US Marines told their 'readiness will be assumed, not questioned' amid possible Iran invasion
In a letter, US Marine Corps Reserve Commander Lt Gen Leonard F Anderson IV warned the officers to be ready amid possibility of a ground invasion in Iran. "Are your family's affairs in order? When the call comes, readiness will be assumed, not questioned," the letter read. On Saturday, 3,500 US Marines aboard USS Tripoli arrived in the Middle East.
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12:33 pm Sunday, 29 March, 2026
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In a letter, US Marine Corps Reserve Commander Lt Gen Leonard F Anderson IV warned the officers to be ready amid possibility of a ground invasion in Iran. "Are your family's affairs in order? When the call comes, readiness will be assumed, not questioned," the letter read. On Saturday, 3,500 US Marines aboard USS Tripoli arrived in the Middle East.
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What is Q-Day, a major threat to global cybersecurity?
Q-Day, or Quantum Day, refers to the point when quantum computers can break current encryption, threatening global digital security. Experts warn hackers may already be collecting data, including financial and personal records, to decrypt later using quantum systems, a tactic called "harvest now, decrypt later". Google recently set a 2029 deadline to secure user data against such threats.
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12:59 pm Sunday, 29 March, 2026
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Q-Day, or Quantum Day, refers to the point when quantum computers can break current encryption, threatening global digital security. Experts warn hackers may already be collecting data, including financial and personal records, to decrypt later using quantum systems, a tactic called "harvest now, decrypt later". Google recently set a 2029 deadline to secure user data against such threats.
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12:59 pm Sunday, 29 March, 2026
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What is WTO's e-commerce moratorium?
The e-commerce moratorium is an agreement among WTO members that bans customs duties on electronic transmissions like digital downloads and streaming. Renewed roughly every two years, it is due to expire this month. While the US seeks a permanent extension, India opposes it, saying it'd deprive developing nations of tariff revenue needed to fund infrastructure and bridge the digital divide.
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12:54 pm Sunday, 29 March, 2026
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The e-commerce moratorium is an agreement among WTO members that bans customs duties on electronic transmissions like digital downloads and streaming. Renewed roughly every two years, it is due to expire this month. While the US seeks a permanent extension, India opposes it, saying it'd deprive developing nations of tariff revenue needed to fund infrastructure and bridge the digital divide.
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3,550 litres of hoarded diesel seized by police in UP's Deoria
Police conducted raids in UP's Deoria and seized around 3,550 litres of diesel. The large quantities of diesel were stored in drums without any valid documents or permission. The stock was allegedly stored for black marketing, violating the Essential Commodities Act. This comes amidst fuel supply shortage concerns. However, the government has clarified that there is no such shortage.
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12:52 pm Sunday, 29 March, 2026
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Police conducted raids in UP's Deoria and seized around 3,550 litres of diesel. The large quantities of diesel were stored in drums without any valid documents or permission. The stock was allegedly stored for black marketing, violating the Essential Commodities Act. This comes amidst fuel supply shortage concerns. However, the government has clarified that there is no such shortage.
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TVK releases candidates list for TN polls, Vijay to contest from 2 seats
Actor and TVK chief Vijay has announced the list of 234 candidates for the 2026 Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu. Vijay himself is contesting elections from two constituencies, which are Trichy East and Perambur. "The poll battle is only between TVK...and CM MK Stalin (DMK alliance)," said Vijay, adding the DMK alliance has been stitched as a rugged cloth.
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12:49 pm Sunday, 29 March, 2026
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Actor and TVK chief Vijay has announced the list of 234 candidates for the 2026 Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu. Vijay himself is contesting elections from two constituencies, which are Trichy East and Perambur. "The poll battle is only between TVK...and CM MK Stalin (DMK alliance)," said Vijay, adding the DMK alliance has been stitched as a rugged cloth.
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Robert De Niro joins 'No Kings rally', says 'Trump poses existential threat'
Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro, a vocal critic of Donald Trump, called him "an existential threat" to freedoms and security during 'No Kings' protests in US. "When crowds are chanting 'No Kings', what I'm really hearing is 'No Trump'," he said. The anti-Trump sentiment spilled beyond US borders, as over 20,000 people protested in European cities, including Amsterdam and Madrid.
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12:48 pm Sunday, 29 March, 2026
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Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro, a vocal critic of Donald Trump, called him "an existential threat" to freedoms and security during 'No Kings' protests in US. "When crowds are chanting 'No Kings', what I'm really hearing is 'No Trump'," he said. The anti-Trump sentiment spilled beyond US borders, as over 20,000 people protested in European cities, including Amsterdam and Madrid.
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12:48 pm Sunday, 29 March, 2026
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Massive protests in Israel demand end to US-Iran war, 21 arrested
As the Middle East war between US-Israel and Iran enters its second month, hundreds of protestors gathered in Israeli cities, Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, to rally against the conflict. So far, 21 protestors have been arrested during unauthorised demonstrations, according to The Times of Israel. The protests were directed against harm to democracy and a "forever war", said the organisers.
