Indian carriers resume flights from Riyadh, 1,50,457 return from Gulf since war began: Govt
The Ministry of Civil Aviation said on Friday that the flight operations by Indian carriers to/from Riyadh have resumed from March 12, adding that 1,50,457 air passengers have returned from the Gulf countries to India since the war began. "Passengers are advised to remain in contact with their respective airlines for the latest updates regarding flight schedules," the ministry added.
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The Ministry of Civil Aviation said on Friday that the flight operations by Indian carriers to/from Riyadh have resumed from March 12, adding that 1,50,457 air passengers have returned from the Gulf countries to India since the war began. "Passengers are advised to remain in contact with their respective airlines for the latest updates regarding flight schedules," the ministry added.
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Russia making extra ₹1,380 crore/day from oil sales amid Iran war: Report
Russia is making $150-million (over ₹1,380 crore) revenue per day from its oil sales after oil prices skyrocketed amid the Middle East war, reported FT. Russia has so far earned nearly $1.3-1.9 billion windfall from taxes on oil exports after Strait of Hormuz's closure, the report stated. Russian government could receive $3.3-4.9 billion in additional revenue by March-end, it added.
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Russia is making $150-million (over ₹1,380 crore) revenue per day from its oil sales after oil prices skyrocketed amid the Middle East war, reported FT. Russia has so far earned nearly $1.3-1.9 billion windfall from taxes on oil exports after Strait of Hormuz's closure, the report stated. Russian government could receive $3.3-4.9 billion in additional revenue by March-end, it added.
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Govt pushes kerosene, coal use amid LPG crisis despite its campaigns to replace them
Amid the energy crisis in Middle East, the Centre has released 48,000 kilolitre of additional kerosene for states as an alternative to LPG, PTI reported. It also asked environmental bodies to allow the use of coal, RDF pellets and biomass in restaurants and hotels, an official said. This comes despite the Centre's years-old campaigns to replace them with LPG.
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02:24 pm Friday, 13 March, 2026
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Amid the energy crisis in Middle East, the Centre has released 48,000 kilolitre of additional kerosene for states as an alternative to LPG, PTI reported. It also asked environmental bodies to allow the use of coal, RDF pellets and biomass in restaurants and hotels, an official said. This comes despite the Centre's years-old campaigns to replace them with LPG.
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There are only 2 dealmakers, PM Modi & Trump: US envoy on India-US trade deal
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said the personal rapport between PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump played a key role in finalising the India-US trade deal. He said, "The only two dealmakers were President Trump and PM Modi. Their deep and personal friendship got the deal done." The India-US trade deal was announced in early February.
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US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said the personal rapport between PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump played a key role in finalising the India-US trade deal. He said, "The only two dealmakers were President Trump and PM Modi. Their deep and personal friendship got the deal done." The India-US trade deal was announced in early February.
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Man applying for court peon job finds dog's photo on admit card in Bihar
A man applying for Bihar court peon job has claimed the admit card issued to him for the recruitment examination displayed a Golden Retriever's photograph instead of his own image. The man received the admit card for the March 15 exam four years after he applied for the job. He said the error led to embarrassment in his local community.
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A man applying for Bihar court peon job has claimed the admit card issued to him for the recruitment examination displayed a Golden Retriever's photograph instead of his own image. The man received the admit card for the March 15 exam four years after he applied for the job. He said the error led to embarrassment in his local community.
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Israel launches fresh attacks across Iran
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Friday said the country has launched a new wave of strikes across Iran, targeting sites in Tehran, Shiraz and Ahvaz. The IDF said the attacks hit missile facilities and IRGC command centres. It also issued an evacuation warning for multiple neighbourhoods in southern Beirut, saying, "IDF won't hesitate to target anyone found near Hezbollah...facilities."
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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Friday said the country has launched a new wave of strikes across Iran, targeting sites in Tehran, Shiraz and Ahvaz. The IDF said the attacks hit missile facilities and IRGC command centres. It also issued an evacuation warning for multiple neighbourhoods in southern Beirut, saying, "IDF won't hesitate to target anyone found near Hezbollah...facilities."
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Opposition behind hoarding & black marketing of LPG cylinders: BJP
Amid the LPG crisis, BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla accused Opposition parties of deliberately creating panic among citizens. He claimed some Opposition leaders were involved in hoarding and black marketing of LPG cylinders, citing a case in Hapur where 55 cylinders were recovered from a Samajwadi Party worker's house and another in Maharashtra where a Youth Congress district leader was arrested.
