Rupee nears 94-mark against US dollar, hits new record low amid Gulf war
The Indian rupee hit a new all-time low of 93.94 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, PTI reported. The currency had crossed the 93 mark against the dollar last week. Ongoing Middle East tensions and the resulting rise in oil prices have put pressure on the rupee. Sensex and Nifty also opened in the red on Monday.
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The Indian rupee hit a new all-time low of 93.94 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, PTI reported. The currency had crossed the 93 mark against the dollar last week. Ongoing Middle East tensions and the resulting rise in oil prices have put pressure on the rupee. Sensex and Nifty also opened in the red on Monday.
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Kashmiri woman donates gold kept as memento of late husband to Iran
A Kashmiri woman donated the gold she kept as a memento of her late husband, who passed away 28 years ago, to Iran. A video shared by the Iranian Embassy in India shows the woman breaking down. "Your tears and pure emotions are the greatest source of comfort for the people of Iran...Thank you India," the embassy posted on X.
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10:29 am Monday, 23 March, 2026
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A Kashmiri woman donated the gold she kept as a memento of her late husband, who passed away 28 years ago, to Iran. A video shared by the Iranian Embassy in India shows the woman breaking down. "Your tears and pure emotions are the greatest source of comfort for the people of Iran...Thank you India," the embassy posted on X.
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Collector suspended after locals complain during MP CM's surprise inspection
MP CM Mohan Yadav arrived unannounced in Sidhi district and ordered the suspension of Sidhi Collector after receiving multiple complaints from locals about administrative functioning and delays. A cooperative bank’s general manager was placed under suspension. In a separate action, he also removed Guna SP over his handling of a case involving alleged irregularities in seized cash.
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10:29 am Monday, 23 March, 2026
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MP CM Mohan Yadav arrived unannounced in Sidhi district and ordered the suspension of Sidhi Collector after receiving multiple complaints from locals about administrative functioning and delays. A cooperative bank’s general manager was placed under suspension. In a separate action, he also removed Guna SP over his handling of a case involving alleged irregularities in seized cash.
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Brent crude surges to $112 per barrel, up by 60% since war began
Brent crude prices have surged by around 60% since the beginning of the Middle East conflict. The prices rose to around $112 per barrel on Monday from approximately $70 per barrel before the conflict. The benchmark crossed $100 per barrel for the first time in nearly four years on March 8-9 as supply from the Strait of Hormuz was disrupted.
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10:40 am Monday, 23 March, 2026
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Brent crude prices have surged by around 60% since the beginning of the Middle East conflict. The prices rose to around $112 per barrel on Monday from approximately $70 per barrel before the conflict. The benchmark crossed $100 per barrel for the first time in nearly four years on March 8-9 as supply from the Strait of Hormuz was disrupted.
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10:40 am Monday, 23 March, 2026
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Owaisi's AIMIM to contest WB polls with ex-TMC MLA Humayun's party
AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi announced that his party would contest the upcoming West Bengal elections in alliance with Humayun Kabir's newly-formed Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP). The alliance plans to contest 182 of the total 294 Assembly seats, with AIMIM expected to field candidates on eight of them. Kabir formed the party after he was suspended from the TMC.
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11:07 am Monday, 23 March, 2026
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AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi announced that his party would contest the upcoming West Bengal elections in alliance with Humayun Kabir's newly-formed Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP). The alliance plans to contest 182 of the total 294 Assembly seats, with AIMIM expected to field candidates on eight of them. Kabir formed the party after he was suspended from the TMC.
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I stay in small house, nothing has worked: Dhurandhar fame Gera in 28-yr-old letter to parents
Actor Gaurav Gera, who played Indian spy 'Mohammad Alam' in 'Dhurandhar 2', shared picture of a 28-year-old handwritten letter which he had sent to his parents after moving to Mumbai. Describing his struggles, Gera had written, "Nothing has materialised on the money front...I stay in...a small cottage." "I'll be heavy on your pocket, but...not for long," he concluded.
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11:05 am Monday, 23 March, 2026
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Actor Gaurav Gera, who played Indian spy 'Mohammad Alam' in 'Dhurandhar 2', shared picture of a 28-year-old handwritten letter which he had sent to his parents after moving to Mumbai. Describing his struggles, Gera had written, "Nothing has materialised on the money front...I stay in...a small cottage." "I'll be heavy on your pocket, but...not for long," he concluded.
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11:05 am Monday, 23 March, 2026
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Cab drivers go on strike in Gurugram, demand more safety
A group of app-based cab drivers in Gurugram went on strike on Monday, March 23, demanding greater safety amid alleged incidents of assaults. They are demanding that the apps make KYC verification mandatory for customers. The drivers also questioned the effectiveness of SOS buttons, installed in cabs. The strike caused problems as commuters struggled to book rides.
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11:05 am Monday, 23 March, 2026
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A group of app-based cab drivers in Gurugram went on strike on Monday, March 23, demanding greater safety amid alleged incidents of assaults. They are demanding that the apps make KYC verification mandatory for customers. The drivers also questioned the effectiveness of SOS buttons, installed in cabs. The strike caused problems as commuters struggled to book rides.
