Arrogance will shatter TMC: PM Modi on President's 'insult' row

Criticising TMC-led West Bengal government over President Droupadi Murmu's "insult", PM Narendra Modi said "dirty politics" and "arrogance" of TMC will be shattered by the people of Bengal soon. Notably, President Murmu asked if CM Mamata Banerjee was upset with her because neither she nor any state minister was present to receive her during her state visit.
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03:47 pm Sunday, 08 March, 2026

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Why aren't gold prices rising sharply despite the Middle East war?

Gold prices, which typically rise during conflicts, have remained volatile amid the ongoing Middle East war. According to analysts at Morgan Stanley, the weakness in gold is mainly driven by the strengthening of the US dollar. Another reason putting pressure on gold could be investors selling highly liquid assets, including gold, to raise cash.
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03:47 pm Sunday, 08 March, 2026

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Delhi's connectivity improving; once took hrs to travel across city: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi, while addressing a gathering after inaugurating two Delhi Metro corridors, said the capital is rapidly improving in infrastructure and public transport. He noted that travel across the city once took hours and people waited long for buses. Today, Delhi is changing, with Namo Bharat linked to Meerut and the Metro Phase-4 network crossing 375 km, he added.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
04:10 pm Sunday, 08 March, 2026

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Dear Lord, get us all safely to our destination: Sammy as WI remain stuck in India

West Indies head coach Daren Sammy took to Instagram expressing his frustration as the team remains stuck in India after being eliminated from T20 World Cup. "Dear Lord...I put this situation in your hands and...pray that you bless everyone handling it. Give them all that's required to get us all safely to our destination sooner than later," he said.
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04:10 pm Sunday, 08 March, 2026

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Team India visit Hanuman temple in Ahmedabad ahead of T20 World Cup final

Several Team India members visited the Hanuman temple in Ahmedabad ahead of their T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand. Head coach Gautam Gambhir, captain Suryakumar Yadav and all-rounder Hardik Pandya, along with other members of the squad, visited the temple to seek blessings. India will be playing their fourth T20 World Cup final tonight.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
04:09 pm Sunday, 08 March, 2026

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Iran's body selects new Supreme Leader, name not announced

The body tasked with selecting Iran's new Supreme Leader has reached a decision, members said on Sunday, although the name has not been announced yet. "The most suitable candidate, approved by the majority of the Assembly of Experts, has been determined," said Mohsen Heydari, a member of the selection body. Ayatollah Khamenei was killed in Israeli-US joint strikes.
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News By: Daisy Mowke
04:07 pm Sunday, 08 March, 2026

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How have India performed in World Cup finals on Sundays?

Team India have never won a men's World Cup on a Sunday. All four of India's wins in Men's World Cups came on Saturday (ODI World Cup 1983, ODI World Cup 2011, T20 World Cup 2024) and Monday (T20 World Cup 2007). India lost ODI World Cup 2003, T20 World Cup 2014 and ODI World Cup 2023 finals on Sundays.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
04:29 pm Sunday, 08 March, 2026

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'Oil prices will come down very fast,' says Trump

US President Donald Trump said he knew oil prices would jump after US-Israeli strikes on Iran, but added that they would decline. "They'll come down very fast, and we'll have gotten rid of a major cancer on the face of the Earth," he stated. The war has disrupted traffic in Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil supplies.
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
04:28 pm Sunday, 08 March, 2026

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Set alarms for 2:30 am: Santner in message to fans in NZ ahead of T20 WC final

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner shared a message for fans in New Zealand ahead of their T20 World Cup 2026 final against India. "Sorry to disturb you on a Sunday. I...want to remind you all about our T20 World Cup final...on Monday morning (2:30 am NZT)," he said. Santner added, "Set your alarm and get around us one more time."
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News By: Pravel Jain
04:24 pm Sunday, 08 March, 2026

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Prithvi Shaw gets engaged to actress Akriti Agarwal, shares pics

Cricketer Prithvi Shaw got engaged to his girlfriend Akriti Agarwal on Sunday. While sharing pictures from the engagement, the Delhi Capitals batter wrote, "From sixes on the field to a lifetime of hits off it. She's my perfect innings!" Akriti is a content creator and actress, who recently starred in Telugu-language film 'Trimukha'.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
04:41 pm Sunday, 08 March, 2026

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Shubhanshu Shukla shares how astronauts bathe in space

