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An explosion at a Valero Energy refinery in Port Arthur sent thick smoke into the air, prompting shelter-in-place orders. No injuries were reported, while authorities monitored air quality amid concerns over rising fuel prices and global oil supply disruptions

Mumbai markets rebounded sharply as Sensex and Nifty surged in early trade, tracking global optimism after Donald Trump paused strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure. Easing oil prices and improved sentiment boosted equities, despite continued geopolitical uncertainty and recent foreign investor outflows 

A Colombian military C-130 aircraft crashed during takeoff in Putumayo, killing 66 and injuring 57, with over 40 unaccounted for, as authorities launched an investigation and President Gustavo Petro raised concerns over military modernisation delays

A Colombian military transport plane carrying 125 people crashed shortly after takeoff in the Amazonian province of Putumayo. At least 48 people were rescued alive as rescue teams rushed to the remote crash site and investigations into the cause began

India’s LPG ecosystem reflects both vulnerability and resilience, shaped by import dependence, distributed infrastructure, and evolving consumption patterns that demand nuanced, data-driven energy policy responses

Carlos Alcaraz crashed out of the Miami Open after a three-set loss to Sebastian Korda in the third round. Korda advanced to the next stage, while top players like Sabalenka and Rybakina registered comfortable wins

Vinicius Junior scored twice as Real Madrid defeated Atletico Madrid 3-2 to stay in the La Liga title race. Barcelona also won, while Alaves staged a historic comeback from three goals down to beat Celta Vigo 4-3

President Trump extended Iran’s deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, pausing threatened strikes on power plants. Iran denied negotiations. The conflict has killed thousands, destabilized energy markets, and intensified regional tensions involving Israel, Lebanon, and Gulf nations

Four ambulances belonging to a Jewish community emergency service were set on fire in north London, with police treating the incident as an antisemitic hate crime. Authorities are searching for three suspects as investigations continue.

Samsung has enabled Quick Share to work with Apple AirDrop on Galaxy S26 devices, allowing cross-platform file sharing, while also launching a Car-to-Home service that integrates SmartThings with Hyundai and Kia connected vehicles

Liverpool and Chelsea suffered major defeats in the Premier League, raising concerns over their Champions League qualification chances, while Everton strengthened their position in the race and Burnley moved closer to relegation after another loss

India’s U17 men’s team will play three friendly matches in Thailand against Thailand, Indonesia and Korea Republic as part of preparations for the AFC U17 Asian Cup, following a series of international exposure games earlier this year

India dominated the Spanish Para Badminton International 2026 in Vitoria, Spain, with Pramod Bhagat winning two golds and a silver, while Sukant Kadam secured one gold and one silver. Several other Indian shuttlers added medals across categories

India’s poor standing in World Happiness Report 2026 reflects the ongoing challenges despite being one of the world’s fastest-growing economies

Expanding storage capacity and diversifying supply sources must become urgent national priorities

The Pakistan Super League will start on March 26 at two venues without spectators due to fuel restrictions linked to the Middle East situation. PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi apologised to fans and assured compensation to franchises for revenue losses

Rishabh Pant is set to bat at number three for Lucknow Super Giants in the upcoming IPL season, with high expectations after a costly auction buy. His performance could shape his T20 future and India selection prospects

South Africa defeated New Zealand by 19 runs in the fourth T20 in Wellington to level the five-match series 2-2. Connor Esterhuizen’s half-century and strong spin bowling from Subrayen and Maharaj helped restrict New Zealand after a good start

Ancient cultures, including those of Zeus and Jupiter, viewed lightning as divine power, though thinkers like Seneca sought natural explanations. Modern science now explains lightning, though its awe-inspiring impact still endures

Iranian missile strikes injured nearly 200 people in Dimona and Arad after air defences failed to intercept some projectiles. Benjamin Netanyahu vowed continued action as Israel launched retaliatory strikes targeting infrastructure in Tehran

Six people died and one remains missing after a Qatari helicopter crashed in territorial waters, authorities said. Defence Ministry attributed the incident to a technical malfunction, while withheld details on victims’ identities and whether they were civilians or military personnel

Bitcoin and the broader crypto market fell sharply after US President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran’s power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. Rising geopolitical tensions triggered over $1 billion in crypto liquidations and heightened market volatility.

US President Donald Trump warned Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours or face strikes on power plants, while rejecting ceasefire calls and urging global allies to take responsibility for securing the critical shipping route.