US lost MQ-9 Reaper drones worth ₹3,000 crore in Iran war: Report
The US military has lost 11-13 MQ-9 Reaper drones during the ongoing war with Iran, according to a report. With each unit costing around $30-32 million, the total losses have crossed $330 million (about ₹3,000 crore), the Wall Street Journal reported. The US has now reportedly begun replacing Reapers with cheaper LUCAS drones.
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The US military has lost 11-13 MQ-9 Reaper drones during the ongoing war with Iran, according to a report. With each unit costing around $30-32 million, the total losses have crossed $330 million (about ₹3,000 crore), the Wall Street Journal reported. The US has now reportedly begun replacing Reapers with cheaper LUCAS drones.
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Why can't bank account details of deceased be shared with heirs: SC to Centre & RBI
During hearing of a PIL, Supreme Court asked Centre and RBI why details of bank accounts of deceased persons couldn't be disclosed to heirs. “Suppose a man's got 10 different accounts in different countries...he dies intestate...how do his heirs get details? He may not have done KYC,” SC added. Government should come up with a policy on it, SC said.
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08:20 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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During hearing of a PIL, Supreme Court asked Centre and RBI why details of bank accounts of deceased persons couldn't be disclosed to heirs. “Suppose a man's got 10 different accounts in different countries...he dies intestate...how do his heirs get details? He may not have done KYC,” SC added. Government should come up with a policy on it, SC said.
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Larijani had $10 mn prize on head, we killed him for free: Israel
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani was under US sanctions and had a $10 million bounty on his head. Speaking about killing Larijani in strikes, Sa’ar said, "We killed him for free." However, Iran hasn't yet commented on reports of Larijani’s death. Notably, Israel has also claimed to have killed Iranian top commander Gholamreza Soleimani.
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08:19 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani was under US sanctions and had a $10 million bounty on his head. Speaking about killing Larijani in strikes, Sa’ar said, "We killed him for free." However, Iran hasn't yet commented on reports of Larijani’s death. Notably, Israel has also claimed to have killed Iranian top commander Gholamreza Soleimani.
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Open to hosting Iran's FIFA WC 2026 games: Mexico Prez Sheinbaum
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday said her country would have no problem hosting Iran's matches in the World Cup 2026, if soccer governing body FIFA agrees. This comes after Iran asked FIFA to move their matches to Mexico from the US amid the Middle East war. Iran are placed in Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand.
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08:44 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday said her country would have no problem hosting Iran's matches in the World Cup 2026, if soccer governing body FIFA agrees. This comes after Iran asked FIFA to move their matches to Mexico from the US amid the Middle East war. Iran are placed in Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand.
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Larijani was the boss of IRGC that runs Iran: Netanyahu on killing
Speaking after Israel claimed it has killed Iran's security chief Ali Larijani, PM Benjamin Netanyahu said Larijani was "boss" of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) which is the "gang of gangsters that actually runs Iran". "Alongside him, we also eliminated...commander of Basij Gholamreza Soleimani- the henchmen of the gangsters, who spread terror in the streets of Iran," he stated.
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08:36 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Speaking after Israel claimed it has killed Iran's security chief Ali Larijani, PM Benjamin Netanyahu said Larijani was "boss" of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) which is the "gang of gangsters that actually runs Iran". "Alongside him, we also eliminated...commander of Basij Gholamreza Soleimani- the henchmen of the gangsters, who spread terror in the streets of Iran," he stated.
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Can hotels & restaurants add a 'gas crisis charge' to bills amid a shortage of LPG cylinders?
Hotels and restaurants are facing a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders. As per CCPA guidelines, restaurants can charge only the listed food price and GST. Officials said no additional fee can be imposed without customer consent. If establishments wish to offset rising input costs, they would have to revise menu prices rather than introducing separate line-item charges, News18 Hindi reported.
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08:33 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Hotels and restaurants are facing a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders. As per CCPA guidelines, restaurants can charge only the listed food price and GST. Officials said no additional fee can be imposed without customer consent. If establishments wish to offset rising input costs, they would have to revise menu prices rather than introducing separate line-item charges, News18 Hindi reported.
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08:33 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Larijani killing a chance for Iranians to topple rulers: Netanyahu
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday said the killing of Iran's national security chief Ali Larijani was aimed at giving Iranians a chance to remove their rulers. He called Larijani "the boss of the Revolutionary Guards, which is the gang...that...runs Iran," adding that regime change "won't happen all at once," but sustained efforts could help Iranians shape their own future.
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08:52 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday said the killing of Iran's national security chief Ali Larijani was aimed at giving Iranians a chance to remove their rulers. He called Larijani "the boss of the Revolutionary Guards, which is the gang...that...runs Iran," adding that regime change "won't happen all at once," but sustained efforts could help Iranians shape their own future.
