Commercial LPG allocation hiked to 50%
Commercial LPG allocation will be increased to 50% of pre-crisis levels, effective March 23, 2026, the government said. The additional 20% supply will prioritise restaurants, dhabas, hotels and food-related sectors. Commercial users must register with oil marketing companies to access LPG while also applying for PNG connections as part of a phased transition to cleaner fuel systems.
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Commercial LPG allocation will be increased to 50% of pre-crisis levels, effective March 23, 2026, the government said. The additional 20% supply will prioritise restaurants, dhabas, hotels and food-related sectors. Commercial users must register with oil marketing companies to access LPG while also applying for PNG connections as part of a phased transition to cleaner fuel systems.
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Dhurandhar title originally belonged to Satish Kaushik, makers honour his wife in end credits
Dhurandhar’s title originally belonged to the late actor-director Satish Kaushik, Anupam Kher had reportedly revealed in an old video. The filmmakers paid a heartfelt tribute to Satish Kaushik's wife, Shashi, in the end credits. "Dhurandhar was a title which was with Satish Kaushik...happy to read Shashi Kaushik's name in the acknowledgement," Kher had said in the video.
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06:30 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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Dhurandhar’s title originally belonged to the late actor-director Satish Kaushik, Anupam Kher had reportedly revealed in an old video. The filmmakers paid a heartfelt tribute to Satish Kaushik's wife, Shashi, in the end credits. "Dhurandhar was a title which was with Satish Kaushik...happy to read Shashi Kaushik's name in the acknowledgement," Kher had said in the video.
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Mysterious 'zombie' ship crosses Strait of Hormuz
A mysterious 'zombie' ship posing as a scrapped LNG carrier exited the Strait of Hormuz on March 20 amid the Middle East war. The vessel, identifying as 'Jamal', matched a tanker dismantled in India in October 2025, according to reports. It marks the first known case of a 'zombie' ship transiting Hormuz since hostilities began.
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06:50 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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A mysterious 'zombie' ship posing as a scrapped LNG carrier exited the Strait of Hormuz on March 20 amid the Middle East war. The vessel, identifying as 'Jamal', matched a tanker dismantled in India in October 2025, according to reports. It marks the first known case of a 'zombie' ship transiting Hormuz since hostilities began.
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Gulf war unlikely to affect India's power supply: Power Secretary
The ongoing war in the Middle East is unlikely to significantly affect India's power supply, Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal said on the sidelines of the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026. He added that India relies very little on gas-based power generation. Agarwal further stated that some additional gas-based capacity is used only during peak demand periods such as heat waves.
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07:18 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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The ongoing war in the Middle East is unlikely to significantly affect India's power supply, Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal said on the sidelines of the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026. He added that India relies very little on gas-based power generation. Agarwal further stated that some additional gas-based capacity is used only during peak demand periods such as heat waves.
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Wine drinkers may live longer than beer and spirit drinkers, study finds
A study found that beer, cider, and spirits raise early death risk, but moderate wine intake is linked to lower risk. Researchers at China's Central South University found moderate wine drinkers had 21% lower heart-related death risk than non-drinkers or occasional drinkers. In contrast, even low intake of beer, cider or spirits was linked to 9% higher cardiovascular death risk.
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07:16 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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A study found that beer, cider, and spirits raise early death risk, but moderate wine intake is linked to lower risk. Researchers at China's Central South University found moderate wine drinkers had 21% lower heart-related death risk than non-drinkers or occasional drinkers. In contrast, even low intake of beer, cider or spirits was linked to 9% higher cardiovascular death risk.
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BESCOM announces power cuts from March 22 to 25 in Bengaluru
BESCOM has announced scheduled power cuts from March 22 to 25 across Bengaluru, Chitradurga, Kolar and nearby areas for maintenance and HT reconductoring. Power will be off daily from 9 am to 6 pm. Residents and businesses are advised to plan and follow safety measures during the outages, especially with pre-monsoon rains approaching.
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BESCOM has announced scheduled power cuts from March 22 to 25 across Bengaluru, Chitradurga, Kolar and nearby areas for maintenance and HT reconductoring. Power will be off daily from 9 am to 6 pm. Residents and businesses are advised to plan and follow safety measures during the outages, especially with pre-monsoon rains approaching.
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China-backed firm NeuCyber says it's 3 yrs behind Musk's Neuralink
Chinese state-backed brain-computer interface (BCI) startup NeuCyber Neurotech said its most cutting-edge product is still three years behind Elon Musk's Neuralink. "The benchmark for Beinao-2 is Neuralink...They already have over 20 patients using it," Li Yuan, rotating CEO of NeuCyber, said. Last week, China became the first country to approve an invasive BCI medical device for commercial use.