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12:47 pm Sunday, 29 March, 2026
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As the Middle East war between US-Israel and Iran enters its second month, hundreds of protestors gathered in Israeli cities, Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, to rally against the conflict. So far, 21 protestors have been arrested during unauthorised demonstrations, according to The Times of Israel. The protests were directed against harm to democracy and a "forever war", said the organisers.
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Iran shares photos of US officers behind Minab school strike that killed 160
Iran has named and shared photos of two US Navy officers who it claims ordered Tomahawk missile strikes on a school in Minab that killed over 160 people, mostly children. "Remember these two criminals. Leigh R. Tate, the commander, and Jeffrey E. York, the executive officer of...USS Spruance," the post read. "Don't they have children of their own?" it added.
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01:12 pm Sunday, 29 March, 2026
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Iran has named and shared photos of two US Navy officers who it claims ordered Tomahawk missile strikes on a school in Minab that killed over 160 people, mostly children. "Remember these two criminals. Leigh R. Tate, the commander, and Jeffrey E. York, the executive officer of...USS Spruance," the post read. "Don't they have children of their own?" it added.
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Nepal PM Shah, who came to power after Gen-Z protests, bans party-affiliated student bodies
Balen Shah, who became Nepal's PM after Gen-Z-led protests that toppled KP Sharma Oli's government, has abolished party-affiliated student organisations in schools and universities. A new body called Student Council/Voice of Students will be introduced to replace the existing student political bodies. Notably, Oli has been arrested over alleged failure to prevent deaths during protests last year.
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01:20 pm Sunday, 29 March, 2026
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Balen Shah, who became Nepal's PM after Gen-Z-led protests that toppled KP Sharma Oli's government, has abolished party-affiliated student organisations in schools and universities. A new body called Student Council/Voice of Students will be introduced to replace the existing student political bodies. Notably, Oli has been arrested over alleged failure to prevent deaths during protests last year.
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Israeli strikes kill 3 journalists in Lebanon
Israeli forces killed three Lebanese journalists in southern Lebanon on Saturday. Ali Shoeib, from al-Manar television station, Fatima Ftouni and her brother and cameraman Mohammed Ftouni from the pro-Hezbollah outlet al-Mayadeen, were killed in the strike targeting their car. Israel claimed the attack shortly afterwards, saying the target was Shoeib.
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01:41 pm Sunday, 29 March, 2026
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Israeli forces killed three Lebanese journalists in southern Lebanon on Saturday. Ali Shoeib, from al-Manar television station, Fatima Ftouni and her brother and cameraman Mohammed Ftouni from the pro-Hezbollah outlet al-Mayadeen, were killed in the strike targeting their car. Israel claimed the attack shortly afterwards, saying the target was Shoeib.
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'Dhurandhar 2' beats 'KGF 2' & 'RRR' lifetime box office earnings
Ranveer Singh-starrer 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' has minted ₹1,252 crore globally, surpassing the lifetime collections of 'RRR' and 'KGF 2', within 10 days of release. 'RRR' earned ₹1,230 crore while 'KGF 2' collected ₹1,215 crore. Soon, the sequel, which now stands as the 5th highest-grossing Indian film ever, is expected to cross the ₹1,300-crore lifetime haul of 'Dhurandhar' as well.
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Ranveer Singh-starrer 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' has minted ₹1,252 crore globally, surpassing the lifetime collections of 'RRR' and 'KGF 2', within 10 days of release. 'RRR' earned ₹1,230 crore while 'KGF 2' collected ₹1,215 crore. Soon, the sequel, which now stands as the 5th highest-grossing Indian film ever, is expected to cross the ₹1,300-crore lifetime haul of 'Dhurandhar' as well.
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How much is the Iran war costing the US?
The US is estimated to be spending up to $1 billion (₹9,486 crore) a day on its war with Iran. While Iran is deploying drones costing around $20,000 (₹19 lakh) each, US is firing missiles priced between ₹12 crore and ₹37.9 crore. In the first six days, US reportedly spent about $11.3 billion, with Pentagon now seeking $200 billion more.
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01:30 pm Sunday, 29 March, 2026
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The US is estimated to be spending up to $1 billion (₹9,486 crore) a day on its war with Iran. While Iran is deploying drones costing around $20,000 (₹19 lakh) each, US is firing missiles priced between ₹12 crore and ₹37.9 crore. In the first six days, US reportedly spent about $11.3 billion, with Pentagon now seeking $200 billion more.
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Daughter-in-law not legally obligated to give maintenance to parents-in-law: HC
The Allahabad High Court has commented that a daughter-in-law is not legally obligated to give maintenance to her in-laws. The court was hearing a petition from an elderly couple that sought maintenance from their daughter-in-law after their son's demise in 2021. They argued their daughter-in-law, who's a UP Police constable, got service benefits after her husband's death.
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The Allahabad High Court has commented that a daughter-in-law is not legally obligated to give maintenance to her in-laws. The court was hearing a petition from an elderly couple that sought maintenance from their daughter-in-law after their son's demise in 2021. They argued their daughter-in-law, who's a UP Police constable, got service benefits after her husband's death.
