E-KYC order not a fresh directive, required only for unauthenticated LPG users: Govt
Clarifying its earlier post on X, the government said that LPG Biometric Aadhaar Authentication (eKYC) is only required for unauthenticated LPG customers and not all customers. "It’s clarified that this isn't a fresh direction...Recent post by the ministry is a part of ongoing efforts of Government to encourage more LPG consumers to complete biometric Aadhaar authentication," it added.
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News By: Ankit Tiwari
01:54 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Clarifying its earlier post on X, the government said that LPG Biometric Aadhaar Authentication (eKYC) is only required for unauthenticated LPG customers and not all customers. "It’s clarified that this isn't a fresh direction...Recent post by the ministry is a part of ongoing efforts of Government to encourage more LPG consumers to complete biometric Aadhaar authentication," it added.
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Row erupts after TVK leader alleges DMK threatened Rajinikanth; he reacts
A row erupted after TVK leader Aadhav Arjuna alleged that members of the DMK leadership had threatened and discouraged Tamil film superstar Rajinikanth when he tried to enter politics. Arjuna also claimed that Rajinikanth eventually returned to acting. Responding to it, Rajnikanth said, "Arjuna, who holds a leadership position in TVK...recently made a statement about me that was not true."
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
01:51 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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A row erupted after TVK leader Aadhav Arjuna alleged that members of the DMK leadership had threatened and discouraged Tamil film superstar Rajinikanth when he tried to enter politics. Arjuna also claimed that Rajinikanth eventually returned to acting. Responding to it, Rajnikanth said, "Arjuna, who holds a leadership position in TVK...recently made a statement about me that was not true."
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01:51 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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19-yr-old dental student Haris Ali arrested in UP, he tried to expand ISIS' network in India
A 19-year-old BDS student, Haris Ali, was arrested by UP ATS for allegedly having links with a module of terror outfit ISIS. It alleged Ali and his associates created social media groups to recruit people and wanted to "expand" ISIS's network in India. Their Pakistan-based handlers wanted to promote idea of establishing Sharia-based caliphate in the world, including in India.
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News By: Shalini ojha
02:08 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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A 19-year-old BDS student, Haris Ali, was arrested by UP ATS for allegedly having links with a module of terror outfit ISIS. It alleged Ali and his associates created social media groups to recruit people and wanted to "expand" ISIS's network in India. Their Pakistan-based handlers wanted to promote idea of establishing Sharia-based caliphate in the world, including in India.
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Priyanka Chaturvedi defends Priyanka Chopra after criticism over 'Free Palestine' moment at Oscars
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi defended actress Priyanka Chopra after she faced a hate campaign from several Pakistani X handles after her co-presenter Javier Bardem said "Free Palestine" on Oscars stage. Chaturvedi said Priyanka Chopra has achieved far more than her haters combined. The handles ran a campaign against her for supporting Indian Armed Forces' action against Pakistan.
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02:00 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi defended actress Priyanka Chopra after she faced a hate campaign from several Pakistani X handles after her co-presenter Javier Bardem said "Free Palestine" on Oscars stage. Chaturvedi said Priyanka Chopra has achieved far more than her haters combined. The handles ran a campaign against her for supporting Indian Armed Forces' action against Pakistan.
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Won't leave any stone unturned to hold fair polls: CEC on bureaucrats' removal in WB
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said Election Commission (EC) will not leave any stone unturned for holding "transparent, fear-free, violence-free and inducement-free elections" in West Bengal. His remarks come after EC transferred top bureaucracy of the state, including Chief Secretary, Home Secretary and Director General of Police. The state will go to polls on April 23 and 29.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
02:23 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said Election Commission (EC) will not leave any stone unturned for holding "transparent, fear-free, violence-free and inducement-free elections" in West Bengal. His remarks come after EC transferred top bureaucracy of the state, including Chief Secretary, Home Secretary and Director General of Police. The state will go to polls on April 23 and 29.
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02:23 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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US startup plans to send 50,000 mirrors to space, sell sunlight for ₹5 lakh/hour
A US-based startup plans to launch 50,000 mirrors into space to provide sunlight on Earth at night. Reflect Orbital will charge about $5,000 an hour (around ₹5 lakh) for the light of one mirror under annual contracts for 1,000 hours or more. The startup has sought regulatory approval to launch a prototype satellite with a 60-foot-wide mirror this year.
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02:38 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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A US-based startup plans to launch 50,000 mirrors into space to provide sunlight on Earth at night. Reflect Orbital will charge about $5,000 an hour (around ₹5 lakh) for the light of one mirror under annual contracts for 1,000 hours or more. The startup has sought regulatory approval to launch a prototype satellite with a 60-foot-wide mirror this year.
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02:38 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Eggs to get expiry dates from April in UP
Uttar Pradesh government has made it mandatory for traders to ensure that all eggs sold in the market have an expiry date on them from April 1, reports stated, citing a government order. Additional chief secretary for animal husbandry and dairy Mukesh Meshram told TOI that eggs will be destroyed or marked "unsafe for human consumption" in case of violations.
