Why is Friday the 13th considered unlucky?
Fear of Friday the 13th is thought to be rooted in religious beliefs surrounding 13th guest at the Last Supper—Judas, the apostle said to have betrayed Jesus. A scientist said the number 13 suffers because of its position after 12. Numerologists consider 12 a "complete" number as there are 12 months in a year and 12 signs of the zodiac.
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Fear of Friday the 13th is thought to be rooted in religious beliefs surrounding 13th guest at the Last Supper—Judas, the apostle said to have betrayed Jesus. A scientist said the number 13 suffers because of its position after 12. Numerologists consider 12 a "complete" number as there are 12 months in a year and 12 signs of the zodiac.
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Why was Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman's ₹9.2-crore KKR contract terminated?
Bangladesh's Mustafizur Rahman's ₹9.2-crore IPL contract was terminated by KKR after BCCI instructed them following boycott calls after attacks on religious minorities in Bangladesh. KKR had faced backlash over Rahman's signing. Bangladesh banned IPL broadcast & also withdrew from T20 World Cup. Notably, SunRisers Hyderabad are facing backlash after SunRisers Leeds acquired Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed.
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09:37 am Friday, 13 March, 2026
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Bangladesh's Mustafizur Rahman's ₹9.2-crore IPL contract was terminated by KKR after BCCI instructed them following boycott calls after attacks on religious minorities in Bangladesh. KKR had faced backlash over Rahman's signing. Bangladesh banned IPL broadcast & also withdrew from T20 World Cup. Notably, SunRisers Hyderabad are facing backlash after SunRisers Leeds acquired Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed.
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Waiting period to book LPG cylinder increased to 45 days in rural areas
The Centre has increased the minimum waiting period for booking a new LPG cylinder in rural areas from 25 to 45 days. This comes alongside the increase in gap from 21 to 25 days in urban areas to prevent hoarding amid shortage fears. However, the standard time from booking to delivery for domestic LPG cylinders remains unchanged at 2.5 days.
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09:58 am Friday, 13 March, 2026
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The Centre has increased the minimum waiting period for booking a new LPG cylinder in rural areas from 25 to 45 days. This comes alongside the increase in gap from 21 to 25 days in urban areas to prevent hoarding amid shortage fears. However, the standard time from booking to delivery for domestic LPG cylinders remains unchanged at 2.5 days.
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Which states recorded most cancer cases in 2025?
Uttar Pradesh at 2,26,125 cases, recorded the most number of cancer cases in the year 2025, followed by Maharashtra at 1,30,465, West Bengal at 1,21,639 and Bihar at 1,18,136. Next in the list was Tamil Nadu, which reported 1,00,937 cases, followed by Karnataka at 97,130, Madhya Pradesh at 88,297, Rajasthan at 80,628, Gujarat at 79,217 and Andhra Pradesh at 78,282.
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Uttar Pradesh at 2,26,125 cases, recorded the most number of cancer cases in the year 2025, followed by Maharashtra at 1,30,465, West Bengal at 1,21,639 and Bihar at 1,18,136. Next in the list was Tamil Nadu, which reported 1,00,937 cases, followed by Karnataka at 97,130, Madhya Pradesh at 88,297, Rajasthan at 80,628, Gujarat at 79,217 and Andhra Pradesh at 78,282.
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Maha govt sets up control rooms to ensure uninterrupted LPG supply
Amid the LPG supply crunch caused by the Middle East war, the Maharashtra government has set up control rooms and district-level committees to ensure uninterrupted supply. These control rooms will monitor the LPG supply chain, maintain law and order and submit daily reports, the release said. Authorities have also been asked to explore alternative fuels such as coal or kerosene.
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10:23 am Friday, 13 March, 2026
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Amid the LPG supply crunch caused by the Middle East war, the Maharashtra government has set up control rooms and district-level committees to ensure uninterrupted supply. These control rooms will monitor the LPG supply chain, maintain law and order and submit daily reports, the release said. Authorities have also been asked to explore alternative fuels such as coal or kerosene.
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10:23 am Friday, 13 March, 2026
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Notion that India became authoritarian under BJP total bullsh*t: Ex-Australian PM Abbott
Tony Abbott, former PM of Australia, has called the notion that India has become an authoritarian state under the BJP "total bullsh*t". "No dictatorship would host a global conference where nothing is off-limits, and no one is shouted down," he said while praising Raisina Dialogue. He highlighted that this year, both Israel's foreign minister and Iran's foreign minister spoke.
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10:19 am Friday, 13 March, 2026
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Tony Abbott, former PM of Australia, has called the notion that India has become an authoritarian state under the BJP "total bullsh*t". "No dictatorship would host a global conference where nothing is off-limits, and no one is shouted down," he said while praising Raisina Dialogue. He highlighted that this year, both Israel's foreign minister and Iran's foreign minister spoke.
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We can take Iran out in an hour, they would never be able to build it back: Trump
US President Donald Trump said US can end Iran within an hour. When asked what more needs to be done for Operation Epic Fury to end, Trump said, "We could do a lot worse...We could take them out by this afternoon, in fact within an hour." "They literally would never be able to build their country back," he added.
