US explains why it removed sanctions on purchase of Iranian oil
US has said that it removed sanctions on purchase of Iranian oil because "sanctioned Iranian oil is presently being hoarded by China on the cheap". US added that the move will "help relieve temporary pressures on oil supply caused by Iran". "In essence, we will be using the Iranian barrels against Iran to keep the price down," it further said.
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US has said that it removed sanctions on purchase of Iranian oil because "sanctioned Iranian oil is presently being hoarded by China on the cheap". US added that the move will "help relieve temporary pressures on oil supply caused by Iran". "In essence, we will be using the Iranian barrels against Iran to keep the price down," it further said.
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Why does US need Strait of Hormuz despite Trump saying it doesn't?
Although US imports less Gulf oil than many countries, it still depends on the Strait of Hormuz to function properly. Prolonged instability at the passageway will increase global crude oil prices, raising fuel costs and inflation worldwide, including in the US, News18 reported. Disruptions would also strain US allies that import Gulf energy, amplifying economic spillovers to the American economy.
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12:35 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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Although US imports less Gulf oil than many countries, it still depends on the Strait of Hormuz to function properly. Prolonged instability at the passageway will increase global crude oil prices, raising fuel costs and inflation worldwide, including in the US, News18 reported. Disruptions would also strain US allies that import Gulf energy, amplifying economic spillovers to the American economy.
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Gau rakshak killed after being run over by cow smugglers in UP, people protest
A protest broke out in Mathura's Kosi area after a gau rakshak, Chandrashekhar also known as 'Farsa Wale Baba', was killed after being allegedly hit by a vehicle linked to cow smugglers. Reportedly, the deceased was chasing the suspected smugglers on a bike when the accident happened. A video shows police dressed in riot gear trying to control the crowd.
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12:31 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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A protest broke out in Mathura's Kosi area after a gau rakshak, Chandrashekhar also known as 'Farsa Wale Baba', was killed after being allegedly hit by a vehicle linked to cow smugglers. Reportedly, the deceased was chasing the suspected smugglers on a bike when the accident happened. A video shows police dressed in riot gear trying to control the crowd.
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Men host iftar party, throw non-veg leftovers in stream used for washing temple idols in UP
Four people have been arrested for allegedly throwing leftovers of non-vegetarian food from an iftar party in a freshwater stream near Sonpathri Ashram Temple in UP's Sirsia. According to ashram head Hari Sharnanand, the water in the stream is used for washing idols and cooking purposes. The accused were identified as Jamal Ahmad, Irfan Ahmad, Imran Ahmad and Zaheer Khan.
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12:54 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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Four people have been arrested for allegedly throwing leftovers of non-vegetarian food from an iftar party in a freshwater stream near Sonpathri Ashram Temple in UP's Sirsia. According to ashram head Hari Sharnanand, the water in the stream is used for washing idols and cooking purposes. The accused were identified as Jamal Ahmad, Irfan Ahmad, Imran Ahmad and Zaheer Khan.
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Iraq to shut production on foreign-operated oilfields amid Hormuz disruption
Iraq declared force majeure, a clause wherein it can suspend its contractual obligations, on all foreign-operated oilfields amid disrupted navigation in Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran war, reported Reuters. A production shutdown at affected concession areas, with no compensation from the measure under contract terms, has been ordered as storage capacity reached its limits, said Iraqi oil ministry.
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12:53 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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Iraq declared force majeure, a clause wherein it can suspend its contractual obligations, on all foreign-operated oilfields amid disrupted navigation in Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran war, reported Reuters. A production shutdown at affected concession areas, with no compensation from the measure under contract terms, has been ordered as storage capacity reached its limits, said Iraqi oil ministry.
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TN gets new alliance as Ramadoss & Sasikala join hands for polls
Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) faction led by S Ramadoss and All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AIPTMMK), founded by VK Sasikala, will jointly contest all 234 Tamil Nadu seats in April. Ramadoss's estranged son had aligned the main PMK faction with NDA, while Sasikala was earlier sidelined from AIADMK. "The alliance will...remove...symbols of betrayal in Tamil Nadu," they said.
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12:46 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) faction led by S Ramadoss and All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AIPTMMK), founded by VK Sasikala, will jointly contest all 234 Tamil Nadu seats in April. Ramadoss's estranged son had aligned the main PMK faction with NDA, while Sasikala was earlier sidelined from AIADMK. "The alliance will...remove...symbols of betrayal in Tamil Nadu," they said.
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TMC leader giving cash in name of Eid before state polls, claims BJP leader; shares video
BJP leader Debjit Sarkar shared a video on X accusing TMC candidate Gautam Pal of distributing cash to people in the name of Eid in West Bengal's Uttar Dinajpur days before state Assembly elections. Claiming that the cash was being distributed in white envelopes, Sarkar added that Gautam's wife, Shampa Pal, who is a Zilla Parishad Chairperson, was also involved.
