DJ played a Malayalam song in WI: Samson on his fan following

Speaking about his fan following, India batter Sanju Samson said DJ was playing local and english songs during a one-day game in West Indies but played a Malayalam song when he came out to bat. "That's the amount of love and support that I'm receiving. I have to admit that I am humbled and I feel very fortunate," he stated.
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07:20 pm Sunday, 15 March, 2026

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Alexander the Great's long-lost city rediscovered in Iraq

Archaeologists have confirmed the location of a long-lost city founded by Alexander the Great. The ancient city, Alexandria on the Tigris, is located in southern Iraq near Persian Gulf. Researchers discovered the remains of a temple complex, workshops with furnaces and kilns, and the city's port and canal system, according to a January 28 press release from Germany's Konstanz University.
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07:16 pm Sunday, 15 March, 2026

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Police bust rave party in Hyd; TDP MP, ex-BRS MLA test positive for drugs

Hyderabad Police on Saturday busted a rave party at a farmhouse in Moinabad, detaining six people. Among those held were TDP MP Putta Mahesh Kumar and former BRS MLA Pilot Rohith Reddy. Initial on-the-spot urine tests allegedly showed five people, including Reddy, had consumed drugs, while Kumar tested negative. However, Kumar reportedly tested positive after further tests at a hospital.
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07:42 pm Sunday, 15 March, 2026

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Iran fires 4 ballistic missiles, 6 drones at UAE in 1 day

UAE's Defence Ministry said the country's air defence systems detected four ballistic missiles and six drones coming from Iran in a single day today (Sunday, March 15). "Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have engaged 298 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,606 UAVs," it said. These attacks resulted in the death of six people.
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Which movie and person have won the most Oscars in history?

Three films share the record for most Oscar wins. 'Ben-Hur' (1959) won 11 from 12 nominations, 'Titanic' (1997) won 11 from 14 nominations, and 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King' (2003) won 11 from 11 nominations. Walt Disney holds the record for most individual Oscar wins, with 22 competitive Academy Awards and 4 honourary awards.
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07:36 pm Sunday, 15 March, 2026

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Which Indian has won the most Oscars?

As many as 10 Indians have won Oscars, including in scientific and technical category. AR Rahman holds the record for winning the most Oscars among Indians. He won two Oscars in a single night at the 81st Academy Awards in 2009. He bagged the Best Original Score and Best Original Song awards, both for the film 'Slumdog Millionaire'.
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08:10 pm Sunday, 15 March, 2026

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Plumbers will be paid at the level of NBA's LeBron in AI era: Ex-Uber CEO

Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick said as AI automates most jobs, skilled manual trades, especially plumbing, could become extremely valuable. "Each and every plumber would be like [paid at the level of NBA superstar] LeBron James," Kalanick said. "Humans are valuable. And they are going to become…more valuable because they will be…long pole in the tent to progress," he added.
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08:21 pm Sunday, 15 March, 2026

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Bihar govt floats ₹240.16 cr tender for Bihar Bhavan in Mumbai

The Bihar government has invited e-tenders for constructing a proposed Bihar Bhavan in Mumbai, estimated to cost ₹240.16 crore, according to the state’s Building Construction Department. Officials said the facility will provide accommodation, offices and support services for Bihar residents visiting the city. Particularly for medical treatment and official work, they added.
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Israel's PM Netanyahu shares video amid rumours of his death, jokes about '6 fingers' claim

Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu has shared a video on his X account after rumours of his death spread on social media amid the Iran war. Rumours began after a viral video showed Netanyahu with six fingers, prompting AI-generation claims. In the new video, Netanyahu was seen sipping coffee and showing his hand with five fingers, dismissing rumours of his death.
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08:42 pm Sunday, 15 March, 2026

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Assam declares end of ethnic militancy in state

The Assam government on Sunday signed memoranda of settlement with three Kuki armed groups and one Hmar outfit, claiming that the agreements mark the end of "ethnic militancy" in the state. The state government assured the armed groups of rehabilitating its cadres and providing financial compensation to the families of militants killed during insurgency.
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MP teacher mimics PM Modi over LPG price rise; suspended