Shubhanshu Shukla, first Indian to visit ISS, shared how astronauts bathe in space. He said water floats instead of flowing downward in space, so astronauts cannot take showers and instead use specially prepared hygiene kits designed for microgravity. The kit has a washcloth with disinfecting shampoo and after adding water it becomes damp. Astronauts use that cloth to wipe themselves.
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04:35 pm Sunday, 08 March, 2026

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Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei's son Mojtaba badly wounded in Feb 28 attack: Report

Mojtaba Khamenei, second-eldest son of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, reportedly got badly wounded in US and Israel's joint attack on February 28. The 56-year-old, who was seen as front-runner to succeed his father, reportedly survived the assassination attempt. Mojtaba's parents, his wife and brother-in-law died in the attack.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
04:33 pm Sunday, 08 March, 2026

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Watched 'Dhurandhar' before India visit, looking forward to the sequel: Finland Prez

Finnish President Alexander Stubb, who is in India for a state visit from March 4–7, has revealed that he had seen 'Dhurandhar' before coming to India. "My son suggested I should watch 'Dhurandhar'...Of course that was one part of the narrative of that movie. I'm happy to fight against terrorism and look forward to the sequel," he stated.
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News By: Daisy Mowke
04:57 pm Sunday, 08 March, 2026

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Peon's daughter cracks UPSC; grandfather's emotional reaction goes viral

A video showing the grandfather of Shikha Gautam, who secured the 113th rank in the UPSC Civil Services Examination, getting emotional has gone viral. Shikha's father is a fourth-grade employee at Gandhi Kanya Inter College, while her grandfather also reportedly retired as a peon. Commenting on the video, a person said, "The victory of hard work is just like this."
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
04:49 pm Sunday, 08 March, 2026

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Long live Test cricket: Alyssa Healy in her farewell speech

After featuring in her last international match, Australia captain Alyssa Healy said in her farewell speech that she hopes to see more Tests being played in the future. "Learning how to play the longest form of the game is really important. So long live Test cricket," she added. Australia defeated India by 10 wickets in the one-off WTest in Perth.
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News By: Pravel Jain
04:48 pm Sunday, 08 March, 2026

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2 journalists arrested for filming Iranian ship, which India gave refuge to in Kochi

Two journalists and a boat driver were arrested for allegedly trying to record visuals of the Iranian ship IRIS Lavan, which India gave refuge to amid Middle East war, reports said. It was allowed to dock in Kochi after it reported a technical snag. According to investigators, they tried to film footage near naval facilities, where such actions are banned.
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04:48 pm Sunday, 08 March, 2026

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Allu Arjun gifts wife Sneha ₹1.5-crore Mercedes on their anniversary

'Pushpa' actor Allu Arjun and his wife Sneha Reddy celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary on March 6. A video that has surfaced on X shows Allu Arjun surprising her with a luxury car on their anniversary. He gifted her a Mercedes-AMG CLE 53, which is estimated to cost between ₹1.5 and ₹1.6 crore, according to NDTV.
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News By: Daisy Mowke
04:45 pm Sunday, 08 March, 2026

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21 soldiers killed in Iran's fresh strikes on US naval base in Bahrain: Report

Around 21 soldiers have been killed in Iran's fresh strikes on the US Navy's Fifth Fleet base in Bahrain's Manama, Tehran Times reported. The purported footage also showed fire in the Juffair district, where the naval base is headquartered. Iran launched fresh attacks on the base in response to the US's attack on a freshwater desalination plant on Qeshm Island.
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News By: Garima Garg
05:14 pm Sunday, 08 March, 2026

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Delhi Police stopped us from meeting family of Hindu man killed on Holi: AAP

AAP Delhi President Saurabh Bhardwaj alleged on Sunday that the police prevented him from meeting the family of Tarun Kumar, who was killed on Holi in Delhi's Uttam Nagar. He claimed that AAP leaders were stopped, while at least 20 BJP leaders were allowed to meet the family. Earlier, CM Rekha Gupta condemned the killing of the 26-year-old.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
05:09 pm Sunday, 08 March, 2026

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Iran fires 117 drones in new attacks on UAE

The UAE said Iran has launched 17 ballistic missiles and over 117 drones in new barrages on Sunday. Sixteen ballistic missiles were destroyed and 113 UAVs were intercepted, UAE's MoD said. "Since...start of the Iranian attacks, 238 ballistic missiles have been detected. Of these, 221 were destroyed, 15 fell into the sea and 2 landed within the country," it added.
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News By: Daisy Mowke
05:07 pm Sunday, 08 March, 2026

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