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Car hits several pedestrians in UK's Derby, driver arrested
A man has been arrested after a car reportedly hit around 20 pedestrians in the centre of Britain's Derby city, police said. Some victims were seriously injured were taken to the hospital, they added. "We want to hear from anyone who saw a black Suzuki Swift being driven in Derby around the time of the incident,"police said.
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01:57 pm Sunday, 29 March, 2026
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A man has been arrested after a car reportedly hit around 20 pedestrians in the centre of Britain's Derby city, police said. Some victims were seriously injured were taken to the hospital, they added. "We want to hear from anyone who saw a black Suzuki Swift being driven in Derby around the time of the incident,"police said.
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Who are attending US-Iran mediation talks in Pakistan?
Pakistan, who is seeking global relevance amid Iran war, will be hosting key US-Iran mediation talks in Islamabad on Sunday. Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Turkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty will attend the meeting. Earlier, reports claimed US Vice President JD Vance will also join the talks.
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01:49 pm Sunday, 29 March, 2026
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Pakistan, who is seeking global relevance amid Iran war, will be hosting key US-Iran mediation talks in Islamabad on Sunday. Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Turkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty will attend the meeting. Earlier, reports claimed US Vice President JD Vance will also join the talks.
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Vedanta to split into 5 companies in April
Vedanta Limited will split into five listed companies next month under a restructuring programme, the Financial Times reported, citing Chairman Anil Agarwal. He said the combined market capitalisation of the new firms could exceed the group's current $27 billion. The demerger will create Vedanta Limited, Vedanta Aluminium, Talwandi Sabo Power, Vedanta Steel and Iron and MALCO Energy.
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02:13 pm Sunday, 29 March, 2026
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Vedanta Limited will split into five listed companies next month under a restructuring programme, the Financial Times reported, citing Chairman Anil Agarwal. He said the combined market capitalisation of the new firms could exceed the group's current $27 billion. The demerger will create Vedanta Limited, Vedanta Aluminium, Talwandi Sabo Power, Vedanta Steel and Iron and MALCO Energy.
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02:13 pm Sunday, 29 March, 2026
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How will the entry of Yemen's Houthis affect the Iran war?
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis, who joined the US-Iran war on Saturday by attacking Israel, were considered a "wild card" by war analysts. Their entry into the war is expected to create a "double chokepoint" crisis. Houthis have been threatening to disrupt the global trade by choking Bab al-Mandeb Strait in the Red Sea, while Iran has already blocked Strait of Hormuz.
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02:26 pm Sunday, 29 March, 2026
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Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis, who joined the US-Iran war on Saturday by attacking Israel, were considered a "wild card" by war analysts. Their entry into the war is expected to create a "double chokepoint" crisis. Houthis have been threatening to disrupt the global trade by choking Bab al-Mandeb Strait in the Red Sea, while Iran has already blocked Strait of Hormuz.
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Only 1/3rd of Iran's missile arsenal destroyed by US: Report
The US can only determine that it has destroyed about a third of Iran's missile arsenal, said sources close to the US intelligence to Reuters. This comes after Trump boasted about destroying "just about everything" and that Iran had "very few rockets left". Earlier, the US military claimed it had damaged or destroyed over 66% of Iran's weapon production facilities.
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02:25 pm Sunday, 29 March, 2026
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The US can only determine that it has destroyed about a third of Iran's missile arsenal, said sources close to the US intelligence to Reuters. This comes after Trump boasted about destroying "just about everything" and that Iran had "very few rockets left". Earlier, the US military claimed it had damaged or destroyed over 66% of Iran's weapon production facilities.
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PM Modi urges public to share manuscripts via Gyan Bharatam App
PM Narendra Modi, during the 132nd episode of Mann Ki Baat, highlighted the Gyan Bharatam Survey linked to India's culture and heritage. He said the initiative aims to collect information on manuscripts nationwide and urged people to join the 'Gyan Bharatam' app. "If you've any manuscript or any information about it...then do share its picture on the app," he said.
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02:21 pm Sunday, 29 March, 2026
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PM Narendra Modi, during the 132nd episode of Mann Ki Baat, highlighted the Gyan Bharatam Survey linked to India's culture and heritage. He said the initiative aims to collect information on manuscripts nationwide and urged people to join the 'Gyan Bharatam' app. "If you've any manuscript or any information about it...then do share its picture on the app," he said.
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Why is Bab el-Mandeb Strait called the 'Gate of Tears'?
The Bab el-Mandeb strait is called the 'Gate of Tears' because its Arabic name literally translates to 'gate of lamentation', with 'bab' meaning 'gate' and 'mandab' meaning 'lamentation'. It reflects the dangers sailors historically faced while crossing the narrow, turbulent waterway. Strong currents, reefs and frequent shipwrecks caused many deaths.
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02:42 pm Sunday, 29 March, 2026
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The Bab el-Mandeb strait is called the 'Gate of Tears' because its Arabic name literally translates to 'gate of lamentation', with 'bab' meaning 'gate' and 'mandab' meaning 'lamentation'. It reflects the dangers sailors historically faced while crossing the narrow, turbulent waterway. Strong currents, reefs and frequent shipwrecks caused many deaths.
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