Kamath questions why banking apps need access to SMS & contacts, says 'They make no sense'
Billionaire Nithin Kamath questioned why banking apps force users to give them permissions to access SMS, phone and contact details of users. "I don't use net banking apps on my phone because the mandatory permissions they ask for make no sense," Kamath said, adding, "Not seeking invasive...permissions is...global benchmark for cybersecurity." He said apps seek permissions in "name of security".
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Billionaire Nithin Kamath questioned why banking apps force users to give them permissions to access SMS, phone and contact details of users. "I don't use net banking apps on my phone because the mandatory permissions they ask for make no sense," Kamath said, adding, "Not seeking invasive...permissions is...global benchmark for cybersecurity." He said apps seek permissions in "name of security".
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Businessman open-sources 'dream AI team' that may help a single person build entire company
US-based businessman Michael Sitarzewski open-sourced an entire company of AI agents called 'The Agency'. The Agency offers specialised AI agents, each with a separate personality, for 155 different jobs. Called the "dream team", The Agency was born out of a Reddit thread, was built after months of iteration and may potentially allow a single person to build an entire company.
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07:00 am Wednesday, 18 March, 2026
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US-based businessman Michael Sitarzewski open-sourced an entire company of AI agents called 'The Agency'. The Agency offers specialised AI agents, each with a separate personality, for 155 different jobs. Called the "dream team", The Agency was born out of a Reddit thread, was built after months of iteration and may potentially allow a single person to build an entire company.
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07:00 am Wednesday, 18 March, 2026
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Larijani, Iran's de facto leader after Khamenei's death, dead in US-Israel strikes: IRGC
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed that the country's security chief Ali Larijani has been killed in airstrikes carried out by US and Israel, Iranian media reported. Larijani was considered as Iran's de facto leader after Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's death in a US-Israel airstrike. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu had earlier called Larijani "boss" of the IRGC.
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08:06 am Wednesday, 18 March, 2026
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed that the country's security chief Ali Larijani has been killed in airstrikes carried out by US and Israel, Iranian media reported. Larijani was considered as Iran's de facto leader after Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's death in a US-Israel airstrike. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu had earlier called Larijani "boss" of the IRGC.
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'I am alive,' says Netanyahu as he posts video amid death reports
Amid reports of his death, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday posted a video, meeting US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, stating, "I'm alive." Netanyahu also took a dig at one of his videos that reports claimed was AI-generated, as it reportedly showed six fingers in one of Netanyahu's hands, remarking, "We shake hands with five fingers in each hand."
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08:28 am Wednesday, 18 March, 2026
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Amid reports of his death, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday posted a video, meeting US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, stating, "I'm alive." Netanyahu also took a dig at one of his videos that reports claimed was AI-generated, as it reportedly showed six fingers in one of Netanyahu's hands, remarking, "We shake hands with five fingers in each hand."
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08:28 am Wednesday, 18 March, 2026
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US releases deportation poster with Taj Mahal on it
The US Department of Homeland Security released a deportation poster with Taj Mahal on it. "Fly to India for free. Self-deport through the CBP Home app," the poster read. "It is an opportunity for illegal aliens to receive cost-free travel, forgiveness of any failure to depart fines, and a $2,600 exit bonus," the department said.
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08:41 am Wednesday, 18 March, 2026
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The US Department of Homeland Security released a deportation poster with Taj Mahal on it. "Fly to India for free. Self-deport through the CBP Home app," the poster read. "It is an opportunity for illegal aliens to receive cost-free travel, forgiveness of any failure to depart fines, and a $2,600 exit bonus," the department said.
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Result of AFCON final overturned 2 months later over Senegal's walk-off, Morocco crowned champs
Senegal have been stripped of their AFCON title after CAF upheld Morocco's appeal following the final on January 18. Senegal players had walked off in protest over a late penalty decision. They returned after which Morocco's Brahim Diaz missed penalty and Senegal recorded 1-0 win in extra time. CAF ruled that Senegal forfeited the final, handing Morocco a 3-0 win.
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08:31 am Wednesday, 18 March, 2026
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Senegal have been stripped of their AFCON title after CAF upheld Morocco's appeal following the final on January 18. Senegal players had walked off in protest over a late penalty decision. They returned after which Morocco's Brahim Diaz missed penalty and Senegal recorded 1-0 win in extra time. CAF ruled that Senegal forfeited the final, handing Morocco a 3-0 win.
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Iran's security chief Ali Larijani's son, deputy also killed in Israeli attack: Report
The Israeli strike that killed Iran's National Security Chief Ali Larijani has also killed his son, who served as his special assistant, and his deputy at the Supreme National Security Council, Ali Bateni, said a report. Qassem Qoreishi, deputy head of the Basij paramilitary organisation, was also killed in the Israeli strike on the Basij meeting, reports added.
