HDFC Bank fires 3 executives for mis-selling bonds: Report
HDFC Bank has fired Sampath Kumar, group head of branch banking, along with two other senior executives, for their alleged involvement in the mis-selling of additional tier-1 (AT-1) bonds of Credit Suisse, CNBCTV18 reported. The two other executives are Harsh Gupta and Payal Mandhyan. This comes after Chairman Atanu Chakraborty's resignation triggered a sharp fall in the bank's share price.
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HDFC Bank has fired Sampath Kumar, group head of branch banking, along with two other senior executives, for their alleged involvement in the mis-selling of additional tier-1 (AT-1) bonds of Credit Suisse, CNBCTV18 reported. The two other executives are Harsh Gupta and Payal Mandhyan. This comes after Chairman Atanu Chakraborty's resignation triggered a sharp fall in the bank's share price.
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What are the new petrol prices in major cities as premium petrol gets costlier?
Oil marketing companies have hiked the price of premium petrol by up to ₹2.35 per litre. XP95 Retail Selling Price in New Delhi is ₹101.89/litre, while it is being sold at ₹112.53/litre in Mumbai, ₹114.95/litre in Kolkata and ₹108.9/litre in Chennai, reported PTI. Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai also witnessed a hike in commercial diesel prices.
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11:09 pm Friday, 20 March, 2026
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Oil marketing companies have hiked the price of premium petrol by up to ₹2.35 per litre. XP95 Retail Selling Price in New Delhi is ₹101.89/litre, while it is being sold at ₹112.53/litre in Mumbai, ₹114.95/litre in Kolkata and ₹108.9/litre in Chennai, reported PTI. Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai also witnessed a hike in commercial diesel prices.
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IPL 2026 to host 84 matches as fantasy game leaks expansion
The launch of the IPL 2026 Fantasy game has inadvertently revealed a major surprise. The upcoming season has been extended to 84 matches, 10 more from the previous season. The IPL 2026 league stage will feature 80 games, with each team to play 7 opponents twice. A full clarification is expected from BCCI alongside the revised IPL 2026 schedule.
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The launch of the IPL 2026 Fantasy game has inadvertently revealed a major surprise. The upcoming season has been extended to 84 matches, 10 more from the previous season. The IPL 2026 league stage will feature 80 games, with each team to play 7 opponents twice. A full clarification is expected from BCCI alongside the revised IPL 2026 schedule.
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US firm ordered to pay ₹211 crore for newborn's death after denying mother's WFH request
A jury in the US state of Ohio awarded $22.5 million (around ₹211 crore) to a woman after an employer denied her work-from-home request despite her high-risk pregnancy. The woman was reportedly told to return to the office immediately or take unpaid leave. Jurors held the company 90% responsible and asked it to pay $22.5 million to the woman.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
12:24 am Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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A jury in the US state of Ohio awarded $22.5 million (around ₹211 crore) to a woman after an employer denied her work-from-home request despite her high-risk pregnancy. The woman was reportedly told to return to the office immediately or take unpaid leave. Jurors held the company 90% responsible and asked it to pay $22.5 million to the woman.
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Saddam's fate awaits Trump and Netanyahu: Iran
Iran's military spokesperson has threatened US President Donald Trump and Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu amid the escalating war and said, "Saddam's [Hussein] fate awaits Trump and criminal Netanyahu." "God has blocked the path of failure for us," he added. Meanwhile, US and Israeli strikes have killed several important leaders of Iran, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
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07:00 am Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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Iran's military spokesperson has threatened US President Donald Trump and Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu amid the escalating war and said, "Saddam's [Hussein] fate awaits Trump and criminal Netanyahu." "God has blocked the path of failure for us," he added. Meanwhile, US and Israeli strikes have killed several important leaders of Iran, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
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07:00 am Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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2 Indian LPG tankers getting ready to sail through Strait of Hormuz
Two Indian-flagged LPG tankers Pine Gas and Jag Vasant are preparing to sail through the Strait of Hormuz in coming days, according to reports. They are anchored near the UAE hub of Sharjah within the Gulf. This comes amid a pause in voyages, with no crude oil tankers having transited the waterway in the past couple of days.
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07:00 am Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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Two Indian-flagged LPG tankers Pine Gas and Jag Vasant are preparing to sail through the Strait of Hormuz in coming days, according to reports. They are anchored near the UAE hub of Sharjah within the Gulf. This comes amid a pause in voyages, with no crude oil tankers having transited the waterway in the past couple of days.
