Video shows Calcutta High Court Chief Justice swearing in RN Ravi as WB Governor
Calcutta HC Chief Justice Sujoy Paul swore in former Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi as the new Governor of West Bengal. A video of the ceremony was widely shared online, with BJP's Baijayant Jay Panda raising questions about CJ Paul's attire. He listed British traditions that have been discontinued and wrote, "Symbolism is important to change mindsets and cherish Indianness."
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Calcutta HC Chief Justice Sujoy Paul swore in former Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi as the new Governor of West Bengal. A video of the ceremony was widely shared online, with BJP's Baijayant Jay Panda raising questions about CJ Paul's attire. He listed British traditions that have been discontinued and wrote, "Symbolism is important to change mindsets and cherish Indianness."
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China posts AI video mocking Trump's ‘Shield of the Americas' plan
China's embassy in the US posted and later removed an AI-generated video mocking US President Donald Trump's "Shield of the Americas" plan. In the video, a bald eagle can be seen trapping doves symbolising Latin American nations in cage, saying security may come with "little control". The video surfaced days after Trump's Florida summit on regional security and China's influence.
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12:33 pm Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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China's embassy in the US posted and later removed an AI-generated video mocking US President Donald Trump's "Shield of the Americas" plan. In the video, a bald eagle can be seen trapping doves symbolising Latin American nations in cage, saying security may come with "little control". The video surfaced days after Trump's Florida summit on regional security and China's influence.
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Top Trump official asked 'Is it a shame that US let Russia sell oil to India?', he responds
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was asked, "You issued a 30-day waiver on Indian refiners who had been prevented from buying Russian oil...Is it a shame that Russia benefits?" Responding to this, Bessent said, "It's an inevitability...It is a quick source for Indian refineries...It is unfortunate and we hope that it will be...in a micro period that they will benefit."
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12:59 pm Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was asked, "You issued a 30-day waiver on Indian refiners who had been prevented from buying Russian oil...Is it a shame that Russia benefits?" Responding to this, Bessent said, "It's an inevitability...It is a quick source for Indian refineries...It is unfortunate and we hope that it will be...in a micro period that they will benefit."
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12:59 pm Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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Indian AI researcher Devendra Chaplot joins Elon Musk's xAI & SpaceX
Indian AI researcher Devendra Chaplot announced that he's joining xAI and SpaceX where he'll be working "closely" with billionaire Elon Musk and the team to build superintelligence. The IIT Bombay graduate was previously part of the Founding Team at Thinking Machines Lab and the Founding Team at Mistral AI. Notably, several of xAI's co-founders have recently left the AI startup.
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12:56 pm Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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Indian AI researcher Devendra Chaplot announced that he's joining xAI and SpaceX where he'll be working "closely" with billionaire Elon Musk and the team to build superintelligence. The IIT Bombay graduate was previously part of the Founding Team at Thinking Machines Lab and the Founding Team at Mistral AI. Notably, several of xAI's co-founders have recently left the AI startup.
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Trump shares pic comparing Obama’s negotiations with Iran to his own
Amid the escalating war with Iran, US President Donald Trump shared a photo comparing former US President Barack Obama's negotiations with Iran with his own approach. The image showed Obama with stacks of cash while Iranian leaders stood before him smiling. In contrast, Trump shared a photo of himself alongside warplanes carrying out attacks on Iran.
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12:54 pm Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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Amid the escalating war with Iran, US President Donald Trump shared a photo comparing former US President Barack Obama's negotiations with Iran with his own approach. The image showed Obama with stacks of cash while Iranian leaders stood before him smiling. In contrast, Trump shared a photo of himself alongside warplanes carrying out attacks on Iran.
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'Transgenders' to get new definition as Centre moves Bill
The Centre introduced Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, on Friday aiming to redefine "transgender persons". The Bill hopes to omit the clause that allowed "self-perceived gender identity". "The purpose was and is not to protect each and every class of persons with various gender identities, self-perceived sex, gender identities or gender fluidities," the draft said.
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The Centre introduced Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, on Friday aiming to redefine "transgender persons". The Bill hopes to omit the clause that allowed "self-perceived gender identity". "The purpose was and is not to protect each and every class of persons with various gender identities, self-perceived sex, gender identities or gender fluidities," the draft said.
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Trump govt to get $10 bn fee for brokering TikTok deal: Report
US President Donald Trump's administration will generate around $10 billion for brokering the recently completed TikTok deal, according to the Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter. The administration has defended the massive fee, saying it's justified given Trump's role in keeping TikTok in the US. Investors have already paid $2.5 billion to the Treasury Department.