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Man takes selfie with Meloni, says he'd vote 'no' in referendum she supports
A video of a man taking a selfie with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni is going viral on social media. After taking a selfie with her, the man tells her he would vote "no" in the upcoming referendum on judicial reform that her government is supporting. Without losing her cool, Meloni says, "That’s democracy. It is perfectly fine."
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11:01 am Monday, 23 March, 2026
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A video of a man taking a selfie with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni is going viral on social media. After taking a selfie with her, the man tells her he would vote "no" in the upcoming referendum on judicial reform that her government is supporting. Without losing her cool, Meloni says, "That’s democracy. It is perfectly fine."
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Air Canada plane with 100 on board crashes into fire truck at US airport, casualties feared
An Air Canada Express aircraft carrying 100 passengers crashed into a fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport. Several people are injured in the incident and some casualties are also feared. The US Federal Aviation Administration has issued a ground stop for all planes at the airport, according to a notice from the regulator.
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11:01 am Monday, 23 March, 2026
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An Air Canada Express aircraft carrying 100 passengers crashed into a fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport. Several people are injured in the incident and some casualties are also feared. The US Federal Aviation Administration has issued a ground stop for all planes at the airport, according to a notice from the regulator.
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Electricity rates in Delhi likely to hike from April 2026: Report
Electricity rates in Delhi may rise from April 2026 as the government is planning to clear over ₹38,000 crore in dues and interest to three private discoms, including BRPL, BYPL, and TPDDL, PTI reported. The regulatory asset surcharge in electricity bills will likely increase over seven years, PTI added. However, the Delhi government might offset the hike by providing subsidies.
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11:28 am Monday, 23 March, 2026
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Electricity rates in Delhi may rise from April 2026 as the government is planning to clear over ₹38,000 crore in dues and interest to three private discoms, including BRPL, BYPL, and TPDDL, PTI reported. The regulatory asset surcharge in electricity bills will likely increase over seven years, PTI added. However, the Delhi government might offset the hike by providing subsidies.
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11:28 am Monday, 23 March, 2026
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Water supply to be hit for 3 days in Karol Bagh & other areas after pipeline burst
A pipeline burst near Delhi's Chandrawal Water Works-II has disrupted water supply across the city. Flooding damaged key equipment, forcing a complete shutdown, Delhi Jal Board said. It added that repairs may take up to three days to fix systems. Several areas, including Karol Bagh, Civil Lines and Rajendra Nagar, face severe shortages as water supply has been completely shut.
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11:20 am Monday, 23 March, 2026
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A pipeline burst near Delhi's Chandrawal Water Works-II has disrupted water supply across the city. Flooding damaged key equipment, forcing a complete shutdown, Delhi Jal Board said. It added that repairs may take up to three days to fix systems. Several areas, including Karol Bagh, Civil Lines and Rajendra Nagar, face severe shortages as water supply has been completely shut.
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11:20 am Monday, 23 March, 2026
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World's top oil exporter cuts supply to Asia for 2nd straight month: Report
Saudi Aramco, the world's top oil exporter, has cut crude supply to Asian buyers for a second straight month in April, Reuters reported. The company will supply only Arab Light crude from the Red Sea port of Yanbu to term customers during the month. The cuts come after the Middle East war disrupted trade through the Strait of Hormuz.
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11:43 am Monday, 23 March, 2026
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Saudi Aramco, the world's top oil exporter, has cut crude supply to Asian buyers for a second straight month in April, Reuters reported. The company will supply only Arab Light crude from the Red Sea port of Yanbu to term customers during the month. The cuts come after the Middle East war disrupted trade through the Strait of Hormuz.
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11:43 am Monday, 23 March, 2026
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Mark Zuckerberg building AI CEO agent to help him run Meta: Report
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is building an AI-powered CEO agent to assist him with his work, The Wall Street Journal reported. The agent, still under development, will help Zuckerberg access information instantly instead of waiting for it to pass through multiple teams. The tech billionaire is also reportedly pushing employees to have their own AI agents.
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11:33 am Monday, 23 March, 2026
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is building an AI-powered CEO agent to assist him with his work, The Wall Street Journal reported. The agent, still under development, will help Zuckerberg access information instantly instead of waiting for it to pass through multiple teams. The tech billionaire is also reportedly pushing employees to have their own AI agents.
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11:33 am Monday, 23 March, 2026
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I can try, jokes MS Dhoni on playing IPL till 60
During CSK's fan event at Chepauk Stadium, actor Sivakarthikeyan told MS Dhoni that he can play IPL till the age of 60. "It's very difficult...My fitness is on the way down and not the way up...but I can try," Dhoni jokingly responded. Dhoni, who will turn 45 in July this year, has played the most matches (278) in IPL history.
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11:31 am Monday, 23 March, 2026
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During CSK's fan event at Chepauk Stadium, actor Sivakarthikeyan told MS Dhoni that he can play IPL till the age of 60. "It's very difficult...My fitness is on the way down and not the way up...but I can try," Dhoni jokingly responded. Dhoni, who will turn 45 in July this year, has played the most matches (278) in IPL history.
