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Gold and silver prices surged up to 3% on Friday in domestic and global markets, driven by easing West Asia tensions and safe-haven demand. Despite gains, analysts warn of weekly declines amid inflation concerns, strong dollar, and uncertain interest rate outlook
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Actor Babil Khan shared unseen childhood photos with his late father Irrfan Khan, recalling their bond. The emotional post resonated with fans, highlighting cherished memories years after Irrfan’s passing in 2020
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President Droupadi Murmu visited Mathura and Vrindavan, offering prayers at प्रमुख temples, meeting saints, and attending rituals. She will inaugurate a hospital oncology block and continue spiritual engagements, including Govardhan Parikrama, during her three-day Uttar Pradesh visit
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In Assam, Congress and Raijor Dal sealed a seat-sharing pact allocating 11 constituencies to the regional party ahead of Assembly polls. The move aims to unite opposition forces, strengthen anti-BJP strategy, and reshape electoral dynamics across key constituencies
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At the United Nations, India rejected a minority issues report criticizing the Waqf Amendment Act 2025, calling it inaccurate and biased. India defended the law as progressive, promoting transparency, gender equality, and inclusion while reaffirming its commitment to minority rights
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In Nashville, three teenagers sued Elon Musk’s xAI, alleging its AI tools enabled creation of explicit deepfake images using their real photos. The class-action case highlights risks of AI misuse, child exploitation, and lasting psychological harm to victims
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Mumbai markets rebounded sharply on Friday as Sensex and Nifty surged following a previous steep fall, aided by easing crude oil prices amid hopes of Middle East de-escalation, while most stocks gained, despite continued foreign investor selling pressure in markets today
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A special POCSO court in Thane sentenced Sandesh Ganpat Kharpade to life imprisonment and a Rs 5,000 fine for sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl in Palghar in 2018. The court described the crime as "heinous" and upheld victim testimony
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BJP MP Kangana Ranaut’s remarks comparing Rahul Gandhi to his sister Priyanka sparked controversy. Opposition leaders dismissed her comments as attention-seeking, while BJP accused Gandhi of undermining his role as LoP, intensifying the political row in Parliament
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Congress MPs Shashi Tharoor and Manish Tewari defended India’s cautious stance amid the Iran-Israel-US conflict, describing the government’s measured diplomacy as responsible statecraft. They emphasized strategic autonomy, non-alignment principles, and prioritizing India’s national interests over taking sides in West Asia.
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"Dhurandhar The Revenge" successfully builds on its predecessor, showcasing Ranveer Singh’s Hamza navigating Karachi’s crime underworld. With intense action, political intrigue, and real-life inspired events, the sequel evolves independently, featuring strong performances from Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, and Rakesh Bedi
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced that the Telangana government will provide Rs.12,000 per acre annually under the Rythu Bharosa scheme, with Rs.18,000 crore already disbursed. The program will be formally launched on March 22 to support farmers
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The Supreme Court quashed the FIR and proceedings against YouTuber Elvish Yadav in the 2023 snake venom case, ruling the complaint under the Wildlife (Protection) Act was invalid and no narcotics or psychotropic substances were involved
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Tata Group Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran was conferred an honorary KBE by the British government for strengthening UK-India business ties. The award recognizes his leadership in Tata’s investments, employment, and innovation across technology, automotive, steel, and consumer sectors.
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Indian agencies report that Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar appears weak and ill in his latest Eid message. Internal bickering and leadership dilemmas suggest a potential change, while Lashkar-e-Taiba emerges more active in PoK amid JeM’s visible lull
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The National Commission for Women has summoned actors Nora Fatehi, Sanjay Dutt, and others over the controversial song “Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke,” citing alleged sexually suggestive content. They must appear March 24, 2026, failing which legal action may follow
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The Strait of Hormuz, an international waterway, faces growing tensions due to Iran's control and its impact on global oil and trade. Under international law, neutral ships have passage rights, but wartime laws complicate the legality of convoys and ship movements
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BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao extended Ugadi greetings, emphasizing renewal, hope, and agricultural beginnings. He expressed wishes for overcoming challenges and progress for Telangana. Party leaders KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao also conveyed similar messages of prosperity and well-being
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Andhra Pradesh HR Minister Nara Lokesh announced a job calendar for 10,060 government positions, detailing notification dates and recruitment schedules. Aspirants are urged to register on the Naipunyam portal for alerts ahead of Ugadi employment announcements
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President Droupadi Murmu visited the Ram Temple to install a 150-kg gold-plated Shri Ram Yantra. The yantra, based on Vedic mathematics, symbolizes divine energy, with heightened security and ceremonial rituals marking the occasion
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Israel’s targeted killings of senior Iranian and militant leaders weaken command structures but often fail to end conflicts, sometimes radicalising successors. Experts warn decapitation strikes work only with sustained political strategy, as underlying grievances and regional tensions persist
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In Telugu states, Dhurandhar 2 starring Ranveer Singh secured more screens than Ustaad Bhagat Singh starring Pawan Kalyan, highlighting pan-Indian appeal and shifting audience preferences beyond regional cinema
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Indonesia faces pressure to exit Board of Peace amid the US-Israel-Iran conflict. Prabowo Subianto is reviewing its role, balancing neutrality, mediation efforts, and strategic ties with the United States
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The United Arab Emirates suspended operations at Habshan gas facilities after intercepted missile debris fell, condemning Iran for the attack. Authorities warned of escalation, citing threats to regional stability and global energy security