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The Tamil film Jana Nayagan faces a censorship controversy and is now referred to the CBFC Revising Committee. The committee will review objections raised by authorities and the public. Filmmakers, fans, and critics await the decision as debates over creative freedom and content regulation intensify in India.

Conspiracy theories about Benjamin Netanyahu’s whereabouts surge online, with deepfake claims and AI glitches fuelling misinformation despite official denials.

Zendaya has recently reacted to the viral AI wedding images of her with Tom Holland. During an interview, she revealed that people have been congratulating her in person after the photos went viral.

"Is MS Dhoni just 'making up a spot'?" AB de Villiers questions Thala’s role at CSK following the blockbuster arrival of Sanju Samson. While ABD calls his No. 8 position "unjustified," Cheteshwar Pujara insists Mahi can still turn games on his head. Inside the debate of IPL 2026.

Fidelity International reports highlighted that the impact would vary across regions, with import-dependent economies expected to suffer more because of unfavourable trade conditions.

With electric and autonomous mobility on the rise, this session examines how the auto industry is evolving into a software-driven, decarbonised mobility ecosystem.

Teyana Taylor had a troubling experience at the Oscars when she was shoved at Oscars by a security guard at the venue. The incident happened after her movie One Battle After Another won.

India has ramped up its diplomatic efforts in the region, especially with Tehran, to secure the supply of gas and oil through the strait. Iran has allowed only selected countries, including India, China, and Russia, to transit through the waterway.

Amid the Iran–US–Israel conflict, theres' a growing view that the Strait of Hormuz must be treated separately. Military action cannot eliminate Iran’s disruption capacity, nor can constant Navy escorts be used to ensure safe global oil transit

The trip to New York in 2024 left this German tourist shocked when things did not go his way. He did not think the salsa would be hot. He also sued Walmart because he could not get access to the wifi in a store. He even sued the NYPD.

'No formal request from US for deployment of warships to Middle East', says South Korea's defense minister

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on Sunday (Mar 15) vowed to assassinate Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid the war with Israel and the United States. In a statement, the IRGC said that if Netanyahu is alive, they will “pursue and kill him”. This comes following the rumors claiming that Netanyahu was assassinated or missing during the West Asia war. However, the Israeli PM’s office dismissed the reports as “fake news”, saying that the “Prime Minister is fine.”

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has sharply criticised U.S. President Donald Trump, accusing Washington of undermining diplomacy amid the ongoing conflict. Araghchi said Iran sees “no reason” to negotiate with the United States, adding that talks were ongoing when Washington launched attacks, effectively ending diplomatic efforts. He also dismissed reports of recent contact with U.S. officials, stating that his last communication with Washington came before the outbreak of the current war. Meanwhile, President Trump has claimed that Iran “badly wants a deal” with the United States, though he has indicated he is not ready to negotiate under current terms. The conflicting statements highlight deep divisions between both sides, as military escalation continues and diplomatic channels remain uncertain.

Bangladesh Central Bank urges the government to dissolve the newly formed probe committee investigating alleged election irregularities in the BCB leadership. The government earlier set up the committee to examine claims of misconduct, sparking tensions between regulatory authorities and officials over transparency, governance, and institutional autonomy.

U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday (March 15, 2026) that NATO faces a "very bad" future if U.S. allies fail to help open the Strait of Hormuz, the critical oil transport conduit effectively shut by Iran in the West Asia war.

India faces the Hormuz shock acutely. The country imports around 85–90 per cent of its crude oil requirements. A significant share of these supplies traditionally moves through Hormuz-linked routes.

Israel claims it killed Ali Larijani, Iran’s powerful security chief, though Tehran denies it. A key strategist and nuclear policymaker, Larijani has been central to Iran’s leadership and diplomacy. His reported death could significantly impact Iran’s stability and global negotiations.