Govt cuts excise duty on petrol to ₹3/litre, diesel to zero

The Centre has cut special additional excise duty on petrol to ₹3/litre from ₹13/litre and diesel to zero from ₹10/litre, Reuters reported, citing a government order. This comes as war in the Middle East sparked fuel supply concerns. Notably, India's biggest private fuel retailer Nayara Energy had hiked petrol and diesel prices by ₹5/litre and ₹3/litre, respectively, on Friday.
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08:54 am Friday, 27 March, 2026

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Liquor to now be sold at petrol pumps and malls in Chandigarh

Liquor will now be sold at petrol pumps, shopping malls and local markets in Chandigarh under the Excise Policy for 2026–27. However, liquor licences will be issued to only those departmental stores or petrol pumps that have an annual GST turnover exceeding ₹3 crore. Under the new policy, the operating hours of liquor outlets have been extended till midnight.
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News By: Jayant Singh
09:14 am Friday, 27 March, 2026

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PSL trolled as ball colour changes to pink due to team's jersey

Pakistan Super League (PSL) has been trolled after the ball colour changed to pink due to Hyderabad Kingsmen's jersey in the tournament opener on Thursday. "They're turning ball into pink so that they can use it on D/N Test," an X user commented. "I have never seen this before," wrote another. "The kit quality is too bad," another comment read.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
09:19 am Friday, 27 March, 2026

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Indian footballers, head coach denied entry at Kochi stadium due to dispute over security deposit

Indian football team head coach Khalid Jamil and three players were denied entry into Kochi's Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium because Kerala football association hadn't paid security deposit to city authorities. Jamil and players had arrived at the stadium for a press conference, which was called off. India are scheduled to face Hong Kong in Asian Cup qualifiers on Tuesday.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
09:37 am Friday, 27 March, 2026

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Marwadi University makes a historic debut in QS World Subject Rankings

Marwadi University debuts in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 for Computer Science & Information Systems, becoming the only private university in Gujarat to debut in this year's list, among India’s top 40 and global top 850. With its 353 rank in QS Asia University Rankings, MU announces that it's Gujarat's youngest university to feature in two QS rankings.
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News By: Roshan Gupta
09:57 am Friday, 27 March, 2026

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No lockdown will be imposed: Govt

Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri has said, "Rumours of a lockdown in India are completely false...There is no such proposal under consideration by the Government of India." Commenting on the Middle East war, he said, "India has consistently demonstrated resilience in the face of global uncertainties, and we will continue to act in a...proactive...manner."
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News By: Ankush Verma
10:46 am Friday, 27 March, 2026

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PM Modi and I are two people that get things done: Trump

US Embassy in India shared a post on Friday quoting US President Donald Trump, stating, "Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi and I are two people that get things done, something that cannot be said for most." Trump further stated, "Our amazing relationship with India will be even stronger going forward." The post also featured a picture of PM Modi with Trump.
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News By: Jayant Singh
11:31 am Friday, 27 March, 2026

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I'll shut all petrol pumps if people don't stop queuing: J&K CM

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah warned that all petrol pumps across the union territory will be shut if people don't stop queuing and camping outside them. He said it's regrettable that nobody believes the government when it says there's no shortage of anything, but everybody believes social media rumours. Abdullah will attend the all-CMs meeting with PM Narendra Modi.
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News By: Garima Garg
11:55 am Friday, 27 March, 2026

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India thrash Pakistan 3-0, reach semis in SAFF U20 Championship

India sealed a 3-0 win over Pakistan in SAFF U20 Championship 2026 at the National Stadium in Maldives' Male. India's Vishal Yadav opened the scoring with a goal in the third minute, while Omang Dodum netted a brace in the second half. The win helped India seal semi-final berth in the SAFF U20 Championship.
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News By: Neeraja Nath
12:14 pm Friday, 27 March, 2026

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BJP appoints leader named in 18 criminal cases as Ayodhya General Secy, faces criticism

The BJP has appointed Shivendra Singh, whose name is allegedly involved in at least 18 cases, including the Gangster Act, murder, and rioting, as general secretary of its Ayodhya unit. The move has sparked criticism within the party, with some leaders questioning his selection. A BJP leader said no details about the cases were shared when his name was proposed.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
12:29 pm Friday, 27 March, 2026

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Miss Grand Thailand contestant's false teeth come off on stage; she fixes them & continues walk

