Helicopter crashes in Qatar amid war in Middle East, govt blames 'technical malfunction'
The Ministry of Defence of Qatar has said that a Qatari helicopter crashed in regional waters after suffering a "technical malfunction" while on routine duty. "Specialised teams are carrying out search and rescue operations [for the crew and passengers]," the Qatari government said. This incident comes amid an escalating Middle East war, wherein Iran has been attacking Gulf nations.
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09:52 am Sunday, 22 March, 2026
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The Ministry of Defence of Qatar has said that a Qatari helicopter crashed in regional waters after suffering a "technical malfunction" while on routine duty. "Specialised teams are carrying out search and rescue operations [for the crew and passengers]," the Qatari government said. This incident comes amid an escalating Middle East war, wherein Iran has been attacking Gulf nations.
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Iranian missiles can reach London, Paris & Berlin: Israel as Iran uses 4,000-km range missile
Israel has warned European nations after two Iranian ballistic missiles hit US-UK base in Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, which is 4,000 km away. "Iranian terrorist regime poses a global threat. Now, with missiles that can reach London, Paris or Berlin," it said. The attack has sparked concerns as Iran had publicly declared its missiles are capped at 2,000-km.
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09:49 am Sunday, 22 March, 2026
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Israel has warned European nations after two Iranian ballistic missiles hit US-UK base in Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, which is 4,000 km away. "Iranian terrorist regime poses a global threat. Now, with missiles that can reach London, Paris or Berlin," it said. The attack has sparked concerns as Iran had publicly declared its missiles are capped at 2,000-km.
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09:49 am Sunday, 22 March, 2026
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Label Pak's atrocities against Hindus in B'desh in 1971 as genocide: Lawmaker to US Congress
US lawmaker Greg Landsman introduced a resolution in Congress to recognise atrocities committed by Pakistani military against Hindus in thenโEast Pakistan (now Bangladesh) in 1971 as genocide. Citing a study, the resolution said there is overwhelming evidence that Hindus were slaughtered & their houses destroyed, simply because they were Hindus. The resolution also sought an apology from Pakistan
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09:45 am Sunday, 22 March, 2026
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US lawmaker Greg Landsman introduced a resolution in Congress to recognise atrocities committed by Pakistani military against Hindus in thenโEast Pakistan (now Bangladesh) in 1971 as genocide. Citing a study, the resolution said there is overwhelming evidence that Hindus were slaughtered & their houses destroyed, simply because they were Hindus. The resolution also sought an apology from Pakistan
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09:45 am Sunday, 22 March, 2026
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Vikramshila Setu safe: Bihar officials after 'false wall' collapse
The district administration in Bihar's Bhagalpur has assured that the Vikramshila Setu is structurally safe after reports that a protective "false wall" had begun collapsing. Officials said the damaged portion was non-structural and part of the construction phase. Engineers found no defects in the main bridge and confirmed that remaining temporary structures will be removed soon, officials added.
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09:45 am Sunday, 22 March, 2026
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The district administration in Bihar's Bhagalpur has assured that the Vikramshila Setu is structurally safe after reports that a protective "false wall" had begun collapsing. Officials said the damaged portion was non-structural and part of the construction phase. Engineers found no defects in the main bridge and confirmed that remaining temporary structures will be removed soon, officials added.
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09:45 am Sunday, 22 March, 2026
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Goat milk gains popularity with cheese, soap at Punjab fair
Goat milk products including chรจvre cheese, ghee, khoya and soap were showcased at the Pashu Palan Mela at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary University in Punjab's Ludhiana. Rajasthan-based Green Pockets plans to launch goat milk ghee and khoya. University scientists displayed cheese, while visitors gathered at stalls featuring goat milk soap enriched with vitamins A and D.
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Goat milk products including chรจvre cheese, ghee, khoya and soap were showcased at the Pashu Palan Mela at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary University in Punjab's Ludhiana. Rajasthan-based Green Pockets plans to launch goat milk ghee and khoya. University scientists displayed cheese, while visitors gathered at stalls featuring goat milk soap enriched with vitamins A and D.
