Who got the remaining 0.07% votes in N Korea as Kim Jong-un's party wins 99.93% of votes?
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's Workers' Party of Korea and allied groups got 99.93% of votes in latest parliamentary election. There were no opposition candidates. In each constituency, voters were given just one pre-approved candidate to either accept or reject. This means remaining 0.07% didn't go to rival party or leader. Instead, it represents voters who chose to vote 'no'.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's Workers' Party of Korea and allied groups got 99.93% of votes in latest parliamentary election. There were no opposition candidates. In each constituency, voters were given just one pre-approved candidate to either accept or reject. This means remaining 0.07% didn't go to rival party or leader. Instead, it represents voters who chose to vote 'no'.
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BJP releases 2nd list of 111 candidates for West Bengal polls
The BJP on Thursday released second list of 111 candidates for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly polls. Nisith Pramanik will contest from Mathabhanga while Koustav Bagchi, Arup Choudhury and Rekha Patra will fight from Barrackpur, Kamarhati and Hingalganj respectively. The state will go to polls on April 23 and 29 and counting of votes will take place on May 4.
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05:32 pm Thursday, 19 March, 2026
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The BJP on Thursday released second list of 111 candidates for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly polls. Nisith Pramanik will contest from Mathabhanga while Koustav Bagchi, Arup Choudhury and Rekha Patra will fight from Barrackpur, Kamarhati and Hingalganj respectively. The state will go to polls on April 23 and 29 and counting of votes will take place on May 4.
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Canada deports 2 Indian criminals
Canada has deported two Indian nationals who were involved in a series of criminal cases, including drug trafficking, arson, shootings, extortion, and auto thefts. Identifying them as Arshdeep Singh and Sukhnaaz Singh Sandhu, Canada Border Services Agency on Thursday posted, "We remove foreign nationals who threaten public safety." Arshdeep entered Canada on a student visa in 2022.
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05:48 pm Thursday, 19 March, 2026
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Canada has deported two Indian nationals who were involved in a series of criminal cases, including drug trafficking, arson, shootings, extortion, and auto thefts. Identifying them as Arshdeep Singh and Sukhnaaz Singh Sandhu, Canada Border Services Agency on Thursday posted, "We remove foreign nationals who threaten public safety." Arshdeep entered Canada on a student visa in 2022.
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US spent on Iran war in 2 weeks what it spent on NASA in a year
The US has reportedly sought approval for over $200 billion from Congress to fund its war in Iran, which started just 19 days ago. The US spent $11.3 billion in just the first week of the war, and, going by this estimate, would spend nearly $23 billion in two weeks. This would be nearly equal to NASA's $24.4-billion annual budget.
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05:48 pm Thursday, 19 March, 2026
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The US has reportedly sought approval for over $200 billion from Congress to fund its war in Iran, which started just 19 days ago. The US spent $11.3 billion in just the first week of the war, and, going by this estimate, would spend nearly $23 billion in two weeks. This would be nearly equal to NASA's $24.4-billion annual budget.
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CSK pacer Nathan Ellis ruled out of IPL 2026
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fast bowler Nathan Ellis has been ruled out of IPL 2026 due to a hamstring injury sustained during training. The Australian pacer is unlikely to regain fitness in time, CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan confirmed. "It's a big blow for us. Ellis is a crucial bowler, especially in the death overs. We're looking at replacements," Viswanathan added.
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06:12 pm Thursday, 19 March, 2026
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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fast bowler Nathan Ellis has been ruled out of IPL 2026 due to a hamstring injury sustained during training. The Australian pacer is unlikely to regain fitness in time, CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan confirmed. "It's a big blow for us. Ellis is a crucial bowler, especially in the death overs. We're looking at replacements," Viswanathan added.
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It was a normal conversation: MEA on Doval-US Ambassador's meeting
Commenting on US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor's meeting with India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "These are normal conversations that keep happening." He said both sides discussed issues of bilateral importance, adding that all matters within the bilateral framework were covered. The meeting took place on Wednesday.
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06:06 pm Thursday, 19 March, 2026
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Commenting on US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor's meeting with India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "These are normal conversations that keep happening." He said both sides discussed issues of bilateral importance, adding that all matters within the bilateral framework were covered. The meeting took place on Wednesday.
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06:06 pm Thursday, 19 March, 2026
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Such attacks are unacceptable: Govt on attacks on energy infrastructure amid war
Reacting to energy infrastructure in Middle East being attacked amid war, the central government said that attacks on energy installations are "deeply disturbing". "Such attacks are unacceptable and need to cease," Ministry of External Affairs stated. Notably, Iran attacked world's largest LNG production facility in Qatar over attack on its South Pars gas field by Israel.
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06:29 pm Thursday, 19 March, 2026
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Reacting to energy infrastructure in Middle East being attacked amid war, the central government said that attacks on energy installations are "deeply disturbing". "Such attacks are unacceptable and need to cease," Ministry of External Affairs stated. Notably, Iran attacked world's largest LNG production facility in Qatar over attack on its South Pars gas field by Israel.
