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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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
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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 MLAs’ 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 MLAs’ 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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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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Why have Chelsea been fined ₹131 crore?
Chelsea were fined ₹131 crore (£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 £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 ₹131 crore (£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 £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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What conditions could Iran impose to reopen the Strait of Hormuz?
According to Iran’s 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 Iran’s 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 Iran’s 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 Iran’s 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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Thousands protest in Ladakh 2 days after Wangchuk’s release from jail
Thousands protested in Ladakh on Monday demanding statehood and safeguards under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. Meanwhile, markets remained shut in both Leh and Kargil. “We will not stop demanding what is rightfully ours,” Apex Body Leh (ABL) co-chairman Cherring Dorjay Lakrook said. The protest comes two days after climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was released from Jodhpur jail.
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10:14 pm Monday, 16 March, 2026
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Thousands protested in Ladakh on Monday demanding statehood and safeguards under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. Meanwhile, markets remained shut in both Leh and Kargil. “We will not stop demanding what is rightfully ours,” Apex Body Leh (ABL) co-chairman Cherring Dorjay Lakrook said. The protest comes two days after climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was released from Jodhpur jail.
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PhonePe delaying IPO not just over Middle East war but also due to valuation issues: Report
PhonePe postponed its IPO not only because of market volatility caused by Middle East war but also because of mismatch in valuation expectations, Moneycontrol reported. Domestic mutual fund houses suggested a valuation in mid to upper end of $6-9 billion, with recent suggestions of $7 billion. This was half of the $15-billion valuation PhonePe had after its last funding round.
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10:11 pm Monday, 16 March, 2026
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PhonePe postponed its IPO not only because of market volatility caused by Middle East war but also because of mismatch in valuation expectations, Moneycontrol reported. Domestic mutual fund houses suggested a valuation in mid to upper end of $6-9 billion, with recent suggestions of $7 billion. This was half of the $15-billion valuation PhonePe had after its last funding round.
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Actress Jannat Zubair & brother Ayaan assaulted, chased on highway in Panvel
TV actress Jannat Zubair and her brother Ayaan Zubair were physically assaulted and chased on a highway in broad daylight on Sunday, according to a statement posted on Jannat's Instagram handle. The statement further stated that the siblings are safe after the incident, which reportedly occurred in Panvel. "The investigation is ongoing, with...police authorities looking into the matter," it added.
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10:20 pm Monday, 16 March, 2026
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TV actress Jannat Zubair and her brother Ayaan Zubair were physically assaulted and chased on a highway in broad daylight on Sunday, according to a statement posted on Jannat's Instagram handle. The statement further stated that the siblings are safe after the incident, which reportedly occurred in Panvel. "The investigation is ongoing, with...police authorities looking into the matter," it added.
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Netanyahu seen in same outfit in 2 videos he shared to prove he's alive
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu was seen in same outfit in two videos he shared to prove he's alive amid death rumours. Netanyahu shared a video from a coffee shop on Sunday and shared a video on Monday of himself walking outdoors. A number of unverified posts had earlier claimed that Netanyahu was either killed or injured in an Iranian strike.
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10:15 pm Monday, 16 March, 2026
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Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu was seen in same outfit in two videos he shared to prove he's alive amid death rumours. Netanyahu shared a video from a coffee shop on Sunday and shared a video on Monday of himself walking outdoors. A number of unverified posts had earlier claimed that Netanyahu was either killed or injured in an Iranian strike.
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Sprinklers didn't work, late call made to fire brigade in Odisha hospital fire
A senior official, citing an eyewitness, said fire sprinkler system at Odisha's Cuttack hospital where 10 died after fire, didn't work as the tap (control valve) was closed. The official stated that the fire brigade, "located barely a few hundred metres from the site, received a call at 2:58 am, even though the fire broke out at around 2:35 am".
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10:40 pm Monday, 16 March, 2026
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A senior official, citing an eyewitness, said fire sprinkler system at Odisha's Cuttack hospital where 10 died after fire, didn't work as the tap (control valve) was closed. The official stated that the fire brigade, "located barely a few hundred metres from the site, received a call at 2:58 am, even though the fire broke out at around 2:35 am".
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Apple launches AirPods Max 2 that lets users nod to reply to Siri, to cost ₹67,900
Apple has launched AirPods Max 2 with active noise cancellation, bringing conversation awareness, voice isolation and live translation to the AirPods Max series for the first time. The device also features Siri Interactions, allowing users to respond to Siri announcements by simply nodding their heads. Priced at ₹67,900, AirPods Max 2 will be available in five colours starting March 25.
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10:36 pm Monday, 16 March, 2026
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Apple has launched AirPods Max 2 with active noise cancellation, bringing conversation awareness, voice isolation and live translation to the AirPods Max series for the first time. The device also features Siri Interactions, allowing users to respond to Siri announcements by simply nodding their heads. Priced at ₹67,900, AirPods Max 2 will be available in five colours starting March 25.