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UK deploys nuclear-powered submarine in Arabian Sea amid Gulf war: Reports
A British nuclear-powered submarine armed with Tomahawk cruise missiles and Spearfish heavyweight torpedoes has been deployed in the Arabian Sea amid the ongoing Middle East war, reports said. The submarine can fire missiles with a range of 1,000 miles (1,600 km). This comes after UK allowed US to use bases for strikes on Iranian sites threatening the Strait of Hormuz.
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10:23 am Sunday, 22 March, 2026
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A British nuclear-powered submarine armed with Tomahawk cruise missiles and Spearfish heavyweight torpedoes has been deployed in the Arabian Sea amid the ongoing Middle East war, reports said. The submarine can fire missiles with a range of 1,000 miles (1,600 km). This comes after UK allowed US to use bases for strikes on Iranian sites threatening the Strait of Hormuz.
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10:23 am Sunday, 22 March, 2026
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Himachal Budget cut by โน3,586 cr, salaries of CM, MLAs to be deferred by 6 months
Congress-ruled Himachal Pradesh's 2026-27 Budget has been reduced by โน3,586 crore after the Centre withdrew the Revenue Deficit Grant, causing the state an annual loss of โน8,000 crore. Additionally, 50% of CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's salary will be deferred for six months. Ministers, MLAs, senior bureaucrats, the police force, and other officials will also have 20-30% of their salaries deferred.
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10:21 am Sunday, 22 March, 2026
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Congress-ruled Himachal Pradesh's 2026-27 Budget has been reduced by โน3,586 crore after the Centre withdrew the Revenue Deficit Grant, causing the state an annual loss of โน8,000 crore. Additionally, 50% of CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's salary will be deferred for six months. Ministers, MLAs, senior bureaucrats, the police force, and other officials will also have 20-30% of their salaries deferred.
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Russian oil tanker, which took U-turn while heading to China, arrives in India
Russian tanker 'Aqua Titan', which was earlier headed towards China but took a U-turn midway, arrived in India. The tanker carrying 7.7 Lakh barrels of crude oil arrived in Mangalore on Sunday. This comes after India increased its Russian oil purchase following a 30-day waiver from US. However, India had clarified that it never depended on permission from any country.
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10:15 am Sunday, 22 March, 2026
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Russian tanker 'Aqua Titan', which was earlier headed towards China but took a U-turn midway, arrived in India. The tanker carrying 7.7 Lakh barrels of crude oil arrived in Mangalore on Sunday. This comes after India increased its Russian oil purchase following a 30-day waiver from US. However, India had clarified that it never depended on permission from any country.
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10:15 am Sunday, 22 March, 2026
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Japan may send forces for minesweeping in Strait of Hormuz if ceasefire reached
Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said the country could consider deploying its military for minesweeping in the Strait of Hormuz if a "complete" ceasefire is reached between the US, Israel, and Iran. "If a ceasefire....established and naval mines were creating an obstacle...that would be something to consider," he said. Japan receives around 90% of its oil shipments via the strait.
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10:44 am Sunday, 22 March, 2026
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Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said the country could consider deploying its military for minesweeping in the Strait of Hormuz if a "complete" ceasefire is reached between the US, Israel, and Iran. "If a ceasefire....established and naval mines were creating an obstacle...that would be something to consider," he said. Japan receives around 90% of its oil shipments via the strait.
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10:44 am Sunday, 22 March, 2026
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Air India tightens fitness rules for cabin crew, may cut salaries over weight gain
Air India is set to implement a 'Cabin Crew Health and Fitness Compliance Policy' starting May 1. The crew members falling outside 'normal' Body Mass Index range of 18-24.9 will be removed from active flying rosters and would rejoin only after clearing medical and functional assessments. Those categorised as 'obese' will face immediate derostering along with a loss of pay.
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10:43 am Sunday, 22 March, 2026
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Air India is set to implement a 'Cabin Crew Health and Fitness Compliance Policy' starting May 1. The crew members falling outside 'normal' Body Mass Index range of 18-24.9 will be removed from active flying rosters and would rejoin only after clearing medical and functional assessments. Those categorised as 'obese' will face immediate derostering along with a loss of pay.
