15,000 LPG cylinders seized in raids across India
Amid action against black marketing and hoarding of LPG cylinders, the government said that over 12,000 raids were conducted across the country and more than 15,000 cylinders were seized. In Delhi, 600 cylinders were seized on Monday while 1,800 cylinders were seized in MP in several raids over the days. Meanwhile, oil marketing companies carried out around 2,500 surprise inspections.
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03:55 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Amid action against black marketing and hoarding of LPG cylinders, the government said that over 12,000 raids were conducted across the country and more than 15,000 cylinders were seized. In Delhi, 600 cylinders were seized on Monday while 1,800 cylinders were seized in MP in several raids over the days. Meanwhile, oil marketing companies carried out around 2,500 surprise inspections.
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Salman's father Salim Khan discharged from hospital after a month: Report
Salman Khan's father, Salim Khan, was discharged from Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital on Tuesday after spending nearly a month in the hospital, according to The Indian Express. Salim Khan was admitted to the hospital in February after suffering a minor brain haemorrhage. Over the past few weeks, several updates had suggested that his condition was improving steadily.
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03:54 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Salman Khan's father, Salim Khan, was discharged from Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital on Tuesday after spending nearly a month in the hospital, according to The Indian Express. Salim Khan was admitted to the hospital in February after suffering a minor brain haemorrhage. Over the past few weeks, several updates had suggested that his condition was improving steadily.
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NSUI workers mock PM's guttergas claim in UP, police seize stove
Amid rising concerns over LPG supplies due to the war in the Middle East, NSUI workers protested in Varanasi & mocked PM Modi over his old remark that people could make tea using drain gas. A video showed police officials seizing a gas cylinder, stove, and kettle as workers allegedly attempted to make tea using gas from a drain.
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04:14 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Amid rising concerns over LPG supplies due to the war in the Middle East, NSUI workers protested in Varanasi & mocked PM Modi over his old remark that people could make tea using drain gas. A video showed police officials seizing a gas cylinder, stove, and kettle as workers allegedly attempted to make tea using gas from a drain.
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04:14 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Claude AI suffers outage, free-tier users impacted
Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 4.6 and Claude Opus 4.6 AI models are suffering from an outage. Multiple users on X reported experiencing login issues and delayed responses. "The issue has been identified and a fix is being implemented. At this stage, only free Claude users are being impacted," the company's website said.
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
04:06 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 4.6 and Claude Opus 4.6 AI models are suffering from an outage. Multiple users on X reported experiencing login issues and delayed responses. "The issue has been identified and a fix is being implemented. At this stage, only free Claude users are being impacted," the company's website said.
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04:06 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Scientists find molten 'liquid planet' that smells like rotten eggs
Scientists have identified a new class of exoplanets that remain permanently molten, expanding current understanding of planetary types. The discovery, based on L 98-59 d observed via the James Webb Space Telescope, revealed planets that appeared to be covered entirely in magma with temperatures reaching nearly 1,900°C. Its atmosphere contains hydrogen sulfide gases, giving a rotten egg smell.
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04:28 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Scientists have identified a new class of exoplanets that remain permanently molten, expanding current understanding of planetary types. The discovery, based on L 98-59 d observed via the James Webb Space Telescope, revealed planets that appeared to be covered entirely in magma with temperatures reaching nearly 1,900°C. Its atmosphere contains hydrogen sulfide gases, giving a rotten egg smell.
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Rare hexagonal diamond that is harder than natural diamond created
Researchers from China's Henan Key Laboratory of Diamond Materials and Devices have claimed they have created the first pure samples of hexagonal diamond, a rare form previously found only in meteorites. The lab-made material shows slightly higher hardness and better heat resistance than conventional diamond, according to the researchers. Unlike cubic diamond, it has a hexagonal atomic structure.
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04:27 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Researchers from China's Henan Key Laboratory of Diamond Materials and Devices have claimed they have created the first pure samples of hexagonal diamond, a rare form previously found only in meteorites. The lab-made material shows slightly higher hardness and better heat resistance than conventional diamond, according to the researchers. Unlike cubic diamond, it has a hexagonal atomic structure.
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Intentional target: Taliban on Pak's strikes on Kabul hospital
Reacting to the Pakistani military carrying out an airstrike targeting a hospital treating drug addicts in Afghanistan's capital Kabul, Taliban spokesperson Suhail Shaheen said, "It is an intentional target." "There is no justification to attack a hospital...They may be doing this to put pressure on the government of Afghanistan, following the recent expulsion of refugees," Shaheen added.
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News By: Saurav Joshi
04:44 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Reacting to the Pakistani military carrying out an airstrike targeting a hospital treating drug addicts in Afghanistan's capital Kabul, Taliban spokesperson Suhail Shaheen said, "It is an intentional target." "There is no justification to attack a hospital...They may be doing this to put pressure on the government of Afghanistan, following the recent expulsion of refugees," Shaheen added.
