Seva Teerth, the new PMO
PM Modi inaugurated and moved to the new Seva Teerth complex and two Central Secretariat buildings, symbolizing duty, compassion, and commitment to India First.
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Oil crosses $100: Amid Iran war, supply security bigger priority for India than price
The recent conflict in West Asia has caused a 30% increase in crude oil prices, reaching $120 per barrel. This is due to fears of supply disruption and suspension of tanker movements through the Strait of Hormuz. To combat this, G7 countries may release oil from strategic reserves. The situation has also affected Asian stock markets and India's economy, which is highly dependent on oil imports.
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Why desalination plants have become the latest focal point in West Asia war
The US and Israel's attack on Iran has affected desalination plants. Iran is facing a water crisis exacerbated by a recent drought, leading to rationing and dependence on desalination. However, the process is energy-intensive and has negative effects. Desalination is crucial for water supply in West Asian countries, but Iran's infrastructure and high energy costs pose a threat to its water supply.
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Ekaki: How Ashish made a horror-sci-fi series on just 10% of a Hindi film’s budget
Ashish Chanchlani's debut series "Ekaki" has gained immense popularity, with 150 million views across five episodes. The show, originally a sketch comedy about aliens in India, has now transformed into a sci-fi comedy series. Ashish's desire to experiment with storytelling and break away from his usual content led him to fulfill his dream of being an actor-director.
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Shahid Afridi, other ex-PAK players laud India for defending T20 World Cup title
Former Pakistan player Shahid Afridi praised India for their strong team combination and depth in talent, especially highlighting the performances of Sanju Samson and Jasprit Bumrah in the T20 World Cup final. Other former players like Javed Miandad, Rashid Latif, and Sikander Bakht also acknowledged India's strong structure and winning culture as key factors in their success.
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Doctor shares why acid reflux gets worse at night, and the simple habits that can ease it
Nighttime acid reflux can cause chest burning, coughing, and disturbed sleep. Dr Kunal Sood shares tips to manage it, including avoiding eating close to bedtime and elevating the head of the bed. Plant-based diets and medications like famotidine can also help. Gravity, saliva production, and swallowing frequency decrease at night, making reflux worse.
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Parthiban apologises, Vikram Bhatt weighs in on Vijay-Trisha rumours
Actor-director R. Parthiban and actress Trisha Krishnan engaged in a public dispute at an awards ceremony, with Parthiban making a controversial comment about Trisha's recent appearance with actor-politician Vijay. Trisha called out the comment as "crude" and Parthiban later apologized. Bollywood filmmaker Vikram Bhatt also addressed the speculation around Vijay and Trisha's personal lives.
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Ishan Kishan opens up about dealing with tragic news ahead of T20 World Cup final
India's Ishan Kishan struggled to focus before the T20 World Cup final due to the death of his cousin sister. He channeled his emotions into a stellar batting performance, scoring a quick fifty and taking 3 catches to help India defend their title. Kishan dedicated his performance to his sister and admitted it was difficult to prepare for the match, but he put the team's needs first.
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Aishwarya Sakhuja asks why her nutritionist added ‘betel leaf to my diet’ to reduce HbA1c
TV actor Aishwarya Sakhuja, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2018, shared that her nutritionist added betel leaf to her diet to reduce HbA1c. Betel leaf has been used in Ayurveda for centuries and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Diabetologist Dr Vijay Negalur explained that consuming betel leaf can help bring blood sugar levels under control by enhancing insulin sensitivity.
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Ridhima Pandit files lawsuit against Vanshaj Singh over alleged online threats
Ridhima Pandit has filed a lawsuit against digital creator Vanshaj Singh after allegedly receiving online threats from his fans. The issue began after a confrontation on the reality show The 50, where Ridhima accused Vanshaj of cyber harassment. Vanshaj reacted to the legal notice on social media, stating that he won't be silenced.
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‘Quiet… quiet’: Jr NTR loses patience with shouting fans, video goes viral. Watch
Telugu star Jr NTR's appearance at the inauguration of a hospital in Bengaluru caused chaos as hundreds of fans gathered to see him. The police had to intervene and an escalator was damaged. Jr NTR was seen asking the crowd to be quiet in a viral video, sparking criticism and defense from users.
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What new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s selection says about Iran’s plans for the war
Iran has announced Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as his successor amid US and Israeli attempts to influence regime change. Mojtaba's strong links to the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) and the ongoing war make him a natural choice for the hardliners. Despite concerns about hereditary succession, his appointment symbolises a willingness to fight.