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Funding movies to defame parties: Akhilesh as Atiq Ahmed-like character shown in 'Dhurandhar 2'
At a press meet, the Samajwadi Party criticised the BJP and claimed that money is being spent on movies to defame other parties. His statement came after the recently released 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' featured a character 'Atif Ahmed', modelled after gangster and late SP leader Atiq Ahmed. Atiq had admitted he had links with Pakistan's ISI and terror outfit LeT.
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11:56 am Monday, 23 March, 2026
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At a press meet, the Samajwadi Party criticised the BJP and claimed that money is being spent on movies to defame other parties. His statement came after the recently released 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' featured a character 'Atif Ahmed', modelled after gangster and late SP leader Atiq Ahmed. Atiq had admitted he had links with Pakistan's ISI and terror outfit LeT.
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Bangladesh hint at lifting ban on IPL 2026 broadcast
Bangladesh have hinted at lifting ban on IPL 2026 broadcast, with their Sports Minister Aminul Haque stating they want to develop friendly relationship with India. "There shouldn't be any other issue. Sports shouldn’t be politicised," he added. Bangladesh government imposed indefinite ban on IPL broadcast in January after KKR released Mustafizur Rahman after attacks on minorities in Bangladesh.
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11:55 am Monday, 23 March, 2026
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Bangladesh have hinted at lifting ban on IPL 2026 broadcast, with their Sports Minister Aminul Haque stating they want to develop friendly relationship with India. "There shouldn't be any other issue. Sports shouldn’t be politicised," he added. Bangladesh government imposed indefinite ban on IPL broadcast in January after KKR released Mustafizur Rahman after attacks on minorities in Bangladesh.
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Will always come together: NATO chief to Trump on Strait of Hormuz
After US President Trump expressed his disappointment over the non-cooperation of NATO member nations in securing the Strait of Hormuz, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said the countries will eventually "always come together". "I understand the president’s frustration that it takes some time, but again, I also ask for some understanding, because nations had to prepare for this," he added.
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12:14 pm Monday, 23 March, 2026
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After US President Trump expressed his disappointment over the non-cooperation of NATO member nations in securing the Strait of Hormuz, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said the countries will eventually "always come together". "I understand the president’s frustration that it takes some time, but again, I also ask for some understanding, because nations had to prepare for this," he added.
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Peace through strength: Trump invokes ex-US prez' Cold War strategy for Iran
US President Donald Trump invoked former US President Ronald Reagan's Cold War doctrine "Peace through Strength" as 48-hour deadline for Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz nears. Reagan's approach was to build unmatched military and economic power to deter Soviet aggression. By posting it on Truth Social, Trump signalled a move towards overwhelming force to compel Iran to back down.
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12:13 pm Monday, 23 March, 2026
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US President Donald Trump invoked former US President Ronald Reagan's Cold War doctrine "Peace through Strength" as 48-hour deadline for Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz nears. Reagan's approach was to build unmatched military and economic power to deter Soviet aggression. By posting it on Truth Social, Trump signalled a move towards overwhelming force to compel Iran to back down.
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12:13 pm Monday, 23 March, 2026
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Iran mocks US' 'invisible' F-35 jet with 'I'm the one that disappears from radar' text on missile
Days after hitting US' F-35 stealth fighter jet, Iran's IRGC Aerospace Force displayed a missile bearing a sarcastic message to mock the jet. "F-35 stealth? Don't joke with me…I'm the one that disappears from radar," the message read. The jet uses advanced coatings to remain largely invisible to radar. US acknowledged the jet was hit but denied shoot down claims.
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12:01 pm Monday, 23 March, 2026
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Days after hitting US' F-35 stealth fighter jet, Iran's IRGC Aerospace Force displayed a missile bearing a sarcastic message to mock the jet. "F-35 stealth? Don't joke with me…I'm the one that disappears from radar," the message read. The jet uses advanced coatings to remain largely invisible to radar. US acknowledged the jet was hit but denied shoot down claims.
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12:01 pm Monday, 23 March, 2026
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What is the correct pronunciation of Strait of Hormuz?
'Hormuz' word is often linked to Middle Persian term for Ahura Mazda, principal deity in Zoroastrianism, illustrating linguistic progression from Ahura Mazda to Ohrmazd, Hormazd. Spelling and pronunciation of 'Hormoz' (often used for Strait of Hormuz) is believed to be modern adaptation of Zoroastrian term 'Hormazd' or 'Ohrmazd'. Due to modern adaptation, standard pronunciation remains 'Hormuz'.
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12:01 pm Monday, 23 March, 2026
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'Hormuz' word is often linked to Middle Persian term for Ahura Mazda, principal deity in Zoroastrianism, illustrating linguistic progression from Ahura Mazda to Ohrmazd, Hormazd. Spelling and pronunciation of 'Hormoz' (often used for Strait of Hormuz) is believed to be modern adaptation of Zoroastrian term 'Hormazd' or 'Ohrmazd'. Due to modern adaptation, standard pronunciation remains 'Hormuz'.
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