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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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 menβs cricketer, while Smriti Mandhana was named best international womenβs 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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The BCCI announced winners of its annual awards for the 2024-25 season. Shubman Gill won the Polly Umrigar Award for best international menβs cricketer, while Smriti Mandhana was named best international womenβs 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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01:44 pm Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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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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01:56 pm Saturday, 14 March, 2026
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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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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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North Korea tests nuclear-capable rocket launchers
North Korea conducted a test of nuclear-capable rocket launchers, state media reported on Sunday, a day after it launch around 10 ballistic missiles. This comes after South Korean and US forces began their annual spring military drills, which are scheduled to continue until March 19. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un supervised testing of the multiple rocket launcher system (MRLS).
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North Korea conducted a test of nuclear-capable rocket launchers, state media reported on Sunday, a day after it launch around 10 ballistic missiles. This comes after South Korean and US forces began their annual spring military drills, which are scheduled to continue until March 19. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un supervised testing of the multiple rocket launcher system (MRLS).
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Techie uses ChatGPT, other AI tools to make custom cancer vaccine for his dog
An Australian tech entrepreneur used AI tools such as ChatGPT and AlphaFold to develop a personalised mRNA cancer vaccine for his adopted dog after conventional treatments failed. Paul Conyngham used the tools to analyse the dog's DNA sequencing and identify tumour mutations to design the vaccine's blueprint. Experts later helped him create the vaccine, which significantly shrank the tumour.
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An Australian tech entrepreneur used AI tools such as ChatGPT and AlphaFold to develop a personalised mRNA cancer vaccine for his adopted dog after conventional treatments failed. Paul Conyngham used the tools to analyse the dog's DNA sequencing and identify tumour mutations to design the vaccine's blueprint. Experts later helped him create the vaccine, which significantly shrank the tumour.
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Iran vows to kill Israel PM Netanyahu
After Israel denied reports that PM Benjamin Netanyahu has been killed, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has vowed to kill him. "If this child-killing criminal is alive, we'll continue to pursue and kill him with full force," IRGC said. Earlier, rumours of Netanyahu's death were sparked by a video purportedly showing him with six fingers on one hand.
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11:18 am Sunday, 15 March, 2026
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After Israel denied reports that PM Benjamin Netanyahu has been killed, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has vowed to kill him. "If this child-killing criminal is alive, we'll continue to pursue and kill him with full force," IRGC said. Earlier, rumours of Netanyahu's death were sparked by a video purportedly showing him with six fingers on one hand.
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Boy bitten by dog 4 months ago starts barking after incomplete vaccination in UP, video surfaces
A video that has gone viral on social media shows a boy barking like a dog in Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur. His father revealed that the boy was bitten by a dog four months ago and was administered only two injections. However, more doses are required in such cases. The father said he initially thought his son was "possessed".
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12:04 pm Sunday, 15 March, 2026
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A video that has gone viral on social media shows a boy barking like a dog in Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur. His father revealed that the boy was bitten by a dog four months ago and was administered only two injections. However, more doses are required in such cases. The father said he initially thought his son was "possessed".
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LPG booking app overtakes ChatGPT on Google Play Store amid LPG supply issues
IndianOil One, the LPG booking app of Indian Oil, has overtaken ChatGPT in Google Play Store's top free chart and is now holding the first position. This comes amid LPG supply issues due to the Middle East war. Earlier, the government urged against panic booking while revealing that 88.8 lakh requests for LPG booking were received on March 13 alone.
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IndianOil One, the LPG booking app of Indian Oil, has overtaken ChatGPT in Google Play Store's top free chart and is now holding the first position. This comes amid LPG supply issues due to the Middle East war. Earlier, the government urged against panic booking while revealing that 88.8 lakh requests for LPG booking were received on March 13 alone.
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100% facts: Zelenskyy as he says Russia helping Iran with Shahed drones
Amid Middle-East war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has claimed that Russia is supplying Iran with Shahed drones for attacks against the US and Israel. He called it "100% facts" that Russian-made Shahed drones were used to target US bases. Iran originally developed the drones, which Russia later began manufacturing and widely used during its invasion of Ukraine.
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12:39 pm Sunday, 15 March, 2026
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Amid Middle-East war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has claimed that Russia is supplying Iran with Shahed drones for attacks against the US and Israel. He called it "100% facts" that Russian-made Shahed drones were used to target US bases. Iran originally developed the drones, which Russia later began manufacturing and widely used during its invasion of Ukraine.
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Israeli PM Netanyahu skips latest military council meeting amid death reports
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has skipped the latest Israeli military council meeting amid the reports of his death. Several media outlets called it "very unusual" as Netanyahu is the one who presides over these meetings. The reports, which surfaced after a video showed Netanyahu with six fingers on one hand, have been denied by Israeli PM's office.
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12:49 pm Sunday, 15 March, 2026
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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has skipped the latest Israeli military council meeting amid the reports of his death. Several media outlets called it "very unusual" as Netanyahu is the one who presides over these meetings. The reports, which surfaced after a video showed Netanyahu with six fingers on one hand, have been denied by Israeli PM's office.
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