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08:56 am Wednesday, 18 March, 2026
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The Israeli strike that killed Iran's National Security Chief Ali Larijani has also killed his son, who served as his special assistant, and his deputy at the Supreme National Security Council, Ali Bateni, said a report. Qassem Qoreishi, deputy head of the Basij paramilitary organisation, was also killed in the Israeli strike on the Basij meeting, reports added.
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08:56 am Wednesday, 18 March, 2026
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MS Dhoni is in CSK for wrong reasons if he's batting at no. 8 or 9 and not captaining: ABD
Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has said MS Dhoni is in CSK for wrong reasons if he is batting at number eight or nine and not captaining the franchise. "I feel there is a place still for Dhoni in the team, but he's got to bat himself up," De Villiers added. Dhoni scored 196 runs in IPL 2025.
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09:17 am Wednesday, 18 March, 2026
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Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has said MS Dhoni is in CSK for wrong reasons if he is batting at number eight or nine and not captaining the franchise. "I feel there is a place still for Dhoni in the team, but he's got to bat himself up," De Villiers added. Dhoni scored 196 runs in IPL 2025.
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Microsoft merges Copilot teams; Suleyman to focus on superintelligence
Microsoft on Tuesday announced that it has unified its consumer and commercial Copilot teams under a single leadership. Jacob Andreou, CVP of Product and Growth at Microsoft AI, will lead the combined team as EVP, Copilot. Meanwhile, Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman will focus entirely on superintelligence and delivering advanced models over the next five years.
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09:37 am Wednesday, 18 March, 2026
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Microsoft on Tuesday announced that it has unified its consumer and commercial Copilot teams under a single leadership. Jacob Andreou, CVP of Product and Growth at Microsoft AI, will lead the combined team as EVP, Copilot. Meanwhile, Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman will focus entirely on superintelligence and delivering advanced models over the next five years.
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09:37 am Wednesday, 18 March, 2026
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Govt issues 6 new rules for airlines; no seat selection fee for 60% of seats on flights
The government has issued six new rules for airlines to "strengthen passenger convenience". The government said, "Minimum 60% of seats on any flight to be allocated free of charge." "Passengers travelling on same PNR to be seated together, preferably in adjacent seats," it added. "Carriage of sports equipment and musical instruments to be facilitated in a transparent...manner," it further said.
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09:59 am Wednesday, 18 March, 2026
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The government has issued six new rules for airlines to "strengthen passenger convenience". The government said, "Minimum 60% of seats on any flight to be allocated free of charge." "Passengers travelling on same PNR to be seated together, preferably in adjacent seats," it added. "Carriage of sports equipment and musical instruments to be facilitated in a transparent...manner," it further said.
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AI won’t replace you, but AI engineers will: NIIT
Companies globally are racing to build AI systems that can plan, reason & act autonomously. NIIT's Building Agentic AI Systems program teaches learners to build real-world solutions, including conversational chatbots, RAG applications and multi-agent workflows. The program focuses on hands-on development to help learners gain practical AI engineering skills needed in the fast-growing AI economy.
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10:00 am Wednesday, 18 March, 2026
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Companies globally are racing to build AI systems that can plan, reason & act autonomously. NIIT's Building Agentic AI Systems program teaches learners to build real-world solutions, including conversational chatbots, RAG applications and multi-agent workflows. The program focuses on hands-on development to help learners gain practical AI engineering skills needed in the fast-growing AI economy.
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10:00 am Wednesday, 18 March, 2026
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6 minutes of 'Dhurandhar 2' cut in India
Domestic version of 'Dhurandhar 2' is now more than 6 minutes shorter than the overseas version after Censor Board's additional cuts. As per the certification report, CBFC suggested several modifications. These include reductions in moments described as "smashing the eye" and "beheading and kicking". Dates of demonetisation in subtitles have also been corrected.
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11:45 am Wednesday, 18 March, 2026
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Domestic version of 'Dhurandhar 2' is now more than 6 minutes shorter than the overseas version after Censor Board's additional cuts. As per the certification report, CBFC suggested several modifications. These include reductions in moments described as "smashing the eye" and "beheading and kicking". Dates of demonetisation in subtitles have also been corrected.
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Prestige Group launches Emilia, Prestige Garden Trails' final tower
Prestige Group launches Emilia, the final tower at Prestige Garden Trails, Dahisar–Mira Road, Mumbai. Offering spacious 2 and 3 BHK deck homes from ₹1.49 crore, the project features SGNP views, a ~2.8-acre grand E-deck, and 50+ amenities. With 700+ families onboard, it is the no.1 selling project in the area, the Prestige Group mentioned.
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01:29 pm Wednesday, 18 March, 2026
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Prestige Group launches Emilia, the final tower at Prestige Garden Trails, Dahisar–Mira Road, Mumbai. Offering spacious 2 and 3 BHK deck homes from ₹1.49 crore, the project features SGNP views, a ~2.8-acre grand E-deck, and 50+ amenities. With 700+ families onboard, it is the no.1 selling project in the area, the Prestige Group mentioned.