Saket Purohit, a teacher at a government primary school in Madhya Pradesh’s Shivpuri district, has been suspended for mimicking PM Narendra Modi at a social gathering. A video of his performance on LPG supply crisis went viral, after which Pichhore BJP MLA Preetam Lodhi filed a complaint. “I don’t know how I disrupted the peace with a joke,” Purohit said.
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08:37 pm Sunday, 15 March, 2026

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Nothing wrong in people expressing grief over Khamenei's death: RSS

RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale said there's nothing wrong in people expressing grief over the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, but cautioned that it should be done in a "peaceful manner without targeting any other community." He added, "According to Indian traditions, there may be enmity with a person till he's alive; after death, there is no enmity."
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08:35 pm Sunday, 15 March, 2026

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KKR took wrong decision to let Shreyas Iyer leave: Anil Kumble

Former India head coach Anil Kumble has said that Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) "took the wrong decision" by letting Shreyas Iyer and Phil Salt leave after their title-winning campaign in 2024. "There is no consistency from them in terms of player retention," he added. Shreyas Iyer now captains PBKS.
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08:53 pm Sunday, 15 March, 2026

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World's largest aluminium smelter cuts output amid Middle East war, may hit gadget prices

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) announced that it's cutting the world's largest single-site aluminium smelter's output by 19% amid the Middle East war. The scaleback, which will reduce Alba's production by 1.62 million MT/year, has been undertaken to "preserve business continuity amid...Strait of Hormuz's [closure]", Alba said. This is likely to make electronic gadgets costlier as they use aluminium.
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08:47 pm Sunday, 15 March, 2026

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SP leader tries to sell 88 cylinders on black market, FIR filed

An FIR has been registered against SP leader Sonu Kannaujiya in Lucknow over the black marketing of gas cylinders amid concerns of supply shortage in the country due to the war in Middle East, ANI reported. Kannaujiya was preparing to sell 88 cylinders on the black market by hiding them in his resort. Notably, Kannaujiya's wife has a gas agency.
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09:02 pm Sunday, 15 March, 2026

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upGrad to buy Unacademy in all-stock deal, Munjal to remain CEO

Unacademy and upGrad have signed a term sheet for upGrad to acquire the edtech firm in a 100% share-swap deal, founders Ronnie Screwvala and Gaurav Munjal announced. The valuation of the transaction will only be disclosed once the deal closes and filings are completed. Munjal said he will continue as Co-Founder and CEO of Unacademy if the transaction closes.
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09:18 pm Sunday, 15 March, 2026

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Bihar man posts AI-made objectionable images of Nitish Kumar's son & BJP MLA on FB, held

Bihar Police have arrested a man for allegedly creating and circulating objectionable images of CM Nitish Kumar’s son and JD(U) leader Nishant Kumar and BJP MLA Maithili Thakur using AI and photo editing tools and posting them on Facebook. Police traced the accused’s social media activity through technical analysis and raided his residence in Shabdoun area, where he was arrested.
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09:40 pm Sunday, 15 March, 2026

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IDF says Israel-Iran war could continue for 'three weeks'

The Israel Defence Forces said its campaign against Iran is progressing faster than expected but will likely continue for at least three more weeks. IDF's Brig Gen Effie Defrin said thousands of targets remain across Iran, including defence industry facilities and missile systems. Israel claims it has already hit over 1,700 military assets, but plans further strikes with US coordination.
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Planning 3 more weeks of strikes on Iran, we've thousands of targets: IDF

The Israeli military is prepared to continue operations in Iran at least until the Jewish holiday of Passover, which falls in about three weeks, IDF spokesperson Effie Defrin said. "We've...thousands of targets ahead," he added. The Israeli Air Force has reportedly carried out around 400 waves of airstrikes across western and central Iran since the campaign began on February 28.
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10:14 pm Sunday, 15 March, 2026

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MSD said most decisions people make may be unsuccessful: Mhatre

CSK batter Ayush Mhatre said MS Dhoni keeps giving him guidance and he has learnt a lot from Dhoni. "He has been telling me to remain composed, and to make decision with a cool head," Mhatre stated. "He also mentioned that most decision people make, might end up unsuccessful, and that is something we have to deal with," he added.
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10:22 pm Sunday, 15 March, 2026

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