Lok Sabha clears ₹57,000 crore fund amid LPG supply crisis
Lok Sabha on Friday cleared a ₹57,381.84 crore fund for the Economic Stabilisation Fund amid the ongoing LPG supply crisis across the country. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told the Lok Sabha that this would "provide fiscal headroom to allow India to respond to the global headwinds". The money will currently help protect consumers from energy price shocks, reports stated.
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Lok Sabha on Friday cleared a ₹57,381.84 crore fund for the Economic Stabilisation Fund amid the ongoing LPG supply crisis across the country. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told the Lok Sabha that this would "provide fiscal headroom to allow India to respond to the global headwinds". The money will currently help protect consumers from energy price shocks, reports stated.
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Iran wants a deal but not a deal that I would accept: Trump
After attacking Iran's crucial Kharg Island, US President Donald Trump claimed Iran wants to make a deal with US. "Iran, which is totally defeated, wants a deal. But not a deal that I would accept," wrote Trump. Earlier, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian outlined three conditions to end the war, which included recognition of the legitimate right of the country.
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10:08 am Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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After attacking Iran's crucial Kharg Island, US President Donald Trump claimed Iran wants to make a deal with US. "Iran, which is totally defeated, wants a deal. But not a deal that I would accept," wrote Trump. Earlier, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian outlined three conditions to end the war, which included recognition of the legitimate right of the country.
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Meta plans to lay off around 15,800 employees to deal with AI costs: Report
Meta is planning to lay off 20% or more of its workforce as the Facebook parent attempts to balance out rising AI infrastructure costs and impact of AI-assisted workers, Reuters reported. Considering the tech giant had nearly 79,000 employees as of December 2025, this move may affect around 15,800 staffers. Magnitude and date for the cuts haven't reportedly been set.
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10:02 am Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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Meta is planning to lay off 20% or more of its workforce as the Facebook parent attempts to balance out rising AI infrastructure costs and impact of AI-assisted workers, Reuters reported. Considering the tech giant had nearly 79,000 employees as of December 2025, this move may affect around 15,800 staffers. Magnitude and date for the cuts haven't reportedly been set.
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10:02 am Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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Keep Hunting: Royal Enfield Hunter 350
Designed for city riding, the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is powered by a 349cc engine producing 20.2 bhp and 27 Nm of torque, paired with a 5-speed gearbox. It also features an LED headlight, a digi-analogue instrument cluster with a Tripper pod, a Type-C charging port, a slip-assist clutch, and improved suspension.
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10:00 am Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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Designed for city riding, the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is powered by a 349cc engine producing 20.2 bhp and 27 Nm of torque, paired with a 5-speed gearbox. It also features an LED headlight, a digi-analogue instrument cluster with a Tripper pod, a Type-C charging port, a slip-assist clutch, and improved suspension.
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Hospitals slap hefty bills on patients, insurance firms reject claims: Maliwal
AAP MP Swati Maliwal criticised 'hospital-insurance firm nexus', saying private hospitals overcharge patients while insurers reject claims without reason. She added, "Hospitals won’t even release the body until payment...leaving people standing outside with their family jewels in hand. " Maliwal said celebrities in ads promise easy claims, but in reality, patients struggle to get their money back.
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10:16 am Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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AAP MP Swati Maliwal criticised 'hospital-insurance firm nexus', saying private hospitals overcharge patients while insurers reject claims without reason. She added, "Hospitals won’t even release the body until payment...leaving people standing outside with their family jewels in hand. " Maliwal said celebrities in ads promise easy claims, but in reality, patients struggle to get their money back.
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Wrong decision: Ukrainian President on US' waiver to countries to buy Russian oil
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reacted after US government announced a temporary 30-day waiver allowing countries to buy sanctioned Russian oil stranded at sea amid Middle East war. "This single easing by the US could give Russia roughly ten billion dollars for its war...So lifting sanctions...in my opinion, is simply not the right decision," Zelenskyy said.
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10:44 am Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reacted after US government announced a temporary 30-day waiver allowing countries to buy sanctioned Russian oil stranded at sea amid Middle East war. "This single easing by the US could give Russia roughly ten billion dollars for its war...So lifting sanctions...in my opinion, is simply not the right decision," Zelenskyy said.
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'You won't find 1 doctor from Dalit or backward classes in Apollo Hospital,' claims Rahul Gandhi
Congress' Rahul Gandhi has now claimed that if one goes through the doctors' list at Apollo Hospital, they won't find a single doctor belonging to the Dalit or backward classes. "But the MNREGA list would have 80% people from backward classes," he added. He also claimed students were rejected in DU interviews based on caste, after which DU fact-checked him.
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10:39 am Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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Congress' Rahul Gandhi has now claimed that if one goes through the doctors' list at Apollo Hospital, they won't find a single doctor belonging to the Dalit or backward classes. "But the MNREGA list would have 80% people from backward classes," he added. He also claimed students were rejected in DU interviews based on caste, after which DU fact-checked him.
