Cargo ship catches fire in Strait of Hormuz amid Middle East war
A cargo ship caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after it was struck by a projectile amid the ongoing war in the Middle East, the UK Maritime Trade Operations said on Wednesday. All crew members evacuated after the incident and are safe. The extent of the damage is still unknown and is currently being assessed by the crew onboard.
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A cargo ship caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after it was struck by a projectile amid the ongoing war in the Middle East, the UK Maritime Trade Operations said on Wednesday. All crew members evacuated after the incident and are safe. The extent of the damage is still unknown and is currently being assessed by the crew onboard.
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Major moment for India: Ex-Ireland PM Varadkar on 1st queer MP
Ex-Ireland PM Leo Varadkar reacted after senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy got elected to the Rajya Sabha and became the first queer MP in the country. "Today, India elected its first lesbian MP. She was among those who led the struggle for decriminalisation only a few years ago," he said. It's a major moment for the world's largest democracy, he added.
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Ex-Ireland PM Leo Varadkar reacted after senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy got elected to the Rajya Sabha and became the first queer MP in the country. "Today, India elected its first lesbian MP. She was among those who led the struggle for decriminalisation only a few years ago," he said. It's a major moment for the world's largest democracy, he added.
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AI can expose identity of anonymous social media users, warns study
A new study has warned that AI models can find real identities of anonymous social media users by analysing small clues in their posts and linking them with information across platforms. Researchers from ETH Zurich, Anthropic and MATS said hackers can use LLMs to perform at-scale deanonymisation. "Practical obscurity protecting pseudonymous users online no longer holds," they stated.
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A new study has warned that AI models can find real identities of anonymous social media users by analysing small clues in their posts and linking them with information across platforms. Researchers from ETH Zurich, Anthropic and MATS said hackers can use LLMs to perform at-scale deanonymisation. "Practical obscurity protecting pseudonymous users online no longer holds," they stated.
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India a great partner, its Russian oil purchase part of effort to keep oil prices stable: US
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has said India has been a great partner in maintaining stable oil prices around the world amid Middle East war. "US recognises ongoing purchases of Russian oil are...part of this effort. India is one of the largest consumers and refiners of oil and it's...essential for...US and India to work hand in hand," he added.
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01:26 pm Wednesday, 11 March, 2026
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US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has said India has been a great partner in maintaining stable oil prices around the world amid Middle East war. "US recognises ongoing purchases of Russian oil are...part of this effort. India is one of the largest consumers and refiners of oil and it's...essential for...US and India to work hand in hand," he added.
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World's top LNG producer sees longest export halt since 2008: Report
QatarEnergy, the world's largest producer of LNG, has not exported a shipment from its Ras Laffan facility in five days, Bloomberg reported. This marks the company's longest export halt since at least 2008, putting pressure on global LNG supplies. The company halted operations earlier this month after its facilities came under attack amid the ongoing Middle East war.
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01:25 pm Wednesday, 11 March, 2026
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QatarEnergy, the world's largest producer of LNG, has not exported a shipment from its Ras Laffan facility in five days, Bloomberg reported. This marks the company's longest export halt since at least 2008, putting pressure on global LNG supplies. The company halted operations earlier this month after its facilities came under attack amid the ongoing Middle East war.
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Laptop and desktop prices may rise by up to 35%: Report
Prices of laptops and desktops may rise by up to 35% more this year, Moneycontrol reported. Analysts cited rising DDR RAM prices and shortage of entry-level Intel processors as the reason behind the price rise. Retailers and industry watchers said that prices could continue to rise for the next six to seven quarters.
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01:24 pm Wednesday, 11 March, 2026
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Prices of laptops and desktops may rise by up to 35% more this year, Moneycontrol reported. Analysts cited rising DDR RAM prices and shortage of entry-level Intel processors as the reason behind the price rise. Retailers and industry watchers said that prices could continue to rise for the next six to seven quarters.
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106 Naxals with ₹3.95 cr combined bounty surrender in Chhattisgarh
As many as 108 hardened Maoists, carrying a cumulative reward of ₹3.95 crore on their heads, surrendered in Chhattisgarh on Wednesday, officials said. Among the surrendered guerrillas, six were divisional commanders carrying a reward of ₹8 lakh each. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has set a deadline of March 31 for the complete removal of Naxalism from the country.
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01:23 pm Wednesday, 11 March, 2026
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As many as 108 hardened Maoists, carrying a cumulative reward of ₹3.95 crore on their heads, surrendered in Chhattisgarh on Wednesday, officials said. Among the surrendered guerrillas, six were divisional commanders carrying a reward of ₹8 lakh each. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has set a deadline of March 31 for the complete removal of Naxalism from the country.
