All in One Monster: Galaxy M17e 5G Packs Serious Power for Everyday Users

If you have been waiting for a smartphone that delivers strong everyday performance, Samsung may have something interesting for you. The new Galaxy M17e 5G is built for users who want smooth scrolling, long battery life and reliable durability in one package.

Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G is an all-in-one monster and focuses on features that actually affect your daily experience. Here is what you should know.

Smooth Scrolling Takes Centre Stage

The first thing Samsung wants you to notice is the display experience. The Galaxy M17e 5G comes with a 6.7-inch HD+ display that supports a 120Hz refresh rate. That means when you scroll through Instagram, switch between apps or play games, everything feels noticeably more fluid.

It truly is segment's smoothest smartphone, and the 120Hz refresh rate plays a big role. If you spend hours watching reels, browsing or gaming, you will notice the difference. The phone feels smooth and quick in everyday use. If your current phone still runs at 60Hz, you will love the Galaxy M17e 5G.

Battery That Is Built to Last Your Day

Battery anxiety is real, especially if you are always on the move. With Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G, you get a massive 6000mAh battery. On paper, that is one of the biggest capacities you will find in this segment. Samsung's One UI 8 helps the phone manage power more efficiently in daily use.

Samsung claims the segment's longest 26-hour video playback, which tells you exactly what the phone is designed for. Long streaming sessions, endless scrolling and all-day usage without constantly looking for the charger.

You can step out in the morning, use your phone throughout the day and still expect solid battery left by night. When you do need to top up, the phone supports 25W charging, which should help you get back up and running in no time.

Built to Handle Everyday Accidents

Performance is important, but durability matters just as much in real life. The Galaxy M17e 5G brings IP54-rated protection for splash and dust resistance.

The smartphone is better prepared for mishaps like accidental splashes and dusty conditions.     For users whose phones often go through daily rough handling, this added protection can make a real difference over time.

Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G is not just a dependable device but also powerful. It truly is the all-in-one monster.

Cameras That Cover Your Everyday Needs

The Galaxy M17e 5G comes with a 50MP main rear camera supported by a 2MP depth camera. On the front, you get an 8MP camera that handles selfies and video calls.

In good lighting, the 50MP sensor captures sharp, clean photos that are ready to share. Whether you are snapping your food, taking quick portraits, or saving everyday moments with friends, the camera holds up well for regular use.

If you spend a lot of time posting on social media, what matters most is consistency. Samsung keeps the focus on a solid primary camera instead of adding extra zero value lenses to the setup.

Performance That Keeps Things Moving

Under the hood, the Galaxy M17e 5G runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor. The powerful phone can easily handle routine multitasking, social media usage and casual gaming without major slowdowns.

Apps open quickly, and switching between tasks feels smooth, especially when combined with the 120Hz display. For the target audience, this level of performance is usually more than enough for day-to-day use.

The phone also supports the highest number of 5G bands in its segment. That means better network compatibility.

Long-Term Software Support Gives It an Edge

One area where Samsung is pushing hard is software longevity. The Galaxy M17e 5G comes with support for 6 Android upgrades and 6 years of security updates.

This is also the segment's highest OS and security upgrades, and it is a meaningful promise. Many phones in this price range struggle to offer long-term updates, which often forces users to upgrade sooner than they want.

If you plan to keep your phone for several years, this level of support adds serious long-term value. It also helps the device stay secure and up to date with new Android features.

Everyday Convenience Features Are in Place

Samsung has also included practical touches that improve daily usage. The Galaxy M17e 5G comes with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for quick unlocking. This placement is familiar and easy to use with one hand.

Samsung also highlights its largest service network in smartphones, which can be reassuring if after-sales support matters to you. Easy access to service centres often becomes important only after you buy a device.

All-in-One Monster

When you look at the full package, Samsung's strategy becomes clear. The Galaxy M17e 5G is not trying to win on just one flashy feature. Instead, it focuses on the combination that most users actually care about.

You get a smooth 120Hz display, a very large 6000mAh battery, practical IP54 durability, great cameras and long-term software support. Put together all the features, and the smartphone is an all-in-one monster.

Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G is all set to go on sale from 12pm onwards on March 20, 2026. The smartphone will be available at a starting price of Rs. 11,999. If you want to stay updated on offers and availability, you can head to Amazon and register to get notified or know more.

