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TMC denied meeting with President Murmu for third time

TMC denied meeting with President Murmu for third time

Even as the political atmosphere intensifies ahead of the West Bengal Assembly Elections, fresh controversy has emerged between the Centre and West Bengalโ€™s ruling party, with the Trinamool Congress (TMC) failing to secure an appointment with President Droupadi Murmu for the third consecutive time. ย  According to sources, the TMC had first sought an appointment with the President on March 9 but was informed on March 11 that a meeting was not possible due to her prior commitments. A second request, proposing dates between March 16 and March 20, was also declined on March 22, citing similar reasons. ย  Undeterred,…
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PSL 2026: Where to watch Pakistan Super League on TV and stream online in India? Check full squads

PSL 2026: Where to watch Pakistan Super League on TV and stream online in India? Check full squads

New Delhi: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 is set to begin on March 26 with defending champions Lahore Qalandars taking on the new franchise Hyderabad Kingsmen. Under the leadership of Shaheen Afridi, the Qalandars have been one of the most consistent sides in the tournament and are once again the title contenders. Hyderabad, on the other hand, have appointed Marnus Labuschagne as the new captain, who is no longer considered in the Australia T20I squad. The squad features the likes of Saim Ayub, Maheesh Theekshana, Glenn Maxwell and Riley Meredith, among others, which makes them a dangerous opponent. Notably,…
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Bangladesh tragedy: Over 20 killed, several injured as bus plunges into Padma River; PM orders probe

Bangladesh tragedy: Over 20 killed, several injured as bus plunges into Padma River; PM orders probe

Dhaka: In a tragic incident, at least 23 people were killed and several others sustained injuries after a bus plunged into a river in Bangladesh while attempting to get onto a transport ferry. As per officials, the accident happened in the southwestern district of Rajbari at the Dauladia terminal when the bus fell into the Padma River at about 5. 15 pm on Wednesday (March 25). The bus, carrying about 40 passengers, was travelling from Rajbari to Dhaka, which is 128 kilometres from Dhaka. At that time, the bus was on the ferry. The rescue teams from the fire…
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Iran rules out peace talks with US: ‘We don’t have plans for negotiations with Trump to end war’

Iran rules out peace talks with US: ‘We don’t have plans for negotiations with Trump to end war’

Tehran: In a strong rebuttal, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said his government has not engaged in talks to end the war, and has no plan on any negotiations". His remark came during an interview with the Iranian state TV on Wednesday. Iran dismisses American plan to pause war Amid intensified war in the West Asia, Iran dismissed an American plan to pause the war and launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries, including an assault that sparked a huge fire at Kuwait International Airport. Iran's defiance came as Israel launched airstrikes on Tehran and as the United…
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When will Pat Cummins play in IPL 2026? SRH skipper drops biggest update

When will Pat Cummins play in IPL 2026? SRH skipper drops biggest update

New Delhi: Sunrisers Hyderabad are fretting over the availability of their regular captain Pat Cummins, who is recovering from a lumbar stress issue. While Sunrisers have named Ishan Kishan as their interim captain, the leadership and the bowling void led by Cumminsโ€™ absence would be hard to fill.ย  Meanwhile, Cummins has landed in Bengaluru as he looks to recover from the injury. He felt the issue in July and played in only one competitive match since then, which was the third Ashes Test in December. He looked to get back in the T20 World Cup 2026, but a โ€˜minor setbackโ€™…
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India to face Pakistan in SAFF U20 Championship in Maldives

India to face Pakistan in SAFF U20 Championship in Maldives

New Delhi: India are set to face Pakistan in their SAFF U20 Championship on Thursday, March 26, as the rivals will be up against each other at the National Football Stadium in Malรฉ, the capital of the Maldives. The Indian U20 football team will aim to kick off their campaign with a strong victory, while for Pakistan, it will be a โ€˜do or dieโ€™ encounter. India is in Group B alongside Pakistan and Bangladesh. With only two matches to play, even a single win could almost secure a spot in the semifinals. India will face Bangladesh on March 28. Itโ€™s…
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Majority of IPL captains express reservations against Impact Player rule as voices grow over it

Majority of IPL captains express reservations against Impact Player rule as voices grow over it

New Delhi: The majority of Indian Premier League captains have expressed their reservations over the Impact Player rule, which was introduced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India in 2023. The rule was extended for usage till 2027. However, many captains have advocated against it. The topic was discussed at length during the IPL Captains Meeting in Mumbai on Wednesday. "Majority of the captains gave their inputs on the Impact Player rule and expressed their reservations, even though the BCCI has extended the rule till 2027. They were told it can only be reviewed after the 2027 edition…
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Iran claims it targeted a US F-18 fighter jet, shares video as proof | WATCH

Iran claims it targeted a US F-18 fighter jet, shares video as proof | WATCH

New Delhi: Iranโ€™s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed it targeted a US F/A-18 fighter jet near Chabahar and released a video as โ€œproofโ€ of the strike. Tehran said the jet was hit by its air defence systems and later crashed into the Indian Ocean. It is pertinent to note that the F/A-18 is among the fighter jets that had been offered to India.ย  Developing story...
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Sidharth Malhotraโ€™s โ€˜Vvanโ€™ to release on August 28

Sidharth Malhotraโ€™s โ€˜Vvanโ€™ to release on August 28

Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia-starrer "Vvan โ€“ Force of the Forrest" is set to release on August 28, the makers announced on Wednesday. ย  The folk thriller film, which was previously slated to release on May 15, is a project of Ektaa R Kapoorโ€™s Balaji Telefilms Ltd and The Viral Fever (TVF). It is directed by Arunabh Kumar and Deepak Mishra of the web series โ€œPanchayatโ€ fame. ย  Malhotra shared the news by uploading a poster of the film with the new release date written over it on his Instagram story on Wednesday. ย  Also read: Mona Singhโ€™s โ€˜Maa Ka…
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‘Playoffs not enough, we have to win trophy’: LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka ahead of IPL 2026

‘Playoffs not enough, we have to win trophy’: LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka ahead of IPL 2026

New Delhi: Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka has expressed his desire to win an IPL trophy, stating that reaching the playoffs is not enough to command respect. LSG, now led by Rishabh Pant, have never played an IPL final since their debut in 2022 despite having reached the playoffs twice. Goenka highlighted that the team is still searching for its identity despite having put up spirited performances in its short journey. He feels that the needed recogination will come after lifting an IPL trophy. "I think the true identity is still evolving. For any sports team, until you win,…
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