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Who has the most nuclear warheads?
India and Pakistan relations remain at risk of nuclear conflict, according to US Intelligence Community report. India has 180 nuclear warheads, while Pakistan holds about 170 of an estimated 12,241 warheads in the world. Russia holds the most nuclear warheads at 5,459, followed by US (5,177). China has 600 warheads while France, UK & Israel hold 290, 225 & 90 respectively.
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06:26 pm Thursday, 19 March, 2026
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India and Pakistan relations remain at risk of nuclear conflict, according to US Intelligence Community report. India has 180 nuclear warheads, while Pakistan holds about 170 of an estimated 12,241 warheads in the world. Russia holds the most nuclear warheads at 5,459, followed by US (5,177). China has 600 warheads while France, UK & Israel hold 290, 225 & 90 respectively.
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How can Old Tax Regime help save over ₹1 lakh on ₹20-lakh salary after April 1?
Draft Income Tax Rules, set to take effect from April 1, have changed several provisions of the Old Tax Regime and have clarified deductions, exemptions and compliance norms. A taxpayer earning ₹20 lakh annually can now save ₹1.25 lakh. This is due to changes like higher meal limits (₹50 to ₹200), gift exemptions (₹5,000 to ₹15,000) and mobile leasing benefits.
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06:24 pm Thursday, 19 March, 2026
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Draft Income Tax Rules, set to take effect from April 1, have changed several provisions of the Old Tax Regime and have clarified deductions, exemptions and compliance norms. A taxpayer earning ₹20 lakh annually can now save ₹1.25 lakh. This is due to changes like higher meal limits (₹50 to ₹200), gift exemptions (₹5,000 to ₹15,000) and mobile leasing benefits.
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UNSC's inaction made Israel bold in targeting our officials: Iran
Iran ambassador to the United Nations Amir-Saeid Iravani said United Nations Security Council's inaction made Israel bold in targeting top Iranian officials. Iravani said that, if left unchecked, the killings could become normalised and spread to other countries as well. Iran Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and top security official Ali Larijani were killed in US-Israeli strikes.
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06:44 pm Thursday, 19 March, 2026
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Iran ambassador to the United Nations Amir-Saeid Iravani said United Nations Security Council's inaction made Israel bold in targeting top Iranian officials. Iravani said that, if left unchecked, the killings could become normalised and spread to other countries as well. Iran Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and top security official Ali Larijani were killed in US-Israeli strikes.
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WHO admits it is preparing for possible nuclear weapon use in Iran
World Health Organization (WHO) has admitted it's preparing for a nuclear catastrophe if the war involving the US and Israel against Iran continues to escalate. "There's nothing that can prevent...harm that will come...if this eventually happens," a WHO official said. Notably, a missile struck a structure 350 metres away from Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran on Tuesday.
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06:39 pm Thursday, 19 March, 2026
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World Health Organization (WHO) has admitted it's preparing for a nuclear catastrophe if the war involving the US and Israel against Iran continues to escalate. "There's nothing that can prevent...harm that will come...if this eventually happens," a WHO official said. Notably, a missile struck a structure 350 metres away from Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran on Tuesday.
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Iran reportedly develops new uranium enrichment site, UN watchdog says it's unsure
Iran has reportedly developed a new uranium enrichment site at an underground complex in Isfahan. However, inspectors are unable to determine whether the new facility is operational or just an "empty hall", the UN's nuclear watchdog has said. There are "many questions" about how advanced the facility is, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) director general, Rafael Grossi said.
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06:34 pm Thursday, 19 March, 2026
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Iran has reportedly developed a new uranium enrichment site at an underground complex in Isfahan. However, inspectors are unable to determine whether the new facility is operational or just an "empty hall", the UN's nuclear watchdog has said. There are "many questions" about how advanced the facility is, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) director general, Rafael Grossi said.
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US bombs Iranian ships near Strait of Hormuz
US Central Command on Thursday said that the US forces have destroyed Iranian naval targets "that threatened international shipping in and near the Strait of Hormuz". It has also shared a video of its attack. Meanwhile US' Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has said that the country's objectives were to destroy Iran's missile launchers, its defence industrial base and navy.
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06:54 pm Thursday, 19 March, 2026
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US Central Command on Thursday said that the US forces have destroyed Iranian naval targets "that threatened international shipping in and near the Strait of Hormuz". It has also shared a video of its attack. Meanwhile US' Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has said that the country's objectives were to destroy Iran's missile launchers, its defence industrial base and navy.
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06:54 pm Thursday, 19 March, 2026
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India rubbishes claims of delaying India-US trade deal's signing, says 'It's not accurate'
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal rubbished a Reuters report that claimed that India had put on hold the signing of the India-US trade deal. "We saw the report. It's not accurate. Both India and US remain in close touch on all trade matters," Jaiswal said. "It's not an accurate reflection of where we are on that particular issue," he added.