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10:42 am Friday, 13 March, 2026
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US President Donald Trump said US can end Iran within an hour. When asked what more needs to be done for Operation Epic Fury to end, Trump said, "We could do a lot worse...We could take them out by this afternoon, in fact within an hour." "They literally would never be able to build their country back," he added.
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What is 'Macarena' rear wing that could give Ferrari speed boost?
Ferrari's 'Macarena' rotating rear wing will make its debut at Chinese GP first practice. First unveiled during Bahrain pre-season test, the rear wing rotates to reduce drag and works with diffuser airflow to improve aerodynamic efficiency. The wing's upper flap rotates fully over 180 degrees. It could reportedly give Ferrari speed boost of up to 5km/h at Chinese GP.
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10:41 am Friday, 13 March, 2026
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Ferrari's 'Macarena' rotating rear wing will make its debut at Chinese GP first practice. First unveiled during Bahrain pre-season test, the rear wing rotates to reduce drag and works with diffuser airflow to improve aerodynamic efficiency. The wing's upper flap rotates fully over 180 degrees. It could reportedly give Ferrari speed boost of up to 5km/h at Chinese GP.
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Trump issues new warning to Iran, says ‘Watch what happens to these deranged scumbags today’
US President Donald Trump issued fresh threats to Iran as the war entered its 14th day on Friday. "Watch what happens to these deranged scumbags today. They've been killing innocent people all over the world for 47 years, and now...I am killing them," he wrote on Truth Social. Trump claimed that Iran's Navy and Air Force are no longer functional.
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10:58 am Friday, 13 March, 2026
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US President Donald Trump issued fresh threats to Iran as the war entered its 14th day on Friday. "Watch what happens to these deranged scumbags today. They've been killing innocent people all over the world for 47 years, and now...I am killing them," he wrote on Truth Social. Trump claimed that Iran's Navy and Air Force are no longer functional.
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32 hoarded gas cylinders seized from house of SP leader in UP in late-night raid
In a late-night raid, authorities in UP's Hapur seized 32 cylinders, including 18 filled ones, from one house. The house belonged to SP leader Abdul Rehan, reports said. The raid was conducted amid fears of LPG crisis in India, sparked by the war in the Middle East. BJP's Amit Malviya said the Opposition is focused on creating inconvenience for citizens.
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10:54 am Friday, 13 March, 2026
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In a late-night raid, authorities in UP's Hapur seized 32 cylinders, including 18 filled ones, from one house. The house belonged to SP leader Abdul Rehan, reports said. The raid was conducted amid fears of LPG crisis in India, sparked by the war in the Middle East. BJP's Amit Malviya said the Opposition is focused on creating inconvenience for citizens.
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Rupee hits new lifetime low of 92.4 amid Gulf war
The Indian rupee fell to a new lifetime low of nearly 92.4 against the US dollar amid the oil crisis caused by the Middle East war. The currency had previously hit a record low of 92.3575 per US dollar. Notably, oil prices rose on Friday despite US' 30-day waiver for countries to buy Russian oil stranded in sea.
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11:12 am Friday, 13 March, 2026
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The Indian rupee fell to a new lifetime low of nearly 92.4 against the US dollar amid the oil crisis caused by the Middle East war. The currency had previously hit a record low of 92.3575 per US dollar. Notably, oil prices rose on Friday despite US' 30-day waiver for countries to buy Russian oil stranded in sea.
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Mention date & timestamp on footage: Govt to news channels amid Middle East war
Joint Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, C Senthil Rajan, has urged TV news channels to avoid airing the same footage repeatedly. He also asked them to ensure that the footage being shared is properly dated and timestamped. This comes as the government has suspended TRPs for news channels over unwarranted sensationalism and speculative content on Middle East war.
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11:26 am Friday, 13 March, 2026
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Joint Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, C Senthil Rajan, has urged TV news channels to avoid airing the same footage repeatedly. He also asked them to ensure that the footage being shared is properly dated and timestamped. This comes as the government has suspended TRPs for news channels over unwarranted sensationalism and speculative content on Middle East war.
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Indian refiners buy 30 million barrels of Russian oil: Report
Indian refiners have purchased about 30 million barrels of Russian oil at premiums of $2-$8 per barrel over the Dated Brent benchmark, Bloomberg reported. State-owned Indian Oil and Reliance Industries have bought around 10 million barrels each, it added. The US granted Indian refiners a 30-day waiver to purchase Russian oil that had been loaded onto ships before March 5.
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11:25 am Friday, 13 March, 2026
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Indian refiners have purchased about 30 million barrels of Russian oil at premiums of $2-$8 per barrel over the Dated Brent benchmark, Bloomberg reported. State-owned Indian Oil and Reliance Industries have bought around 10 million barrels each, it added. The US granted Indian refiners a 30-day waiver to purchase Russian oil that had been loaded onto ships before March 5.
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How much are SunRisers Leeds paying Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed who mocked Indian Armed Forces?