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01:21 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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BJP leader Debjit Sarkar shared a video on X accusing TMC candidate Gautam Pal of distributing cash to people in the name of Eid in West Bengal's Uttar Dinajpur days before state Assembly elections. Claiming that the cash was being distributed in white envelopes, Sarkar added that Gautam's wife, Shampa Pal, who is a Zilla Parishad Chairperson, was also involved.
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India fact checks post claiming 'US planning to use Indian territory to launch attack on Iran'
The Ministry of External Affairs' official fact check account fact checked a post claiming that the US had sought India's permission to use its territory to launch attack against Iran. "Fake News Alert! Please stay alert against such false and baseless claims and posts on social media!" the Ministry of External Affairs said.
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01:16 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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The Ministry of External Affairs' official fact check account fact checked a post claiming that the US had sought India's permission to use its territory to launch attack against Iran. "Fake News Alert! Please stay alert against such false and baseless claims and posts on social media!" the Ministry of External Affairs said.
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Overwhelmed with responses, even the memes: 'Dhurandhar 2' director Aditya Dhar
'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' director Aditya Dhar, at a special screening of the movie, said he was overwhelmed with the responses, and even the memes. "I genuinely want to thank everyone for being here, supporting us, and being part of this journey. This wouldn't have been possible without you," he said. The movie earned over ₹100 crore on day 1.
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01:37 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' director Aditya Dhar, at a special screening of the movie, said he was overwhelmed with the responses, and even the memes. "I genuinely want to thank everyone for being here, supporting us, and being part of this journey. This wouldn't have been possible without you," he said. The movie earned over ₹100 crore on day 1.
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Same script: Araghchi as he compares US-Iran war to Vietnam war
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi criticised US' claims of "winning" the ongoing US-Iran war, drawing parallels to the Vietnam War. He recalled how the US was "winning" when hundreds of its soldiers were dying in Vietnam, and said, "Same script, different stage...and the message is still detached from reality." He added, "US government says one thing, reality says another."
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01:57 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi criticised US' claims of "winning" the ongoing US-Iran war, drawing parallels to the Vietnam War. He recalled how the US was "winning" when hundreds of its soldiers were dying in Vietnam, and said, "Same script, different stage...and the message is still detached from reality." He added, "US government says one thing, reality says another."
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01:57 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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Musk misled Twitter shareholders before his $44-bn acquisition, jury finds
A US jury found that Elon Musk's May 2022 tweets misled Twitter shareholders ahead of his $44-billion acquisition. Investors said the posts about the deal being "temporarily on hold" and about a high number of fake accounts were a tactic to lower the stock price to renegotiate his deal. Musk could now face compensation claims of up to $2.6 billion.
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01:49 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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A US jury found that Elon Musk's May 2022 tweets misled Twitter shareholders ahead of his $44-billion acquisition. Investors said the posts about the deal being "temporarily on hold" and about a high number of fake accounts were a tactic to lower the stock price to renegotiate his deal. Musk could now face compensation claims of up to $2.6 billion.
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Iran tells Afghanistan and Pakistan to end their war
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, in a statement on Eid, asked Afghanistan and Pakistan to end the war between the two countries. "I would like to urge that our two brotherly countries, Afghanistan and Pakistan, establish better relations with each other...to avoid division among Muslims – and for my part, I am ready to take the necessary steps," Khamenei said.
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01:47 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, in a statement on Eid, asked Afghanistan and Pakistan to end the war between the two countries. "I would like to urge that our two brotherly countries, Afghanistan and Pakistan, establish better relations with each other...to avoid division among Muslims – and for my part, I am ready to take the necessary steps," Khamenei said.
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US releases 45 million barrels from its emergency oil reserves
The US has released 45.2 million barrels from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to stabilise rising oil prices, which reached a four-year high amid the US-Iran war. The barrels will be loaned to major energy companies, which are required to pay an 18-22% premium back in oil. This marks the first phase of a broader 172 million-barrel emergency release plan.
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02:13 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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The US has released 45.2 million barrels from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to stabilise rising oil prices, which reached a four-year high amid the US-Iran war. The barrels will be loaned to major energy companies, which are required to pay an 18-22% premium back in oil. This marks the first phase of a broader 172 million-barrel emergency release plan.
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02:13 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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I texted Shubman after 3rd straight duck in T20 WC, asked him to give his bat: Abhishek
Team India opener Abhishek Sharma revealed that he messaged Shubman Gill after registering his third straight duck in T20 World Cup 2026. "I told him 'Please give me your bat' before I make another unwanted record," Abhishek said, adding that Gill has the best bats. "He plays with my bats only, never with his," Gill said.