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06:51 pm Thursday, 19 March, 2026
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MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal rubbished a Reuters report that claimed that India had put on hold the signing of the India-US trade deal. "We saw the report. It's not accurate. Both India and US remain in close touch on all trade matters," Jaiswal said. "It's not an accurate reflection of where we are on that particular issue," he added.
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2 Indian-origin men fined ₹1.72 lakh each for spitting paan in UK
Two Indian-origin men have been fined £1,391 (around ₹1.72 lakh) each in London’s Brent borough for spitting paan in public, according to Harrow Online. Identified as Akshitkumar Bhadre Patel (31) and Hitesh Patel (32), they were initially issued £100 on-the-spot fines in June 2025, but the amount increased after they failed to pay and appear in court.
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07:12 pm Thursday, 19 March, 2026
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Two Indian-origin men have been fined £1,391 (around ₹1.72 lakh) each in London’s Brent borough for spitting paan in public, according to Harrow Online. Identified as Akshitkumar Bhadre Patel (31) and Hitesh Patel (32), they were initially issued £100 on-the-spot fines in June 2025, but the amount increased after they failed to pay and appear in court.
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X blocks parody, activist accounts in India after 'legal demand'
Several accounts on social media platform X have been withheld in India since Wednesday. The platform said that they had been withheld in the country in response to a 'legal demand'. The handles include parody accounts @DrNimoYadav, @Nehr_who, @indian_armada, and profiles such as @mrjethwani_ and @Doc_RGM. The Congress said that the withholding of the accounts was unacceptable.
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07:07 pm Thursday, 19 March, 2026
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Several accounts on social media platform X have been withheld in India since Wednesday. The platform said that they had been withheld in the country in response to a 'legal demand'. The handles include parody accounts @DrNimoYadav, @Nehr_who, @indian_armada, and profiles such as @mrjethwani_ and @Doc_RGM. The Congress said that the withholding of the accounts was unacceptable.
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BJP-AAP leaders clash in Delhi over response to fire that killed 9
A confrontation between BJP MLA Kuldeep Solanki and AAP Delhi unit president Saurabh Bharadwaj over fire in Delhi's Palam escalated into physical scuffle on Thursday. The leaders from both parties levelled charges over alleged lapses in the emergency response. The incident occurred when representatives from both parties visited the area where nine members of a family were killed in fire.
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07:36 pm Thursday, 19 March, 2026
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A confrontation between BJP MLA Kuldeep Solanki and AAP Delhi unit president Saurabh Bharadwaj over fire in Delhi's Palam escalated into physical scuffle on Thursday. The leaders from both parties levelled charges over alleged lapses in the emergency response. The incident occurred when representatives from both parties visited the area where nine members of a family were killed in fire.
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AI to be used to prevent overcrowding at Chinnaswamy during IPL 2026: Report
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and heat imaging will be used to prevent overcrowding at the gates of M Chinnaswamy Stadium during IPL 2026, News18 reported. Officials said only 28,000 spectators will be allowed at a time inside the stadium, which can hold 35,000 people. Notably, at least 11 people died in a stampede after RCB's maiden IPL title win last year.
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07:55 pm Thursday, 19 March, 2026
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and heat imaging will be used to prevent overcrowding at the gates of M Chinnaswamy Stadium during IPL 2026, News18 reported. Officials said only 28,000 spectators will be allowed at a time inside the stadium, which can hold 35,000 people. Notably, at least 11 people died in a stampede after RCB's maiden IPL title win last year.
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Reporter narrowly escapes being hit by Israeli strike in Lebanon
A video has surfaced online showing a reporter narrowly escaping an Israeli missile attack in Lebanon. The reporter, Steve Sweeney, was injured and a shrapnel was later removed from his body. Notably, over 1,000 people have been killed in Lebanon in Israeli strikes since March 2. US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28.
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08:03 pm Thursday, 19 March, 2026
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A video has surfaced online showing a reporter narrowly escaping an Israeli missile attack in Lebanon. The reporter, Steve Sweeney, was injured and a shrapnel was later removed from his body. Notably, over 1,000 people have been killed in Lebanon in Israeli strikes since March 2. US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28.
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08:03 pm Thursday, 19 March, 2026
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Video of security pushing devotees during darshan at Baba Baidyanath temple sparks outrage
A video from Baba Baidyanath Dham in Jharkhand has sparked outrage after it showed security officials pushing devotees during darshan. "VIPs get darshan in few minutes, while common man wait for hours to get a glimpse of the deity. They end up getting pushed like this," a person reacted. Meanwhile, BJP said Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren is the temple's president.
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08:00 pm Thursday, 19 March, 2026
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A video from Baba Baidyanath Dham in Jharkhand has sparked outrage after it showed security officials pushing devotees during darshan. "VIPs get darshan in few minutes, while common man wait for hours to get a glimpse of the deity. They end up getting pushed like this," a person reacted. Meanwhile, BJP said Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren is the temple's president.
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