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Gen Z Employee Attends Meeting With Neem Face Mask, Boss' Reaction Goes Viral

A video has gone viral on social media showing a Gen Z employee attending an online meeting with a green face mask on. What happened next was even more interesting. The employee joined the call to participate in the official meeting as usual and discuss project details with her team, but everyone's attention shifted to the bright green face mask and a towel on her head.

Although other members were trying to control their laughter, her boss remained unfazed and responded with curiosity. Instead of scolding her, he asked about the face mask. The employee playfully responded it's neem, and suggested he try it too.

The employee's name is Vartika Bisht. In her bio on LinkedIn, she wrote: "Your viral neem face mask girl."

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GenZ Employees are Next Level- This Girl attended an online Office Meeting With Neem Face Mask on 😂🤦‍♀️😂 pic.twitter.com/85qyYzGnsa

— Rosy (@rose_k01) March 16, 2026

The video, which was reportedly a prank, went viral on social media, garnering millions of views, with online users praising the boss's response. Some even saw it as a refreshing example of relaxed workplace dynamics. "Gen Z isn't just working from home.....they're thriving from home. They are rewriting the dress code one face pack at a time," one user wrote.

"That's how cool employees and the managers should be as long as work is getting done well," another user wrote.

Some users called it "highly unprofessional", saying, "This impacts the concept of 'work from home' in a negative way. And some people really need WFH but these kind of idiots are spoiling it for others."

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Here's what the boss said

In a post on LinkedIn, the boss, Naresh Harwani, responded. "This video accidentally hit 7M views on Instagram. One of our team members joined a call wearing a face mask and pranked me on camera. For a few seconds I was trying to decide if this was a prank or some new Gen Z meeting protocol," he wrote.

"Our marketing team then took the opportunity to embarrass me publicly by turning the clip into a reel and somehow it took off."

"We do maintain a professional culture, but every now and then a moment like this makes the day a little more fun. Definitely not something we planned, just a spontaneous moment from a regular work call."

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'Only Simple Flag-Hoisting': Pak Cancels Republic Day Parade Amid Oil Crisis

Pakistan has cancelled its military parade and ceremonial events that were scheduled for March 23, the country's Republic Day. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's office announced on Tuesday.

The decision has been taken in the backdrop of a crisis that has been triggered due to disruptions in oil supply because of the ongoing war between the US-Israel and Iran.

"In light of the ongoing Gulf oil crisis and the austerity measures announced by the government, it has been decided that the Pakistan Day parade scheduled for March 23 and all associated ceremonies will not be held," the statement read.

The statement mentioned that instead of an elaborate celebration, there will be a simple flag-hoisting ceremony.

"All ministries, divisions and departments are directed to observe the occasion with simplicity and dignity, so that despite limited ceremonies, the importance of the day and its true message remain preserved," the statement added.

In March, Sharif announced sweeping austerity measures to combat a severe fuel crisis and economic instability triggered by the US-Israel-Iran war. These emergency steps aim to drastically reduce government expenditure and conserve energy as global oil prices surge.

Since the war began more than two weeks ago, Iran has attacked several ships in the Gulf, in effect closing the strait, a conduit for a fifth of the world's crude oil and liquefied natural gas, and driving up global energy prices.

Pakistan relies heavily on imported crude and refined fuels from Gulf producers, most of which come through the Strait of Hormuz.

Pakistan has raised the price of kerosene and Light Diesel Oil (LDO), local media reported on Monday.

Meanwhile, a report has highlighted that the sharp increase in fuel prices in Pakistan is turning painful during Ramadan, when household budgets are already under strain because the rise in the prices of basic necessities disproportionately affects middle-class families.

"The timing of the increase has, therefore, intensified public anger. Ramadan is traditionally a period when governments are expected to provide relief through targeted support for essential goods. Instead, households are confronting a cost shock that is quickly eroding purchasing power just as families begin planning for Eid expenses," the Dawn reported.

The day carries deep historical weight, commemorating the 1940 Lahore Resolution, the moment the All-India Muslim League officially called for an independent Muslim homeland, a demand that would ultimately culminate in the 1947 Partition of India. 