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Harbhajan shuts down ‘panauti’ talk about Ahmedabad stadium after India win T20 World Cup
Harbhajan Singh and Ravichandran Ashwin reject the notion of the Narendra Modi Stadium being unlucky, stating that India's performance determines their wins or losses. They also point out India's success at other supposedly "unlucky" venues. As India wins the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand, they urge fans not to attach any taboo to the stadium.
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Maharashtra’s masterpieces: Five Unesco sites that will leave you awestruck
Maharashtra is a culturally rich state with UNESCO-recognised sites showcasing India's artistic and engineering excellence. The Ajanta Caves feature intricate murals and frescoes depicting Jataka tales, while the Ellora Caves showcase religious harmony. The Elephanta Caves, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, and Western Ghats are also UNESCO-recognised sites.
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‘Never expected the divorce; was on the brink of suicide,’ reveals Bhagath Manuel
Although actor Bhagath Manuel's career didn't soar as high as his Malarvaadi Arts Club co-stars Nivin Pauly and Aju Varghese's did, he nonetheless managed to make a name for himself, particularly through his comedic portrayals. However, his personal life wasn't all picture-perfect. In a recent interview, Bhagath revealed that he was on the verge of taking his own life following his divorce.
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Australian diplomats recreate viral ‘Dhurandhar’ trend for Women’s Day. Watch
The Australian High Commission in New Delhi celebrated International Women’s Day with a creative video, which is grabbing attention on social media.
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‘AI brain fry’: Managing AI tools is mentally draining workers, new study warns
The study was conducted by researchers from Boston Consulting Group and University of California, Riverside. It surveyed over 1,488 full-time US-based workers at various roles in large companies across industries. Over 14 per cent of participants ‘endorsed’ experiencing AI brain fry, with some of them describing a “buzzing” feeling or a mental fog with difficulty focusing.
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Alia Bhatt reacts as BFF Akansha Ranjan Kapoor talks about freezing her eggs
Akansha Ranjan Kapoor and her BFF Alia Bhatt discussed egg freezing, a fertility preservation method that involves hormonal stimulation, egg retrieval, and preservation at low temperatures. Kapoor praised the female body's capabilities, but it's important to approach it realistically and consult a fertility specialist, as age significantly impacts egg quality.
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Jana Nayagan faces delay: CBFC revising committee screening postponed as member falls ill
Vijay's film Jana Nayagan faces another delay as CBFC's Revising Committee screening is postponed due to a member's illness. The film has been in a legal battle since December 2025 and today's screening was crucial for its release. However, it has been pushed to March 17, jeopardizing its chances of a timely release before Tamil Nadu assembly elections.
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Sacred Games actor Elnaaz Norouzi’s explosive warning on Mojtaba Khamenei
Elnaaz Norouzi has been quite vocal about the alienation she feels in her home country of Iran, especially amid the ongoing Iran-Israel-US conflict. The actor, who has German citizenship and has worked in a number of Hindi films and shows, is disillusioned by the direction in which Iran is heading even after the recent assassination of its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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Back-to-back T20 World Cup wins the ‘best moment in Indian cricket history’ says Gavaskar
India secure back-to-back T20 World Cup titles, making them the most successful team in the tournament's history. Sunil Gavaskar praises the team's achievement, emphasizing the challenge of winning ICC trophies.
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‘Rs 150 cr for 20 days of work’: Kamal Haasan’s fee for Kalki 2898 revealed
Kamal Haasan, a child actor turned auteur, political figure, and commercial force, has added another title to his list: the highest paid actor in India. His close friend and collaborator, Yugi Sethu, revealed that Kamal was paid Rs 150 crore for his role in the sci-fi blockbuster Kalki 2898 AD. The film's producer, C. Aswani Dutt, corrected Sethu, saying Kamal had only given 10 days.
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Varalaxmi Sarathkumar slams writer’s ‘insensitive’ rape remark over movie script dispute
Varalaxmi Sarathkumar made her directorial debut with S. Saraswathi, a courtroom drama starring herself, Prakash Raj, Priyamani, and Rao Ramesh. The film received mixed reviews, but a separate controversy emerged when writer Sai Madhav Burra accused the film of distorting his original story without his knowledge.
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Iran war: India’s stock markets crash, experts advise caution but see buying opportunities
The ongoing West Asian war has caused a drop in the stock market, leading to investor losses. Analysts urge caution due to geopolitical risks, oil prices, and foreign outflows. However, this presents an opportunity for bargain hunting. Investors should continue with mutual fund SIPs and avoid pausing them during volatility.
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Air travel update: Air India expands flights to Europe, New York amid West Asia crisis
Air India and Etihad Airways are expanding flight capacity to meet high demand for travel amid tensions in West Asia. Air India will operate 78 additional flights to Europe, New York, Maldives, and Sri Lanka, while Air India Express will operate 24 flights to Jeddah and Muscat.