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07:44 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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Chinese state-backed brain-computer interface (BCI) startup NeuCyber Neurotech said its most cutting-edge product is still three years behind Elon Musk's Neuralink. "The benchmark for Beinao-2 is Neuralink...They already have over 20 patients using it," Li Yuan, rotating CEO of NeuCyber, said. Last week, China became the first country to approve an invasive BCI medical device for commercial use.
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Iran launches 10 million rial note, its biggest ever denomination, amid war
Iran is rolling out a new 10 million rial banknote, its biggest-ever denomination, as authorities seek to manage spiralling inflation and meet demand for cash during the war, Financial Times reported. The banknote is worth about $7.6 and ₹712. In February, Iran had launched 5 million rial banknotes.
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07:41 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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Iran is rolling out a new 10 million rial banknote, its biggest-ever denomination, as authorities seek to manage spiralling inflation and meet demand for cash during the war, Financial Times reported. The banknote is worth about $7.6 and ₹712. In February, Iran had launched 5 million rial banknotes.
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Ben Stokes blamed Brendon McCullum for Ashes defeat: Report
England Test captain Ben Stokes blamed head coach Brendon McCullum for their 1-4 Ashes 2025-26 defeat, according to a report by The Telegraph. The report added that McCullum and Stokes were no longer aligned. Stokes wanted England to be more watchful, McCullum felt that confused the players, it stated.
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07:37 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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England Test captain Ben Stokes blamed head coach Brendon McCullum for their 1-4 Ashes 2025-26 defeat, according to a report by The Telegraph. The report added that McCullum and Stokes were no longer aligned. Stokes wanted England to be more watchful, McCullum felt that confused the players, it stated.
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Indian Navy to commission stealth frigate Taragiri on April 3
Indian Navy will commission the stealth frigate Taragiri (F41) on April 3 during a ceremony, which will be presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, at Visakhapatnam. The ship, which has over 75% indigenous content, has a world-class weapon suite, featuring supersonic surface-to-surface missiles, medium-range surface-to-air missiles, and a specialised anti-submarine warfare suite.
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07:35 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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Indian Navy will commission the stealth frigate Taragiri (F41) on April 3 during a ceremony, which will be presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, at Visakhapatnam. The ship, which has over 75% indigenous content, has a world-class weapon suite, featuring supersonic surface-to-surface missiles, medium-range surface-to-air missiles, and a specialised anti-submarine warfare suite.
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What are the new ATM rules set to be applicable from April 1?
HDFC Bank has announced UPI-based cash withdrawals made at ATMs will now be included in the monthly free transaction limit. Customers who exceed their monthly limit will be charged ₹23 per transaction. PNB customers will be able to withdraw between ₹50,000 and ₹75,000 per day, depending on their card type. Jio Payments Bank has introduced QR code-based cash withdrawal facility.
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07:47 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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HDFC Bank has announced UPI-based cash withdrawals made at ATMs will now be included in the monthly free transaction limit. Customers who exceed their monthly limit will be charged ₹23 per transaction. PNB customers will be able to withdraw between ₹50,000 and ₹75,000 per day, depending on their card type. Jio Payments Bank has introduced QR code-based cash withdrawal facility.
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Video shows an Indian-style auto spotted among London traffic
A video of an Indian-style auto-rickshaw cruising through London traffic has gone viral online. Shared by a content creator, the clip shows the vehicle blending into a typical UK street. The unusual sight amused viewers and triggered nostalgia among Indians, who said it felt like scenes from cities like Delhi or Mumbai.
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A video of an Indian-style auto-rickshaw cruising through London traffic has gone viral online. Shared by a content creator, the clip shows the vehicle blending into a typical UK street. The unusual sight amused viewers and triggered nostalgia among Indians, who said it felt like scenes from cities like Delhi or Mumbai.
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‘Gamer mummy’ goes viral for her impressive gaming skills
An Indian mother has gone viral as "gamer mummy" for her impressive PS5 skills and racing gameplay. Videos shared by her son show her playing Spider-Man and Gran Turismo 7 while balancing daily chores. Netizens praised her talent, with some jokingly comparing her driving skills to Formula 1 legend Lewis Hamilton.
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An Indian mother has gone viral as "gamer mummy" for her impressive PS5 skills and racing gameplay. Videos shared by her son show her playing Spider-Man and Gran Turismo 7 while balancing daily chores. Netizens praised her talent, with some jokingly comparing her driving skills to Formula 1 legend Lewis Hamilton.
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How Iran’s Ghadir-class submarines could choke Strait of Hormuz?
Ghadir-class submarine is Iran’s primary underwater weapon in Persian Gulf, a News18 report said. About 29 metres long, it can operate in waters as shallow as 30 metres, which is the average depth of critical shipping channels through Strait of Hormuz. A single Ghadir operating at night can lay dozens of mines across a shipping channel undetected, the report added.
