US stock markets today (March 20, 2026): S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq slip as bond yields rise; crude oil prices steady amid Iran war

US stocks edged lower in early trade on Friday, putting Wall Street on course for a fourth consecutive weekly loss, although a modest easing in oil prices helped stabilise broader global markets, according to an AP report.The S&P 500 declined 0.5% in morning deals and was headed toward its longest losing streak in a year….

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Top five safest cars as per BNCAP: Maruti Victoris, Tata Punch & more |

Safety is becoming a key factor for car buyers in India, with increasing focus on crash protection alongside price, features and performance, driven by greater awareness and access to information. The Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP) has supported this shift by introducing a standardised system to evaluate vehicle safety through controlled crash tests, including…

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Entered US on student visa, obtained green card, now in ICE custody: Australian man convicted of rape arrested in Florida

An Australian man who once entered the United States as a student and later secured permanent residency is now in immigration custody after a string of serious convictions.US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) posted on X: “Australian criminal alien Andrew Lawrence Walsh is a CONVICTED RAPIST arrested by ICE Orlando officers.”He also has two DUI…

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‘I feel embarrassed’: AB de Villiers rips into IPL openers, stat comparison | Cricket News

Former South Africa superstar AB de Villiers has delivered a brutally honest take on IPL batting comparisons, openly expressing his frustration with how stats are used, especially when comparing middle-order players to openers. “It Irritates the Living Daylights Out of Me” Speaking on Mbangwa Media Youtube channel De Villiers didn’t hold back while addressing comparisons…

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Fuel for welfare: Himachal Pradesh proposes cess up to Rs 5 per litre on petrol, diesel to assist orphans, widows | India News

NEW DELHI: The Himachal Pradesh government has proposed a new cess on petrol and diesel to fund welfare measures for orphans and widows.Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday introduced the Himachal Pradesh Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the assembly, seeking to levy an “orphan and widow cess” on petrol and high-speed diesel,…

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‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’: Fans link Hamza’s passport DOB to 26/11 terror attacks, call it ‘peak detailing’ |

The excitement around ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ intensifies as fans delve into a prop passport used by Ranveer Singh’s character, Hamza Ali Mazari. Observers are drawing connections between his birth date, November 26, 1979, and the tragic 26/11 Mumbai attacks. The film’s intricate narrative receives accolades for its depth, particularly highlighting director Aditya Dhar’s exceptional craftsmanship…

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US prepares ‘boots on ground’ option for Iran’s Kharg Island as USS Tripoli heads towards Hormuz

NEW DELHI: United States’s third warship is heading towards the Middle East, with some reports suggesting a possible movement towards the Strait of Hormuz to deploy around 2,200 Marines for a potential operation involving Iran’s Kharg Island. At the centre of these developments is USS Tripoli, an amphibious assault ship capable of transporting, landing, and…

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