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01:01 pm Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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US President Donald Trump's administration will generate around $10 billion for brokering the recently completed TikTok deal, according to the Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter. The administration has defended the massive fee, saying it's justified given Trump's role in keeping TikTok in the US. Investors have already paid $2.5 billion to the Treasury Department.
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Microsoft top Office executive Rajesh Jha to retire after 35+ yrs
Microsoft Executive Vice President Rajesh Jha will retire in July after over 35 years at the company. Jha oversaw Microsoft's Experiences and Devices group, which includes services such as Office apps and Copilot tools. Under Jha's leadership, Microsoft brought AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic into Copilot. "Jha embodies commitment that helped...transform Microsoft," CEO Satya Nadella said.
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01:28 pm Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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Microsoft Executive Vice President Rajesh Jha will retire in July after over 35 years at the company. Jha oversaw Microsoft's Experiences and Devices group, which includes services such as Office apps and Copilot tools. Under Jha's leadership, Microsoft brought AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic into Copilot. "Jha embodies commitment that helped...transform Microsoft," CEO Satya Nadella said.
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Who won what at BCCI's annual awards?
The BCCI announced winners of its annual awards for the 2024-25 season. Shubman Gill won the Polly Umrigar Award for best international men’s cricketer, while Smriti Mandhana was named best international women’s cricketer. Roger Binny, Rahul Dravid and Mithali Raj will receive lifetime achievement honours. Meanwhile, Harshit Rana won the Best Men's International Debut award.
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01:28 pm Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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The BCCI announced winners of its annual awards for the 2024-25 season. Shubman Gill won the Polly Umrigar Award for best international men’s cricketer, while Smriti Mandhana was named best international women’s cricketer. Roger Binny, Rahul Dravid and Mithali Raj will receive lifetime achievement honours. Meanwhile, Harshit Rana won the Best Men's International Debut award.
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How will oil prices be affected by US bombing Iran's 'crown jewel' Kharg Island?
US bombed military targets on Iran's 'crown jewel', Kharg Island, on Friday. The attack could push oil prices towards $150/barrel as 90% of Iran's crude oil passes through the island, considered the country's most sensitive economic target, Indian Express reported. As per JP Morgan, Iran increased the volume of oil passing through it to 3 million barrels/day in mid-February.
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01:25 pm Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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US bombed military targets on Iran's 'crown jewel', Kharg Island, on Friday. The attack could push oil prices towards $150/barrel as 90% of Iran's crude oil passes through the island, considered the country's most sensitive economic target, Indian Express reported. As per JP Morgan, Iran increased the volume of oil passing through it to 3 million barrels/day in mid-February.
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PM's diplomacy works quietly: BJP on Indian ships crossing Strait of Hormuz
Amid the US-Israel-Iran war, BJP leader Amit Malviya criticised the Congress for trying to corner the Centre over the issue. He said Indian ships carrying LPG had safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz amid the blockade due to the Middle East war. This comes after the PM's conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. He added, "PM's...diplomacy works quietly but effectively."
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Amid the US-Israel-Iran war, BJP leader Amit Malviya criticised the Congress for trying to corner the Centre over the issue. He said Indian ships carrying LPG had safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz amid the blockade due to the Middle East war. This comes after the PM's conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. He added, "PM's...diplomacy works quietly but effectively."
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Who is Mayank Chakraborty, India's 1st chess Grandmaster from Northeast?
Mayank Chakraborty, who became India's first chess Grandmaster from Northeast, was born on July 28, 2009. He had become the second International Master from Assam in 2023. His mother Monomita is doctor by profession, while his father Keshab Chakraborty quit his job to support Mayank's career. Mayank had become Under-11 national champion in 2019 and Under-17 national champion in 2022.
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Mayank Chakraborty, who became India's first chess Grandmaster from Northeast, was born on July 28, 2009. He had become the second International Master from Assam in 2023. His mother Monomita is doctor by profession, while his father Keshab Chakraborty quit his job to support Mayank's career. Mayank had become Under-11 national champion in 2019 and Under-17 national champion in 2022.
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Atomic clock stops on ISRO's IRNSS-1F in major setback to India's navigation satellite system
The atomic clock on ISRO's indigenously built IRNSS-1F satellite has stopped functioning in a major setback to India's navigation satellite system or NavIC. NavIC requires a minimum of four operational satellites to function, the failure brings it down to three. ISRO said the satellite "successfully completed its mission life of 10 years" and will now work for various societal applications.
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The atomic clock on ISRO's indigenously built IRNSS-1F satellite has stopped functioning in a major setback to India's navigation satellite system or NavIC. NavIC requires a minimum of four operational satellites to function, the failure brings it down to three. ISRO said the satellite "successfully completed its mission life of 10 years" and will now work for various societal applications.