The date holds a second layer of significance as well, as it was on March 23, 1956, nearly a decade after the nation came into existence, that Pakistan transitioned into a republic upon ratifying its inaugural constitution.
 

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String Of Exits In Assam Raises Poll Stakes For Congress, Priyanka Gandhi

The departure of Assam Congress leaders Bhupen Borah and now Pradyut Bordoloi, which has added to the challenges of the Congress ahead of the state election, has sparked an internal debate in the state unit on why the party's senior leaders could not prevent it. While many question the role of the state party chief, others question how such an event could transpire under the watch of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

Sources close to her have pointed out that the senior leader has been serving as the Chairperson of the Screening Committee and her role has been limited to the selection of candidates. 

Bordoloi, often called Shashi Tharoor of the northeast for his erudition, resigned from his Lok Sabha seat yesterday and is now set to contest the assembly elections on a BJP ticket. He is the last in a long line of leaders from Assam Congress who have made a beeline for the BJP since Himanta Biswa Sarma changed camp. 

Though Bordoloi has said his decision was the result of a slow estrangement and regular humiliations within the party and not so much about the election nomination, the perception that the latter is the key reason, persists. 

Read: Assam MP On Why He Decided To Quit Congress, Recalls Shashi Tharoor Incident

Bordoloi had quit, sources said, after the Congress decided to give a ticket to an MLA with alleged underworld links for the coming assembly election. The candidature is yet to be announced.

Lahorighat MLA Asif Mohammad Nazar was allegedly linked to Emdadul Islam, who, Bordoloi said, was involved in a murderous attack on him and other party leaders in April 2025. The man was charge-sheeted and once he was out on bail, was felicitated by Nazar. On multiple occasions Islam was seen in the presence of Gaurav Gogoi, Bordoloi has said. 

The MP said he had opposed Nazar's renomination during a screening committee meeting chaired by Priyanka Gandhi. But his reservations on the matter were rubbished at a committee meeting in New Delhi in presence of Gogoi, he claimed. 

Bordoloi had indicated that this last humiliation was the trigger for his decision -- which pointed to the screening committee - especially since he had written to the state Congress warning that he would resign if Nazar was re-nominated. 

Congress sources said Gandhi Vadra has executed her task as the chairperson of the Screening Committee competently. The names of most candidates have already been announced, including the decision to grant a ticket to Pradyut Bordoloi's son, though it is not known if he would accept.

Read: Pradyut Bordoloi, 'Shashi Tharoor Of Northeast', Quits Congress. What It Means

Calling Bordoloi's decision "unfortunate", Gaurav Gogoi asserted that the Congress had given him everything.

"Just two years ago, the Congress party offered him the opportunity to contest the Lok Sabha ticket from Nagaon. He is a sitting Member of Parliament; the people of Nagaon voted for him. And in this present election, the Congress party offered an opportunity to a member of his family to contest the Vidhan Sabha elections. If our current Nagaon Lok Sabha Member of Parliament wants Himanta Biswa Sarma to continue as the Chief Minister, well, that is his decision, which is rather unfortunate," Gogoi said.

In private conversations, Congress MPs have alluded to the role of the Enforcement Directorate and other government agencies in the matter. 

The state Congress now has a list of leaders whose departures they have to explain: Bhupen Borah's departure from the party on February 22, the defection of three MLAs from the Congress to the BJP on March 5, the switch of former Assam Congress Working President Rana Goswami to the BJP, the exit of former Assam Youth Congress President Ankita Das and Joint General Secretary Parba Das Kalita. 

The continuous and systematic departures, most leaders agree off the record, have progressively weakened the party. The current dispensation, though, maintains that the party, which currently has 29 MLAs in the 126-member House, will put up a strong fight in the election.

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SKY Apologised To NZ Star, Told Arshdeep This After T20 WC Final Clash

India's T20 skipper Suryakumar Yadav has revealed that he personally apologised to New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell after he was hit by an Arshdeep Singh throw during the recent World Cup final as he wanted to set an example of good leadership. Arshdeep was fined 15 per cent of his match fee and handed a demerit point by the ICC for throwing the ball that hit Mitchell on his pads. The pacer did not immediately apologise which prompted Mitchell to confront him, leading to an intervention by Suryakumar and the on-field umpires.