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Looking forward to teams competing as per schedule: FIFA on Iran's request to shift WC games
After Iran requested FIFA to shift their World Cup 2026 group stage matches from the US to Mexico, a FIFA spokesperson said, "FIFA is looking forward to all participating teams competing as per the match schedule announced on December 6, 2025." The spokesperson added, "FIFA is in regular contact with all participating member associations...to discuss planning for the [tournament]."
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08:47 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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After Iran requested FIFA to shift their World Cup 2026 group stage matches from the US to Mexico, a FIFA spokesperson said, "FIFA is looking forward to all participating teams competing as per the match schedule announced on December 6, 2025." The spokesperson added, "FIFA is in regular contact with all participating member associations...to discuss planning for the [tournament]."
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Sara must submit affidavit to visit Badrinath, Kedarnath temples: Temple Committee chief
Sara Ali Khan has been asked to submit an affidavit to offer prayers at Badrinath and Kedarnath temples. The Badarinath Kedarnath Temple Committee Chairman Hemant Dwivedi said all non-Hindus would've to submit an affidavit if they wish to seek blessings. As per IANS, Dwivedi said, "If Sara...expresses her devotion towards Sanatan Dharma and submits...affidavit, we'll allow her to offer prayers."
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09:12 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Sara Ali Khan has been asked to submit an affidavit to offer prayers at Badrinath and Kedarnath temples. The Badarinath Kedarnath Temple Committee Chairman Hemant Dwivedi said all non-Hindus would've to submit an affidavit if they wish to seek blessings. As per IANS, Dwivedi said, "If Sara...expresses her devotion towards Sanatan Dharma and submits...affidavit, we'll allow her to offer prayers."
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Trump criticises NATO allies over Iran war, says 'We don't need anyone's help'
US President Donald Trump criticised US' NATO allies after they refused to get involved in the war against Iran. "We no longer 'need' or desire the NATO Countries' assistance...Likewise, Japan, Australia, or South Korea...Speaking as President of the USA, by far the Most Powerful Country Anywhere in the World, WE DO NOT NEED THE HELP OF ANYONE," he wrote.
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09:28 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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US President Donald Trump criticised US' NATO allies after they refused to get involved in the war against Iran. "We no longer 'need' or desire the NATO Countries' assistance...Likewise, Japan, Australia, or South Korea...Speaking as President of the USA, by far the Most Powerful Country Anywhere in the World, WE DO NOT NEED THE HELP OF ANYONE," he wrote.
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Iran rejects reports that Mojtaba is receiving treatment in Russia
Iran’s envoy to Russia, Kazem Jalali, denied reports claiming that Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is being treated in Moscow after being injured in US-Israel strikes. The reports alleged he was secretly flown to Russia on a military aircraft with severe leg injuries and underwent surgery. The joint US-Israel strikes killed Mojtaba's father, Ali Khamenei.
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09:21 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Iran’s envoy to Russia, Kazem Jalali, denied reports claiming that Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is being treated in Moscow after being injured in US-Israel strikes. The reports alleged he was secretly flown to Russia on a military aircraft with severe leg injuries and underwent surgery. The joint US-Israel strikes killed Mojtaba's father, Ali Khamenei.
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BCB warns Bangladesh govt against interference amid ICC suspension threat
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) warned the Bangladesh government against interfering in its affairs after the sports ministry formed a committee to probe alleged malpractice in last year’s BCB elections. The board urged dissolution of the panel. Notably, the boards in Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka were suspended by the ICC earlier over government interference.
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09:20 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) warned the Bangladesh government against interfering in its affairs after the sports ministry formed a committee to probe alleged malpractice in last year’s BCB elections. The board urged dissolution of the panel. Notably, the boards in Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka were suspended by the ICC earlier over government interference.
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Govt ready for meaningful dialogue: Wangchuk amid Ladakh protests
Sonam Wangchuk, Ladakh-based climate activist, said Centre has expressed its willingness to initiate a constructive, meaningful dialogue with Leh Apex Bod and Kargil Democratic Alliance amid protests in Ladakh. "Talks are a give and take process, both sides have to be flexible," he stated. People in Ladakh and Kargil have been demanding for statehood and inclusion in the Sixth Schedule.
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09:42 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Sonam Wangchuk, Ladakh-based climate activist, said Centre has expressed its willingness to initiate a constructive, meaningful dialogue with Leh Apex Bod and Kargil Democratic Alliance amid protests in Ladakh. "Talks are a give and take process, both sides have to be flexible," he stated. People in Ladakh and Kargil have been demanding for statehood and inclusion in the Sixth Schedule.
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09:42 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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France won't take part in ops to liberate Strait of Hormuz: Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday said the country would never take part in operations to liberate the Strait of Hormuz. "Once the main bombing has ceased, we are ready, along with other nations, to assume responsibility for the escort system," Macron added. Speaking about the war, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz had earlier said, "This war isn't a NATO matter."
