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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Reddit may introduce Face ID verification to check if users are human
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman has hinted that the platform could introduce Face ID or Touch ID to verify that users are human, not AI bots. "Reddit is for humans. That is our platform, that is our product. It's human connection and community," Huffman said. He further stated that the company aims to preserve user anonymity while implementing such verification methods.
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02:55 pm Sunday, 22 March, 2026
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Reddit CEO Steve Huffman has hinted that the platform could introduce Face ID or Touch ID to verify that users are human, not AI bots. "Reddit is for humans. That is our platform, that is our product. It's human connection and community," Huffman said. He further stated that the company aims to preserve user anonymity while implementing such verification methods.
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Is Ram Navami on March 26 or 27?
There is confusion over whether Ram Navami falls on March 26 or 27 this year. According to Hindu calendar, the Navami tithi of the Shukla Paksha will begin at 11:46 am on March 26, 2026, and continue until 10:07 am on March 27, 2026. Therefore, those following the “Udaya Tithi” (sunrise-based) tradition will observe the festival on March 27.
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There is confusion over whether Ram Navami falls on March 26 or 27 this year. According to Hindu calendar, the Navami tithi of the Shukla Paksha will begin at 11:46 am on March 26, 2026, and continue until 10:07 am on March 27, 2026. Therefore, those following the “Udaya Tithi” (sunrise-based) tradition will observe the festival on March 27.
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Kohli laughs off claim that he'd fly to London on chartered flight on 3-day gaps during IPL
Former RCB captain Virat Kohli took to his Instagram Stories to laugh off claim that he'd fly to London on chartered flight on three-day gaps during IPL 2026. Kohli shared a screenshot of a post that claimed that Kohli has asked the RCB management for chartered flight access between India and London. Kohli reacted to the post with laughing emojis.
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02:46 pm Sunday, 22 March, 2026
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Former RCB captain Virat Kohli took to his Instagram Stories to laugh off claim that he'd fly to London on chartered flight on three-day gaps during IPL 2026. Kohli shared a screenshot of a post that claimed that Kohli has asked the RCB management for chartered flight access between India and London. Kohli reacted to the post with laughing emojis.
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People said 'Why don't you just die?' when IPL 2021 stopped because I got COVID: Varun
KKR and Team India spinner Varun Chakaravarthy recalled the backlash he faced after IPL 2021 was halted following his COVID-19 diagnosis. "IPL was the only way people were passing time [during the pandemic]. They were so angry that it was stopped. People were saying, 'Why don't you just die?' It was that bad," he added.
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03:13 pm Sunday, 22 March, 2026
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KKR and Team India spinner Varun Chakaravarthy recalled the backlash he faced after IPL 2021 was halted following his COVID-19 diagnosis. "IPL was the only way people were passing time [during the pandemic]. They were so angry that it was stopped. People were saying, 'Why don't you just die?' It was that bad," he added.
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Video shows the moment Iran's missile hits Israel’s 'Little India' Dimona
An Iranian ballistic missile struck the southern Israeli town of Dimona on Saturday, injuring at least 100 people. A video circulating online shows the moment the missile hit Dimona, which is also known as "Little India" and is home to a nuclear facility. Several nearby homes were heavily damaged, with windows blown out, walls collapsed, and rubble scattered across streets.
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03:13 pm Sunday, 22 March, 2026
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An Iranian ballistic missile struck the southern Israeli town of Dimona on Saturday, injuring at least 100 people. A video circulating online shows the moment the missile hit Dimona, which is also known as "Little India" and is home to a nuclear facility. Several nearby homes were heavily damaged, with windows blown out, walls collapsed, and rubble scattered across streets.
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