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Trump shares video after US attacks Iran's Kharg Island
US President Donald Trump shared a video after his country destroyed military targets on Iran's main oil hub, Kharg Island. "I've chosen not to [hit] oil infrastructure on the island," he said, warning that he may "reconsider this decision" if Iran stops ships from passing through Strait of Hormuz. It wasn't clear if the video showed attacks on Kharg Island.
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10:34 am Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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US President Donald Trump shared a video after his country destroyed military targets on Iran's main oil hub, Kharg Island. "I've chosen not to [hit] oil infrastructure on the island," he said, warning that he may "reconsider this decision" if Iran stops ships from passing through Strait of Hormuz. It wasn't clear if the video showed attacks on Kharg Island.
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Instagram chats to no longer be private as it ends encrypted messaging from May 8
Instagram has announced that it will no longer support end-to-end encrypted messaging from May 8. This means that its parent Meta will soon be able to access users' chats once the feature is discontinued. The social media platform said that it will provide instructions to users about how to download any media or messages that they may want to keep.
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10:56 am Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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Instagram has announced that it will no longer support end-to-end encrypted messaging from May 8. This means that its parent Meta will soon be able to access users' chats once the feature is discontinued. The social media platform said that it will provide instructions to users about how to download any media or messages that they may want to keep.
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10:56 am Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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Why do Calcutta High Court judges still wear colonial-era wigs?
At the swearing-in ceremony of West Bengal Governor RN Ravi, Chief Justice Sujoy Paul wore a colonial-era wig and robe. The HCs of Calcutta, Madras and Bombay were established pre-independence, so their ceremonies are linked to the British. Indian courts continued with British-era traditions to mark hierarchy, said lawyer Sanjay Ghose. Barring Calcutta HC, most courts discontinued this tradition.
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10:51 am Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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At the swearing-in ceremony of West Bengal Governor RN Ravi, Chief Justice Sujoy Paul wore a colonial-era wig and robe. The HCs of Calcutta, Madras and Bombay were established pre-independence, so their ceremonies are linked to the British. Indian courts continued with British-era traditions to mark hierarchy, said lawyer Sanjay Ghose. Barring Calcutta HC, most courts discontinued this tradition.
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US Embassy in Iraq's capital hit by suicide drone
A suicide drone struck a helipad inside the US Embassy compound in Iraq's capital Baghdad. A video has surfaced showing fire and smoke rising over the embassy on Saturday morning. The embassy complex is one of the largest US diplomatic facilities in the world. Hours before the attack, the embassy warned that Iran-aligned militias are targeting US citizens and infrastructure.
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10:49 am Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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A suicide drone struck a helipad inside the US Embassy compound in Iraq's capital Baghdad. A video has surfaced showing fire and smoke rising over the embassy on Saturday morning. The embassy complex is one of the largest US diplomatic facilities in the world. Hours before the attack, the embassy warned that Iran-aligned militias are targeting US citizens and infrastructure.
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Iran may let oil tankers trading in Chinese yuan cross Strait of Hormuz: Report
Iran may allow a limited number of oil tankers to cross the Strait of Hormuz if their cargo is traded in Chinese yuan, CNN reported, citing a senior official. Most of the world's oil is traded in US dollars except for some sanctioned Russian oil, which trades in roubles/yuan. Recently, an Indian-bound LPG tanker was allowed to cross the strait.
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10:45 am Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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Iran may allow a limited number of oil tankers to cross the Strait of Hormuz if their cargo is traded in Chinese yuan, CNN reported, citing a senior official. Most of the world's oil is traded in US dollars except for some sanctioned Russian oil, which trades in roubles/yuan. Recently, an Indian-bound LPG tanker was allowed to cross the strait.
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16-year-old Mayank Chakraborty becomes India's 1st chess Grandmaster from Northeast
Mayank Chakraborty has become India's 94th Grandmaster and the first from the Northeast. The 16-year-old, hailing from Assam, bagged his third and final GM norm at the Hotel Stockholm North by First Hotels Young Talents tournament in Sweden. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma congratulated Mayank, calling it "a proud moment for Assam". Mayank is ranked 55th in India.
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11:10 am Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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Mayank Chakraborty has become India's 94th Grandmaster and the first from the Northeast. The 16-year-old, hailing from Assam, bagged his third and final GM norm at the Hotel Stockholm North by First Hotels Young Talents tournament in Sweden. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma congratulated Mayank, calling it "a proud moment for Assam". Mayank is ranked 55th in India.
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Had Nehru been alive, he would've made Kanshi Ram UP CM, says Rahul Gandhi; Mayawati reacts
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed on Friday that if former PM Jawaharlal Nehru had been alive, he would've made Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) founder Kanshi Ram the Uttar Pradesh CM. BSP chief and ex-UP CM Mayawati slammed Rahul's remarks, stating when Congress was in power, they didn't even declare a single day of national mourning when Kanshi Ram passed away.
