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Water motor led to blaze? 3 kids among 9 of family killed in Delhi building fire

Times of India - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 23:51
A heartbreaking incident unfolded in Palam, Delhi, when a raging fire consumed a mixed-use building, leading to the tragic loss of nine lives, including three innocent children. In a desperate bid to escape, three residents jumped from the upper floors, sustaining critical injuries. Preliminary investigations suggest that a short circuit may have sparked the inferno.
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Pakistan's Akhtar revives Mohammad Amir fixing memory with huge no-ball

Times of India - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 23:30
The delivery was compared by fans to Mohammad Amir’s no-ball against England during the 2010 spot-fixing case at Lord’s, with Akhtar’s no-ball appearing big in comparison.
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Qatar expels Iranian diplomats after strikes on key energy facilities

Times of India - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 23:16
Qatar expelled key Iranian military and security officials following missile strikes on its energy infrastructure. The Qatari Foreign Ministry declared the attachés and their staff persona non grata, citing repeated Iranian aggression and violations of sovereignty. This diplomatic fallout follows significant damage to the Ras Laffan Industrial City, a critical gas processing hub.
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Middle East crisis: CBSE announces new evaluation rules for Gulf students

Times of India - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 22:35
Amidst escalating Iran vs US-Israel war, CBSE has cancelled Class 10 board exams in Gulf countries, impacting over 50,000 students. A new evaluation scheme uses performance in conducted exams and internal assessments, with averages for missed papers. This unprecedented move prioritises safety, offering a second chance for improvement while preserving global result timelines.
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4 burst crackers outside jail ‘to mark birthday of goon’ in Thane; 3 held

Times of India - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 22:30
Khadakpada police in Kalyan have arrested three individuals for bursting firecrackers outside Adharwadi jail. The act was a celebration for the birthday of Satish alias Satya Bhai Kamble, a goon lodged in the prison. This created disturbance and raised security concerns, prompting swift police action and a public procession of the arrested accused.
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Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Three-way firefight in Pala

Hindu - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 22:24
The outcome of this election could mark the culmination of years of political twists and turns the Assembly constituency has witnessed since the death of K.M. Mani, the Kerala Congress patriarch
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Free bus travel for persons with disabilities launched in Andhra Pradesh

Hindu - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 22:23
The scheme allows persons with more than 40% disability to travel free of cost in several categories of APSRTC services; attendants of beneciaries to get 50% fare concession
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After 2 attempts, govt fails to divest IDBI Bank

Times of India - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 22:13
A Ten-Year Long Drive Raises Questions Over Process, Future Disinvestment Plans
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War forces rethink on travel insurance cover and limits

Times of India - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 21:59
Underwriters, Policyholders Weigh Effectiveness Of Plans
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Jharkhand money laundering case: ED files fifth supplementary Prosecution Complaint involving former Minister Alamgir Alam

Hindu - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 21:54
ED asserted that so far the federal agency has conducted 52 searches under Section 17 of the PMLA across Jharkhand, Delhi, and Bihar; arrested 9 persons
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Odisha Congress to pursue alleged attempts to bribe its MLAs in Karnataka before Rajya Sabha election

Hindu - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 21:43
The party will move Election Commission of India raising the bribery issue and seek its intervention
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Haryana Rajya Sabha polls: Congress’ win nothing short of a hard lesson

Hindu - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 21:41
Meanwhile, the BJP cornered the Congress over its allegations surrounding the Rajya Sabha polls, by mounting a sharp attack on the Congress
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Three die while cleaning septic tank in Raipur Hospital; incident sparks outrage over sanitation workers safety

Hindu - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 21:33
The mishap took place at Ram Krishna Care Hospital in Pachpedi Naka area where the victims entered the nearly 20-feet-deep septic tank without any proper safety gear, said a police officer
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Bahrain tells residents to take shelter as Middle East conflict escalates

Times of India - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 21:30
Bahrain's siren system blares, urging residents to seek immediate shelter. This alert signals a serious escalation in the ongoing Iran vs US-Israel war. Emergency warnings and missile interceptions are becoming common across the Gulf. Civilians are now facing direct threats, transforming distant tensions into a lived reality. Preparedness is no longer optional as the region navigates this critical phase.
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How Maharashtra Legislature cleared the Freedom of Religion Bill, and why most of the opposition parties did not oppose it

Hindu - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 21:28
Once the Governor gives his assent, Maharashtra will become the 13th State in India to have a legislation against forced conversions
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