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WATCH: Arshdeep defuses tension with Mitchell after T20 World Cup final
During the 2026 T20 World Cup final, India's Arshdeep Singh threw the ball at New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell and walked away without apologizing. However, he later offered a sincere apology, captured in a video by the BlackCaps' Instagram. India won the final and defended their title.
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From sleeping under sacks in Bihar to selling Rs 780 tea in US: viral IITian journey
Prabhakar Prasad, whose internet moniker is “Bihari Chaiwala” or “Chaiguy”, took over the web in January after a video of him selling tea in Los Angeles for $8 (around Rs 780) came to light.
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Dhurandhar 2 advance booking report: Ranveer Singh’s film earns Rs 18 cr
Dhurandhar 2 is banking on the tremendous buzz riding on the sequel right after the makers dropped the trailer this past Saturday. They strategically opened advance booking for the film's paid previews on Wednesday March 18 along with the trailer drop, prompting thousands of fans to book their tickets immediately and claim bragging rights of watching the much-anticipated film on the eve of release
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Alia Bhatt and Sharvari’s Alpha gets July 10 release date after YRF denies OTT rumours
The release date of Alia Bhatt and Sharvari’s much-anticipated film Alpha has finally been announced. Earlier, it was reported that the film might bypass a theatrical release after allegedly securing a Rs 215 crore OTT deal with Netflix. The production house behind Alpha — Yash Raj Films — reacted strongly to these rumours and refuted all such claims.
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Ahead of 2027 polls, Cheema’s ‘saari Guarantiyan puri karan wala Budget’
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema presented the Budget for 2026-27, dedicating it to "mothers and daughters" with increased allocations for social welfare schemes, health, education, and agriculture. No new taxes were imposed and the state's economy is projected to reach Rs 9,80,635 crore with a growth of 10%.
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India remains in favour of peace, advocates de-escalation: Jaishankar on Middle East war
Jaishankar, India's External Affairs Minister, stressed the importance of peace, dialogue, and diplomacy in resolving the ongoing war in the Middle East. He also mentioned efforts to bring back stranded Indian nationals and the government's continuous assessment of the situation.
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When signs like ‘staring spells,’ ‘becoming absent minded’ require medical attention
Neurologists stress the importance of prompt medical attention for extreme seizures like fits or jerky movements, but also warn about the need to address subtle seizures. These include various forms such as tonic-clonic, absence, myoclonic, and atonic seizures, which can have serious consequences if left untreated.
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How ancient trade, language and faith connected India and Iran for thousands of years
Indo-Iranian ties have a complex history, spanning cultural interactions, migrations, trade, shared ethnicities, and linguistic evolution. Today, India, despite global scrutiny, has maintained a principled partnership with Iran, balancing its energy and strategic interests with Western diplomacy.
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Virat Kohli hails India’s T20 World Cup win: ‘No match for the explosive cricket…’
Virat Kohli was all praise for the "explosive" brand of cricket that India played throughout the 2026 T20 World Cup which led to them winning the trophy. Suryakumar Yadav and Co. beat New Zealand by by 96 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad to win the title.
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Australians reach for VPNs, find porn sites blocked as online age-restrictions take effect
Australians were downloading virtual private networks (VPNs) in droves as the country rolled out sweeping online age restrictions. Last December, Australia became the first country to impose a nationwide ban on teenagers using social media. A separate law now requires AI-powered chatbot services to keep certain content - including pornography, extreme violence and self-harm.
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‘Wish we had this in Bangalore’: Viral photos of Ahmedabad at 1 am spark debate
Despite cafe and party culture booming in India, nightlife in major cities often ends up in exhaustion due to overcrowding, traffic congestion, and sometimes safety concerns.
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Meta’s AI glasses face privacy lawsuit over human review of user footage: 5 things to know
The rapid success of Meta-Ray Ban AI glasses have fueled the rise of smart glasses as the next major computing interface after smartphones. But the same technology is also drawing criticism from observers who warn that it could normalise everyday surveillance even as the AI industry pursues a platform shift that, so far, has taken the shape of ‘always-listening’ AI pendants and similar wearables.
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Expert Explains | ‘Islamism is dead politically… Religious vocab will survive in Iran’
Faisal Devji explores the Muslim world's reaction to the US-Israeli war on Iran and the impact on the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Despite the West seeing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death as an opportunity, the Iranian people mourned and the country remains divided. Ongoing attacks may unite the nation behind the government, shaped by the ideals of martyrdom, resistance, and Iranian nationalism.
