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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News By: Ishita Ranganath
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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News By: Ishita Ranganath
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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News By: Anmol Sharma
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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News By: Arshiya Chopra
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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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
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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News By: Shalini ojha
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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News By: Garima Garg
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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News By: Jayant Singh
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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News By: Aradhana
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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Dawood's money was used to make movies earlier: Ex-J&K DGP Vaid as he defends 'Dhurandhar 2'
Amid allegations that 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' promotes a divisive agenda, former J&K DGP SP Vaid said that the truth is harsh. When movies were made with Dawood Ibrahim's money, then these people didn't have a problem, he added. "Atiq Ahmed was a gangster...The whole world knows that he received illegal weapons, and about his links with Pakistan," he said.
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News By: Shalini ojha
03:09 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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Amid allegations that 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' promotes a divisive agenda, former J&K DGP SP Vaid said that the truth is harsh. When movies were made with Dawood Ibrahim's money, then these people didn't have a problem, he added. "Atiq Ahmed was a gangster...The whole world knows that he received illegal weapons, and about his links with Pakistan," he said.
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Panama Canal operates at full capacity amid Middle East war
The Panama Canal is operating at top capacity, with a daily passage of between 36 and 38 vessels, the waterway's chief Ricaurte Vasquez said. He added that the Middle East war was boosting demand from owners and operators of liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers. The demand was particularly strong for those loading at US ports, Vasquez further stated.
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News By: Pravel Jain
03:06 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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The Panama Canal is operating at top capacity, with a daily passage of between 36 and 38 vessels, the waterway's chief Ricaurte Vasquez said. He added that the Middle East war was boosting demand from owners and operators of liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers. The demand was particularly strong for those loading at US ports, Vasquez further stated.
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03:06 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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How does the Iran's attack on the UAE hurt the US economically?
Iran's strikes on the UAE hurt the US most because it hosts major American bases like Al Dhafra, reported NDTV. By striking the UAE, Iran is hurting a major US economic and defence partner without striking the US directly. Iran is seemingly aiming to raise costs for Washington's regional allies and erode their support for operations against Tehran.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
03:05 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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Iran's strikes on the UAE hurt the US most because it hosts major American bases like Al Dhafra, reported NDTV. By striking the UAE, Iran is hurting a major US economic and defence partner without striking the US directly. Iran is seemingly aiming to raise costs for Washington's regional allies and erode their support for operations against Tehran.
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03:05 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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K’taka CM has better work to do than interfering in staff transfers: HC
The Karnataka High Court said CM Siddaramaiah shouldn't interfere in transfers and postings of government employees. "CM has better and more important work to perform than interfering with the transfers and postings," court said. "No request for transfer and posting should be entertained by CM's office directly...matter should end at the level of the department itself," it added.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
03:22 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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The Karnataka High Court said CM Siddaramaiah shouldn't interfere in transfers and postings of government employees. "CM has better and more important work to perform than interfering with the transfers and postings," court said. "No request for transfer and posting should be entertained by CM's office directly...matter should end at the level of the department itself," it added.
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03:22 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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'If you love Iran, then go there,' Pak Army chief tells Shia Muslims
At an Iftar gathering held in Rawalpindi amid war in West Asia, Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir told Shia Muslim clerics, "If you love Iran so much, then go to Iran." Earlier, at least 22 people were killed in clashes between protesters and security forces after US-Israeli strikes on Iran killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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News By: Saurav Joshi
03:36 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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At an Iftar gathering held in Rawalpindi amid war in West Asia, Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir told Shia Muslim clerics, "If you love Iran so much, then go to Iran." Earlier, at least 22 people were killed in clashes between protesters and security forces after US-Israeli strikes on Iran killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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Govt tells how it has supported Bangladesh, reveals financial aid given since 2014
Responding to a query, the External Affairs Ministry informed the Parliament that India helped in various development-oriented initiatives in Bangladesh through Lines of Credit and Grants-in-Aid for projects, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. Sharing the data on financial aid, it reveals that ₹1,556.73 crore has been given to the neighbour since 2014.
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News By: Arshiya Chopra
03:35 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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Responding to a query, the External Affairs Ministry informed the Parliament that India helped in various development-oriented initiatives in Bangladesh through Lines of Credit and Grants-in-Aid for projects, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. Sharing the data on financial aid, it reveals that ₹1,556.73 crore has been given to the neighbour since 2014.