Arshdeep eventually issued a public apology and the two players shook hands at the end of the match that India won by 96 runs to retain the trophy.

Asked about the aggression on display in that moment during a podcast interview with PTI Videos, Suryakumar made light of the incident.

"Heat of the moment mein kabhi kabhi ho jaata hai (It happens in the heat of the moment sometimes). At that time you don't fully understand what is happening. But later, I told paaji, that this is not how it happens. He then spoke to Mitchell and it was a light moment," the skipper said.

"He took it in his stride. But it was very important for me to go and tell Daryl Mitchell myself, because as a leader, what example you set on the ground, that is also also very important.

"So I went and told him (Mitchell) the same thing, if Arshdeep did it deliberately, then I am sorry. And even if he did not do it deliberately, I am sorry," he revealed.

Arshdeep's public apology came soon after the match during a post-match interview with the broadcaster.

"Just want to apologise to Mitchell. My throw reverse-swung and hit him so just wanted to say sorry to him for that. It was not intentional," he had said. 

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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Man Jumps From 23rd Floor With 2-Year-Old Daughter In Arms At Noida High-Rise

A private school operator allegedly jumped from the 23rd floor of a residential building with his two-year-old daughter in his arms here on Monday, killing both, police said. Police said Rahul Vijayran (35), from Delhi's Nangloi area, lived in Tower 9 of the residential society, but he jumped from another tower, which makes the case suspicious.

According to Vijayran's family members, he had lost his sight in one eye after contracting coronavirus during the COVID-19 pandemic and was distressed due to this.

The incident took place at a housing society in Sector 102 around 7.30 am.

On Monday morning, while Neetu Dahiya was cooking at home, her husband Vijayran took their daughter Vamika to play in the society park. He later went to the 23rd floor of Tower 5 and allegedly jumped with his child, police said.

Upon hearing commotion, when Neetu went out, she found a man and a girl lying on the ground in a pool of blood. Residents took the two to a private hospital, where doctors declared them dead.

Vijayaran's brother, Amit, told police that his brother got married in 2014.

The couple also has an 11-year-old daughter who studies in Dehradun and lives in a hostel there.

Amit also told the police that his brother had been living in the society for the past two months, and he runs a school in Delhi's Kirari.

"My brother's eyes were damaged when he contracted coronavirus, causing him to lose vision in one eye and have limited vision in the other. He was deeply distressed because of this, pushing him to eventually take this step", he added.

Sub Inspector Jagmal Singh said that the family has refused to take any action.

"The cause behind the suicide is yet to be ascertained, and no suicide note was found. We are investigating why he jumped from another tower. Further probe is underway", the officer said.

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Yash Dayal Marries Content Creator Shweta Pundir In Private Ceremony - See Pics

Royal Challengers Bengaluru fast bowler Yash Dayal reportedly married content creator Shweta Pundir in a private ceremony in February 2026. According to HT City, the wedding took place on February 4 in Noida, Uttar Pradesh with only family members and a handful of relatives in attendance. Dayal has not made any official announcement regarding his wedding but Shweta shared a reel featuring both of them on her Instagram account. Dayal was part of the RCB team that won the Indian Premier League (IPL) title in 2025 and will take part in the competition once again this year.

Shweta is a social media influencer and vlogger from Delhi with more than 587,000 followers on the social media platform Instagram. She worked as a broadcaster for the International Legends League.

: Yash Dayal secretly married content creator Shweta Pundir on 4 February in the presence of only their family members. pic.twitter.com/cLG20s0kxn

—(@rushiii_12) March 15, 2026

Meanwhile, a new heavyweight has entered the race to buy the owners of the Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise. Swedish private equity firm EQT Group is preparing a binding bid that could value the franchise at around $2–2.1 billion, according to sources familiar with the process.

If submitted at that level, the offer would comfortably exceed the roughly $1.8 billion non-binding bid made by Avram Glazer through Lancer Capital.

The deadline for binding bids in the sale process is March 16.

The franchise is currently owned by United Spirits Limited, the Indian arm of global liquor giant Diageo. The company put its stake in Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited (RCSPL) up for sale in November 2025 as part of what it called a strategic review of its non-core investments.

RCSPL owns both the Royal Challengers Bangalore team in the Indian Premier League and the franchise's side in the Women's Premier League.

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