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Daisy Shah hits back at troll who says she says no to firecrackers, but cooks at Iftaar
Daisy Shah has given it back to a troll who tried to insinuate that while the actor doesn't endorse firecrackers on festivals like Diwali, she opts for not only visiting but also cooking at Iftaar parties ahead of Eid. Daisy pointed how the two choices are mutually exclusive and have no correlation with each other whatsoever.
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Why this rare deep-sea fish sighting is sparking viral concern
Two rare oarfish were recently spotted struggling near the shore in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, taking the internet by storm. Also known as the 'doomsday fish', oarfish are long, ribbon-like fish that inhabit the deep ocean and are rarely seen near the surface.
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Imtiaz Ali reveals why Heer dies before Ranbir Kapoor’s Jordan in Rockstar
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali’s films like Love Aaj Kal, Tamasha and Rockstar changed the grammar of the Hindi film industry and gave audiences male protagonists who were vulnerable on screen and didn’t mind destroying themselves for love. In a recent interaction, Imtiaz spoke about Rockstar and shared a crucial, never-heard-before detail about the film’s ending.
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Anurag Dobhal health update: UK07 Rider’s wife Ritika visits him at the hospital
Anurag Dobhal, former Bigg Boss contestant and YouTuber, met with a car accident during an Instagram live session on Delhi-Dehradun highway. He is currently in ICU with injuries and his family has not visited him. There are rumors of his father disowning him, but many celebrities have shown support and urged to refrain from spreading hate.
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Wedding planners share intimate details of Arjun Tendulkar and Saaniya Chandhok’s union
Arjun Tendulkar and Saaniya Chandhok recently tied the knot in a star-studded ceremony in Mumbai. The two-day-long festivities included a mehendi at Gallops and a wedding at St Regis, with over a thousand guests in attendance. The wedding was planned by Mumbai-based wedding planner Gehna Alimchandani and founder of Eternity by Trinity, Vismay Chokshi.
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You’ve never seen ants like this before
Ants are a lot of things. They’re nearly everywhere you look. They’re abundant — at least 20 quadrillion at last estimate. Some wreak havoc. Some are just weird. And many are crucial to the health of their environments. “They have interesting social structures and complex societies,” added Evan Economo, a biodiversity scientist at the University of Maryland.
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Trisha claps back at R Parthibhan for taking a potshot at her appearance with Vijay
Trisha has indirectly responded to all the toxic chatter around her recent public appearance with longtime co-star and rumoured love interest Vijay days after his wife Sangeetha filed for divorce, alleging that the actor-turned-politician cheated on her with a female actor. Trisha, without taking names however, specifically responded to recent comments made by her R Parthibhan at an awards show.
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X probes offensive posts by xAI’s Grok chatbot: Report
X is investigating "racist and offensive" posts by xAI chatbot Grok, Sky News reported on Sunday. X and xAI did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Reuters could not immediately verify the video attached to the Sky News post on X. X and its safety teams are urgently investigating the chatbot's role in generating "hate-filled, racist posts" online in response to user prompts.
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‘Sanju Samson a combination of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’: Kumble hails India opener
Former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble lauds Sanju Samson for his outstanding performance in the T20 World Cup, likening him to Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Samson's impressive streak of three consecutive fifties helped India advance to the knockout rounds, and he also became only the second Indian player to score a fifty in both the semi-finals and finals of a World Cup.
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Why HPV vaccine drive should include boys too
The HPV vaccine is vital in preventing cervical cancer, but it's also necessary to vaccinate boys as they can unknowingly spread the virus and cause other types of cancers. Many countries have national vaccination programs for both genders, which can break the transmission chain and reduce cervical cancer cases in women.
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After Nitish exit, amid Bihar’s shifting sands, why BJP braces for an uphill task
Nitish Kumar's decision to move to the Rajya Sabha and allow the BJP to have its first CM in Bihar could shift state politics towards Hindutva. However, the lack of a clear successor for Nitish in the BJP may pose challenges for the NDA, including the risk of losing social and political alliances.
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‘Coach Sahab smile looks great on you’: MS Dhoni lauds Gautam Gambhir
MS Dhoni praises India's T20 World Cup triumph under coach Gautam Gambhir and congratulates the team, support staff, and fans. Gambhir becomes first player and coach to win T20 World Cup. Dhoni also compliments Gambhir's smile and praises Jasprit Bumrah's performance in the final. Dhoni, along with other World Cup-winning captains Rohit Sharma and Kapil Dev, were present at the match.
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Shots fired at Rihanna’s Beverly Hills home while singer was inside; no injuries reported
A woman fired numerous shots into the Beverly Hills home of pop music star Rihanna on Sunday, and a round went through a wall of the house, local news outlets reported Sunday.