PM Modi breaks previous record, becomes longest-serving head of govt in India

PM Narendra Modi has broken the record of former Sikkim CM Pawan Kumar Chamling to become the longest-serving head of a government in India. Chamling served as CM for 8,930 days and PM Modi has now completed 8,931 days in public office, which includes his tenure as Gujarat CM. "This is a rare and remarkable feat," said BJP's Amit Malviya.
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12:24 pm Sunday, 22 March, 2026

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AI cow collar startup behind ‘Cowgorithm’ eyes $2 billion valuation: Report

Halter, a New Zealand-based startup making AI-powered collars for cows, is in talks to raise funds at a valuation of over $2 billion, Bloomberg reported. Billionaire Peter Thiel's VC firm, Founders Fund, is set to lead the round. Halter uses "Cowgorithm", an AI system that trains animals to respond to sound cues from collars, enabling virtual fencing and remote shifting.
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12:23 pm Sunday, 22 March, 2026

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Who are top Pakistan terrorists killed by 'unknown men' in recent years?

Terrorist Zahoor Mistry, who hijacked IC-814 plane, was killed by unknown men in Karachi in 2022. Abu Saifullah Khalid, who planned attack on RSS headquarters in 2006, was killed by three unidentified gunmen in 2025. Abu Qasim Kashmiri, who led Pakistan operations in Kashmir, was killed in 2023. Hafiz Abdul Salam Bhuttavi, who trained 26/11 attackers, "died" in Pakistani jail.
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12:57 pm Sunday, 22 March, 2026

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Son of Congress MLA who cross-voted in RS polls cuts ties with him

Son of Congress MLA Choudhary Mohammad Israil, who allegedly cross-voted in Haryana Rajya Sabha elections, has cut ties with his father. "I want to make it clear to you that from today onwards, I declare that I have no relationship with my father, nor will I have any in the future," Nazim Choudhary said.
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12:52 pm Sunday, 22 March, 2026

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Manipur CM meets Kuki-Zo leaders for 1st time since 2023 violence

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh held a meeting with leaders of the Churachandpur-based civil society organisation, the Kuki-Zo Council, in Assam's Guwahati. This is the first time the state's Chief Minister has met the body since violence broke out between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities in May 2023. The meeting lasted approximately one hour and 45 minutes.
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01:08 pm Sunday, 22 March, 2026

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Anthropic denies seeking approval role in US military ops; Pentagon calls it misleading

Anthropic's Head of Policy Sarah Heck has denied the US government's allegations that the AI startup sought an approval role in military operations. Calling this misleading, Under Secretary of War Emil Michael said Heck "begged" to see how the startup could fix its behaviour. Heck's declaration is part of Anthropic's lawsuit against the Pentagon after it blacklisted the startup.
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01:25 pm Sunday, 22 March, 2026

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Tata Capital receives ₹413-cr I-T reassessment order, will appeal

Tata Capital has received a ₹413-crore reassessment order from the Income Tax Department for FY2017-18, on account of "short credit of taxes paid, interest levied, and certain disallowances." The company said the demand stemmed from a calculation error and doesn't reflect actual liability. It plans to challenge the order through appropriate legal channels and expects no material financial impact.
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01:18 pm Sunday, 22 March, 2026

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What are desalination plants and why are they important to the Middle East?

Desalination plants, which Iran has threatened to hit, remove salt from seawater using advanced processes like reverse osmosis. Any disruption to these plants could bring the Middle East to a standstill due to dependency on them for drinking water supply. A strike on Saudi Arabia's Jubail plant could force Riyadh's 8.5 million residents' evacuation within a week, warned a report.
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01:17 pm Sunday, 22 March, 2026

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Airlines lose ₹5 lakh crore amid Gulf war in worst hit since COVID-19: Report

The 20 biggest publicly listed airlines have lost about $53 billion (roughly ₹5 lakh crore) in market capitalisation since the US-Israel-Iran conflict began in late February, the FT reported. This marks the industry's worst disruption since COVID-19. The conflict has led to operational disruptions, weakening demand and a sharp rise in jet fuel prices.
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01:40 pm Sunday, 22 March, 2026

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4 Assam police personnel injured in suspected ULFA-I attack on camp

At least four Assam police personnel were injured in an attack by suspected militants of the United Liberation Front of Asom (I), an insurgent organisation, officials said. The attackers allegedly hurled four to five rocket-propelled grenades at a police commando camp in the Jagun area of Tinsukia district. This was followed by a heavy exchange of gunfire between both sides.
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01:33 pm Sunday, 22 March, 2026

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Who are India's longest-serving heads of govt after PM Modi?