Indian-owned SunRisers Leeds on Thursday bought Pakistani spinner Abrar Ahmed in The Hundred auction. They bought Abrar, who has mocked Indian Armed Forces multiple times, for £190,000 (₹2.34 crore). Trent Rockets were the other team who bid for Abrar, who had a base price of £75,000. SunRisers Leeds, owned by Sun Group, are facing criticism for buying a Pakistan player.
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11:37 am Friday, 13 March, 2026
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Indian-owned SunRisers Leeds on Thursday bought Pakistani spinner Abrar Ahmed in The Hundred auction. They bought Abrar, who has mocked Indian Armed Forces multiple times, for £190,000 (₹2.34 crore). Trent Rockets were the other team who bid for Abrar, who had a base price of £75,000. SunRisers Leeds, owned by Sun Group, are facing criticism for buying a Pakistan player.
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Supreme Court to use AI for case listing, bench allocation: Report
AI-powered software will reportedly take over case listing and bench allocation in Supreme Court ending human intervention. The decision was taken by CJI Surya Kant following an internal probe into registry functioning. The probe showed outdated technological infrastructure that caused administrative lapses including improper case allocation. At present, CJI allocates cases to different Benches.
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AI-powered software will reportedly take over case listing and bench allocation in Supreme Court ending human intervention. The decision was taken by CJI Surya Kant following an internal probe into registry functioning. The probe showed outdated technological infrastructure that caused administrative lapses including improper case allocation. At present, CJI allocates cases to different Benches.
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Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's cap, gifted to PM Modi, goes 'missing'; ASI clarifies
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's grandnephew, Chandra Kumar Bose, alleged that his cap has gone missing from the Netaji museum at the Red Fort. He said he had gifted the cap to PM Narendra Modi, who put it there in 2019. However, an ASI official said the cap was removed and moved to safe custody after the display box's lock malfunctioned.
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11:58 am Friday, 13 March, 2026
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Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's grandnephew, Chandra Kumar Bose, alleged that his cap has gone missing from the Netaji museum at the Red Fort. He said he had gifted the cap to PM Narendra Modi, who put it there in 2019. However, an ASI official said the cap was removed and moved to safe custody after the display box's lock malfunctioned.
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Year 2026 has 3 Friday the 13ths
The year 2026 has Friday the 13th in February, March and November. The last time a year had three was in 2015, with 2025 seeing just one Friday the 13th. Years 2012, 2009 and 1998 also saw three Friday the 13ths. There can be no more than three Friday the 13ths in a single calendar year.
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11:53 am Friday, 13 March, 2026
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The year 2026 has Friday the 13th in February, March and November. The last time a year had three was in 2015, with 2025 seeing just one Friday the 13th. Years 2012, 2009 and 1998 also saw three Friday the 13ths. There can be no more than three Friday the 13ths in a single calendar year.
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Trader loses ₹462 crore while swapping crypto despite 'extraordinary slippage' warning
Crypto lending platform Aave's CEO Stani Kulechov said that a trader lost $50 million (₹462 crore) while trying to swap cryptocurrencies USDT for AAVE. "Aave interface...warned the user about extraordinary slippage...user confirmed the warning on their mobile," he added. He stated that they'll try to contact the trader and return $600,000 (over ₹5.5 crore) in fees collected from the transaction.
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12:13 pm Friday, 13 March, 2026
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Crypto lending platform Aave's CEO Stani Kulechov said that a trader lost $50 million (₹462 crore) while trying to swap cryptocurrencies USDT for AAVE. "Aave interface...warned the user about extraordinary slippage...user confirmed the warning on their mobile," he added. He stated that they'll try to contact the trader and return $600,000 (over ₹5.5 crore) in fees collected from the transaction.
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How India plans to transform its military by 2047?
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has released the 'Defence Forces Vision 2047: A Roadmap for a Future-Ready Indian Military’ framework, which underlines how India plans to transform its military. The document proposes creating four new tri-service bodies, preparing the military for modern warfare, and establishing Space Command and Cyber Command. Air defence systems' expansion is also among plans.
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12:05 pm Friday, 13 March, 2026
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has released the 'Defence Forces Vision 2047: A Roadmap for a Future-Ready Indian Military’ framework, which underlines how India plans to transform its military. The document proposes creating four new tri-service bodies, preparing the military for modern warfare, and establishing Space Command and Cyber Command. Air defence systems' expansion is also among plans.
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SC junks plea to bring Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's ashes, asks daughter to file plea
Eight decades after Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's death, his daughter Anita Bose Pfaff appeared before Supreme Court via video conference from Austria to support a plea seeking the return of his ashes, believed to be preserved in Tokyo's Renko-ji temple. SC declined to hear the petition filed by Netaji's grandnephew Ashis Ray, saying Pfaff, sole heir, must file it herself.
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12:23 pm Friday, 13 March, 2026
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Eight decades after Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's death, his daughter Anita Bose Pfaff appeared before Supreme Court via video conference from Austria to support a plea seeking the return of his ashes, believed to be preserved in Tokyo's Renko-ji temple. SC declined to hear the petition filed by Netaji's grandnephew Ashis Ray, saying Pfaff, sole heir, must file it herself.
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