Saudi Arabia threatens to join war against Iran
After Iran's attacks on energy facilities in the Gulf countries, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud has warned Iran that patience of his country and other Gulf states is limited. He also said that Saudi Arabia and its partners have "very significant capacities and capabilities" that could be used should they "choose to do so".
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After Iran's attacks on energy facilities in the Gulf countries, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud has warned Iran that patience of his country and other Gulf states is limited. He also said that Saudi Arabia and its partners have "very significant capacities and capabilities" that could be used should they "choose to do so".
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Heavy to very heavy rainfall and hailstorm warning issued for several states, list released
The IMD has issued heavy to very heavy rainfall and hailstorm warning for several states/UTs for Friday (March 20). Heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely over West Bengal, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Meanwhile, thunderstorm accompanied with hailstorm is likely over Bihar, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Jharkhand, MP, Odisha, Punjab, UP, Uttarakhand, West Bengal and Sikkim.
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04:44 pm Thursday, 19 March, 2026
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The IMD has issued heavy to very heavy rainfall and hailstorm warning for several states/UTs for Friday (March 20). Heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely over West Bengal, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Meanwhile, thunderstorm accompanied with hailstorm is likely over Bihar, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Jharkhand, MP, Odisha, Punjab, UP, Uttarakhand, West Bengal and Sikkim.
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Took leave, travelled 200 km to buy LPG cylinder, claims man in UP
A man in Barakanki, Uttar Pradesh, claimed that he took a day's leave and travelled 200 kilometres from UP's Shajahanpur to Barakanki to get an LPG cylinder. The man who was seen waiting outside a gas agency at around 4 am said that he works as a supervisor and his father has cancer and his mother has a brain haemorrhage.
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04:43 pm Thursday, 19 March, 2026
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A man in Barakanki, Uttar Pradesh, claimed that he took a day's leave and travelled 200 kilometres from UP's Shajahanpur to Barakanki to get an LPG cylinder. The man who was seen waiting outside a gas agency at around 4 am said that he works as a supervisor and his father has cancer and his mother has a brain haemorrhage.
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Gautam Gambhir seeks ₹2.5 crore in damages over AI deepfakes
Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir has filed a lawsuit in Delhi High Court after his identity was misused through AI deepfakes and fake visuals. He has sought ₹2.5 crore in damages from entities allegedly using his name and images to promote and sell merchandise, as well as creating AI-generated videos and deepfakes to circulate misinformation.
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04:58 pm Thursday, 19 March, 2026
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Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir has filed a lawsuit in Delhi High Court after his identity was misused through AI deepfakes and fake visuals. He has sought ₹2.5 crore in damages from entities allegedly using his name and images to promote and sell merchandise, as well as creating AI-generated videos and deepfakes to circulate misinformation.
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Very sketchy: BlackRock on ex-HDFC Bank chair Chakraborty's exit over 'ethical' concerns
During an investor call, BlackRock questioned HDFC Bank about Atanu Chakraborty citing "ethical" issues while resigning as the bank's part-time chairman, saying, "It's basically a very sketchy remark." When HDFC Bank interim part-time head Keki Mistry said he's "not aware of any issue", BlackRock replied, "[If] you guys have no idea why...how can you say there's nothing behind it?"
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04:55 pm Thursday, 19 March, 2026
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During an investor call, BlackRock questioned HDFC Bank about Atanu Chakraborty citing "ethical" issues while resigning as the bank's part-time chairman, saying, "It's basically a very sketchy remark." When HDFC Bank interim part-time head Keki Mistry said he's "not aware of any issue", BlackRock replied, "[If] you guys have no idea why...how can you say there's nothing behind it?"
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That did not exist: Kent on Trump's claim of Iran developing nukes
Joe Kent, who resigned as National Counterterrorism Center chief over US' involvement in Iran war, dismissed President Donald Trump's claim that Iran was two weeks away from acquiring nuclear weapon. "That...did not exist," he stated. "They weren't three weeks ago when this started, and they weren't in June either," referring to US bombing of Iranian nuclear sites in June 2025.
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05:05 pm Thursday, 19 March, 2026
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Joe Kent, who resigned as National Counterterrorism Center chief over US' involvement in Iran war, dismissed President Donald Trump's claim that Iran was two weeks away from acquiring nuclear weapon. "That...did not exist," he stated. "They weren't three weeks ago when this started, and they weren't in June either," referring to US bombing of Iranian nuclear sites in June 2025.
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A testing time for us & others: India on Middle East war
Speaking about the war in the Middle East, the government said, "It has been testing time, not just for us but for the entire global community." "Our leaders have been in touch with their counterparts...Couple of days back, you saw that because of our engagement...we were able to get two of our LPG tankers through Strait of Hormuz," it added.
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05:01 pm Thursday, 19 March, 2026
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Speaking about the war in the Middle East, the government said, "It has been testing time, not just for us but for the entire global community." "Our leaders have been in touch with their counterparts...Couple of days back, you saw that because of our engagement...we were able to get two of our LPG tankers through Strait of Hormuz," it added.