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Reports of minor accused in Uttam Nagar murder going missing are baseless: Delhi Police
Delhi Police reacted after a report falsely claimed a Muslim minor boy injured in Uttam Nagar clash was missing. "Rizwan is one of main accused who was apprehended and has been sent to Observation Home by Juvenile Justice Board...Reports of him missing are baseless and completely untrue," Police said. A 25-year-old Hindu man was murdered on Holi in Uttam Nagar.
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Delhi Police reacted after a report falsely claimed a Muslim minor boy injured in Uttam Nagar clash was missing. "Rizwan is one of main accused who was apprehended and has been sent to Observation Home by Juvenile Justice Board...Reports of him missing are baseless and completely untrue," Police said. A 25-year-old Hindu man was murdered on Holi in Uttam Nagar.
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Form expert panel to review NCERT's rewritten chapter on Judiciary: SC to Centre
Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to form an expert panel to review the rewritten chapter in the NCERT 8th-class social science book that previously had controversial content on the judiciary. The court said that the committee should have one former senior judge, one renowned academician and one renowned practitioner. Don't publish the rewritten chapter without review, it added.
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Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to form an expert panel to review the rewritten chapter in the NCERT 8th-class social science book that previously had controversial content on the judiciary. The court said that the committee should have one former senior judge, one renowned academician and one renowned practitioner. Don't publish the rewritten chapter without review, it added.
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Some Indian urea plants halt operations amid LNG shortage: Report
Some Indian urea makers, including top producer Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Ltd, have shut some plants or begun routine maintenance after the Middle East war disrupted LNG supplies, Bloomberg reported. A government spokesperson said fertiliser makers are currently receiving about 70% of their average LNG needs. Restarting a paused plant could reportedly take up to a month.
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01:57 pm Wednesday, 11 March, 2026
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Some Indian urea makers, including top producer Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Ltd, have shut some plants or begun routine maintenance after the Middle East war disrupted LNG supplies, Bloomberg reported. A government spokesperson said fertiliser makers are currently receiving about 70% of their average LNG needs. Restarting a paused plant could reportedly take up to a month.
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Maybe on PlayStation: Iran politician on US secretary's false Strait of Hormuz tanker escort claim
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has responded to US Energy Secretary Chris Wright falsely claiming that a US Navy escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz amid the Middle East war. "An oil tanker crossed Strait of Hormuz escorted by US Navy ships? Maybe on PlayStation!" Ghalibaf said. Wright had reportedly deleted the post within minutes.
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01:53 pm Wednesday, 11 March, 2026
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Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has responded to US Energy Secretary Chris Wright falsely claiming that a US Navy escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz amid the Middle East war. "An oil tanker crossed Strait of Hormuz escorted by US Navy ships? Maybe on PlayStation!" Ghalibaf said. Wright had reportedly deleted the post within minutes.
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US blames 'staff' for secretary's bogus US Navy escorting tanker in Strait of Hormuz claim
US President Donald Trump-led administration has blamed "staff" after White House confirmed US Energy Secretary Chris Wright's post claiming US Navy escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz is false. "A video clip was deleted...after it was determined to be incorrectly captioned by Department of Energy staff," a spokesperson from the energy department said.
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02:14 pm Wednesday, 11 March, 2026
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US President Donald Trump-led administration has blamed "staff" after White House confirmed US Energy Secretary Chris Wright's post claiming US Navy escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz is false. "A video clip was deleted...after it was determined to be incorrectly captioned by Department of Energy staff," a spokesperson from the energy department said.
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Maharashtra CM Fadnavis felicitates Suryakumar, Dube at home after T20 World Cup win
T20 World Cup 2026-winning India captain Suryakumar Yadav and all-rounder Shivam Dube met Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis at his Mumbai residence on Tuesday. The Chief Minister felicitated both the players, who hail from Mumbai, for their role in India's title triumph. India won their third T20 World Cup title after defeating New Zealand in the final on Sunday.
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T20 World Cup 2026-winning India captain Suryakumar Yadav and all-rounder Shivam Dube met Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis at his Mumbai residence on Tuesday. The Chief Minister felicitated both the players, who hail from Mumbai, for their role in India's title triumph. India won their third T20 World Cup title after defeating New Zealand in the final on Sunday.
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Players shouldn’t degrade their situation: Kirti to Gambhir on temple visit with T20 WC trophy
TMC MP and 1983 World Cup winner Kirti Azad agreed with Gautam Gambhir's response to his remarks about taking T20 World Cup trophy to Hanuman temple, saying that players should not be degraded. He added, "Players shouldn't degrade their situation either. Ours is a democratic country in which people of all religions live, and everyone should be respected."
