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Vessel carrying 40,000 metric tonnes of LPG leaves Strait of Hormuz with Indian Navy escort

Amid the raging conflict in the Middle East, India and Iran have reportedly struck an agreement on the passage of ships from the Strait of Hormuz and a vessel named Shivalik carrying a massive 40,000 metric tonnes of LPG is set to arrive at the Indian coastline in a couple of days, sources said on Friday.

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India women qualify for Hockey World Cup, beat Italy 1-0 in qualifiers semi-final, Manisha Chauhan stars

India women’s team has qualified for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup after defeating Italy 1–0 in the semi-final of the qualifiers in Hyderabad on Friday. Manisha Chauhan, in the third quarter, converted a penalty corner in the 40th minute, driving the ball straight through the centre to beat the Italian defence and keeper. In a game where both teams showed extreme defensive discipline, Manisha’s moment of brilliance won India the contest.

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Kaattaan Trailer: Vijay Sethupathi’s Tamil web series promises a gripping storyline full of suspense | Watch

The trailer of Vijay Sethupathi’s Tamil web series Kaattaan was released by the makers on Friday, March 13, 2026, and it will surely send chills down your spine. This action-drama and mystery thriller features a smiling severed head of Vijay Sethupathi’s character, Muthu, and explores how the police begin their investigation to find his body.

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Two Indians killed, several injured in Iranian drone attack in Oman: MEA

As many as two Indian nationals were killed in an attack in Oman’s Sohar amid escalating unrest in the Middle East. Besides, several others were injured in the incident.

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F1 races in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia set to be cancelled amid West Asia war, Audi reacts

Formula One races in the Middle East next month are expected to be scrapped as the region faces escalating military tensions. The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prixes, scheduled for April, are now widely anticipated to be cancelled as the situation surrounding the conflict involving Iran continues to deteriorate.

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PM Modi inaugurates, lays foundation for Rs 4,500 crore projects in Assam; attacks Congress

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in poll-bound Assam on Friday for a two-day visit ahead of the high-stakes Assembly elections. He inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for several development projects worth over Rs 4,500 crore. The Prime Minister landed in Guwahati and was scheduled to address a public gathering in Kokrajhar. However, due to inclement weather, he could not reach the venue and instead participated in the programme via video conferencing.

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Sasikala reveals new party All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munetra Kazhagam ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

VK Sasikala on Friday announced the name and symbol of her new political party, which will be called All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munetra Kazhagam. She also unveiled the party’s symbol, a coconut tree farm, during the launch.

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OPINION | LPG: No reason to panic

The Centre on Friday asked all commercial LPG consumers in major urban cities to contact their local city gas distribution network provider or their designated dealer to obtain a piped natural gas (PNG) connection to avoid facing disruptions in LPG supplies. 

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Cocktail 2 teaser with Dhurandhar 2 revives buzz around Shahid Kapoor-Ranveer Singh’s alleged old clash

The first posters of Rashmika Mandanna, Kriti Sanon and Shahid Kapoor’s Cocktail 2 was released on March 13. Along with the cast posters, the makers announced that the teaser of the film will be released along with the paid preview of Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar on March 18 in theatres.

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Salman Agha’s stupidity triggers heated moment, Pakistan-Bangladesh’s newfound ‘love’ turns ugly | WATCH

Pakistan batter Salman Agha was left stunned and furious after Mehidy Hasan Miraz tricked and dismissed him in the second ODI between Bangladesh and Pakistan at the Sher-E-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka. The tense moment unfolded on the 39th over of the first innings when Mohammad Rizwan played a straight drive, which was stopped by Miraz using his leg. Interestingly, Agha, who was out of his crease, bent to pick up the ball and pass it to Miraz but the Bangladesh all-rounder had another plan in mind.

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