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News By: Medhaa Gupta
02:37 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Uttar Pradesh government has made it mandatory for traders to ensure that all eggs sold in the market have an expiry date on them from April 1, reports stated, citing a government order. Additional chief secretary for animal husbandry and dairy Mukesh Meshram told TOI that eggs will be destroyed or marked "unsafe for human consumption" in case of violations.
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02:37 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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How did cross-voting and absenteeism by Opp'n MLAs help NDA win Rajya Sabha polls?
Around eight MLAs from the BJD and three from Congress cross-voted in favour of a BJP-backed candidate, helping him win the Rajya Sabha elections. On the other hand, three Congress MLAs and one RJD MLA remained absent while voting, resulting in the BJP winning all five Rajya Sabha seats from Bihar. The BJP-led NDA won 21 out of 37 seats.
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02:32 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Around eight MLAs from the BJD and three from Congress cross-voted in favour of a BJP-backed candidate, helping him win the Rajya Sabha elections. On the other hand, three Congress MLAs and one RJD MLA remained absent while voting, resulting in the BJP winning all five Rajya Sabha seats from Bihar. The BJP-led NDA won 21 out of 37 seats.
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Israel targets Iran's security chief Ali Larijani, fate unclear
Israeli media said on Tuesday that its military has targeted Iran's security chief Ali Larijani, adding that it was not immediately clear whether he was killed or injured. Iran has not yet commented on the report yet. A joint strike by US and Israel had killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei on February 28.
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02:30 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Israeli media said on Tuesday that its military has targeted Iran's security chief Ali Larijani, adding that it was not immediately clear whether he was killed or injured. Iran has not yet commented on the report yet. A joint strike by US and Israel had killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei on February 28.
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02:30 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Supreme Court urges Centre to bring a law recognising paternity leave
The Supreme Court on Tuesday urged the Centre to introduce a law recognising paternity leave as a social security benefit. It observed that the duration of the leave must be determined to suit the needs of both parents and child. Paternity leave refers to paid or unpaid leave granted to a father following the birth or adoption of a child.
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02:59 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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The Supreme Court on Tuesday urged the Centre to introduce a law recognising paternity leave as a social security benefit. It observed that the duration of the leave must be determined to suit the needs of both parents and child. Paternity leave refers to paid or unpaid leave granted to a father following the birth or adoption of a child.
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Our brothers who intended to fast are gone: Zadran on Kabul attack
Afghanistan batter Ibrahim Zadran reacted to the Pakistani airstrike on a hospital in Afghanistan's Kabul that killed around 400 people. "I heard a massive explosion...Moments later, we saw flames rising into the sky from a hospital," he said. Zadran added, "Our brothers who intended to fast tomorrow are now gone, or wounded. My thoughts are with every family grieving tonight."
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03:13 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Afghanistan batter Ibrahim Zadran reacted to the Pakistani airstrike on a hospital in Afghanistan's Kabul that killed around 400 people. "I heard a massive explosion...Moments later, we saw flames rising into the sky from a hospital," he said. Zadran added, "Our brothers who intended to fast tomorrow are now gone, or wounded. My thoughts are with every family grieving tonight."
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Bihar gangster threatens to kill policemen, killed in encounter
A Bihar gangster named Kundan Thakur, who had threatened to kill policemen in a phone call, was killed along with one of his associates in an encounter. During the encounter, one policeman sustained serious injuries and later succumbed during treatment. Officials said the two other gangsters, a father-son duo, were also arrested and have prior criminal cases against them.
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03:13 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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A Bihar gangster named Kundan Thakur, who had threatened to kill policemen in a phone call, was killed along with one of his associates in an encounter. During the encounter, one policeman sustained serious injuries and later succumbed during treatment. Officials said the two other gangsters, a father-son duo, were also arrested and have prior criminal cases against them.
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Lok Sabha revokes suspension of 8 Opp'n MPs with immediate effect
Lok Sabha revoked the suspension of eight Opposition MPs on Tuesday. Seven Congress MPs, including Manickam Tagore and Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, and one CPI(M) MP were suspended on February 3 for the remainder of the Budget Session after they threw papers at the Chair. The MPs were protesting after LoP Rahul Gandhi wasn't allowed to speak in the House.
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News By: Garima Garg
03:12 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Lok Sabha revoked the suspension of eight Opposition MPs on Tuesday. Seven Congress MPs, including Manickam Tagore and Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, and one CPI(M) MP were suspended on February 3 for the remainder of the Budget Session after they threw papers at the Chair. The MPs were protesting after LoP Rahul Gandhi wasn't allowed to speak in the House.