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11:29 am Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed on Friday that if former PM Jawaharlal Nehru had been alive, he would've made Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) founder Kanshi Ram the Uttar Pradesh CM. BSP chief and ex-UP CM Mayawati slammed Rahul's remarks, stating when Congress was in power, they didn't even declare a single day of national mourning when Kanshi Ram passed away.
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Video shows people partying inside temple in Gujarat, 10 priests suspended
A video showing some people partying inside the premises of the Ambaji Temple on Girnar Hill in Gujarat and allegedly consuming non-vegetarian food has sparked outrage. Reacting to the video, the Junagadh SP said 10 priests have been suspended for "breach of sanctity", and strict legal action will be taken against them. Police have deployed security at Girnar, he added.
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11:42 am Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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A video showing some people partying inside the premises of the Ambaji Temple on Girnar Hill in Gujarat and allegedly consuming non-vegetarian food has sparked outrage. Reacting to the video, the Junagadh SP said 10 priests have been suspended for "breach of sanctity", and strict legal action will be taken against them. Police have deployed security at Girnar, he added.
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What is the process to remove CEC as Opposition moves motion against Gyanesh Kumar?
Trinamool Congress submitted an impeachment notice against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. The Lok Sabha Speaker and Rajya Sabha Chairman will first examine the notice. If accepted, they'll form three-member committee to probe the charges. If prima facie case is found, both Houses must pass the motion with a special majority. Removal is allowed only on two grounds- proven misbehaviour or incapacity.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
11:38 am Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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Trinamool Congress submitted an impeachment notice against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. The Lok Sabha Speaker and Rajya Sabha Chairman will first examine the notice. If accepted, they'll form three-member committee to probe the charges. If prima facie case is found, both Houses must pass the motion with a special majority. Removal is allowed only on two grounds- proven misbehaviour or incapacity.
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North Korea fires suspected missile towards sea
North Korea launched a suspected ballistic missile towards the sea on Saturday, Japan and South Korea have confirmed. The launch of the projectile, which was reportedly fired towards the Sea of Japan, comes as US and South Korea carried out military drills. It appears to have fallen outside Japan's exclusive economic zone, Japanese broadcaster NHK reported, citing defence ministry sources.
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11:33 am Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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North Korea launched a suspected ballistic missile towards the sea on Saturday, Japan and South Korea have confirmed. The launch of the projectile, which was reportedly fired towards the Sea of Japan, comes as US and South Korea carried out military drills. It appears to have fallen outside Japan's exclusive economic zone, Japanese broadcaster NHK reported, citing defence ministry sources.
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11:33 am Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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Indian Navy escorted India-bound LPG tanker through Strait of Hormuz
Indian-bound LPG tanker Shivalik crossed the Strait of Hormuz under escort from the Indian Navy, Reuters reported citing two sources. Second India-bound vessel, Nanda Devi, is expected to clear in the next few hours, Reuters reported. Iran has said Indian ships will be given safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
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11:56 am Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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Indian-bound LPG tanker Shivalik crossed the Strait of Hormuz under escort from the Indian Navy, Reuters reported citing two sources. Second India-bound vessel, Nanda Devi, is expected to clear in the next few hours, Reuters reported. Iran has said Indian ships will be given safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Your leaders are on Epstein island: Iran as US says 'Iran leaders hiding like rats'
Amid the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war, US War Secretary Pete Hegseth said Iran's leadership isn't in good shape. He said, "Desperate and hiding, they've gone underground...That's what rats do." Responding to it, Ali Larijani, secretary of the Iranian Supreme National Security Council, said, "Mr Hegseth! Our leaders have been, and still are, among the people. But your leaders? On Epstein's island!"
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11:51 am Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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Amid the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war, US War Secretary Pete Hegseth said Iran's leadership isn't in good shape. He said, "Desperate and hiding, they've gone underground...That's what rats do." Responding to it, Ali Larijani, secretary of the Iranian Supreme National Security Council, said, "Mr Hegseth! Our leaders have been, and still are, among the people. But your leaders? On Epstein's island!"
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Sonam Wangchuk to be released from jail after 6 months, govt revokes detention
Government has decided to revoke the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk with immediate effect under National Security Act. Wangchuk was detained and lodged in Jodhpur jail for nearly six months after protests for statehood in Ladakh turned violent in September 2025. Wangchuk has already undergone nearly half of the period of detention under the said act, said government.
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12:14 pm Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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Government has decided to revoke the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk with immediate effect under National Security Act. Wangchuk was detained and lodged in Jodhpur jail for nearly six months after protests for statehood in Ladakh turned violent in September 2025. Wangchuk has already undergone nearly half of the period of detention under the said act, said government.
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