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02:11 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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Team India opener Abhishek Sharma revealed that he messaged Shubman Gill after registering his third straight duck in T20 World Cup 2026. "I told him 'Please give me your bat' before I make another unwanted record," Abhishek said, adding that Gill has the best bats. "He plays with my bats only, never with his," Gill said.
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Iran fires missiles at US-UK base 4,000 km away, had claimed its missiles can travel only 2,000 km
Iran fired two ballistic missiles toward a US-UK base in Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean that's around 4,000 km away, raising questions on the country's undeclared capabilities. Iran has publicly maintained that its ballistic missiles are capped at 2,000 km. "That shows that the range of Iran's missiles is beyond what the enemy previously imagined," Iranian media stated.
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02:29 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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Iran fired two ballistic missiles toward a US-UK base in Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean that's around 4,000 km away, raising questions on the country's undeclared capabilities. Iran has publicly maintained that its ballistic missiles are capped at 2,000 km. "That shows that the range of Iran's missiles is beyond what the enemy previously imagined," Iranian media stated.
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Bihar's key bridge at risk as pillar protection walls start collapsing
A video has emerged online showing the deteriorating condition of Vikramshila Setu in Bhagalpur, Bihar. The protective wall (false wall) meant to shield the bridge's pillars has begun collapsing, with one pillar's protection completely destroyed and two others badly damaged. The bridge serves as a crucial lifeline for millions of people in eastern Bihar and the Seemanchal region.
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02:20 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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A video has emerged online showing the deteriorating condition of Vikramshila Setu in Bhagalpur, Bihar. The protective wall (false wall) meant to shield the bridge's pillars has begun collapsing, with one pillar's protection completely destroyed and two others badly damaged. The bridge serves as a crucial lifeline for millions of people in eastern Bihar and the Seemanchal region.
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Student shot dead at Varanasi college, his father seeks encounter of accused
A fourth-semester BSc student, Surya Pratap Singh, was shot dead in Varanasi's Uday Pratap College, triggering protests by students who demanded strict action. The deceased's father broke down and said he won't perform the last rites until the accused is eliminated. Varanasi DCP Pramod Kumar said the accused, Manjeet Chauhan, who is also a student, was arrested.
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02:18 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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A fourth-semester BSc student, Surya Pratap Singh, was shot dead in Varanasi's Uday Pratap College, triggering protests by students who demanded strict action. The deceased's father broke down and said he won't perform the last rites until the accused is eliminated. Varanasi DCP Pramod Kumar said the accused, Manjeet Chauhan, who is also a student, was arrested.
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Indian refiners await govt's nod to buy Iranian oil as US lifts sanctions: Report
Indian refiners are waiting for clear instructions from the government to resume purchasing Iranian oil after the US's 30-day sanctions waiver for cargoes loaded by March 20, Reuters reported. Once a top supplier, India stopped purchasing crude oil from Iran in 2019. Earlier, Indian refiners were reported to have bought 30 million barrels of Russian oil after a similar waiver.
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02:40 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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Indian refiners are waiting for clear instructions from the government to resume purchasing Iranian oil after the US's 30-day sanctions waiver for cargoes loaded by March 20, Reuters reported. Once a top supplier, India stopped purchasing crude oil from Iran in 2019. Earlier, Indian refiners were reported to have bought 30 million barrels of Russian oil after a similar waiver.
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What is the case under which UNI's office was sealed in Delhi?
The office of the United News of India (UNI) in Delhi was sealed on March 20 following a Delhi High Court order that upheld the cancellation of its land allotment. The cancellation in March 2023 came after UNI failed to build the office complex on the plot for over 45 years, since 1979. UNI had filed a petition against cancellation.
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02:46 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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The office of the United News of India (UNI) in Delhi was sealed on March 20 following a Delhi High Court order that upheld the cancellation of its land allotment. The cancellation in March 2023 came after UNI failed to build the office complex on the plot for over 45 years, since 1979. UNI had filed a petition against cancellation.
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Assets of Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma & his wife doubled in 5 yrs
The total assets of Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and his wife have more than doubled in the past five years, according to the affidavit filed with his nomination as a BJP candidate for the Assam polls. The family’s assets stood at ₹17.27 crore in 2021, which rose to ₹35.16 crore in 2026. Sarma will contest election from Jalukbari constituency.
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02:45 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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The total assets of Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and his wife have more than doubled in the past five years, according to the affidavit filed with his nomination as a BJP candidate for the Assam polls. The family’s assets stood at ₹17.27 crore in 2021, which rose to ₹35.16 crore in 2026. Sarma will contest election from Jalukbari constituency.
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