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10:43 am Sunday, 22 March, 2026
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Saudi orders Iranian officials to leave country in 24 hrs as Iran continues attack
Condemning the attack by Iran on Saudi Arabia and other Gulf nations, Saudi Arabia declared Iranian Embassy officials 'persona non grata' and asked them to leave the country within 24 hours. "Continued attacks from Iran constitute flagrant violation of all relevant international conventions and also contradict the principles of Islamic brotherhood," the foreign affairs ministry said.
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10:34 am Sunday, 22 March, 2026
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Condemning the attack by Iran on Saudi Arabia and other Gulf nations, Saudi Arabia declared Iranian Embassy officials 'persona non grata' and asked them to leave the country within 24 hours. "Continued attacks from Iran constitute flagrant violation of all relevant international conventions and also contradict the principles of Islamic brotherhood," the foreign affairs ministry said.
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If you can't protect Greenland from Trump, just ask us, we'll come to help: Iran to EU
Iranian police chief Ahmad Reza Radan offered to protect Greenland from US President Donald Trump, showed an undated video shared by Iranian's Press TV. "I want to tell European Union, if you cannot keep...Greenland, just ask us, we'll come to protect it," said Radan. This comes after reports claimed Denmark planned to blow up Greenland runways amid US invasion fears.
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10:56 am Sunday, 22 March, 2026
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Iranian police chief Ahmad Reza Radan offered to protect Greenland from US President Donald Trump, showed an undated video shared by Iranian's Press TV. "I want to tell European Union, if you cannot keep...Greenland, just ask us, we'll come to protect it," said Radan. This comes after reports claimed Denmark planned to blow up Greenland runways amid US invasion fears.
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Israeli town Dimona, which Iran struck, is known as 'Little India'
Iran struck the Israeli town of Dimona, which is home to a nuclear facility, as the Middle East war continues to escalate. Notably, this town is also referred as "Little India", because the Indian community is about 7,500 strong. The town has Indian shops which sell 'sonpapdi', 'gulab jamun', 'papri chaat' and 'bhelpuri'. Cricket is popular there too.
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11:09 am Sunday, 22 March, 2026
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Iran struck the Israeli town of Dimona, which is home to a nuclear facility, as the Middle East war continues to escalate. Notably, this town is also referred as "Little India", because the Indian community is about 7,500 strong. The town has Indian shops which sell 'sonpapdi', 'gulab jamun', 'papri chaat' and 'bhelpuri'. Cricket is popular there too.
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11:09 am Sunday, 22 March, 2026
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wins dismissal of lawsuit by sister alleging 9 years of sexual abuse
A US judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Sam Altman's sister, accusing the OpenAI CEO of sexually abusing her between 1997 and 2006. The judge said Annie Altman cannot pursue sexual assault and sexual battery claims because they expired in 2008. Sam Altman had denied the allegations, saying his sister has mental health challenges.
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11:27 am Sunday, 22 March, 2026
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A US judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Sam Altman's sister, accusing the OpenAI CEO of sexually abusing her between 1997 and 2006. The judge said Annie Altman cannot pursue sexual assault and sexual battery claims because they expired in 2008. Sam Altman had denied the allegations, saying his sister has mental health challenges.
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11:27 am Sunday, 22 March, 2026
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Who Was Bilal Arif Salafi, LeT terrorist killed by 'unknown men' in Pak's Muridke?
Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Bilal Arif Salafi, who was reportedly killed by 'unknown men' right after Eid prayers in Pakistan's Muridke, was part of the terror outfit since 2005. Reportedly, he was involved in fundraising for LeT and recruited young people, too. To propagate LeT's "Kashmir agenda", Salafi used to provide ideological training. He lived with other top LeT terrorists in Muridke.
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11:26 am Sunday, 22 March, 2026
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Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Bilal Arif Salafi, who was reportedly killed by 'unknown men' right after Eid prayers in Pakistan's Muridke, was part of the terror outfit since 2005. Reportedly, he was involved in fundraising for LeT and recruited young people, too. To propagate LeT's "Kashmir agenda", Salafi used to provide ideological training. He lived with other top LeT terrorists in Muridke.
