Those setting such papers to be banned: UP CM on 'pandit' option row

UP CM Yogi Adityanath reacted to row over 'Pandit' being listed as option for 'who is an opportunist' question in state police exam. "No disrespectful remarks will be tolerated regarding faith and dignity of any individual, caste, sect, or community," he said. "Clear guidelines should be provided to paper setters, and such habitual offenders should be immediately banned," he added.
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01:07 pm Sunday, 15 March, 2026

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What is US' 4-step plan for refunding ₹15 lakh crore in tariffs?

The US government is developing an online portal, Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE), to return about $166 billion (over ₹15 lakh crore) in tariffs after Supreme Court's ruling in reciprocal tariffs case. Importers will submit refund claims via CAPE before mass processing begins. Government analysts will then review the findings before issuing refunds in the final stage.
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
01:23 pm Sunday, 15 March, 2026

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McLaren F1 drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri fail to start Chinese Grand Prix

McLaren F1 drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri both failed to start Chinese Grand Prix after the team detected issues on both cars. Norris' car didn't even make it round to the grid due to an issue with electrics, while Piastri's car was wheeled back to the garage before the formation lap. The pair had qualified fifth and sixth, respectively.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
01:22 pm Sunday, 15 March, 2026

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Iran thanks Indians for donating money amid Middle East war

The Iranian Embassy in India on Saturday opened donations for humanitarian assistance amid the Middle East war and revealed the bank details. "We sincerely thank the people of India who have generously transferred their humanitarian contributions to the Embassy's bank account," the Embassy wrote on Sunday. It revealed that the UPI option is being arranged for donation.
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01:40 pm Sunday, 15 March, 2026

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'US begging China to secure Strait of Hormuz', mocks Iran FM Abbas

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi mocked Donald Trump's call for other nations to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. Calling US' security umbrella "full of holes", Abbas wrote, "The US is now begging others, even China, to help it make Hormuz safe." He added, "Iran calls on brotherly neighbours to expel foreign aggressors, especially as their only concern is Israel."
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News By: Ishita Ranganath
01:32 pm Sunday, 15 March, 2026

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I still get pay cheques for 'Slumdog Millionaire', I'd done it for free: Anil Kapoor

Actor Anil Kapoor revealed that he still gets pay cheques from the makers of 2009 film 'Slumdog Millionaire'. "Yesterday, I got a pay cheque...worth £3,000 (₹3.6 lakh)," said Anil, adding, "I'm going to get almost half a million pounds...They gave it themselves." He recalled doing the film for free when makers said they can't afford to pay him.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
01:31 pm Sunday, 15 March, 2026

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Maha govt to offer jobs to kin of SC/ST victims in atrocity cases

Maharashtra Minister for Social Justice, Sanjay Shirsat, said that eligible persons from the family of the deceased in atrocity cases involving Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes will be offered a job in the Social Justice department. There are approximately 889 pending cases of atrocities against Scheduled Caste and Tribe citizens, of which 144 cases are related to tribals, he added.
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News By: Ankit Tiwari
01:56 pm Sunday, 15 March, 2026

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Houthis threaten to block Bab el-Mandeb Strait to aid Iran against US

Following the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the Houthis have signalled support for Iran amid the Middle East war. The Iran-aligned militant group has threatened to block the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key route in Asia-Europe trade, which controls traffic for ships accessing the Suez Canal. Both the straits carry roughly 30% of the world's oil and major trade.
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News By: Ishita Ranganath
02:07 pm Sunday, 15 March, 2026

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What are some of the most controversial moments from the Oscars?

During Oscars 1974, Robert Opel ran naked on stage during live broadcast. After winning for 'Girl, Interrupted', Angelina Jolie kissed her brother on the red carpet in 2000. In 2017, presenters mistakenly announced 'La La Land' as Best Picture instead of 'Moonlight' due to envelope error. Will Smith slapped Chris Rock in 2022 after he joked about Jada Pinkett Smith.
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News By: Daisy Mowke
02:07 pm Sunday, 15 March, 2026

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Pandit community targeted in web series, exams: Priyanka Chaturvedi on UP question paper row

Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Sunday criticised what she called the targeting of a community after a controversial question in a UP police sub-inspector exam listed "Pandit" as an option for "opportunist". She said, "The impunity with which a community is being singled out - via guidelines, web series and now exam papers, yet there is silence all around."
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
02:00 pm Sunday, 15 March, 2026