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03:35 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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US-Israel attack Iran's nuclear facility
A US-Israeli air attack targeted Iran's Natanz nuclear enrichment facility, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-linked Tasnim News Agency said. "There was no leakage of radioactive materials in the complex and no danger threatens the residents of the areas surrounding this site," the news agency added. Natanz is Iran's main enrichment site.
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News By: Ankush Verma
03:30 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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A US-Israeli air attack targeted Iran's Natanz nuclear enrichment facility, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-linked Tasnim News Agency said. "There was no leakage of radioactive materials in the complex and no danger threatens the residents of the areas surrounding this site," the news agency added. Natanz is Iran's main enrichment site.
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03:30 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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BTS video of Ranveer Singh training for Dhurandhar 2's underwater scene goes viral
A behind-the-scenes video of Ranveer Singh from 'Dhurandhar 2' has gone viral, showing him undergoing intense training for an underwater scene. In the video, he's seen going underwater and holding his breath for a while as part of the training. 'Dhurandhar 2' crossed ₹200 crore at the domestic box office within two days of release, according to trade estimates.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
03:55 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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A behind-the-scenes video of Ranveer Singh from 'Dhurandhar 2' has gone viral, showing him undergoing intense training for an underwater scene. In the video, he's seen going underwater and holding his breath for a while as part of the training. 'Dhurandhar 2' crossed ₹200 crore at the domestic box office within two days of release, according to trade estimates.
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03:55 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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Coal production in India reaches 1 billion tonnes for 2nd year in a row
According to the Ministry of Coal, India has achieved one-billion-tonne coal production milestone for second year in a row. “This significant milestone underscores India’s growing self-reliance in the energy sector and its commitment to ensuring uninterrupted fuel supply to key industries,” the Coal Ministry said. Coal reportedly helps in generating over 70% of the country's electricity.
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News By: Aradhana
03:54 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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According to the Ministry of Coal, India has achieved one-billion-tonne coal production milestone for second year in a row. “This significant milestone underscores India’s growing self-reliance in the energy sector and its commitment to ensuring uninterrupted fuel supply to key industries,” the Coal Ministry said. Coal reportedly helps in generating over 70% of the country's electricity.
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Cow smugglers didn't kill Gau rakshak in Mathura, he died after truck hit him: Police
After a gau rakshak, Chandrashekhar, also called 'Farsa Wale Baba', was killed in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura, the police denied the claims that he had been run over by cow smugglers. Mathura Police said that Chandrashekhar had stopped a vehicle on suspicion of cow smuggling when a truck coming from the opposite side hit him due to fog, causing his death.
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News By: Jayant Singh
03:54 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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After a gau rakshak, Chandrashekhar, also called 'Farsa Wale Baba', was killed in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura, the police denied the claims that he had been run over by cow smugglers. Mathura Police said that Chandrashekhar had stopped a vehicle on suspicion of cow smuggling when a truck coming from the opposite side hit him due to fog, causing his death.
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Study reveals how Americans decide who counts as person of colour
A UC Berkeley Political Science study has revealed how Americans decide who counts as a 'person of colour', finding they overwhelmingly rely on parental racial background. Skin tone and how someone identified themselves mattered, but played a smaller role, it said. Individuals with Asian parents were the least likely to be categorised as people of colour, the study added.
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News By: Pravel Jain
03:53 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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A UC Berkeley Political Science study has revealed how Americans decide who counts as a 'person of colour', finding they overwhelmingly rely on parental racial background. Skin tone and how someone identified themselves mattered, but played a smaller role, it said. Individuals with Asian parents were the least likely to be categorised as people of colour, the study added.
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23 Indians denied entry or detained by South Korea on Jeju Island in 2025: Govt
Indian government said there were 23 cases of Indian nationals being denied entry/detained or deported by South Korea on Jeju Island in 2025. Upon receiving requests for assistance in such cases, Indian Embassy in Seoul reached out to Korean authorities to ensure humane and dignified treatment of affected Indians, government added. There were 10 such cases in 2024.
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News By: Aradhana
03:49 pm Saturday, 21 March, 2026
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Indian government said there were 23 cases of Indian nationals being denied entry/detained or deported by South Korea on Jeju Island in 2025. Upon receiving requests for assistance in such cases, Indian Embassy in Seoul reached out to Korean authorities to ensure humane and dignified treatment of affected Indians, government added. There were 10 such cases in 2024.
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