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11:26 am Sunday, 22 March, 2026
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Fuel price impact to be seen from April 1: Govt after lifting temporary cap on domestic airfares
As government announced removal of temporary cap on domestic airfares, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu warned that impact of rising Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices would be seen from April 1. Naidu said government is actively engaging with airlines to protect passengers from immediate fare shocks. Several airlines have announced a hike in fuel surcharge amid Middle East war.
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11:24 am Sunday, 22 March, 2026
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As government announced removal of temporary cap on domestic airfares, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu warned that impact of rising Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices would be seen from April 1. Naidu said government is actively engaging with airlines to protect passengers from immediate fare shocks. Several airlines have announced a hike in fuel surcharge amid Middle East war.
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11:24 am Sunday, 22 March, 2026
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8 Indians on ship attacked by Iran return, many say they won't sail again
Eight Indians who were aboard the vessel Skylight, attacked by Iran on March 1, returned to Maharashtra and were told by the Directorate General of Shipping to arrange their onward travel themselves, with reimbursement promised, IE reported. They were brought from Oman, where they had been stranded. Many said they would never sail again and wouldn't leave their families.
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11:17 am Sunday, 22 March, 2026
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Eight Indians who were aboard the vessel Skylight, attacked by Iran on March 1, returned to Maharashtra and were told by the Directorate General of Shipping to arrange their onward travel themselves, with reimbursement promised, IE reported. They were brought from Oman, where they had been stranded. Many said they would never sail again and wouldn't leave their families.
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11:17 am Sunday, 22 March, 2026
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How is US-UK airbase in Indian Ocean, hit by Iran, a strategic goldmine for US?
Diego Garcia, attacked by Iran, is a key US-UK military base in the Indian Ocean, which serves as US' primary hub to project power across Middle East, South Asia and Indo-Pacific. Often described as "unthinkable to lose", it features runways long enough for B-52 bombers and KC-135 tankers. It was a critical launchpad during Gulf War and Afghanistan war.
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11:43 am Sunday, 22 March, 2026
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Diego Garcia, attacked by Iran, is a key US-UK military base in the Indian Ocean, which serves as US' primary hub to project power across Middle East, South Asia and Indo-Pacific. Often described as "unthinkable to lose", it features runways long enough for B-52 bombers and KC-135 tankers. It was a critical launchpad during Gulf War and Afghanistan war.
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Iranian leader trolls US as it removes sanctions on Iranian oil, says 'Sorry we are sold out'
Iranโs Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf trolled the US after it temporarily removed sanctions on the purchase of Iranian oil. "Lifting sanctions on Iranian oil currently stranded at sea? Sorryโweโre sold out," he wrote on X. The US said it removed the sanctions because "sanctioned Iranian oil is presently being hoarded by China on the cheap".
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11:43 am Sunday, 22 March, 2026
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Iranโs Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf trolled the US after it temporarily removed sanctions on the purchase of Iranian oil. "Lifting sanctions on Iranian oil currently stranded at sea? Sorryโweโre sold out," he wrote on X. The US said it removed the sanctions because "sanctioned Iranian oil is presently being hoarded by China on the cheap".
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Marathon hosted in Naxal-Hit Bastar; Over 10,000 participate
The Naxal-hit Bastar region flagged off the 'Bastar Heritage Marathon 2026' from Lal Bagh ground in Chhattisgarh's Jagdalpur on Sunday. Over 10,000 participants, including former Maoists, joined from across the country. The marathon featured 42 km, 21 km, 10 km, and 5 km categories, with a total prize purse of โน25 lakh and special awards for Bastar participants.
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11:36 am Sunday, 22 March, 2026
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The Naxal-hit Bastar region flagged off the 'Bastar Heritage Marathon 2026' from Lal Bagh ground in Chhattisgarh's Jagdalpur on Sunday. Over 10,000 participants, including former Maoists, joined from across the country. The marathon featured 42 km, 21 km, 10 km, and 5 km categories, with a total prize purse of โน25 lakh and special awards for Bastar participants.
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