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02:07 pm Wednesday, 11 March, 2026
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TMC MP and 1983 World Cup winner Kirti Azad agreed with Gautam Gambhir's response to his remarks about taking T20 World Cup trophy to Hanuman temple, saying that players should not be degraded. He added, "Players shouldn't degrade their situation either. Ours is a democratic country in which people of all religions live, and everyone should be respected."
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Blacklist 3 experts who drafted NCERT chapter on judiciary: SC to Centre
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre, all states, Union Territories, universities, etc. to blacklist three experts who had drafted the NCERT Class 8 chapter that had controversial content on the Judiciary. "There's no reason why such persons be associated in any manner with the preparation of curriculum or finalisation of textbooks for the next generation," the court remarked.
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre, all states, Union Territories, universities, etc. to blacklist three experts who had drafted the NCERT Class 8 chapter that had controversial content on the Judiciary. "There's no reason why such persons be associated in any manner with the preparation of curriculum or finalisation of textbooks for the next generation," the court remarked.
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We'll never participate in US-Israeli strikes on Iran: Canada
Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney said the country is not participating in US-Israeli strikes against Iran and will not "ever" participate. "Canada supports the necessity of preventing Iran's nuclear programme," he stated. Notably, Carney had earlier said that he could not rule out his country's military participation in the escalating war in the Middle East.
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Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney said the country is not participating in US-Israeli strikes against Iran and will not "ever" participate. "Canada supports the necessity of preventing Iran's nuclear programme," he stated. Notably, Carney had earlier said that he could not rule out his country's military participation in the escalating war in the Middle East.
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20 millionth Bitcoin mined; last 1 million to be mined over next 114 years
The 20 millionth Bitcoin was mined on Monday, leaving about one million coins yet to be mined over the next roughly 114 years. The last coin is expected to be mined in 2140 due to a process called "halving", which reduces Bitcoin mining reward by half roughly every four years. The world's largest cryptocurrency is currently priced at around $69,700.
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The 20 millionth Bitcoin was mined on Monday, leaving about one million coins yet to be mined over the next roughly 114 years. The last coin is expected to be mined in 2140 due to a process called "halving", which reduces Bitcoin mining reward by half roughly every four years. The world's largest cryptocurrency is currently priced at around $69,700.
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List of richest people in the world released by Forbes
Forbes has released 2026 list of world's richest people, which has been topped by Elon Musk with $839 billion net worth. He's followed by Larry Page ($257 billion), Sergey Brin ($237 billion), Jeff Bezos ($224 billion), Mark Zuckerberg ($222 billion). Oracle Co-founder Larry Ellison ($190 billion), Bernard Arnault & family ($171 billion), Jensen Huang ($154 billion) are also in the list.
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02:41 pm Wednesday, 11 March, 2026
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Forbes has released 2026 list of world's richest people, which has been topped by Elon Musk with $839 billion net worth. He's followed by Larry Page ($257 billion), Sergey Brin ($237 billion), Jeff Bezos ($224 billion), Mark Zuckerberg ($222 billion). Oracle Co-founder Larry Ellison ($190 billion), Bernard Arnault & family ($171 billion), Jensen Huang ($154 billion) are also in the list.
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Canada offers LNG, oil to India as Iran war threatens supplies
Canada has offered to supply oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) to India as the ongoing war in Middle East has disrupted global energy flows and threatened shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. "India’s energy demand is increasing faster than anywhere else in the world. As an energy superpower, Canada is well-positioned to seize this opportunity," PM Mark Carney said.
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02:38 pm Wednesday, 11 March, 2026
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Canada has offered to supply oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) to India as the ongoing war in Middle East has disrupted global energy flows and threatened shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. "India’s energy demand is increasing faster than anywhere else in the world. As an energy superpower, Canada is well-positioned to seize this opportunity," PM Mark Carney said.
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2 Iranian drones fall near Dubai airport, 1 Indian injured
Two drones fell in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport on Wednesday, the Dubai Media Office confirmed citing authorities. It resulted in moderate injuries to one Indian national, and minor injuries to two Ghanaian nationals and one Bangladeshi national, it added. Air traffic is operating as normal, according to the statement.
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02:56 pm Wednesday, 11 March, 2026
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Two drones fell in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport on Wednesday, the Dubai Media Office confirmed citing authorities. It resulted in moderate injuries to one Indian national, and minor injuries to two Ghanaian nationals and one Bangladeshi national, it added. Air traffic is operating as normal, according to the statement.
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