Was asked in US if then-PM Manmohan was underachiever, I called him our pride: Shivraj
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that during his trip to the US capital, Washington DC, as Madhya Pradesh CM, he was asked whether then PM Manmohan Singh was an underachiever. "I said, 'Not at all. He is India’s Prime Minister and our pride. India’s PM can never be an underachiever'," he added.
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Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that during his trip to the US capital, Washington DC, as Madhya Pradesh CM, he was asked whether then PM Manmohan Singh was an underachiever. "I said, 'Not at all. He is India’s Prime Minister and our pride. India’s PM can never be an underachiever'," he added.
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Iran upset with Pak as it indirectly aided US with oil tankers: Report
Amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, reports claimed Pakistan may have indirectly assisted the US, upsetting Iran. Around 10 Pakistan-flagged oil vessels that Iran allowed to pass were "used or coordinated in ways that benefited the US side", News18 reported, citing intelligence sources. This comes as Donald Trump claimed Iran permitted those tankers as a "present" to the US.
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Amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, reports claimed Pakistan may have indirectly assisted the US, upsetting Iran. Around 10 Pakistan-flagged oil vessels that Iran allowed to pass were "used or coordinated in ways that benefited the US side", News18 reported, citing intelligence sources. This comes as Donald Trump claimed Iran permitted those tankers as a "present" to the US.
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Ex-don's son's Lamborghini, seized for performing stunts in B'luru, carries fake number plate
Days after being booked for performing dangerous stunts in Bengaluru with his Lamborghini, Ricky Rai, son of late underworld figure Muthappa Rai, has been booked in a fresh case over fake number plate. Police said the car's registration KA-05-NR-0009 doesn't exist in Karnataka records. He allegedly bought the Delhi-registered vehicle and used a fake fancy plate to evade traffic penalties.
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06:38 pm Friday, 27 March, 2026
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Days after being booked for performing dangerous stunts in Bengaluru with his Lamborghini, Ricky Rai, son of late underworld figure Muthappa Rai, has been booked in a fresh case over fake number plate. Police said the car's registration KA-05-NR-0009 doesn't exist in Karnataka records. He allegedly bought the Delhi-registered vehicle and used a fake fancy plate to evade traffic penalties.
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India's unemployment rate declines in 2025
In 2025, India's unemployment rate declined to 2.4% in rural areas and 4.8% in urban areas, down from 2.5% and 5%, respectively, a year earlier, according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey. The improvement was broad-based, with unemployment among educated persons (secondary and above) easing to 6.5% from 7%. The youth unemployment rate (15-29 years) fell to 9.9% from 10.3%.
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06:36 pm Friday, 27 March, 2026
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In 2025, India's unemployment rate declined to 2.4% in rural areas and 4.8% in urban areas, down from 2.5% and 5%, respectively, a year earlier, according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey. The improvement was broad-based, with unemployment among educated persons (secondary and above) easing to 6.5% from 7%. The youth unemployment rate (15-29 years) fell to 9.9% from 10.3%.
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Hardik Pandya gifts ₹10,000 each to Wankhede ground staff
India all-rounder and MI captain Hardik Pandya gifted ₹10,000 each to ground staff at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium for their assistance during his preparation for T20 World Cup 2026. Notably, Pandya had utilised Wankhede Stadium for night-time practice sessions that frequently extended until 12:00 am ahead of the tournament. Notably, Pandya had promised to reward the ground staff at the time.
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06:59 pm Friday, 27 March, 2026
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India all-rounder and MI captain Hardik Pandya gifted ₹10,000 each to ground staff at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium for their assistance during his preparation for T20 World Cup 2026. Notably, Pandya had utilised Wankhede Stadium for night-time practice sessions that frequently extended until 12:00 am ahead of the tournament. Notably, Pandya had promised to reward the ground staff at the time.
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PM Modi shares pics of Noida International Airport ahead of its inauguration tomorrow
PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate Phase 1 of the Noida International Airport in UP's Jewar on Saturday. A day before its inauguration, PM Modi shared the airport's pictures on X and wrote, "Tomorrow...is a day of immense importance for people of UP and NCR." He said the airport will boost commerce and connectivity and ease congestion at Delhi's IGI Airport.
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06:53 pm Friday, 27 March, 2026
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PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate Phase 1 of the Noida International Airport in UP's Jewar on Saturday. A day before its inauguration, PM Modi shared the airport's pictures on X and wrote, "Tomorrow...is a day of immense importance for people of UP and NCR." He said the airport will boost commerce and connectivity and ease congestion at Delhi's IGI Airport.
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Will review petrol, diesel rates every 15 days: Govt amid West Asia conflict
Petrol and diesel rates will be reviewed every 15 days amid West Asia conflict, the government said. This comes after Centre cut special additional excise duty on petrol from ₹13/litre to ₹3/litre and on diesel to zero. The decision to cut excise duty will result in revenue loss of around ₹7,000 crore within 15 days, CBIC Chairman Vivek Chaturvedi said.