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Rupee crosses 92.5 mark against US dollar for the first time, hits new intra-day low
The Indian rupee has fallen to a new lifetime low, hitting 92.62 against the US dollar. This comes as it crossed the 92.5 mark against the greenback for the first time amid the raging Middle East war, which is keeping oil prices elevated. The rupee has declined about 1.5% since the war began, with the Chinese yuan slipping just 0.2%.
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03:12 pm Wednesday, 18 March, 2026
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The Indian rupee has fallen to a new lifetime low, hitting 92.62 against the US dollar. This comes as it crossed the 92.5 mark against the greenback for the first time amid the raging Middle East war, which is keeping oil prices elevated. The rupee has declined about 1.5% since the war began, with the Chinese yuan slipping just 0.2%.
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Wasn't disrespecting Man City fans: Vinícius Jr on his 'cry more' celebration
Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior made a 'cry more' gesture at Manchester City fans during their Champions League match on Tuesday. The 25-year-old did the celebration after opening the scoring with a penalty. He said it was a response to Manchester City fans mocking his second-place finish to Rodri in the 2024 Ballon d'Or, adding, "I wasn't disrespecting [them]."
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03:43 pm Wednesday, 18 March, 2026
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Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior made a 'cry more' gesture at Manchester City fans during their Champions League match on Tuesday. The 25-year-old did the celebration after opening the scoring with a penalty. He said it was a response to Manchester City fans mocking his second-place finish to Rodri in the 2024 Ballon d'Or, adding, "I wasn't disrespecting [them]."
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03:43 pm Wednesday, 18 March, 2026
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1st foldable iPhone expected to launch this year; features and price leaked
The first foldable iPhone will likely launch this year and is expected to come in a book-style design, reports said. Leaked renders show the device may be wider than existing foldable devices in the market. It'll reportedly pack a 7.8-inch crease-less OLED screen and a 5.5-inch outer display, and will have a starting price of $2,400 (over ₹2,22,000) in US.
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03:56 pm Wednesday, 18 March, 2026
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The first foldable iPhone will likely launch this year and is expected to come in a book-style design, reports said. Leaked renders show the device may be wider than existing foldable devices in the market. It'll reportedly pack a 7.8-inch crease-less OLED screen and a 5.5-inch outer display, and will have a starting price of $2,400 (over ₹2,22,000) in US.
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Iran's Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib killed, says Israel
Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday that Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib was eliminated in a strike overnight. Katz said he and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu had authorised the military to kill any other senior Iranian official being targeted without the need for additional approval. There is no confirmation regarding the death from Iran.
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04:17 pm Wednesday, 18 March, 2026
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Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday that Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib was eliminated in a strike overnight. Katz said he and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu had authorised the military to kill any other senior Iranian official being targeted without the need for additional approval. There is no confirmation regarding the death from Iran.
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Ishan Kishan to captain SRH in Cummins' absence, Abhishek named vice-captain
SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Wednesday announced that Ishan Kishan will captain the team until Pat Cummins recovers from his injury. SRH have also named Abhishek Sharma as the vice-captain. Ishan was bought by SRH for ₹11.4 crore in the IPL 2025 auction. He scored 354 runs for SRH in IPL 2025.
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05:11 pm Wednesday, 18 March, 2026
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SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Wednesday announced that Ishan Kishan will captain the team until Pat Cummins recovers from his injury. SRH have also named Abhishek Sharma as the vice-captain. Ishan was bought by SRH for ₹11.4 crore in the IPL 2025 auction. He scored 354 runs for SRH in IPL 2025.
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World's first 'quantum battery' developed
Australian scientists have built the world's first proof-of-concept quantum battery that completes a full charge-store-discharge cycle. Developed by CSIRO, RMIT University and University of Melbourne, the prototype is charged wirelessly via laser and exploits quantum mechanics rather than chemical reactions. Quantum batteries were first proposed as theoretical concept in 2013.
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05:39 pm Wednesday, 18 March, 2026
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Australian scientists have built the world's first proof-of-concept quantum battery that completes a full charge-store-discharge cycle. Developed by CSIRO, RMIT University and University of Melbourne, the prototype is charged wirelessly via laser and exploits quantum mechanics rather than chemical reactions. Quantum batteries were first proposed as theoretical concept in 2013.
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Pakistan, Afghanistan announce Eid pause in war
After weeks of war, Pakistan and Afghanistan have decided to temporarily pause the war for Eid. Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said that at the request of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Türkiye, Pakistan will halt its attacks on Afghanistan during the days and nights of Eid al-Fitr. He added that the pause in attacks will continue until March 24.
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10:35 pm Wednesday, 18 March, 2026
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After weeks of war, Pakistan and Afghanistan have decided to temporarily pause the war for Eid. Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said that at the request of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Türkiye, Pakistan will halt its attacks on Afghanistan during the days and nights of Eid al-Fitr. He added that the pause in attacks will continue until March 24.
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