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Unaware his mic is on, KKR's Bravo says, 'I had 2 chicks at home'; Rahane’s reaction goes viral
During a press conference, KKR mentor Dwayne Bravo's conversation with assistant coach Shane Watson was heard as Bravo was unaware his mic was on. "I had two chicks at my home," Bravo was heard saying. KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane, sitting alongside him, said, "The mics are on. Be careful what you say," with his reaction going viral on social media.
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08:29 am Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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During a press conference, KKR mentor Dwayne Bravo's conversation with assistant coach Shane Watson was heard as Bravo was unaware his mic was on. "I had two chicks at my home," Bravo was heard saying. KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane, sitting alongside him, said, "The mics are on. Be careful what you say," with his reaction going viral on social media.
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Trump rules out ceasefire with Iran, says 'Strait of Hormuz will open itself'
US President Donald Trump on Friday said that he doesn't want a ceasefire in the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran. "You know, you don't do a ceasefire when you're literally obliterating the other side," Trump told reporters. He also said that the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping passageway, will "open itself" at a certain point.
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08:27 am Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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US President Donald Trump on Friday said that he doesn't want a ceasefire in the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran. "You know, you don't do a ceasefire when you're literally obliterating the other side," Trump told reporters. He also said that the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping passageway, will "open itself" at a certain point.
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Why should we be oversensitive?: SC on old NCERT book criticising its rulings
While hearing a petition over criticism in an older Class 8 NCERT textbook, the Supreme Court said, "People have a right to criticise our judgements." The chapter claimed the Court's "recent judgements tend to view the slum dweller as an encroacher in the city." Responding, the bench said, "That's healthy criticism. Why the judiciary should be so oversensitive about that."
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08:26 am Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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While hearing a petition over criticism in an older Class 8 NCERT textbook, the Supreme Court said, "People have a right to criticise our judgements." The chapter claimed the Court's "recent judgements tend to view the slum dweller as an encroacher in the city." Responding, the bench said, "That's healthy criticism. Why the judiciary should be so oversensitive about that."
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PM Modi wishes Eid, says 'May everyone be happy and healthy'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X on Saturday to wish everyone on Eid. "Best wishes on Eid-ul-Fitr....May this day further brotherhood and kindness all around...May everyone be happy and healthy...Eid mubarak", PM Modi posted. Eid is being celebrated in most parts of the country today, as the moon was sighted on Friday. Eid was celebrated in Kerala on Friday.
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08:32 am Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X on Saturday to wish everyone on Eid. "Best wishes on Eid-ul-Fitr....May this day further brotherhood and kindness all around...May everyone be happy and healthy...Eid mubarak", PM Modi posted. Eid is being celebrated in most parts of the country today, as the moon was sighted on Friday. Eid was celebrated in Kerala on Friday.
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US removes sanctions on purchase of Iranian oil for 30 days
The US has waived sanctions on the purchase of Iranian oil at sea for 30 days amid the Middle East war. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, "The waiver will bring some 140 million barrels of oil to global markets and help relieve pressure on energy supply." The US previously eased sanctions on Russian oil.
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08:32 am Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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The US has waived sanctions on the purchase of Iranian oil at sea for 30 days amid the Middle East war. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, "The waiver will bring some 140 million barrels of oil to global markets and help relieve pressure on energy supply." The US previously eased sanctions on Russian oil.
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US making detailed plan to deploy ground troops in Iran: Report
US Defence Department is making detailed plan for deployment of ground troops in Iran, CBS News reported citing sources. The US military has also held meetings to prepare for how to handle possible detention of Iranian soldiers and paramilitary operatives. Meanwhile, the White House said US President Donald Trump is not planning to send ground troops anywhere at this time.
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08:54 am Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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US Defence Department is making detailed plan for deployment of ground troops in Iran, CBS News reported citing sources. The US military has also held meetings to prepare for how to handle possible detention of Iranian soldiers and paramilitary operatives. Meanwhile, the White House said US President Donald Trump is not planning to send ground troops anywhere at this time.
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Delhi & nearby areas see rare fog in March after rain, thunderstorms
Delhi and nearby areas witnessed a rare fog on Saturday morning after rainfall and thunderstorms on Friday. A video shared by PTI shows dense fog in the Geeta Colony area. The IMD department has cited a western disturbance from northern Pakistan to Madhya Pradesh for the change in weather. The minimum temperature could drop to 13-15 degrees Celsius on Saturday.
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08:51 am Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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Delhi and nearby areas witnessed a rare fog on Saturday morning after rainfall and thunderstorms on Friday. A video shared by PTI shows dense fog in the Geeta Colony area. The IMD department has cited a western disturbance from northern Pakistan to Madhya Pradesh for the change in weather. The minimum temperature could drop to 13-15 degrees Celsius on Saturday.