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02:59 pm Friday, 13 March, 2026
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Amid the LPG crisis, BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla accused Opposition parties of deliberately creating panic among citizens. He claimed some Opposition leaders were involved in hoarding and black marketing of LPG cylinders, citing a case in Hapur where 55 cylinders were recovered from a Samajwadi Party worker's house and another in Maharashtra where a Youth Congress district leader was arrested.
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Russell takes F1 sprint race pole as Mercedes secure 1-2 in China
British driver George Russell has taken pole for the sprint race of F1's Chinese Grand Prix 2026, with his teammate Kimi Antonelli claiming the second spot. Russell was the fastest in all three qualifying segments at Shanghai International Circuit, registering a best lap time of 1:32.241. Mercedes outpaced rivals McLaren and Ferrari, while Red Bull's Max Verstappen ended at P8.
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British driver George Russell has taken pole for the sprint race of F1's Chinese Grand Prix 2026, with his teammate Kimi Antonelli claiming the second spot. Russell was the fastest in all three qualifying segments at Shanghai International Circuit, registering a best lap time of 1:32.241. Mercedes outpaced rivals McLaren and Ferrari, while Red Bull's Max Verstappen ended at P8.
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Iran about to surrender: Trump
US President Donald Trump told leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) during a virtual meeting on Wednesday that Iran was "about to surrender", according to multiple officials. "Got rid of a cancer that was threatening us all," Trump added. A day after the call Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei released a statement threatening US, Israel and Gulf nations.
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US President Donald Trump told leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) during a virtual meeting on Wednesday that Iran was "about to surrender", according to multiple officials. "Got rid of a cancer that was threatening us all," Trump added. A day after the call Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei released a statement threatening US, Israel and Gulf nations.
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Who is Shantanu Narayen, Indian-origin Adobe CEO who'll step down?
Indian-origin tech executive, Shantanu Narayen, 62, will step down as Adobe's CEO once a successor is named. CEO since 2007, he led the American software giant's shift to a cloud-based subscription model. Before joining Adobe in 1998, he worked at Apple and Silicon Graphics and founded digital photo-sharing startup Pictra in 1996. His net worth is estimated at ₹4,670 crore.
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03:21 pm Friday, 13 March, 2026
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Indian-origin tech executive, Shantanu Narayen, 62, will step down as Adobe's CEO once a successor is named. CEO since 2007, he led the American software giant's shift to a cloud-based subscription model. Before joining Adobe in 1998, he worked at Apple and Silicon Graphics and founded digital photo-sharing startup Pictra in 1996. His net worth is estimated at ₹4,670 crore.
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China avoids responding to report claiming India asked China for urea amid LPG crisis
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun avoided responding to media questions about a Bloomberg report which claimed Indian officials are requesting their Chinese counterparts to ease rules and sell some urea. This comes amid rising LPG supply concerns in India due to the war in Middle East. "I suggest you direct this question to the relevant Chinese authorities," he said.
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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun avoided responding to media questions about a Bloomberg report which claimed Indian officials are requesting their Chinese counterparts to ease rules and sell some urea. This comes amid rising LPG supply concerns in India due to the war in Middle East. "I suggest you direct this question to the relevant Chinese authorities," he said.
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Indian footballer Ravinder Singh passes away at 25 after collapsing during match
Footballer Ravinder Singh, who was contracted to Namdhari FC in the Indian Football League, has passed away at the age of 25. Ravinder reportedly collapsed during a match being held in Bachhauri, a village in Punjab's Nawanshahr district. He was rushed to a private hospital, where he was declared dead. He played as a defender.
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Footballer Ravinder Singh, who was contracted to Namdhari FC in the Indian Football League, has passed away at the age of 25. Ravinder reportedly collapsed during a match being held in Bachhauri, a village in Punjab's Nawanshahr district. He was rushed to a private hospital, where he was declared dead. He played as a defender.
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4 killed as US refuelling plane crashes amid Middle East war
The US Central Command has said that four out of six crew members on board the refuelling aircraft that crashed in Iraq amid the Middle East war have died. "The circumstances of the incident are under investigation," US Central Command added, claiming that the loss of the aircraft was "not due to hostile fire or friendly fire".
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The US Central Command has said that four out of six crew members on board the refuelling aircraft that crashed in Iraq amid the Middle East war have died. "The circumstances of the incident are under investigation," US Central Command added, claiming that the loss of the aircraft was "not due to hostile fire or friendly fire".
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Sales of pagers, walkie-talkies surge amid mobile internet outages in Russia
Residents in Russia's Moscow are increasingly using walkie-talkies and pagers amid unexplained disruptions to mobile internet services. The Kremlin said the outages were introduced to "ensure security". Sales of walkie-talkies rose by 27% and pagers by 73% as many people turned to older communication tools, according to data from the e-commerce platform Wildberries & Russ cited by Russian media.