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FBI buying location data to track US citizens: Director Kash Patel
FBI Director Kash Patel told a Senate hearing that the agency is buying commercially available data that can track Americans' movements. "It has led to some valuable intelligence," he said. The US Supreme Court banned law enforcement agencies from obtaining people's location data from cellphone providers without a warrant since 2018, prompting agencies to turn to data brokers.
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05:01 pm Thursday, 19 March, 2026
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FBI Director Kash Patel told a Senate hearing that the agency is buying commercially available data that can track Americans' movements. "It has led to some valuable intelligence," he said. The US Supreme Court banned law enforcement agencies from obtaining people's location data from cellphone providers without a warrant since 2018, prompting agencies to turn to data brokers.
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05:01 pm Thursday, 19 March, 2026
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Differences over CEO's third term, board changes led to HDFC Bank Chairman's exit: Report
HDFC Bank Chairman Atanu Chakraborty's abrupt resignation was likely caused by personal and personnel issues he had with CEO Sashidhar Jagadishan and executive board members, Moneycontrol reported. Chakraborty's differences with the board became irreconcilable by late-Tuesday evening. Chakraborty was also reluctant about Jagadishan's reappointment without a performance review of his second term.
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05:24 pm Thursday, 19 March, 2026
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HDFC Bank Chairman Atanu Chakraborty's abrupt resignation was likely caused by personal and personnel issues he had with CEO Sashidhar Jagadishan and executive board members, Moneycontrol reported. Chakraborty's differences with the board became irreconcilable by late-Tuesday evening. Chakraborty was also reluctant about Jagadishan's reappointment without a performance review of his second term.
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What happens if Koneru Humpy withdraws from Candidates in Cyprus?
Indian chess Grandmaster Koneru Humpy is yet to decide on playing the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 in Cyprus amid the Gulf war. If Humpy opts out, she could face a €10,000 fine (over ₹10.5 lakh). "If any replacement is needed, the spot shall be awarded to the next yet unqualified player(s) of the 'FIDE Women's Events 2024–25'," the rule states.
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05:16 pm Thursday, 19 March, 2026
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Indian chess Grandmaster Koneru Humpy is yet to decide on playing the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 in Cyprus amid the Gulf war. If Humpy opts out, she could face a €10,000 fine (over ₹10.5 lakh). "If any replacement is needed, the spot shall be awarded to the next yet unqualified player(s) of the 'FIDE Women's Events 2024–25'," the rule states.
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What is 100-year-old Jones Act, waived by Trump amid Iran war?
US President Donald Trump issued a 60-day Jones Act waiver to stabilise oil supplies amid the Iran war. A key provision of Merchant Marine Act of 1920, the law requires goods moving between US ports to sail on US-flagged ships built in American shipyards and crewed by US sailors. It aimed to rebuild the domestic shipping industry post-World War I.
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05:44 pm Thursday, 19 March, 2026
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US President Donald Trump issued a 60-day Jones Act waiver to stabilise oil supplies amid the Iran war. A key provision of Merchant Marine Act of 1920, the law requires goods moving between US ports to sail on US-flagged ships built in American shipyards and crewed by US sailors. It aimed to rebuild the domestic shipping industry post-World War I.
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Who got the remaining 0.07% votes in N Korea as Kim Jong-un's party wins 99.93% of votes?
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's Workers' Party of Korea and allied groups got 99.93% of votes in latest parliamentary election. There were no opposition candidates. In each constituency, voters were given just one pre-approved candidate to either accept or reject. This means remaining 0.07% didn't go to rival party or leader. Instead, it represents voters who chose to vote 'no'.
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05:38 pm Thursday, 19 March, 2026
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's Workers' Party of Korea and allied groups got 99.93% of votes in latest parliamentary election. There were no opposition candidates. In each constituency, voters were given just one pre-approved candidate to either accept or reject. This means remaining 0.07% didn't go to rival party or leader. Instead, it represents voters who chose to vote 'no'.
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BJP releases 2nd list of 111 candidates for West Bengal polls
The BJP on Thursday released second list of 111 candidates for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly polls. Nisith Pramanik will contest from Mathabhanga while Koustav Bagchi, Arup Choudhury and Rekha Patra will fight from Barrackpur, Kamarhati and Hingalganj respectively. The state will go to polls on April 23 and 29 and counting of votes will take place on May 4.
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05:32 pm Thursday, 19 March, 2026
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The BJP on Thursday released second list of 111 candidates for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly polls. Nisith Pramanik will contest from Mathabhanga while Koustav Bagchi, Arup Choudhury and Rekha Patra will fight from Barrackpur, Kamarhati and Hingalganj respectively. The state will go to polls on April 23 and 29 and counting of votes will take place on May 4.
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Canada deports 2 Indian criminals
Canada has deported two Indian nationals who were involved in a series of criminal cases, including drug trafficking, arson, shootings, extortion, and auto thefts. Identifying them as Arshdeep Singh and Sukhnaaz Singh Sandhu, Canada Border Services Agency on Thursday posted, "We remove foreign nationals who threaten public safety." Arshdeep entered Canada on a student visa in 2022.