PM Modi surpassed ex-Sikkim CM Pawan Chamling (8,930 days) as India’s longest-serving head of government, combining his Gujarat CM and PM tenures at 8,931 days. Naveen Patnaik ranks next, serving over 8,859 days as Odisha CM. Jyoti Basu is third, serving over 8,329 days as West Bengal CM, while Gegong Apang comes fourth with over 8,250 days as Arunachal CM.
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01:33 pm Sunday, 22 March, 2026

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Abdul Basit, who called for bombing Mumbai & Delhi if US attacks, was Pak's envoy to India

Abdul Basit, who called for bombing Mumbai and Delhi in case the US attacks Pakistan, served as Pakistan's High Commissioner to India. "We should not hold back," he claimed.
Basit was Pakistan's top diplomat to India from 2014-2017. He held the top position when Pakistani terrorists attacked Army camp in Uri in 2016, after which India launched surgical strikes.
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01:57 pm Sunday, 22 March, 2026

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Vedanta opposes Adani Enterprises' ₹15,000-crore takeover of Jaiprakash Associates, moves NCLAT

Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta has moved National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), challenging lenders' approval of Adani Enterprises' ₹14,543-crore bid for takeover of bankrupt Jaiprakash Associates Ltd. Vedanta argued its ₹12,505.85-crore bid was higher on a net present value basis. It also alleged procedural unfairness, saying it was not given reasons or an opportunity to clarify its proposal.
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01:52 pm Sunday, 22 March, 2026

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Maharashtra youth stabbed to death after argument over staring

A 19-year-old youth, Sheikh Mavis, was stabbed to death in Maharashtra's Akola after minor argument over staring near a cigarette shop. The fight between 2 groups quickly turned violent. Police acted swiftly, forming eight teams and arresting three accused, Arjun, Aniket, and Vishal, within six hours. Authorities have launched a detailed investigation as the incident created tension in the city.
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Kannada actress Ranya got duped of ₹2 cr in Africa before smuggling gold from Dubai

Before actually smuggling 127.87 kg of gold from Dubai, arrested Kannada actress Ranya Rao and her associate tried to source it from Africa. But they were cheated of ₹2 crore by a Ugandan agent, HT reported, citing officials familiar with ED's chargesheet. Upon no delivery, Rao's associate travelled to Kampala in January 2024, only to find they had been duped.
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02:08 pm Sunday, 22 March, 2026

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RGV shares pic with 'power couple' Aditya Dhar & Yami, says 'He's destroying Indian filmmakers'

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma shared a picture with 'Dhurandhar' director Aditya Dhar and his wife-actress Yami Gautam. Calling them 'power couple', Varma said Ranveer Singh's character in the film was destroying Pakistani terrorists while Aditya is "destroying Indian filmmakers". "Terrorists can run to save their lives, but where will filmmakers run to save their films from his brilliance?" he added.
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02:05 pm Sunday, 22 March, 2026

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175 injured in Iranian missile strikes on Israel's Arad, Dimona

At least 175 people were wounded in Iranian missile strikes across southern Israel, according to Soroka Hospital. In Arad, 115 people were injured, including nine in serious condition, with 31 hospitalised. In Dimona, 60 were hurt, including a critically injured 12-year-old. The hospital said it continues to operate at full emergency readiness and remains prepared to respond to any situation.
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02:18 pm Sunday, 22 March, 2026

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India's urea plants working at half capacity amid energy disruptions at Hormuz: Report

India's urea manufacturing units have scaled back operations after disruptions in LNG supplies passing through Strait of Hormuz amid Middle East war, as per a report. "Gas supplies have been curtailed to...60-65% of normal levels," an official told PTI, adding when scheduled maintenance shutdowns in recent months were factored in, effective supply at certain units had fallen below 50%.
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02:42 pm Sunday, 22 March, 2026

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TVK chief Velmurugan quits DMK alliance before TN polls

Ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, T Velmurugan said his party, Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi (TVK), has exited the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance. Velmurugan said the decision was due to his party being "ignored". The move comes after a seat-sharing dispute in which TVK demanded at least one additional seat compared to the previous election, which the DMK declined.
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02:35 pm Sunday, 22 March, 2026

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What PAN card-related changes will be effective from April 1?

People applying for a new PAN after April 1 will need to submit additional documents as proof of birth date, like birth certificate, voter ID or passport, apart from Aadhaar card. New PAN application forms will replace old ones, and PAN will now be required for cash deposits/withdrawals exceeding ₹10 lakh/year. Property transactions exceeding ₹20 lakh will also require PAN.
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02:33 pm Sunday, 22 March, 2026

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