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Liam Livingstone accuses England team management of favouring inner circle
All-rounder Liam Livingstone has accused England team management of favouring inner circle. Livingstone said he received only two brief calls from the team management after being dropped last year and felt the setup lacked respect and communication. "If you're [a part of the inner circle], you're in, and if you're not in, no-one cares about you," he said.
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10:34 pm Monday, 16 March, 2026
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All-rounder Liam Livingstone has accused England team management of favouring inner circle. Livingstone said he received only two brief calls from the team management after being dropped last year and felt the setup lacked respect and communication. "If you're [a part of the inner circle], you're in, and if you're not in, no-one cares about you," he said.
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We are dealing with a paper tiger: Donald Trump on Iran
Speaking about the ongoing war with Iran, US President Donald Trump said, “This is a paper tiger that we're dealing with. It wasn't a paper tiger two weeks ago. It's...paper tiger now.” Earlier, US carried out strikes on Kharg Island in Iran, which handles about 90% of Iran’s oil exports. Following the strike, Iran’s armed forces have warned of retaliation.
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10:51 pm Monday, 16 March, 2026
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Speaking about the ongoing war with Iran, US President Donald Trump said, “This is a paper tiger that we're dealing with. It wasn't a paper tiger two weeks ago. It's...paper tiger now.” Earlier, US carried out strikes on Kharg Island in Iran, which handles about 90% of Iran’s oil exports. Following the strike, Iran’s armed forces have warned of retaliation.
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Multiple explosions rock Kabul
Multiple explosions were heard in Afghanistan’s Kabul city and surrounding areas on Monday amid the ongoing conflict with Pakistan, reported News18. Residents reported seeing fighter jets circling at low altitude over parts of western Kabul shortly after the blasts. Taliban government in Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of violating Afghan airspace.
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11:11 pm Monday, 16 March, 2026
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Multiple explosions were heard in Afghanistan’s Kabul city and surrounding areas on Monday amid the ongoing conflict with Pakistan, reported News18. Residents reported seeing fighter jets circling at low altitude over parts of western Kabul shortly after the blasts. Taliban government in Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of violating Afghan airspace.
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11:11 pm Monday, 16 March, 2026
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Predicted Osama would knock out World Trade Center: Donald Trump
Donald Trump said during a news conference on Monday that he had predicted Osama bin Laden would "knock out" World Trade Center about a year before the attack. "I watched him being interviewed...and I said, 'He's...bad guy, you better get him'," Trump said. He added that he had also predicted the Strait of Hormuz would be used as a weapon.
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11:06 pm Monday, 16 March, 2026
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Donald Trump said during a news conference on Monday that he had predicted Osama bin Laden would "knock out" World Trade Center about a year before the attack. "I watched him being interviewed...and I said, 'He's...bad guy, you better get him'," Trump said. He added that he had also predicted the Strait of Hormuz would be used as a weapon.
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Iran has been obliterated, its air force & navy gone: Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump on Monday said that Iran's military infrastructure has suffered major losses in the US-Israel strikes. He said, "They have been literally obliterated. The Air Force is gone. The Navy is gone. Many, many ships have been sunk." He urged other countries to support Washington’s military efforts, saying allies should "come and help" in the ongoing conflict.
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11:04 pm Monday, 16 March, 2026
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US President Donald Trump on Monday said that Iran's military infrastructure has suffered major losses in the US-Israel strikes. He said, "They have been literally obliterated. The Air Force is gone. The Navy is gone. Many, many ships have been sunk." He urged other countries to support Washington’s military efforts, saying allies should "come and help" in the ongoing conflict.
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Union Minister Puri's reaction goes viral as Sudha Murty speaks on fuel prices in Rajya Sabha
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri's reaction in Rajya Sabha went viral after MP Sudha Murty spoke about LPG prices during a discussion on the global energy situation. A video showed Puri reacting while Murty said, "India didn’t start the war and fuel price rises are affecting the whole world, not just India." "I understand...difficulties of our Petroleum Minister," Murty said
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12:04 am Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri's reaction in Rajya Sabha went viral after MP Sudha Murty spoke about LPG prices during a discussion on the global energy situation. A video showed Puri reacting while Murty said, "India didn’t start the war and fuel price rises are affecting the whole world, not just India." "I understand...difficulties of our Petroleum Minister," Murty said
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AI firms poaching researchers with up to ₹184-cr salary, Indians among top earners: Report
A paper by US National Bureau of Economic Research found that AI firms are increasingly poaching academic researchers, reportedly offering salaries of up to $20 million (₹184 crore). Top 1% of industry AI researchers earn $1.94 million (₹18 crore) on average, about $1.5 million (₹14 crore) more than their academic counterparts. Indians were also among the top-paid industry AI researchers.
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07:00 am Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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A paper by US National Bureau of Economic Research found that AI firms are increasingly poaching academic researchers, reportedly offering salaries of up to $20 million (₹184 crore). Top 1% of industry AI researchers earn $1.94 million (₹18 crore) on average, about $1.5 million (₹14 crore) more than their academic counterparts. Indians were also among the top-paid industry AI researchers.
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