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06:52 pm Friday, 27 March, 2026
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Petrol and diesel rates will be reviewed every 15 days amid West Asia conflict, the government said. This comes after Centre cut special additional excise duty on petrol from ₹13/litre to ₹3/litre and on diesel to zero. The decision to cut excise duty will result in revenue loss of around ₹7,000 crore within 15 days, CBIC Chairman Vivek Chaturvedi said.
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Iran thanks Indian kids for gifting piggy bank to Iran school where 160 girls died
The Iranian embassy in India on Friday thanked Indian children for gifting a piggy bank for Iranian kids at a school in Iran's Minab, where over 160 schoolgirls were killed in the war. "When an Indian child, with tiny hands, offers their piggy bank as a gift to...children of Iran. We'll never forget your kindness. Thank you, India," it added.
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07:13 pm Friday, 27 March, 2026
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The Iranian embassy in India on Friday thanked Indian children for gifting a piggy bank for Iranian kids at a school in Iran's Minab, where over 160 schoolgirls were killed in the war. "When an Indian child, with tiny hands, offers their piggy bank as a gift to...children of Iran. We'll never forget your kindness. Thank you, India," it added.
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India responds after ex-Pakistani envoy's 'we'll nuke Delhi, Mumbai if US attacks us' remark
External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal has responded to Pakistan's ex-High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit's "we'll nuke Delhi and Mumbai if US attacks us" remark during a TV interview. "The world knows and we know how dangerous Pakistan's nuclear weapons are for the entire world," Jaiswal stated. Earlier, US' Intelligence chief warned against Pakistan's nuclear capabilities.
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07:07 pm Friday, 27 March, 2026
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External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal has responded to Pakistan's ex-High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit's "we'll nuke Delhi and Mumbai if US attacks us" remark during a TV interview. "The world knows and we know how dangerous Pakistan's nuclear weapons are for the entire world," Jaiswal stated. Earlier, US' Intelligence chief warned against Pakistan's nuclear capabilities.
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5-yr-old girl gifts toy bulldozer to UP CM Yogi Adityanath, video shows his reaction
A five-year-old girl from Kanpur gifted a toy bulldozer to UP CM Yogi Adityanath during his morning walk at Gorakhnath Temple on Friday. A video released by his office showed him smiling and interacting with the child. CM Yogi later returned the toy bulldozer to the girl and asked her to study well and play with it.
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07:28 pm Friday, 27 March, 2026
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A five-year-old girl from Kanpur gifted a toy bulldozer to UP CM Yogi Adityanath during his morning walk at Gorakhnath Temple on Friday. A video released by his office showed him smiling and interacting with the child. CM Yogi later returned the toy bulldozer to the girl and asked her to study well and play with it.
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2nd Sphinx may lie buried beneath Giza Plateau, claims researcher
An Italian researcher, Filippo Biondi, has claimed a second Sphinx may lie buried beneath the sands of the Giza Plateau in Egypt. "We are very confident to announce this. We have a confidence of about 80%," he said on the 'Matt Beall Podcast'. "There is something very huge that we're measuring. There is an underground megastructure," Biondi added.
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An Italian researcher, Filippo Biondi, has claimed a second Sphinx may lie buried beneath the sands of the Giza Plateau in Egypt. "We are very confident to announce this. We have a confidence of about 80%," he said on the 'Matt Beall Podcast'. "There is something very huge that we're measuring. There is an underground megastructure," Biondi added.
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Austria plans social media ban for children under 14
Austria's conservative-led, three-party government is planning to introduce a ban on social media use for children under 14, it said on Friday. "We will decisively protect children and young people in future from the negative effects of social media," a leader stated. Notably, Australia introduced a social media ban for under-16s in December, the first country to do so.
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Austria's conservative-led, three-party government is planning to introduce a ban on social media use for children under 14, it said on Friday. "We will decisively protect children and young people in future from the negative effects of social media," a leader stated. Notably, Australia introduced a social media ban for under-16s in December, the first country to do so.
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What are some of the controversies in IPL history?
The IPL has seen several controversies. In 2008, MI's Harbhajan Singh slapped KXIP's Sreesanth and was banned for the remaining season. In 2012, KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan had heated spat with a security personnel. In 2019, MS Dhoni stormed onto field to argue with umpires. The 2013 spot-fixing scandal is one of the biggest IPL controversies.
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The IPL has seen several controversies. In 2008, MI's Harbhajan Singh slapped KXIP's Sreesanth and was banned for the remaining season. In 2012, KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan had heated spat with a security personnel. In 2019, MS Dhoni stormed onto field to argue with umpires. The 2013 spot-fixing scandal is one of the biggest IPL controversies.