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UK allows US to use British bases to attack Iran; Iran responds
UK has allowed US to use military bases in Britain to carry out attacks on Iranian missile sites that are attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Responding to UK's move, Iran said, "[UK PM Starmer] is putting British lives in danger by allowing UK bases to be used for aggression against Iran. Iran will exercise its right to self-defence."
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08:47 am Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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UK has allowed US to use military bases in Britain to carry out attacks on Iranian missile sites that are attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Responding to UK's move, Iran said, "[UK PM Starmer] is putting British lives in danger by allowing UK bases to be used for aggression against Iran. Iran will exercise its right to self-defence."
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We've won the war in Iran: Trump
Asked what he meant when he said the "war has been militarily won in Iran", US President Donald Trump said, "I think we have won." "We've knocked out [Iran's] navy, their air force. We've knocked out their anti-aircraft. We've knocked out everything. We are roaming free. From a military standpoint, they're finished," he further said.
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09:09 am Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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Asked what he meant when he said the "war has been militarily won in Iran", US President Donald Trump said, "I think we have won." "We've knocked out [Iran's] navy, their air force. We've knocked out their anti-aircraft. We've knocked out everything. We are roaming free. From a military standpoint, they're finished," he further said.
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Russia says it will stop intel sharing with Iran if US does the same with Ukraine: Report
Russia offered to stop giving information about US military locations in the Middle East to Iran if the US stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine about Russia, a report said. The offer was reportedly made by Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev during talks in Miami, but US officials rejected the proposal. Dmitriev labelled the report of the proposal as "fake news".
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09:07 am Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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Russia offered to stop giving information about US military locations in the Middle East to Iran if the US stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine about Russia, a report said. The offer was reportedly made by Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev during talks in Miami, but US officials rejected the proposal. Dmitriev labelled the report of the proposal as "fake news".
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Enemy defeated: Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba in 1st Eid message
Even as the US and Israel continue to attack Iran, Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said, "The enemy has been defeated." His written message for the Persian New Year (Nowruz) and Eid al-Fitr was released on his Telegram channel. Khamenei also denied Iran's involvement in attacks on Turkiye and Oman and blamed the "enemy" for fuelling discord among neighbouring countries.
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09:01 am Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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Even as the US and Israel continue to attack Iran, Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said, "The enemy has been defeated." His written message for the Persian New Year (Nowruz) and Eid al-Fitr was released on his Telegram channel. Khamenei also denied Iran's involvement in attacks on Turkiye and Oman and blamed the "enemy" for fuelling discord among neighbouring countries.
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Trump says he is considering 'winding down' Iran war, lists 5 military objectives
Donald Trump said US is close to achieving five military objectives as it is considering winding down the Iran war. The objectives are degrading Iran's missile capability, destroying Iran's defence industrial base and eliminating Iran's Air Force, including anti-aircraft weapons. The other objectives are not letting Iran get close to nuclear capability and protecting Middle East allies, he said.
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09:00 am Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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Donald Trump said US is close to achieving five military objectives as it is considering winding down the Iran war. The objectives are degrading Iran's missile capability, destroying Iran's defence industrial base and eliminating Iran's Air Force, including anti-aircraft weapons. The other objectives are not letting Iran get close to nuclear capability and protecting Middle East allies, he said.
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Iran may allow Japanese vessels to pass via Strait of Hormuz: Report
Iran may allow Japanese vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, and talks have started about opening the strait between both nations, Japanese news agency Kyodo reported, citing Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Japan gets around 90% of its oil shipments via the Hormuz. This comes as Iran selectively opened the strait for some Indian, Russian and Chinese tankers.
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09:18 am Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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Iran may allow Japanese vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, and talks have started about opening the strait between both nations, Japanese news agency Kyodo reported, citing Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Japan gets around 90% of its oil shipments via the Hormuz. This comes as Iran selectively opened the strait for some Indian, Russian and Chinese tankers.
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Maharashtra woman panel chief resigns after controversy over links with rape-accused astrologer
Chairperson of the Maharashtra State Commission for Women, Rupali Chakankar, has resigned amid a controversy over her alleged association with rape-accused astrologer Ashok Kharat. Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Sushma Andhare alleged that Rupali threatened several women allegedly sexually assaulted by Kharat. A picture of Rupali holding an umbrella for Kharat had surfaced online earlier.
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09:44 am Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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Chairperson of the Maharashtra State Commission for Women, Rupali Chakankar, has resigned amid a controversy over her alleged association with rape-accused astrologer Ashok Kharat. Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Sushma Andhare alleged that Rupali threatened several women allegedly sexually assaulted by Kharat. A picture of Rupali holding an umbrella for Kharat had surfaced online earlier.
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