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04:44 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Lucky Foods & Zee Foods face action over adulterated food in Hyd, video shows filthy kitchen
Abdul Haque, owner of Lucky Foods Company and Mohammed Qameruddin, owner of Zee Foods, were apprehended for making adulterated food items in Hyderabad, police confirmed. A video shared by ANI showed a filthy kitchen in which food was prepared. Police revealed it seized property worth ₹1,10,100. They reportedly mixed harmful chemicals with the food.
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News By: Shalini ojha
04:40 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Abdul Haque, owner of Lucky Foods Company and Mohammed Qameruddin, owner of Zee Foods, were apprehended for making adulterated food items in Hyderabad, police confirmed. A video shared by ANI showed a filthy kitchen in which food was prepared. Police revealed it seized property worth ₹1,10,100. They reportedly mixed harmful chemicals with the food.
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04:40 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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My wife has ordered 2 inductions: Akshay Kumar amid LPG shortage
Akshay Kumar on Tuesday said his wife Twinkle Khanna has ordered two electric induction cooktops amid nationwide LPG shortage due to the war in the Middle East. "We have not faced any problem so far. But my wife ordered 2 inductions yesterday...You should also buy," the actor told a reporter. Akshay said this during a visit to BMC headquarters.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
04:56 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Akshay Kumar on Tuesday said his wife Twinkle Khanna has ordered two electric induction cooktops amid nationwide LPG shortage due to the war in the Middle East. "We have not faced any problem so far. But my wife ordered 2 inductions yesterday...You should also buy," the actor told a reporter. Akshay said this during a visit to BMC headquarters.
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F1 could lose up to ₹18,000 cr as Bahrain, Saudi races get cancelled: Report
Formula One's Bahrain Grand Prix and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix won't take place in April due to the conflict in the Middle East, the sport announced on Sunday. According to an analyst report by Guggenheim, F1 could lose up to $200 million (around ₹18,000 crore) due to the cancellations. The races won't be rescheduled or replaced, as per the BBC.
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04:56 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Formula One's Bahrain Grand Prix and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix won't take place in April due to the conflict in the Middle East, the sport announced on Sunday. According to an analyst report by Guggenheim, F1 could lose up to $200 million (around ₹18,000 crore) due to the cancellations. The races won't be rescheduled or replaced, as per the BBC.
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Meta updates Moltbook terms, makes users accountable for AI agents
Meta has updated the terms of service for Moltbook days after acquiring the social networking platform for AI agents. Under the revised terms, Moltbook users are solely responsible for the actions of their AI agents. "AI agents are not granted any legal eligibility with use of our services," the new terms read.
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News By: Mansi Agarwal
05:12 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Meta has updated the terms of service for Moltbook days after acquiring the social networking platform for AI agents. Under the revised terms, Moltbook users are solely responsible for the actions of their AI agents. "AI agents are not granted any legal eligibility with use of our services," the new terms read.
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05:12 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Economist who died in 2024 features in NCERT's reply to SC on Class 8 book row
In an affidavit filed in the Supreme Court in response to the criticism of the Class 8 social science textbook, NCERT listed late economist Bibek Debroy among members of a "high-powered" committee responsible for developing textbooks for Classes III to XII. Debroy's inclusion in the list suggests the committee hasn't been reconstituted since his death in November 2024, IE reported.
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News By: Garima Garg
05:12 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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In an affidavit filed in the Supreme Court in response to the criticism of the Class 8 social science textbook, NCERT listed late economist Bibek Debroy among members of a "high-powered" committee responsible for developing textbooks for Classes III to XII. Debroy's inclusion in the list suggests the committee hasn't been reconstituted since his death in November 2024, IE reported.
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05:12 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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India's JSM Corp hits back as Hard Rock Cafe shuts outlets, calls it 'unilateral' move
India's JSM Corporation hit back at Hard Rock International after it announced that it was shutting down its 10 outlets across the country. "We're...deeply shocked and saddened by the recent unilateral announcement...This statement has been issued without proper consultation or regard for a partnership that has spanned over two decades," JSM said. It added that it's reviewing legal remedies.
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05:29 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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India's JSM Corporation hit back at Hard Rock International after it announced that it was shutting down its 10 outlets across the country. "We're...deeply shocked and saddened by the recent unilateral announcement...This statement has been issued without proper consultation or regard for a partnership that has spanned over two decades," JSM said. It added that it's reviewing legal remedies.
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05:29 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Lives looking forward to Eid tragically cut short: Afghanistan Cricket Board on Pak airstrike
Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) condemned Pakistani airstrike on a hospital in the country's capital Kabul that killed at least 400. "Lives that were looking forward to Eid, to healing, and to a brighter tomorrow were tragically cut short, leaving behind shattered dreams and grieving families...The occurrence of such a tragedy during Ramadan makes the pain even more profound," ACB stated.
