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Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has stepped down as the mentor of Delhi Capitals (DC) ahead of IPL 2026.

https://www.livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/ipl-2026-kevin-pietersen-steps-down-as-delhi-capitals-mentor-i-cannot-commit-to-the-time-the-job-requires-11773490241782.html

US Fed meet to crude oil prices: Top five triggers that may dictate Indian stock market this week👇

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/us-fed-meet-to-crude-oil-prices-top-five-triggers-that-may-dictate-indian-stock-market-this-week-11773535814989.html

US-Iran war: Balrampur Chini, Shree Renuka Sugars to Triveni Engg - Is it the right time to buy sugar stocks?

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https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/usiran-war-balrampur-chini-shree-renuka-sugars-to-triveni-engg-is-it-the-right-time-to-buy-sugar-stocks-11773542323347.html

NBFC stock under ₹50 to be in focus on Monday after this update on fundraiser via NCDs👇

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/nbfc-stock-under-50-paisalo-digital-to-be-in-focus-on-monday-after-this-update-on-fundraiser-via-ncds-11773547386795.html

Crude oil prices may touch $150/barrel. What does it mean for Indian stock market, gold and silver rates?

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https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/crude-oil-prices-could-touch-150-barrel-what-does-it-mean-for-indian-stock-market-gold-and-silver-rates-11773464695764.html

Stock market crash: Should you worry as investors lost ₹20 lakh crore last week? Radhika Gupta of Edelweiss explains👇

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/us-iran-war-stock-market-crash-should-you-worry-as-investors-lost-rs-20-lakh-crore-last-week-radhika-gupta-edelweiss-11773468076662.html

Gold rate today: Yellow metal slips below ₹1.60 lakh level. Is it the right time to buy amid US-Iran war?

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https://www.livemint.com/market/commodities/gold-rate-today-yellow-metal-slips-below-1-60-lakh-level-is-it-the-right-time-to-buy-amid-us-iran-war-11773558861888.html

Gold prices today: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K, 18K gold in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and other cities on March 15👇
https://www.livemint.com/market/commodities/gold-prices-today-check-retail-rates-of-24k-22k-18k-gold-in-mumbai-delhi-bengaluru-and-other-cities-on-march-15-11773557713987.html

Upcoming IPOs: GSP Crop Science IPO, Novus Loyalty IPO among three new issues to open next week; full list here👇

https://www.livemint.com/market/ipo/upcoming-ipos-gsp-crop-science-ipo-novus-loyalty-ipo-among-three-new-issues-to-open-next-week-full-list-here-11773563168499.html

Has the recent sell-off on Dalal Street created deep-value opportunities? Explained👇

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/has-the-recent-sell-off-on-dalal-street-created-deep-value-opportunities-explained-11773563594855.html

Nifty 50, Sensex today: What to expect from Indian stock market in trade on March 16

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/nifty-50-sensex-today-what-to-expect-from-indian-stock-market-in-trade-on-march-16-11773596169762.html

At least 10 people are feared dead in a massive fire that erupted in the trauma care department of the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Odisha's Cuttack early on Monday morning.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/odisha-tragedy-many-dead-injured-in-scb-medical-college-and-hospital-fire-in-cuttack-cm-majhi-at-spot-11773625899124.html

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has clarified that India has not reached any ‘blanket arrangement’ with Iran regarding the India-flagged vessels that recently passed through the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/india-hasnt-reached-a-blanket-arrangement-with-iran-for-vessels-to-pass-strait-of-hormuz-jaishankar-oil-prices-11773632280984.html

Trump on Sunday said that his administration was in contact with seven countries regarding assistance in re-opening the Strait of Hormuz, but declined to name them. Separately, he called on China to help re-open the waterway and warned NATO of consequences if help did not arrive.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/world/trumps-strait-of-hormuz-coalition-australia-japan-rule-out-sending-ships-us-president-looks-to-china-threatens-nato-11773640284582.html

‘They Say I’m What?’ Netanyahu’s Coffee Video Hits Back at Death Rumours But Sparks Deepfake Debate

In a viral clip from a Tel Aviv café on March 15, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu jokingly debunked social media rumors that he’d been assassinated – saying he’s “dying for coffee” and even asking viewers to count his fingers.

But the video itself quickly became controversial. Some online commentators – including Elon Musk’s AI assistant Grok – claimed the footage was a “100% deepfake,” reigniting conspiracy theories.

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3q9X2FzGt6g

Sunil Gavaskar is proving that age is just a number. A social media user on Twitter (now X) has hailed the packed schedule that the 76-year-old maintained over the past few weeks. The legendary cricketer-commentator’s commitment and enthusiasm have left cricket fans in awe.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/no-excuses-no-fatigue-at-76-is-sunil-gavaskar-still-working-for-money-check-his-net-worth-11773643007805.html

Sensex surges 1,850 points from day's low, Nifty 50 reclaims 23,500— What drove Indian stock market higher? Explained👇

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/sensex-surges-1-850-points-from-days-low-nifty-50-reclaims-23-500-what-drove-indian-stock-market-higher-explained-11773653347125.html

Sensex soars 1200 pts, Nifty above 23,400 led by banks, auto, FMCG stocks🚨

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https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/sensex-today-stock-market-today-gift-nifty-us-iran-war-crude-oil-price-gold-rate-today-silver-rupee-dollar-16-march-2026-11773626500693.html

Major US private credit firms cap redemptions: Should stock market investors be worried?

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https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/major-us-private-credit-firms-cap-redemptions-should-stock-market-investors-be-worried-11773661828199.html

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Invest in equities the way you buy gold, says Mira Asset's Swarup Mohanty👇

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/want-to-build-immense-wealth-invest-in-equities-the-way-you-buy-gold-says-mira-assets-swarup-mohanty-11773397498096.html