A video has gone viral showing the moment a Miss Grand Thailand contestant's dental veneers (false teeth) came off while she was introducing herself on stage. Kamolwan Chanago turned herself away from the cameras, fixed her veneers, and completed her walk. Social media users praised her for maintaining composure, with one saying, "Is this the most iconic pageant moment ever?"
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
12:39 pm Friday, 27 March, 2026

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Rapper Balen Shah takes oath as youngest PM of Nepal

Rapper Balen Shah has been sworn in as the youngest Prime Minister of Nepal. Shah's Rastriya Swatantra Party won the Parliamentary elections after securing 182 out of 275 seats in the House of Representatives. In his first Cabinet meeting, the 35-year-old will reportedly make 100 decisions related to governance and easing public service delivery.
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News By: Ankush Verma
12:47 pm Friday, 27 March, 2026

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Will work out a plan: Karnataka Dy CM on MLAs demanding free IPL tickets

After some Karnataka MLAs demanded free IPL tickets for their families, Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar said that he "will speak to the chairman and work out a plan" to provide the tickets. "MLAs are part of the system...they have the right to ask for tickets," Shivakumar stated, responding to BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, who had condemned the MLAs.
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News By: Jayant Singh
02:14 pm Friday, 27 March, 2026

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Shubman Gill buys apartment worth ₹20 crore in Mumbai from Jackky Bhagnani's firm

Cricketer Shubman Gill has purchased an apartment worth ₹20.7 crore in Mumbai's Juhu area. According to property registration documents accessed by Zapkey.com, Shubman purchased the apartment from Pooja Leisure and Lifestyle, a firm co-owned by actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani. He has reportedly acquired the entire 12th floor of the building, with a RERA carpet area of 3,369 sq ft.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
02:29 pm Friday, 27 March, 2026

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12 youngsters linked to ISIS, Al-Qaeda arrested in India, met on gaming app

Twelve youngsters with suspected links to banned terrorist outfits like Al-Qaeda and ISIS have been arrested after a multi-state operation. The accused identified as Md Danish, Shah Rukh Khan, Saida Begum and nine others were arrested from Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Maharashtra, Karnataka, West Bengal, Telangana and Rajasthan. They allegedly met their foreign handlers through a gaming app.
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News By: Arshiya Chopra
02:37 pm Friday, 27 March, 2026

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Iran releases AI video mocking Trump, Netanyahu over war 'winning' claims

Iran has released an AI-generated video mocking US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over claims of winning the war. The video shows the US writing a letter requesting a ceasefire, which the Iranian regime rejects and tears up. It also depicts Iran attacking and destroying US and Israeli infrastructure, including fuel tanks and Israel's Nevatim airbase.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
02:49 pm Friday, 27 March, 2026

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Govt faces up to ₹1.2 lakh crore revenue hit in FY27 after petrol, diesel excise cuts: Report

Centre is expected to take a ₹1-1.2 lakh crore hit in tax revenue in FY27 due to recent excise duty cuts on petrol and diesel, Moneycontrol reported, citing a senior government official. The estimate assumes no further changes in duty rates, the official added. The excise duty on petrol was lowered from ₹13/litre to ₹3/litre and on diesel to zero.
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News By: Pravel Jain
03:07 pm Friday, 27 March, 2026

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Iran threatens to attack hotels hosting American soldiers

Iran's military has warned that hotels housing US soldiers across the Middle East would be targets in its war with the US and Israel. "When all the Americans (forces) go into a hotel, then from our perspective that hotel becomes American," Iranian military spokesman Abolfazl Shekarchi said. "When we respond, naturally we have to strike wherever they are," he added.
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News By: Arshiya Chopra
03:19 pm Friday, 27 March, 2026

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Married man in consensual live-in relationship isn't committing a crime: High Court

Allahabad High Court has said that a married man cannot be prosecuted for participating in a consensual, live-in relationship with an adult woman. The court was hearing a case filed by the couple who had sought quashing of a police case filed by the woman's mother against them. The court directed the police not to arrest the petitioner couple.
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News By: Arshiya Chopra
03:44 pm Friday, 27 March, 2026

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Calculated assault by US: Iran's Araghchi on bombing of school

In a video address to United Nations Human Rights Council, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi described the bombing of a school in Iran's Minab during the war as a "calculated and phased assault" by US. Araghchi called the attack "a war crime and a crime against humanity". Around 170 people were reportedly killed in attack, most of them schoolgirls.
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News By: Saurav Joshi
03:50 pm Friday, 27 March, 2026

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