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UAE pushes 'Dubai is safe' message as Iran continues to strike

As Iran continues to strike Dubai, the UAE has stepped up efforts to push "Dubai is safe" message, AFP reported. Officials, businesses and social media influencers are part of this effort after strikes negatively impacted Dubai's image. Dubai Mall-owner Emaar has asked shops and restaurants to operate regular hours. Authorities have also warned against spreading "rumours" about the attacks.
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02:22 pm Sunday, 15 March, 2026

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19-year-old Kimi Antonelli becomes 2nd youngest race winner in F1 history

Mercedes' 19-year-old driver Kimi Antonelli has become the second-youngest race winner in the history of F1. Kimi won the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday, recording his maiden win in F1. Mercedes' George Russell finished second, while Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton came third. Antonelli had started the race at pole position after becoming the youngest pole sitter in Formula One history.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
02:43 pm Sunday, 15 March, 2026

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6 held in Ghaziabad for sending pics of sensitive locations to Pak

Six people have been arrested in UP's Ghaziabad for allegedly photographing and filming sensitive locations like railway stations and sharing them with foreign-based phone numbers inluding one from Pakistan. The accused were lured with money by a man named Sohail, a police official said. Chat logs involving certain foreign phone numbers were recovered from their mobile devices, he added.
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02:36 pm Sunday, 15 March, 2026

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Haryana plans to allot commercial LPG cylinders for weddings on priority basis

Haryana government has approved committees headed by deputy commissioners of districts to ensure a smooth supply of commercial LPG cylinders in the state. The committees may also allot cylinders for marriage functions on a priority basis, depending on need. It will also oversee distribution and ensure supply to essential sectors such as hospitals and educational institutions, including hostels.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
02:35 pm Sunday, 15 March, 2026

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Pakistan chief selector calls Bumrah 'Usman Tariq of fast bowlers', gets trolled

Pakistan chief selector Aaqib Javed has been trolled for calling India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah "Usman Tariq of fast bowlers". Reacting to his remark, an X user commented, "Seems your brain isn't functioning properly." Another wrote, "Clowns are running cricket affairs in Pakistan."
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02:59 pm Sunday, 15 March, 2026

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Perplexity CEO Srinivas backs post saying AI pushing computer science back to physicists

Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas has agreed with an X post that said, "Computer science is gradually returning to the domain of physicists, mathematicians and electrical engineers as LLMs automate much of what we currently call software engineering." "Well said," Srinivas stated. "The field's centre of gravity is shifting away from manual code writing," the post also said.
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
02:50 pm Sunday, 15 March, 2026

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US launches 'forced labour' probe against India, 59 other trade partners

The US government has launched a probe against 60 trading partners, including India and China, over alleged failures to curb imports of goods produced with forced labour. It said companies using forced labour benefit from artificially lower labour costs, disadvantaging US exporters. This comes days after the US launched an "unfair trade" probe against 16 trading partners, including India.
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
03:13 pm Sunday, 15 March, 2026

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7 Indian pilgrims killed after microbus falls into gorge in Nepal

Seven Indian pilgrims were killed and several others were injured after a microbus carrying them fell into a gorge in Gorkha district in Nepal on Saturday. The incident occurred when the pilgrims were returning after offering prayers at Manakamana Temple, police said. The injured were taken to a hospital for treatment, and the rescue operation was still underway.
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03:12 pm Sunday, 15 March, 2026

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What happens if Houthis choke Bab el-Mandeb Strait amid Middle East war?

Bab el-Mandeb, or 'Gate of Tears', is a strategic strait which connects Red Sea to Indian Ocean, with 20,000 vessels passing through it annually. If the passage gets blocked by Houthis, who have long threatened to choke it, the impact could be severe amid Iran's closure of Strait of Hormuz. Together the routes carry 30% of the world's seaborne oil.
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03:11 pm Sunday, 15 March, 2026

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North Korea tests nuclear-capable rocket launchers

North Korea conducted a test of nuclear-capable rocket launchers, state media reported, a day after it launched 10 ballistic missiles. This comes after South Korean and US forces began annual spring military drills, which are scheduled to continue until March 19. US is relocating parts of a missile defence system installed in South Korea to Middle East, reports had said.
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03:01 pm Sunday, 15 March, 2026

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