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Why Kharg Island, Iran's Crown Jewel, Is Key In Middle East War

Spread over a meagre 20 square kilometres, Iran's Kharg island processes 90 per cent of the country's total oil exports, driving the region to the edge as the US attacked it on Friday, 15 days into the Middle East conflict.

14 Mar 2026 10:08 am
Banksy's True Identity Revealed? All About The Mysterious Artist Known For His Provocative Artwork

Reuters investigation links street artist Banksy to Robin Gunningham, citing arrest records and travel evidence supporting the claim.

14 Mar 2026 10:08 am
Summer Flights Likely To Get Expensive As Jet Fuel Prices Rise Amid Iran War

Jet fuel prices are rising as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies, putting cost pressure on airlines as the busy summer travel season approaches.

14 Mar 2026 9:56 am
Dubai Hit Again, US Embassy In Baghdad Targeted As War Enters 15th Day

A building in Dubai's financial hub has been hit by debris from an intercepted attack. This is the second such attack in less than 24 hours as the US-Israel-Iran war enters day 15. No fire occurred, and no injuries were reported.

14 Mar 2026 9:35 am
Google Marks Pi Day 2026 With Special Doodle Highlighting Archimedes' Work

Google's 2026 Doodle celebrates Pi Day by highlighting Archimedes' polygon method to approximate pi, marking the significance of the mathematical constant pi ().

14 Mar 2026 9:18 am
11 Indians Stage Fake Robbery To Get America's 'U Visa', Arrested

The Indians staged robbery incidents at various businesses, enabling the employees working there to portray themselves as victims of a crime, a key requirement for securing a specific visa.

14 Mar 2026 9:17 am
International Mathematics Day 2026: Theme, Classroom Activities, Significance

International Mathematics Day 2026: The International Mathematical Union has shared several classroom games and activities that teachers can use to celebrate the International Day of Mathematics.

14 Mar 2026 8:49 am
Trump's Watch What Happens Threat To Iran As US Bombs Kharg Island

Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said the US is destroying the Iranian regime, both militarily and economically.

14 Mar 2026 8:25 am
Employee Requests Sick Leave, Founder Rejects It And Orders HR To Dock Pay: 'Sign To Switch Company?'

A Noida startup founder denied an employee's sick leave and ordered docking of pay, sparking debate on toxic work culture in Indian startups.

14 Mar 2026 7:56 am
Adobe To Pay $150 Million To Settle Termination Fees, Subscription Lawsuit

Adobe reached a $150 million settlement to resolve a US government lawsuit accusing the Photoshop and Acrobat maker of harming consumers by concealing termination fees and making it difficult to cancel subscriptions, the Department of Justice said.

14 Mar 2026 7:52 am
Woman, 3 Sons Arrested Over Terror Bombing Near US Embassy In Norway

The US embassy in Oslo was hit by an explosion on Sunday and police later said they had apprehended the suspects, accusing them of a error bombing.

14 Mar 2026 7:52 am
Trump Aims To Seal Trade War Truce During His Meeting With Xi Jinping

Trump's trip, his first to China in his second term, is aimed at sealing a trade war truce the two leaders shook hands on when they met in South Korea in October.

14 Mar 2026 7:45 am
US Sending 2,500 Marines To Middle East As Iran War Intensifies

About 2,500 US Marines are being deployed to the Middle East as American and Israeli strikes keep pounding Iran and the Islamic Republic keeps attacking Persian Gulf shipping and energy infrastructure.

14 Mar 2026 7:41 am
Trump Administration To Receive $10 Billion Fee For TikTok Deal: Report

TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, in January finalised a deal to establish a majority American-owned joint venture that will secure US data, to avoid a US ban on the short video app used by over 200 million Americans.

14 Mar 2026 7:28 am
Meta Plans To Layoff 20% Staff As AI Costs Mount: Report

Meta is planning layoffs that could affect 20% or more of the company, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, as Meta seeks to offset costly AI infrastructure bets and prepare for greater efficiency brought about by AI-assisted workers.

14 Mar 2026 7:21 am
A Year After Announcing Comeback, Digg Cuts Jobs As It Faces AI Bot Surge

Digg is laying off staff, citing rutal reality in the current digital environment and a surge in artificial intelligence-driven bot activity, more than a year after the once-popular content aggregator announced its comeback.

14 Mar 2026 7:20 am
After 2 Weeks Of War, US Begging World To Buy Russian Crude: Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Saturday criticised the United States over its stance on Russian oil, claiming Washington was now egging countries across the globe, including India.