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05:28 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) condemned Pakistani airstrike on a hospital in the country's capital Kabul that killed at least 400. "Lives that were looking forward to Eid, to healing, and to a brighter tomorrow were tragically cut short, leaving behind shattered dreams and grieving families...The occurrence of such a tragedy during Ramadan makes the pain even more profound," ACB stated.
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6 arrested in UP were paid ₹15,000 to share sensitive info from NCR, Mumbai with Pak: Police
Ghaziabad Police arrested six people in a Pakistan-linked espionage case. The police have learnt that the racket was being managed by operatives from Pakistan, and the accused people focused largely on targets in Mumbai and the NCR, FPJ reported. They were being paid ₹10,000–₹15,000 per assignment to collect and share sensitive information, according to FPJ.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
05:26 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Ghaziabad Police arrested six people in a Pakistan-linked espionage case. The police have learnt that the racket was being managed by operatives from Pakistan, and the accused people focused largely on targets in Mumbai and the NCR, FPJ reported. They were being paid ₹10,000–₹15,000 per assignment to collect and share sensitive information, according to FPJ.
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Why are Pakistan and Afghanistan at war?
Pakistan initially welcomed Taliban's 2021 return, but soon found the Taliban weren't as cooperative as it had hoped. Islamabad said leadership of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Baloch insurgents operate from Afghanistan. The day before February strikes, Pakistani security sources cited "irrefutable evidence" linking militants there to recent attacks which targeted Pakistani forces.
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05:42 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Pakistan initially welcomed Taliban's 2021 return, but soon found the Taliban weren't as cooperative as it had hoped. Islamabad said leadership of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Baloch insurgents operate from Afghanistan. The day before February strikes, Pakistani security sources cited "irrefutable evidence" linking militants there to recent attacks which targeted Pakistani forces.
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05:42 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Nothing new: Zelenskyy on Iran's threat over help to Middle-East
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded to Iranian regime's threats to Ukraine over its support for Gulf nations amid the war. "This is nothing new...I've heard many different messages over the last four years," he said. He added that US and Middle Eastern countries had sought Ukraine’s help due to its air defence expertise, and that Kyiv is ready to assist.
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05:34 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded to Iranian regime's threats to Ukraine over its support for Gulf nations amid the war. "This is nothing new...I've heard many different messages over the last four years," he said. He added that US and Middle Eastern countries had sought Ukraine’s help due to its air defence expertise, and that Kyiv is ready to assist.
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05:34 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Use induction cooktop whenever possible: Govt on LPG alternatives
Amid LPG supply concerns, the government on Tuesday advised people to use LPG cylinder alternatives like induction cooktop or PNG whenever possible. "Use LPG cylinders judiciously and conserve wherever possible," Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary of Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, said during a press briefing. She stated that no dry out has been reported at any LPG distribution centre.
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News By: Arshiya Chopra
05:34 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Amid LPG supply concerns, the government on Tuesday advised people to use LPG cylinder alternatives like induction cooktop or PNG whenever possible. "Use LPG cylinders judiciously and conserve wherever possible," Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary of Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, said during a press briefing. She stated that no dry out has been reported at any LPG distribution centre.
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05:34 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Our objective is to bring ships back safely from Strait of Hormuz: MEA
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Tuesday said India is in talks with Iran and other countries to ensure the safe return of ships from the Strait of Hormuz. He added, "This is our objective...as many ships are still there." Meanwhile, two LPG tankers, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, have arrived at Gujarat's Vadinar Port after crossing the Strait of Hormuz.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
05:51 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Tuesday said India is in talks with Iran and other countries to ensure the safe return of ships from the Strait of Hormuz. He added, "This is our objective...as many ships are still there." Meanwhile, two LPG tankers, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, have arrived at Gujarat's Vadinar Port after crossing the Strait of Hormuz.
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Rejected 'Fevicol Se' over 'too much objectification': Shreya
Singer Shreya Ghoshal revealed that she had rejected 'Dabangg 2' song 'Fevicol Se' over "too much objectification". "It was not subtle, it was like 'chicken bana ke khale aur yeh karke lipat le.' I cannot say these words. It just makes me feel red in the face. I cannot do it," she added. The song was sung by Mamta Sharma.
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05:47 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Singer Shreya Ghoshal revealed that she had rejected 'Dabangg 2' song 'Fevicol Se' over "too much objectification". "It was not subtle, it was like 'chicken bana ke khale aur yeh karke lipat le.' I cannot say these words. It just makes me feel red in the face. I cannot do it," she added. The song was sung by Mamta Sharma.
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