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Nora Fatehi, Sanjay Dutt, and the lyricist have reportedly been summoned by NCW over the song Sarke Chunar. This comes after the song faced backlash over offensive and inappropriate lyrics.

US President Donald Trump hosted Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the White House’s Oval Office, reaffirming the enduring US–Japan alliance and discussing shared global priorities. The meeting comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions, including the ongoing US–Iran war, and covered cooperation on security, economic ties, and regional stability.

Critics argued that the Indian concept of time, cyclical and infinite, prevented long-term strategic planning. However, this criticism suffers from a blind spot, as it judges Indian strategy by foreign templates.

Gas prices jumped to four-year highs and oil prices rose again after an escalation of attacks by Israel and Iran on gasfields heightened fears of prolonged disruption to international energy supplies. QatarEnergy told Reuters on Thursday that Iran had damaged facilities that produced 17% of the state-owned company’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity and that it would take three to five years to repair them.

India’s National Investigation Agency has charged six Ukrainian nationals accused of training armed groups, in a case that has drawn international attention. A US citizen has also been detained at Kolkata airport as the probe widens. Ukraine has urged India to ensure transparency as authorities track the accused through immigration records and push forward under anti-terror laws.

The United Nations' maritime watchdog has delivered a sharp message to Iran over closure of Strait of Hormuz, with India among more than 100 countries backing a landmark resolution demanding Tehran back down. In an extraordinary session in London, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council "strongly condemned" Iran's attacks on vessels and its "purported closure" of the vital waterway, warning that such actions represent "a grave danger to life, particularly seafarers, and serious risk to the marine environment".

Iran has executed three, including a 19-year-old athlete, for waging war against God. Saleh Mohammadi had participated in international events and was publicly hanged. There are fears of mass executions amid the war with US and Israel.

The last time Delhi saw good amounts of rainfall in the month of March was in 2023 when 50.4 mm of rain was recorded by the met department.

RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme said: “In the files that we have that involve transnational repression, we’re not seeing any connection right now with any foreign entity, based on the criminal information, the investigations that we have presently.”

India was among the key supporters, having co-sponsored the draft declaration submitted earlier, aligning with its prior stance at the UN Security Council where it backed a similar condemnation of Iranian actions.

Moody's Analytics warns that the conflict in Iran has increased the risk of a U.S. recession to nearly 50% due to soaring oil prices and a weakening labor market. The surge in energy costs, driven by potential disruptions to oil shipments via the Strait of Hormuz, is expected to trigger a significant drop in consumer spending, making a downturn increasingly difficult to avoid.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran’s military and nuclear capabilities are being heavily degraded, even as questions grow over the true scale of damage. He praised close coordination with US President Donald Trump but denied claims that Israel pulled Washington into the conflict. Netanyahu also confirmed Israel acted alone in striking Iran’s South Pars gas field, while acknowledging that Trump urged restraint on further energy strikes.

US-Israel at war with Iran: US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard told lawmakers that Donald Trump’s focus remains on dismantling Iran’s missile and naval strength, while Israel is prioritising a direct hit on the country’s leadership. The divergence could reshape how the conflict unfolds in the coming days.

Iran has launched a wave of missile strikes across multiple Gulf nations in what officials describe as retaliation for earlier U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iranian territory. Reports confirm missile activity and air defense interceptions in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia.

Dhurandhar 2, helmed by Aditya Dhar and featuring Ranveer Singh in the lead role, released in cinemas on March 19 and has collected Rs 100 crore on day one itself. The film also stars Sara Arjun, Sanjay Dutt, Rakesh Bedi, R. Madhavan and Arjun Rampal, among others.

Support is building for a potential coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz, but key US allies are drawing a clear line. Countries like Italy, Germany and France have offered assistance, though military support may only come after a ceasefire is in place. The conditions highlight growing caution among Western nations as the Iran conflict threatens global energy routes.

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The Rams won the game 82-78 against UNC Tar Heels with Hill scoring 34 points during 40 minutes of play including draining go-ahead 3P with 15 seconds left in OT.