14 Mar 2026 7:17 am
'No Charge For You': Border Roads Organisation Helps Stranded Bike Rider, Heartwarming Video Viral

A viral video shows Border Roads Organisation personnel helping a stranded biker by repairing his motorcycle brake free of charge at their workshop.

14 Mar 2026 6:54 am
5 US Air Force Planes Damaged In Iranian Strike On Saudi Arabia: Reports

Five US Air Force refueling planes were struck and damaged on the ground at Prince Sultan air base in Saudi Arabia, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing two US officials.

14 Mar 2026 6:34 am
Trump Says US Bombed Iran's Kharg Island, Threatens Oil Infrastructure

US President Donald Trump on Friday Said on Friday that the United States carried out strikes against every military target on Iran's Kharg Island export hub.

14 Mar 2026 5:18 am
US Deploys B-2 Bombers For Operation Against Iran

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Friday said B-2 stealth bombers have taken off to carry out a mission as part of Operation Epic Fury, aimed at eliminating threats posed by the Iranian egime.

14 Mar 2026 2:42 am
Delhi Coaching Deaths: Court Asks CBI To Probe MCD Corrupt Practices

The Rouse Avenue Court on Friday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct further investigation into the issues of dereliction of duties and corrupt practices by the MCD officials.

14 Mar 2026 1:34 am
Exclusive: Senior Maoist Leader Denies Surrender, Says He Was Arrested

Thippiri Tirupathi -- a former Maoist leader and the next in line for the general secretary post in the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist) -- has claimed that the Telangana government's claim of their recent surrender -- is misleading.

14 Mar 2026 12:46 am
Missiles, Drones Flying Over Us: LPG-Laden Indian Tanker Stuck Near Hormuz

The tanker -- under the command of Captain Virendra Vishwakarma -- is loaded with enough LPG to fill 3.6 million domestic gas cylinders.

14 Mar 2026 12:34 am
The Process To Impeach Poll Body Chief And How Opposition Is Prepared

Reasons cited in notice for impeachment of CEC include large-scale deletion of voters' names in Bihar and Bengal during SIR, biased attitude towards certain political parties, alleged misconduct on part of Gyanesh Kumar

13 Mar 2026 11:33 pm
2 Explosive Drones Intercepted In Islamabad Days After Afghan Threat: Report

Pakistani security authorities on Friday intercepted and destroyed two explosive-laden drones in the capital Islamabad, according to a media report.

13 Mar 2026 11:21 pm
India-Bound LPG Tanker Crosses Strait Of Hormuz Amid Iran Blockade: Sources

Iran War Latest News: India-Bound LPG Tanker Crosses Strait Of Hormuz Amid Iran Blockade: Sources

13 Mar 2026 9:52 pm
Class 10 Student Sends Bomb Threat To School. He Wanted Board Exam Postponed

A class 10 student sent a bomb threat to his own school in an attempt to postpone his ongoing CBSE board examinations.

13 Mar 2026 9:45 pm
Viral Video Shows 'Party' At Junagadh Temple In Gujarat, 11 Suspended

A major controversy has erupted at the Ambaji Shaktipeeth atop Girnar Mountain in Gujarat's Junagadh after a video surfaced on social media allegedly showing a party involving alcohol and non-vegetarian food within the temple precincts.

13 Mar 2026 9:41 pm
Robbers Posing As Income Tax Officers Loot Gold, Cash From Contractor's Home

In a robbery that appears straight out of the Bollywood thriller Special 26, five men posing as Income Tax officials looted a contractor's home in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district on Friday.

13 Mar 2026 9:25 pm
Not For Money But For Learning: Man Praises Student Who Rejected Rs 25,000 Internship To Join Startup

The post quickly spread on social media and drew varied reactions. Some praised Ritesh for prioritising learning opportunities over high pay.

13 Mar 2026 9:06 pm
Our Collective Failure: Raghav Chadha Flags Menstrual Stigma In Rajya Sabha

Making a strong pitch against stigmatisation of periods, AAP MP in Rajya Sabha Raghav Chadha said on Friday that the nation cannot call itself truly progressive if 35 crore women and girls are unable to speak about menstrual hygiene without shame or

13 Mar 2026 8:59 pm
CBI Questions Anil Ambani's Son In Rs 228-Crore Bank Fraud Case

According to officials, Jai Anmol Ambani appeared before the investigating officer at the CBI headquarters in Delhi after being summoned for questioning.