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03:12 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Iran's top commander Gholam Reza Soleimani killed by Israel
Israel has claimed that Iran's top commander, Gholam Reza Soleimani, has been killed in Israeli strikes. Israel Defence Forces said a "precision" airstrike in Tehran took the life of Soleimani, who operated as the Basij unit's commander for the past six years. Reportedly, Israel has also targeted Iran's security chief Ali Larijani, but whether he's dead or injured remains unclear.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
03:06 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Israel has claimed that Iran's top commander, Gholam Reza Soleimani, has been killed in Israeli strikes. Israel Defence Forces said a "precision" airstrike in Tehran took the life of Soleimani, who operated as the Basij unit's commander for the past six years. Reportedly, Israel has also targeted Iran's security chief Ali Larijani, but whether he's dead or injured remains unclear.
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03:06 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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'Sarke Chunar…' to be re-released with new lyrics amid row: Report
Sanjay Dutt and Nora Fatehi's song, 'Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke', which was deleted following major backlash for its vulgar lyrics, will be re-released with new lyrics, according to IANS. This comes after the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issued a notice over the use of objectionable lyrics. Singer Armaan Malik also called it a "new low" for commercial songs.
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03:28 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Sanjay Dutt and Nora Fatehi's song, 'Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke', which was deleted following major backlash for its vulgar lyrics, will be re-released with new lyrics, according to IANS. This comes after the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issued a notice over the use of objectionable lyrics. Singer Armaan Malik also called it a "new low" for commercial songs.
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03:28 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Man single-handedly cleans polluted river in MP, says 'people constantly demotivated me'
An undated video has surfaced online in which a man claimed he single-handedly cleaned a river in Madhya Pradesh's Biaora. In the video, the man reported to be 20 years old, said that throughout the process, people demotivated him several times. Praising him, one X user wrote, "Hope people will get inspired from this and do their bit."
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03:18 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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An undated video has surfaced online in which a man claimed he single-handedly cleaned a river in Madhya Pradesh's Biaora. In the video, the man reported to be 20 years old, said that throughout the process, people demotivated him several times. Praising him, one X user wrote, "Hope people will get inspired from this and do their bit."
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Banks shouldn't penalise account holders over minimum balance: Raghav Chadha
Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha said that banks shouldn't charge penalties from customers for not maintaining a minimum average account balance. He cited government data that banks collected ₹19,000 crore in such penalties from FY23 to FY25. "If a poor person's balance falls below the minimum level, the banks should not treat it as a crime," he added.
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03:18 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha said that banks shouldn't charge penalties from customers for not maintaining a minimum average account balance. He cited government data that banks collected ₹19,000 crore in such penalties from FY23 to FY25. "If a poor person's balance falls below the minimum level, the banks should not treat it as a crime," he added.
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Company with 1 employee takes just 2 hours to hack McKinsey's AI platform, in use for 2 years
Lilli, the internal AI platform that multinational consulting firm McKinsey has used for two years, was autonomously hacked by an AI agent in just two hours. CodeWall.ai, whose Founder Paul Price says he's his company's only employee, deployed the agent and exposed 4.6 crore chat messages and 7.28 lakh files. The AI also exposed McKinsey's "intellectual crown jewels", CodeWall.ai said.
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News By: Ashley Paul
03:43 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Lilli, the internal AI platform that multinational consulting firm McKinsey has used for two years, was autonomously hacked by an AI agent in just two hours. CodeWall.ai, whose Founder Paul Price says he's his company's only employee, deployed the agent and exposed 4.6 crore chat messages and 7.28 lakh files. The AI also exposed McKinsey's "intellectual crown jewels", CodeWall.ai said.
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I want Nayanthara, will govt fulfil it: AIADMK MP on Stalin's 'share dreams' remark
AIADMK MP from Tamil Nadu CV Shanmugam, while speaking about CM MK Stalin asking people to share their dreams, said, "If I say I want (actor) Nayanthara, will he (Stalin) fulfil my dream?" The leaders standing beside him laughed at his remarks. Shanmugam made the remark while participating in a protest on women's safety.
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03:42 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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AIADMK MP from Tamil Nadu CV Shanmugam, while speaking about CM MK Stalin asking people to share their dreams, said, "If I say I want (actor) Nayanthara, will he (Stalin) fulfil my dream?" The leaders standing beside him laughed at his remarks. Shanmugam made the remark while participating in a protest on women's safety.
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Iran security chief Ali Larijani & top commander Gholamreza Soleimani killed, claims Israel
Ali Larijani, Iran's security chief and top commander Gholamreza Soleimani were killed in latest strikes, claimed Israel. Iran has, however, not yet commented on the reports. Larijani was widely seen as one of the most influential figures in Iran's power structure. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli strikes on February 28.
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03:32 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Ali Larijani, Iran's security chief and top commander Gholamreza Soleimani were killed in latest strikes, claimed Israel. Iran has, however, not yet commented on the reports. Larijani was widely seen as one of the most influential figures in Iran's power structure. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli strikes on February 28.
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