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08:10 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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Ghadir-class submarine is Iran’s primary underwater weapon in Persian Gulf, a News18 report said. About 29 metres long, it can operate in waters as shallow as 30 metres, which is the average depth of critical shipping channels through Strait of Hormuz. A single Ghadir operating at night can lay dozens of mines across a shipping channel undetected, the report added.
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22 countries release joint statement on Strait of Hormuz amid war
As many as 22 countries, including UAE, UK, France, Germany, Australia and Italy, have released a joint statement on the Strait of Hormuz, condemning "in the strongest terms recent attacks by Iran on unarmed commercial vessels". "We express our readiness to contribute to appropriate efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait," the statement read.
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08:08 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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As many as 22 countries, including UAE, UK, France, Germany, Australia and Italy, have released a joint statement on the Strait of Hormuz, condemning "in the strongest terms recent attacks by Iran on unarmed commercial vessels". "We express our readiness to contribute to appropriate efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait," the statement read.
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Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Bilal Salafi killed by 'unknown persons' in Pakistan's Muridke
Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Bilal Arif Salafi has been shot and stabbed to death by 'unknown persons' inside Pakistan's Markaz Taiba, Muridke, moments after Eid prayers on Saturday, according to reports. Salafi was reportedly a key recruiter of the terror outfit. Last year, Indian forces had bombed the same place which serves as LeT's headquarters, under Operation Sindoor.
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Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Bilal Arif Salafi has been shot and stabbed to death by 'unknown persons' inside Pakistan's Markaz Taiba, Muridke, moments after Eid prayers on Saturday, according to reports. Salafi was reportedly a key recruiter of the terror outfit. Last year, Indian forces had bombed the same place which serves as LeT's headquarters, under Operation Sindoor.
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Himanta Biswa Sarma faces challenge from three Gogois in Assam
In Upper Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma faces a challenge from 'three Gogois', Gaurav Gogoi, Akhil Gogoi and Lurinjyoti Gogoi. The Bharatiya Janata Party is banking on consolidating Ahom community votes, while a fragile opposition alliance tests unity in a crucial electoral battleground.
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In Upper Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma faces a challenge from 'three Gogois', Gaurav Gogoi, Akhil Gogoi and Lurinjyoti Gogoi. The Bharatiya Janata Party is banking on consolidating Ahom community votes, while a fragile opposition alliance tests unity in a crucial electoral battleground.
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Middle East war may trigger fresh wave of global inflation if disruptions spread: SBI Research
A widening conflict in the Middle East could trigger a fresh wave of global inflation if it spreads across supply chains, asset classes and jurisdictions, according to SBI Research. However, India may remain relatively insulated compared with many economies, it added. "The immediate inflationary impact of widening conflict in the Middle East is likely to be limited," the report said.
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09:03 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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A widening conflict in the Middle East could trigger a fresh wave of global inflation if it spreads across supply chains, asset classes and jurisdictions, according to SBI Research. However, India may remain relatively insulated compared with many economies, it added. "The immediate inflationary impact of widening conflict in the Middle East is likely to be limited," the report said.
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BJD suspends 6 MLAs over cross-voting during Rajya Sabha polls
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Saturday suspended six MLAs over involvement in anti-party activities, including cross-voting during recent election to four Rajya Sabha seats from Odisha. The suspended MLAs are Chakramani Kanhar, Naba Kishor Mallick, Souvic Biswal, Subasini Jena, Ramakanta Bhoi and Devi Ranjan Tripathy. Earlier, Congress expelled its three MLAs in Odisha for cross-voting in the polls.
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09:25 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Saturday suspended six MLAs over involvement in anti-party activities, including cross-voting during recent election to four Rajya Sabha seats from Odisha. The suspended MLAs are Chakramani Kanhar, Naba Kishor Mallick, Souvic Biswal, Subasini Jena, Ramakanta Bhoi and Devi Ranjan Tripathy. Earlier, Congress expelled its three MLAs in Odisha for cross-voting in the polls.
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'We’ll bomb Delhi, Mumbai if US attacks us,' says Pakistan's ex-envoy to India on TV
A video has surfaced, showing Pakistan's ex-High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit publicly advocating targeting Indian cities during a TV interview. He said, "If ever there's a situation of US attacking Pakistan and we cannot reach their bases...then what would be our only option? India...if someone casts a hostile eye on us, we would, without hesitation, attack Mumbai, New Delhi."
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09:23 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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A video has surfaced, showing Pakistan's ex-High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit publicly advocating targeting Indian cities during a TV interview. He said, "If ever there's a situation of US attacking Pakistan and we cannot reach their bases...then what would be our only option? India...if someone casts a hostile eye on us, we would, without hesitation, attack Mumbai, New Delhi."
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