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Residents in Russia's Moscow are increasingly using walkie-talkies and pagers amid unexplained disruptions to mobile internet services. The Kremlin said the outages were introduced to "ensure security". Sales of walkie-talkies rose by 27% and pagers by 73% as many people turned to older communication tools, according to data from the e-commerce platform Wildberries & Russ cited by Russian media.
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Iran is not Venezuela, Trump miscalculated war: Ex-US NSA
Ex-US National Security Adviser John Bolton criticised President Donald Trump over the Iran war, saying he misjudged the situation by comparing it to Venezuela. He said, "He may have believed that he could do a Venezuela. But if he did, he was wrong when he believed it. He's clearly wrong today." Bolton also accused Trump of lacking long-term strategic planning.
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Ex-US National Security Adviser John Bolton criticised President Donald Trump over the Iran war, saying he misjudged the situation by comparing it to Venezuela. He said, "He may have believed that he could do a Venezuela. But if he did, he was wrong when he believed it. He's clearly wrong today." Bolton also accused Trump of lacking long-term strategic planning.
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Apple cuts China App Store commission fees after govt pressure
Apple said it would lower the commission fees it collects from its App Store in mainland China following apparent pressure from the Chinese government, Reuters reported. Fees for in-app purchases and paid transactions will fall to 25% from 30% starting Sunday. The fee cut also extends to smaller developers and certain subscription services, with rates dropping to 12% from 15%.
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Apple said it would lower the commission fees it collects from its App Store in mainland China following apparent pressure from the Chinese government, Reuters reported. Fees for in-app purchases and paid transactions will fall to 25% from 30% starting Sunday. The fee cut also extends to smaller developers and certain subscription services, with rates dropping to 12% from 15%.
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Can't sit back passively: Tharoor on PM Modi's call with Iran Prez
After PM Narendra Modi held his first call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian since US-Israeli strikes on Iran, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said, "I think India should be active...We can't just sit back passively." "It was wrong of...US and Israel to attack...Equally, on...other side, Iran is to blame for attacking countries not...party to...war and hurting innocent civilians," Tharoor added.
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After PM Narendra Modi held his first call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian since US-Israeli strikes on Iran, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said, "I think India should be active...We can't just sit back passively." "It was wrong of...US and Israel to attack...Equally, on...other side, Iran is to blame for attacking countries not...party to...war and hurting innocent civilians," Tharoor added.
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Indian killed in attack on oil ship by Iran was engineer from Mumbai
Mumbai resident Devanandan Prasad Singh, serving as the Additional Chief Engineer (Superintendent) aboard the US-owned oil tanker Safesea Vishnu, died on Wednesday following Iran's attack on the vessel near Iraq. Singh, who was in his mid-50s, is survived by his wife and two children. Fifteen other Indians were rescued from the burning vessel.
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Mumbai resident Devanandan Prasad Singh, serving as the Additional Chief Engineer (Superintendent) aboard the US-owned oil tanker Safesea Vishnu, died on Wednesday following Iran's attack on the vessel near Iraq. Singh, who was in his mid-50s, is survived by his wife and two children. Fifteen other Indians were rescued from the burning vessel.
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Sole Muslim woman on Trump's religious committee resigns over Iran war
Sameerah Munshi, the sole Muslim woman serving on US President Donald Trump's Religious Liberty Commission, resigned in protest against what she described as a corrupt and dangerous administration. She cited two reasons for her resignation, including the US government's "illegal" war against Iran and the recent ouster of Carrie Prejean Boller from the commission over her beliefs about Palestine.
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04:28 pm Friday, 13 March, 2026
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Sameerah Munshi, the sole Muslim woman serving on US President Donald Trump's Religious Liberty Commission, resigned in protest against what she described as a corrupt and dangerous administration. She cited two reasons for her resignation, including the US government's "illegal" war against Iran and the recent ouster of Carrie Prejean Boller from the commission over her beliefs about Palestine.
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Man waiting in queue to get LPG cylinder dies after collapsing in Punjab
A 66-year-old man, Bhushan Kumar Mittal, died after collapsing while waiting in a queue to get an LPG cylinder in Punjab’s Barnala on Friday, the police said. Mittal had been waiting in the queue for nearly two hours when he suddenly collapsed and was rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared him "brought dead". This comes amid LPG supply crisis.
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04:27 pm Friday, 13 March, 2026
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A 66-year-old man, Bhushan Kumar Mittal, died after collapsing while waiting in a queue to get an LPG cylinder in Punjab’s Barnala on Friday, the police said. Mittal had been waiting in the queue for nearly two hours when he suddenly collapsed and was rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared him "brought dead". This comes amid LPG supply crisis.
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