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09:42 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday said the country would never take part in operations to liberate the Strait of Hormuz. "Once the main bombing has ceased, we are ready, along with other nations, to assume responsibility for the escort system," Macron added. Speaking about the war, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz had earlier said, "This war isn't a NATO matter."
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Pic posted by Netanyahu's office amid death rumours was clicked before Iran war, claims Grok
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's office posted a picture, claiming it showed him ordering the elimination of senior Iranian officials. However, Elon Musk's Grok chatbot said the picture was identical to Netanyahu's picture clicked on February 4, weeks before the Iran war started. Grok noted that the note-taker and the IDF officer next to Netanyahu are identical in both pictures.
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09:31 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's office posted a picture, claiming it showed him ordering the elimination of senior Iranian officials. However, Elon Musk's Grok chatbot said the picture was identical to Netanyahu's picture clicked on February 4, weeks before the Iran war started. Grok noted that the note-taker and the IDF officer next to Netanyahu are identical in both pictures.
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US refuses to comment on its citizen's arrest in India over terror activities
The US has refused to comment on the arrest of American national Matthew Aaron Van Dyke by the NIA at Kolkata airport over alleged anti-India terror activities. "We're aware of the situation, but for privacy reasons we cannot comment on cases involving US citizens," the US Embassy in New Delhi said. Six Ukrainian nationals were also arrested with Matthew.
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09:59 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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The US has refused to comment on the arrest of American national Matthew Aaron Van Dyke by the NIA at Kolkata airport over alleged anti-India terror activities. "We're aware of the situation, but for privacy reasons we cannot comment on cases involving US citizens," the US Embassy in New Delhi said. Six Ukrainian nationals were also arrested with Matthew.
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Citigroup cuts price targets for Bitcoin, Ethereum citing ETF data
Citigroup lowered its 12-month price targets for Bitcoin and Ethereum, removing hopes of record highs this year. It now expects Bitcoin to reach $112,000 and Ethereum $3,175, down from prior forecasts of $143,000 and $4,304, respectively. The bank cited slower US crypto legislation progress, weaker on-chain activity and cautious ETF demand expectations for the revision.
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Citigroup lowered its 12-month price targets for Bitcoin and Ethereum, removing hopes of record highs this year. It now expects Bitcoin to reach $112,000 and Ethereum $3,175, down from prior forecasts of $143,000 and $4,304, respectively. The bank cited slower US crypto legislation progress, weaker on-chain activity and cautious ETF demand expectations for the revision.
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$1 trillion in sales is just a floor for growth: NVIDIA CEO
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang announced a clear path to over $1 trillion in combined sales from its Blackwell and Rubin GPU platforms. With nearly two years left until 2027, Huang expressed high confidence in this figure, calling it a baseline. He signalled that significant additional revenue potential from Nvidia's broader product lineup is still on the horizon.
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NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang announced a clear path to over $1 trillion in combined sales from its Blackwell and Rubin GPU platforms. With nearly two years left until 2027, Huang expressed high confidence in this figure, calling it a baseline. He signalled that significant additional revenue potential from Nvidia's broader product lineup is still on the horizon.
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Independent film 'Dihadi' makers flag similarities with India's Oscar entry 'Homebound'
Makers of independent film 'Dihadi' shared an Instagram post comparing scenes from their film with those from 'Homebound', sparking debate online. They, however, clarified the reel wasn't meant as an allegation, saying, "[It]...was made to bring awareness for small budget films." Homebound was shortlisted for Oscars, but failed to secure a nomination in Best International Feature Film category.
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10:12 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Makers of independent film 'Dihadi' shared an Instagram post comparing scenes from their film with those from 'Homebound', sparking debate online. They, however, clarified the reel wasn't meant as an allegation, saying, "[It]...was made to bring awareness for small budget films." Homebound was shortlisted for Oscars, but failed to secure a nomination in Best International Feature Film category.
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Uber partners with Nvidia, plans robotaxis in 28 cities by 2028
Uber's partnership with Nvidia to deploy robotaxis across 28 cities by 2028 has alleviated Wall Street's concerns about the company falling behind in autonomous technology. Bank of America Corporation (BofA) maintained a 'Buy' rating with a $103 price target, highlighting that a growing roster of AV suppliers makes the outlook more favourable for Uber in the medium term.
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10:10 pm Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
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Uber's partnership with Nvidia to deploy robotaxis across 28 cities by 2028 has alleviated Wall Street's concerns about the company falling behind in autonomous technology. Bank of America Corporation (BofA) maintained a 'Buy' rating with a $103 price target, highlighting that a growing roster of AV suppliers makes the outlook more favourable for Uber in the medium term.
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