13 Mar 2026 8:52 pm
AIPTMMK, 'Coconut Grove' Symbol: Sasikala Announces Party Name

VK Sasikala has revealed the name of the party she will be associated with and its election symbol ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

13 Mar 2026 8:51 pm
IndiGo Flights To Get Costlier As It Imposes Fuel Surcharge Amid Iran War

Passengers booking IndiGo flights will pay more from tomorrow after the airline announced it is adding a fuel charge to all domestic and international routes amid war in the Middle East.

13 Mar 2026 8:01 pm
Craving Sugar? Nutritionist Recommends Adding Chromium-Rich Foods To Your Diet

Nutritionist Nmami Agarwal reveals how chromium plays an integral role in maintaining balanced blood sugar levels.

13 Mar 2026 7:47 pm
NASA Captures Rare Neutron Star Collision In Tiny Distant Galaxy

Scientists believe this long stream of gas may have formed when several galaxies collided millions of years ago.

13 Mar 2026 7:46 pm
An Army Of Naval Suicide Drones From Iran's Underground 'Missile City'

Iran's military said on Thursday that it holds a large stock of suicide drone boats now being deployed to restrict passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

13 Mar 2026 7:46 pm
7-Year-Old Girl Raped, Strangled By Neighbour In Odisha Shocker

A 24-year-old man has been arrested in Odisha's Sundergarh district for the alleged rape and murder of a seven-year-old girl whose body was found hidden in a forest quarry.

13 Mar 2026 7:26 pm
Africa-Bound India-Flagged Fuel Tanker Sets Sail From East Of Hormuz

Gulf shipping has been disrupted over the past two weeks as Iran targets the region in retaliation for the US-Israeli attacks on it that resulted in the killing of its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, last month.

13 Mar 2026 7:22 pm
Awaiting CBSE Class 10 Result 2026? Know When To Expect It, How To Check

CBSE Class 10 Board Exam 2026 Result Date: The examinations began on February 17 with the Mathematics (Basic) and Mathematics (Standard) papers.

13 Mar 2026 6:01 pm
Struggling To Get Deep Sleep? Here's How Much Physical Activity Your Body Actually Needs

Deep sleep is responsible for your physical and mental well-being. Here is how much physical activity is needed as per your age, and practical tips to achieve it.

13 Mar 2026 6:01 pm
Breaches Bottom Line Of Morality: China Slams Iran School Strike

China said on Friday it will donate $200,000 to the parents of students killed in what it called an indiscriminate missile strike on a school in Iran early in the Middle East war.

13 Mar 2026 5:43 pm
Iran Avenges Minab School Massacre With Devastating Data Wipe Attack On US

Modern warfare is not limited to how precise a country's aerial strikes, drones and interceptors are. It goes way beyond, and Iran appears to have proven it, in response to the US and Israel's latest onslaught on Tehran and multiple other cities.

13 Mar 2026 5:33 pm
Nutritionist Explains Why You May Feel Constant Fatigue And Exhaustion Even After 7-8 Hours Of Sleep

Check the key nutrients that might be missing from your diet, leading to constant fatigue.

13 Mar 2026 5:29 pm
Viral Trail Accident Gets A Twist After Dog's POV Emerges

Another angle in the video comes from the camera attached to the dog, providing a unique view of the moments leading up to the slip.

13 Mar 2026 5:28 pm
Trump Says Iran About To Surrender, 24 Hours Later New Leader Vows Revenge

US President Donald Trump told G7 leaders that Iran is about to surrender during a virtual meeting on Wednesday, Axios reported.

13 Mar 2026 5:15 pm
Rs 19 Lakh Crore Lost In Worst Week In 4 Years As Oil Shock Rattles Markets

Investors lost about Rs 19 lakh crore as the Indian markets logged their worst week in four years, struggling amid the Middle East conflict and the oil shock from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

13 Mar 2026 5:11 pm
Dakshineswar Temple Replica Takes Centre Stage At PM Modi's Kolkata Rally

For the first time, the BJP is set to drop its traditional backdrop featuring the party symbol and photographs of the Prime Minister, National President, and State President from a political rally stage in West Bengal.

13 Mar 2026 5:10 pm
Opinion: Opinion | What Happens If Saudi Arabia Really 'Sends' Pakistan Into War?

Since the beginning of the Iran-Israel war, questions have been raised about what role Pakistan would play on the side of the Saudis. The answer is getting murkier.

13 Mar 2026 4:46 pm