New COVID Strain With 75 Mutations Triggers Panic After 22 Countries Report Sudden Surge

A new COVID-19 variant, identified as BA.3.2 and informally referred to as “Cicada,” has been detected across 22 countries, including the United States, according to monitoring reports. Early assessments indicate the strain carries a high number of mutations, prompting closer observation by health authorities and researchers tracking its spread.

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Financial and regulatory changes in April 2026 include new tax rules, higher rebates, updated TDS forms, increased banking charges, changes in fuel prices and new travel refund rules. Here are 10 financial changes to look out for.

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PNG vs LPG: How are the two different? Why is government asking for shift amid Middle East crisis? Key FAQs answered

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Financial and regulatory changes in April 2026 include new tax rules, higher rebates, updated TDS forms, increased banking charges, changes in fuel prices and new travel refund rules. Here are 10 financial changes to look out for.

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India's Textile Magnate, Former Raymond Chairman Dies at 87, Son Gautam Singhania Announces

Vijaypat Singhania, former Chairman of the Raymond Group, has passed away at the age of 87 in Mumbai, with the news confirmed by his son Gautam Singhania.

Born on October 4, 1938, Singhania led Raymond through a transformative phase after taking charge in 1980, building it into one of India’s most recognised textile brands. Before he stepped down facing a very public family drama.

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Stock Market Crash LIVE: Sensex sees gap-down opening, tanks 1000 pts, Nifty around 22,500

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Donald Trump Says Iran Agreed To Plan, Sent 30 Oil Ships As Deal Nears Completion

Trump claimed talks are “ahead of schedule,” with Tehran agreeing to most of a proposed 15-point plan. He also revealed that Iran sent 30 boatloads of oil as a sign of respect.

The President highlighted recent U.S. military actions, stating key Iranian naval and air assets were destroyed.

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How to become rich by investing in stock market? Warren Buffett explains with this stock picking trick

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Lok Sabha passes Bill to amend Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code; FM assures ‘interests of workmen are not compromised’

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Stalin, Vijay file nominations as Tamil Nadu poll race heats up

Tamil Nadu's CM MK Stalin has filed his nomination for the Kolathur constituency, expressing confidence in securing a fourth consecutive victory.

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President Vijay filed his nomination from the Perambur and Trichy East constituencies.

Sensex Crash on March 30, 2026 LIVE: ₹9 lk cr eroded, Sensex tanks 1635 pts, Nifty down 2%; rupee crosses 95/$ mark

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Who is Shabir Ahmed Lone? LeT's ‘hardcore, highly trained terrorist’ held in Delhi’s Ghazipur

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Raghav Chadha Demands Compensation For Air Travellers, Minister Lists Out Passengers' Rights

AAP MP Raghav Chadha raised another issue faced by air travellers in the Rajya Sabha, saying that when flights are over an hour late, travellers should be compensated. He said that airlines charge money if baggage is even 1 kg overweight, so if rules are stringent for passengers, it should be the same for airlines as well.

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Stock market holidays 2026: The Indian stock market will remain closed for trading on Tuesday, March 31, in observance of Mahavir Jayanti. Both exchanges - BSE and NSE - will remain shut on Tuesday, marking the first of the two holidays scheduled for this week.
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Airlines Hike Fares, Cut Flights As Iran War Doubles Jet Fuel Prices: How Bad Can It Get?

Iran War Doubles Jet Fuel Prices – Why Your Next Flight Ticket Is About to Get Much More Expensive! The ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran has caused jet fuel prices to double in just one month, sending massive shockwaves through the global aviation industry. Airlines are now responding with immediate capacity cuts, fare hikes, and new fuel surcharges.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit his home state, Gujarat, on Tuesday, 31 March. The prime minister will inaugurate the Samrat Samprati Museum in Gandhinagar on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti and the Kaynes Semicon Plant at Sanand, Ahmedabad, and will also unveil development projects worth more than ₹20,000 crore.

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Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has lauded 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after the southpaw scored a 15-ball half-century during the clash against Chennai Super Kings on Monday.

Kaif admitted that until last year he feared that Sooryavanshi was getting ‘hyped way too early’ but has now argued that Sooryavanshi is ready to ‘graduate to the next level’.

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🚨 📽 Nearly 60% of India’s internet traffic relies on subsea cables that pass through geopolitically sensitive regions such as the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, raising fresh concerns amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. These undersea networks, which carry the majority of global data, connect India to Europe via key landing points in Mumbai, while additional routes run through Chennai toward Asia and the Pacific.

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A stampede occurred during puja at Maa Sheetla Mandir in Maghra village of Nalanda. Injuries reported, deaths feared. More details awaited.

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#WATCH | Indian former tennis player Leander Paes join BJP in presence of Union Minister Kiren Rijiju at BJP HQ, New Delhi

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