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Pak remains in denial of its crime in Bangladesh in 1971: India
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India supports Bangladesh in its efforts to seek justice for atrocities committed by Pakistan during Operation Searchlight in 1971. "Genocide involved...systematic and targeted killing of millions of innocent Bangladeshis as well as mass sexual violence against women," he added. However, Jaiswal stated that Pakistan remains in denial of its crimes to this day.
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MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India supports Bangladesh in its efforts to seek justice for atrocities committed by Pakistan during Operation Searchlight in 1971. "Genocide involved...systematic and targeted killing of millions of innocent Bangladeshis as well as mass sexual violence against women," he added. However, Jaiswal stated that Pakistan remains in denial of its crimes to this day.
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Govt responds after Jaishankar's 'dalal' remark for Pak, says 'Listen to Pak leaders' criticism'
External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson responded to a question on S Jaishankar's 'dalal' remark for Pakistan at an all-party meeting. "This was a closed door meeting...I have no comments to make. But regards Pakistan's longstanding approach to global conflicts...you may care to listen to criticisms by Pakistan's Khawaja Asif, Bilawal Bhutto, Imran Khan on Pakistan's mediation role," he said.
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External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson responded to a question on S Jaishankar's 'dalal' remark for Pakistan at an all-party meeting. "This was a closed door meeting...I have no comments to make. But regards Pakistan's longstanding approach to global conflicts...you may care to listen to criticisms by Pakistan's Khawaja Asif, Bilawal Bhutto, Imran Khan on Pakistan's mediation role," he said.
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Iranians form 'human chain' around Hormuz Island to protect it from US, video surfaces
A video has surfaced online showing Iranians forming a human chain around Hormuz Island to protect it amid US threats. US President Donald Trump had earlier issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to open Strait of Hormuz, saying, "If it doesn't do so, US will...obliterate Iran's power plants." However, he later paused strikes on Iranian power plants until April 6.
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08:04 pm Friday, 27 March, 2026
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A video has surfaced online showing Iranians forming a human chain around Hormuz Island to protect it amid US threats. US President Donald Trump had earlier issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to open Strait of Hormuz, saying, "If it doesn't do so, US will...obliterate Iran's power plants." However, he later paused strikes on Iranian power plants until April 6.
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Sony hikes PS5 prices worldwide
Sony Group is raising global prices of its PlayStation 5 consoles from April 2, including a $100 (nearly ₹9,500) increase in the US, marking its second hike in less than a year. The firm cited "continued pressures in the global economic landscape" as the reason. The updated US price will put the standard PS5 at $649.99, up from $549.99.
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08:19 pm Friday, 27 March, 2026
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Sony Group is raising global prices of its PlayStation 5 consoles from April 2, including a $100 (nearly ₹9,500) increase in the US, marking its second hike in less than a year. The firm cited "continued pressures in the global economic landscape" as the reason. The updated US price will put the standard PS5 at $649.99, up from $549.99.
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Goyal holds talks with US Trade Representative, discusses trade negotiations
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, on Friday held a meeting with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on the sidelines of the WTO Ministerial Conference. Sharing pictures of the meeting on X, Goyal wrote, "Exchanged views on the #WTOMC14 agenda [and] next steps in the India-US BTA negotiations." Goyal added, "Explored ways to further deepen our economic cooperation."
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08:39 pm Friday, 27 March, 2026
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Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, on Friday held a meeting with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on the sidelines of the WTO Ministerial Conference. Sharing pictures of the meeting on X, Goyal wrote, "Exchanged views on the #WTOMC14 agenda [and] next steps in the India-US BTA negotiations." Goyal added, "Explored ways to further deepen our economic cooperation."
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White House shares cryptic video amid possible ground invasion of Iran
White House has shared a cryptic video on X, prompting speculation about an imminent announcement from the President Donald Trump administration. The video carries the 'shushing face' emoji, and when played in reverse, it contains audio that users have identified as saying "Exciting announcement tomorrow." This comes amid a possibility of US ground invasion on Iran’s southern front.
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08:33 pm Friday, 27 March, 2026
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White House has shared a cryptic video on X, prompting speculation about an imminent announcement from the President Donald Trump administration. The video carries the 'shushing face' emoji, and when played in reverse, it contains audio that users have identified as saying "Exciting announcement tomorrow." This comes amid a possibility of US ground invasion on Iran’s southern front.
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Iran blocks 2 Chinese ships from crossing Strait of Hormuz in rare move
Iran turned back two China-owned container vessels from the Strait of Hormuz in an unusual move by Iran against its ally, according to reports. Ship-tracking data showed the Chinese vessels making a U-turn from the strait. This comes despite prior assurances from Iran that Chinese vessels could pass safely through the strait.
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08:59 pm Friday, 27 March, 2026
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Iran turned back two China-owned container vessels from the Strait of Hormuz in an unusual move by Iran against its ally, according to reports. Ship-tracking data showed the Chinese vessels making a U-turn from the strait. This comes despite prior assurances from Iran that Chinese vessels could pass safely through the strait.
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