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Trump says oil prices will fall sharply after Middle East war ends
Amid rising oil prices due to the Middle East war, US President Donald Trump said prices would fall sharply once the crisis ends. However, he did not say when the conflict would end and stressed that the nuclear threat must be stopped. Trump recently attacked Iran's crown jewel, Kharg Island, which handles about 90% of Iran's oil exports.
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02:11 pm Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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Amid rising oil prices due to the Middle East war, US President Donald Trump said prices would fall sharply once the crisis ends. However, he did not say when the conflict would end and stressed that the nuclear threat must be stopped. Trump recently attacked Iran's crown jewel, Kharg Island, which handles about 90% of Iran's oil exports.
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Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest pole sitter in F1 history
Mercedes F1 driver Kimi Antonelli has created history by becoming the youngest pole sitter in Formula One. The 19-year-old finished first in the Chinese Grand Prix Qualifying on Saturday. The previous record was held by Sebastian Vettel, who achieved the feat at 21. Mercedes' George Russell finished second in Chinese Grand Prix Qualifying, followed by Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton.
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Mercedes F1 driver Kimi Antonelli has created history by becoming the youngest pole sitter in Formula One. The 19-year-old finished first in the Chinese Grand Prix Qualifying on Saturday. The previous record was held by Sebastian Vettel, who achieved the feat at 21. Mercedes' George Russell finished second in Chinese Grand Prix Qualifying, followed by Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton.
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China approves world's first brain implant for commercial use
China has given the world's first approval for a commercial brain-computer interface (BCI) device. The invasive device, made by Borui Kang Medical Technology (Shanghai), aims to restore movement and communication in humans suffering from different forms of paralysis. It is designed for patients with quadriplegia caused by cervical spinal cord injuries.
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China has given the world's first approval for a commercial brain-computer interface (BCI) device. The invasive device, made by Borui Kang Medical Technology (Shanghai), aims to restore movement and communication in humans suffering from different forms of paralysis. It is designed for patients with quadriplegia caused by cervical spinal cord injuries.
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Govt confirms 2 Indian LPG tankers crossed Strait of Hormuz, releases arrival dates
After India-bound LPG tanker Shivalik crossed the Strait of Hormuz, another India-bound tanker Nanda Devi has also crossed the strait, the government confirmed. Both the vessels are expected to arrive at Mundra and Kandla ports on March 16 and 17, the government added. The vessels contain around 92,700 metric tonnes of LPG.
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04:52 pm Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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After India-bound LPG tanker Shivalik crossed the Strait of Hormuz, another India-bound tanker Nanda Devi has also crossed the strait, the government confirmed. Both the vessels are expected to arrive at Mundra and Kandla ports on March 16 and 17, the government added. The vessels contain around 92,700 metric tonnes of LPG.
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India releases statement slamming Pakistan's attacks on Afghanistan
The External Affairs Ministry has released a statement condemning Pakistan's recent strikes on Afghanistan that have led to the death of several civilians and destruction of civilian infrastructure. "This is yet another act of aggression by a Pakistani establishment that remains hostile to the idea of a sovereign Afghanistan," the ministry stated.
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The External Affairs Ministry has released a statement condemning Pakistan's recent strikes on Afghanistan that have led to the death of several civilians and destruction of civilian infrastructure. "This is yet another act of aggression by a Pakistani establishment that remains hostile to the idea of a sovereign Afghanistan," the ministry stated.
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Govt bars PNG users from retaining or refilling LPG connections
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has said that it has barred consumers with piped natural gas (PNG) connections from obtaining or refilling domestic LPG cylinders, PTI reported, citing an order. "Such persons will be required to immediately surrender...domestic LPG connection," it said. This comes amid concerns around LPG availability as supply is disrupted due to US-Israel war with Iran.
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10:30 pm Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has said that it has barred consumers with piped natural gas (PNG) connections from obtaining or refilling domestic LPG cylinders, PTI reported, citing an order. "Such persons will be required to immediately surrender...domestic LPG connection," it said. This comes amid concerns around LPG availability as supply is disrupted due to US-Israel war with Iran.
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Israel denies reports that PM Netanyahu has been killed amid Middle East war
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's office has denied reports that he has been assassinated amid the Middle East war. "These are fake news; the Prime Minister is fine," his office told Anadolu Agency. The rumours were sparked by a video purportedly showing him with six fingers on one hand. X's AI agent Grok said the visuals were fabricated.
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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's office has denied reports that he has been assassinated amid the Middle East war. "These are fake news; the Prime Minister is fine," his office told Anadolu Agency. The rumours were sparked by a video purportedly showing him with six fingers on one hand. X's AI agent Grok said the visuals were fabricated.
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