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05:48 pm Thursday, 19 March, 2026
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Canada has deported two Indian nationals who were involved in a series of criminal cases, including drug trafficking, arson, shootings, extortion, and auto thefts. Identifying them as Arshdeep Singh and Sukhnaaz Singh Sandhu, Canada Border Services Agency on Thursday posted, "We remove foreign nationals who threaten public safety." Arshdeep entered Canada on a student visa in 2022.
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US spent on Iran war in 2 weeks what it spent on NASA in a year
The US has reportedly sought approval for over $200 billion from Congress to fund its war in Iran, which started just 19 days ago. The US spent $11.3 billion in just the first week of the war, and, going by this estimate, would spend nearly $23 billion in two weeks. This would be nearly equal to NASA's $24.4-billion annual budget.
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The US has reportedly sought approval for over $200 billion from Congress to fund its war in Iran, which started just 19 days ago. The US spent $11.3 billion in just the first week of the war, and, going by this estimate, would spend nearly $23 billion in two weeks. This would be nearly equal to NASA's $24.4-billion annual budget.
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CSK pacer Nathan Ellis ruled out of IPL 2026
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fast bowler Nathan Ellis has been ruled out of IPL 2026 due to a hamstring injury sustained during training. The Australian pacer is unlikely to regain fitness in time, CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan confirmed. "It's a big blow for us. Ellis is a crucial bowler, especially in the death overs. We're looking at replacements," Viswanathan added.
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06:12 pm Thursday, 19 March, 2026
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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fast bowler Nathan Ellis has been ruled out of IPL 2026 due to a hamstring injury sustained during training. The Australian pacer is unlikely to regain fitness in time, CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan confirmed. "It's a big blow for us. Ellis is a crucial bowler, especially in the death overs. We're looking at replacements," Viswanathan added.
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It was a normal conversation: MEA on Doval-US Ambassador's meeting
Commenting on US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor's meeting with India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "These are normal conversations that keep happening." He said both sides discussed issues of bilateral importance, adding that all matters within the bilateral framework were covered. The meeting took place on Wednesday.
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06:06 pm Thursday, 19 March, 2026
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Commenting on US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor's meeting with India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "These are normal conversations that keep happening." He said both sides discussed issues of bilateral importance, adding that all matters within the bilateral framework were covered. The meeting took place on Wednesday.
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06:06 pm Thursday, 19 March, 2026
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Such attacks are unacceptable: Govt on attacks on energy infrastructure amid war
Reacting to energy infrastructure in Middle East being attacked amid war, the central government said that attacks on energy installations are "deeply disturbing". "Such attacks are unacceptable and need to cease," Ministry of External Affairs stated. Notably, Iran attacked world's largest LNG production facility in Qatar over attack on its South Pars gas field by Israel.
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06:29 pm Thursday, 19 March, 2026
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Reacting to energy infrastructure in Middle East being attacked amid war, the central government said that attacks on energy installations are "deeply disturbing". "Such attacks are unacceptable and need to cease," Ministry of External Affairs stated. Notably, Iran attacked world's largest LNG production facility in Qatar over attack on its South Pars gas field by Israel.
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Who has the most nuclear warheads?
India and Pakistan relations remain at risk of nuclear conflict, according to US Intelligence Community report. India has 180 nuclear warheads, while Pakistan holds about 170 of an estimated 12,241 warheads in the world. Russia holds the most nuclear warheads at 5,459, followed by US (5,177). China has 600 warheads while France, UK & Israel hold 290, 225 & 90 respectively.
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06:26 pm Thursday, 19 March, 2026
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India and Pakistan relations remain at risk of nuclear conflict, according to US Intelligence Community report. India has 180 nuclear warheads, while Pakistan holds about 170 of an estimated 12,241 warheads in the world. Russia holds the most nuclear warheads at 5,459, followed by US (5,177). China has 600 warheads while France, UK & Israel hold 290, 225 & 90 respectively.
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06:26 pm Thursday, 19 March, 2026
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How can Old Tax Regime help save over ₹1 lakh on ₹20-lakh salary after April 1?
Draft Income Tax Rules, set to take effect from April 1, have changed several provisions of the Old Tax Regime and have clarified deductions, exemptions and compliance norms. A taxpayer earning ₹20 lakh annually can now save ₹1.25 lakh. This is due to changes like higher meal limits (₹50 to ₹200), gift exemptions (₹5,000 to ₹15,000) and mobile leasing benefits.
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06:24 pm Thursday, 19 March, 2026
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Draft Income Tax Rules, set to take effect from April 1, have changed several provisions of the Old Tax Regime and have clarified deductions, exemptions and compliance norms. A taxpayer earning ₹20 lakh annually can now save ₹1.25 lakh. This is due to changes like higher meal limits (₹50 to ₹200), gift exemptions (₹5,000 to ₹15,000) and mobile leasing benefits.
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