. We did not start it." Trump had urged several nations, including France, China and the UK, to help secure the key shipping route after Iran declared it closed to the US and its allies.
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08:34 pm Monday, 16 March, 2026
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Germany has rejected Donald Trumpβs demand that allies help secure the Strait of Hormuz, with Defence Minister Boris Pistorius saying, "This is not our war. We did not start it." Trump had urged several nations, including France, China and the UK, to help secure the key shipping route after Iran declared it closed to the US and its allies.
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How have Indian IT giants been hit by the LPG supply crisis?
Indian IT services giants TCS, Infosys and Wipro, along with Cognizant, were hit by LPG supply crisis as multiple office campuses of the companies asked employees to bring food from home, The Indian Express reported. This comes as the company's canteens have also reduced their menus. A Cognizant employee said the company may consider WFH if the situation doesn't normalise.
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08:59 pm Monday, 16 March, 2026
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Indian IT services giants TCS, Infosys and Wipro, along with Cognizant, were hit by LPG supply crisis as multiple office campuses of the companies asked employees to bring food from home, The Indian Express reported. This comes as the company's canteens have also reduced their menus. A Cognizant employee said the company may consider WFH if the situation doesn't normalise.
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We've had no such bilateral talks yet: India on Trump's call to deploy warships in Hormuz
India has clarified that it's not currently engaged in any bilateral discussions with US about joining a coalition to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "We've had no such bilateral discussion yet." The statement comes after US President Donald Trump urged several countries to send warships to region to keep the strategically vital waterway open.
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08:47 pm Monday, 16 March, 2026
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India has clarified that it's not currently engaged in any bilateral discussions with US about joining a coalition to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "We've had no such bilateral discussion yet." The statement comes after US President Donald Trump urged several countries to send warships to region to keep the strategically vital waterway open.
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08:47 pm Monday, 16 March, 2026
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BJP & its ally win 3 seats in RS polls in Odisha, BJD gets 1 seat
BJP leader and Odisha unit chief Manmohan Samal and sitting Rajya Sabha BJP MP Sujeet Kumar secured victories in Rajya Sabha polls in the state. Independent candidate and ex-Union Minister Dilip Ray, backed by the BJP, also secured the win. Ray's win reportedly involved cross-voting by several BJD and Congress MLAs. Biju Janata Dal's Santrupt Misra won a seat.
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09:05 pm Monday, 16 March, 2026
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BJP leader and Odisha unit chief Manmohan Samal and sitting Rajya Sabha BJP MP Sujeet Kumar secured victories in Rajya Sabha polls in the state. Independent candidate and ex-Union Minister Dilip Ray, backed by the BJP, also secured the win. Ray's win reportedly involved cross-voting by several BJD and Congress MLAs. Biju Janata Dal's Santrupt Misra won a seat.
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Upset over insufficient replies by K'taka govt, Speaker adjourns Assembly, walks out
Karnataka Assembly Speaker U T Khader adjourned the House and walked out after getting upset over the insufficient number of written replies from government departments to MLAsβ questions. Khader said he wouldn't run House until the concerned ministers and secretaries provide explanations. He also reportedly noted that many MLAs were missing despite scheduled discussions and legislative business.
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09:04 pm Monday, 16 March, 2026
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Karnataka Assembly Speaker U T Khader adjourned the House and walked out after getting upset over the insufficient number of written replies from government departments to MLAsβ questions. Khader said he wouldn't run House until the concerned ministers and secretaries provide explanations. He also reportedly noted that many MLAs were missing despite scheduled discussions and legislative business.
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09:04 pm Monday, 16 March, 2026
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Sri Lanka declares Wednesdays as public holidays amid fuel shortage fears due to Iran war
Sri Lanka announced a four-day workweek with Wednesdays as public holidays due to potential fuel shortages amid the Iran war. "It was decided to declare every Wednesday a public holiday with effect from March 18," PTI quoted Commissioner General of Essential Services Prabath Chandrakeerthi as saying. The rule will apply to government employees, all government schools, Universities, and Courts.
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09:40 pm Monday, 16 March, 2026
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Sri Lanka announced a four-day workweek with Wednesdays as public holidays due to potential fuel shortages amid the Iran war. "It was decided to declare every Wednesday a public holiday with effect from March 18," PTI quoted Commissioner General of Essential Services Prabath Chandrakeerthi as saying. The rule will apply to government employees, all government schools, Universities, and Courts.
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09:40 pm Monday, 16 March, 2026
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Why have Chelsea been fined βΉ131 crore?
Chelsea were fined βΉ131 crore (Β£10.75 million), the largest ever imposed by the Premier League, and given a one-year transfer ban suspended for two years for breaching league rules. Chelsea were also handed a nine-month academy transfer ban. The club admitted to making Β£47 million in secret payments to unregistered agents and third parties over transfers between 2011 and 2018.
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09:38 pm Monday, 16 March, 2026
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Chelsea were fined βΉ131 crore (Β£10.75 million), the largest ever imposed by the Premier League, and given a one-year transfer ban suspended for two years for breaching league rules. Chelsea were also handed a nine-month academy transfer ban. The club admitted to making Β£47 million in secret payments to unregistered agents and third parties over transfers between 2011 and 2018.
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What conditions could Iran impose to reopen the Strait of Hormuz?
According to Iranβs semi-official Tasnim News Agency, several conditions are reportedly being discussed under which Iran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The conditions include guaranteed lifting of sanctions, withdrawal of American bases, return of Iranβs frozen assets and development of non-dollar trade. The broader aim is to have a new order in the Middle East, the report said.
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09:34 pm Monday, 16 March, 2026
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According to Iranβs semi-official Tasnim News Agency, several conditions are reportedly being discussed under which Iran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The conditions include guaranteed lifting of sanctions, withdrawal of American bases, return of Iranβs frozen assets and development of non-dollar trade. The broader aim is to have a new order in the Middle East, the report said.
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Rashmika shares pics from Haldi ceremony with Vijay Deverakonda
Rashmika Mandanna took to Instagram on Monday to share pictures from her Haldi ceremony with Vijay Deverakonda. She wrote, "It was more like Haldi + Holi. We were drenched and dipped in colour so much so that even now my hair still carries a bit of red in it." Rashmika married Vijay Deverakonda in Udaipur on February 26.
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09:54 pm Monday, 16 March, 2026
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Rashmika Mandanna took to Instagram on Monday to share pictures from her Haldi ceremony with Vijay Deverakonda. She wrote, "It was more like Haldi + Holi. We were drenched and dipped in colour so much so that even now my hair still carries a bit of red in it." Rashmika married Vijay Deverakonda in Udaipur on February 26.
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Shivalik vessel to unload 20,000 MT of LPG at Mundra port, rest at Mangalore: Report
The LPG vessel Shivalik arrived at Gujarat's Mundra Port on Monday after crossing the Strait of Hormuz from Persian Gulf. It carried 46,000 metric tonnes of liquid LPG, of which 20,000 metric tonnes will be unloaded at Mundra. The remaining LPG will be unloaded at Mangalore. A PTI report said the shipment consists of LPG ordered by Indian Oil Corporation.
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09:52 pm Monday, 16 March, 2026
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The LPG vessel Shivalik arrived at Gujarat's Mundra Port on Monday after crossing the Strait of Hormuz from Persian Gulf. It carried 46,000 metric tonnes of liquid LPG, of which 20,000 metric tonnes will be unloaded at Mundra. The remaining LPG will be unloaded at Mangalore. A PTI report said the shipment consists of LPG ordered by Indian Oil Corporation.
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