Won’t allow BJP to snatch voting rights, will fight till end: Mamata

KOLKATA: (Mar 21) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday accused the BJP-led Centre of attempting to “snatch away the voting rights” of people through the ongoing revision of electoral rolls ahead of the assembly polls. Addressing thousands of worshippers after Eid prayers at Kolkata’s Red Road, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo alleged that… Continue reading Won’t allow BJP to snatch voting rights, will fight till end: Mamata

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French Seaman’s run leaks aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle’s location amid tensions with Tehran

Paris [France], March 20 : A French naval officer’s fitness app activity has exposed the real-time location of the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle in the Mediterranean, in what has been described as a major security lapse amid rising tensions in the West Asia region, according to Le Monde. A French sailor’s use of… Continue reading French Seaman’s run leaks aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle’s location amid tensions with Tehran

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Team India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir moves Delhi HC over AI deepfakes; posts hearing for Monday

New Delhi [India], March 20 : Cricketer and former Member of Parliament Gautam Gambhir has moved the Delhi High Court seeking urgent relief over the alleged misuse of his identity through artificial intelligence, deepfakes, and unauthorised commercial activities. The Court has now postponed the hearing to Monday after noting certain issues in the case documents.… Continue reading Team India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir moves Delhi HC over AI deepfakes; posts hearing for Monday

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Newlywed Rashmika Mandanna attends TGFA 2025 with mother-in-law, wins big for ‘The Girlfriend’

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India]. March 20 : At the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards 2025, Rashmika Mandanna emerged as one of the biggest highlights of the evening, winning the Best Actress award and drawing widespread attention for her emotional acceptance speech and heartfelt appearance with mother-in-law Madhavi Deverakonda. The awards ceremony, held on March 19, coincided with… Continue reading Newlywed Rashmika Mandanna attends TGFA 2025 with mother-in-law, wins big for ‘The Girlfriend’

Oil companies may have to absorb higher crude costs as negative sentiment amid LPG shortages makes price hikes difficult: Report

New Delhi [India], March 20 : Oil marketing companies (OMCs) in India may have to absorb higher crude oil import costs as raising petrol and diesel prices remains difficult amid negative public sentiment due to LPG shortages, according to a report by Kotak Institutional Equities. The report noted that the ongoing West Asia crisis and… Continue reading Oil companies may have to absorb higher crude costs as negative sentiment amid LPG shortages makes price hikes difficult: Report

Himanta Biswa Sarma holds large rally as he sets out to file nomination from Jalukbari

Guwahati (Assam) [India], March 20 : Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday held a rally, starting from Veterinary College Field, Khanapara, to the District Commissioner’s office of Kamrup (Metro) district in Guwahati, where he will file his nomination from Jalukbari Assembly constituency. BJP supporters gathered in large numbers as the CM’s caravan progressed… Continue reading Himanta Biswa Sarma holds large rally as he sets out to file nomination from Jalukbari

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Star Aussie pacers to miss start of IPL: Report

MELBOURNE: (Mar 20) Four leading Australian pacers, including Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, are set to miss the start of the upcoming Indian Premier League season later this month, dealing an early setback to their respective franchises. According to a report in cricket.com.au, Starc, Cummins and Hazlewood will miss at least the start… Continue reading Star Aussie pacers to miss start of IPL: Report

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What is Nowruz, the Iranian new year?

SYDNEY: (Mar 20) Nowruz (meaning “new day” in the Persian language) is the Iranian, or Persian, festival celebrating the coming of spring – and the regeneration it brings. It is the first day of the year in the Iranian solar calendar (which began in 1079), marking the exact moment of the spring equinox. The date… Continue reading What is Nowruz, the Iranian new year?

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Veterinary doctor killed in hippopotamus attack in Karnataka zoo, inquiry ordered

BENGALURU: (Mar 20) A veterinary doctor, who had entered an enclosure to provide medical care at the Tavarekoppa Lion and Safari Zoo in Shivamogga, died after being attacked by a hippopotamus. The deceased, Dr Sameeksha Reddy (26), had been recently appointed on a contract basis, office of Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre said in a statement.… Continue reading Veterinary doctor killed in hippopotamus attack in Karnataka zoo, inquiry ordered

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Rupee breaches 93/dollar for the first time, down 19 paise to 93.08 against US dollar in early trade

MUMBAI: (Mar 20) The rupee fell 19 paise to its record intra-day low of 93.08 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday as the greenback strengthened further and FII outflows continued unabated amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. Elevated global crude oil prices put further pressure on the local unit, while a positive… Continue reading Rupee breaches 93/dollar for the first time, down 19 paise to 93.08 against US dollar in early trade