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First time in 19 years! Pat Cummins injury creates history in IPL 2026 as Ishan Kishan takes over

First time in 19 years! Pat Cummins injury creates history in IPL 2026 as Ishan Kishan takes over

New Delhi: Pat Cummins' injury has created history in the Indian Premier League (IPL). This statement will look weird for many, but yes, Cummins' injury has led to Sunrisers Hyderabad appointing Ishan Kishan as their stand-in captain. With this appointment, for the first time in 19 years, all 10 teams are set to have Indian captains for more than one gameย in IPL 2026. The captains' photoshoot will be of all Indian players for only the second time in IPL history, as the franchises have realised the importance of having the Indian players as the captain of the team. SRH was…
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Mystery drones spotted over US base where Marco Rubio, Pete Hegseth live, high alert issued: Report

Mystery drones spotted over US base where Marco Rubio, Pete Hegseth live, high alert issued: Report

Washington: Amid the intensified war in the Middle East, mystery drones were indetified flying over Fort Lesley J. McNair, the Washington Army installation where Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reside, raising urgent security concerns at the highest levels of the US government, the Washington Post reported. Notably, the sightings of the drones observed on a single night in the past ten days has triggered an emergency White House meeting and prompted officials to consider relocating both secretaries. As of the latest reports, neither Rubio nor Hegseth has been moved. Moroever, the officials have not yet…
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Market Opening Bell: Sensex tumbles 1,953 points, Nifty sheds over 2% on worsening war in Middle East

Market Opening Bell: Sensex tumbles 1,953 points, Nifty sheds over 2% on worsening war in Middle East

Mumbai: After three days of rally, Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, started the trading session with a sharp decline on Thursday, March 19, 2026, amid weak global cues as oil prices surged after Iran struck Middle East energy facilities in retaliation for an Israeli attack on the South Pars gas field. While the 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 1,953.21 points or 2.54 per cent to start the session at 74,750.92, the Nifty slipped 580.05 points to open at 23,197.75. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 76,704.13 and the Nifty 50 at 23,777.80. Similarly, the broader…
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IPL 2026: Rishabh Pant left shocked by Arjun Tendulkar’s massive bat weight, conversation goes viral

IPL 2026: Rishabh Pant left shocked by Arjun Tendulkar’s massive bat weight, conversation goes viral

Lucknow: Arjun Tendulkar is starting a new chapter in his cricket career with the Lucknow Super Giants in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The franchise traded him from five-time champions Mumbai Indians where the all-rounder didn't get many opportunities He has joined the LSG camp ahead of the cash-rich league and his conversation with the captain Rishabh Pant, in which they discuss their respective bat weights has gone viral. In the video, it could be seen that Pant gets shocked to know the weight of Arjun's bat, with the latter also revealing that his father, legendary…
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Trump warns of massive retaliation if Iran continues to attack Qatar: ‘Not hesitate to do so’

Trump warns of massive retaliation if Iran continues to attack Qatar: ‘Not hesitate to do so’

New Delhi: Amid the ongoing war in West Asia, President Donald Trump said the United States would retaliate if Iran launches fresh attacks on Qatar, even as he claimed that Israel would halt strikes on Iran's South Pars gas field. Posting on social media, he said he did not want to authorise extreme military action because of long-term consequences for Iran but added he would "not hesitate to do so" if Qatar's liquified natural gas sites were targeted again. His remarks came as Iranian missiles hit Qatar and global energy markets reeled from the escalating conflict. Iran escalates regional strikes…
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AB de Villiers backs Royal Challengers Bengaluru to defend their IPL title, ‘Can go all the way again’

AB de Villiers backs Royal Challengers Bengaluru to defend their IPL title, ‘Can go all the way again’

Bengaluru: AB de Villiers believes that Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) can defend their Indian Premier League (IPL) title this year and win the tournament for the second consecutive season. RCB won the IPL last year for the first time in 18 years and according to De Villiers, the team is not dependent only on Virat Kohli anymore. He noted that the RCB squad is filled with fighters and that will relieve the pressure on their talisman which will eventually work well for the franchise. "Virat can feel that, he can sense that he is not the only one carrying the…
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Dubai, Abu Dhabi news LIVE: UAE condemns Iran’s ‘terrorist attack’ on Habshan gas facility and Bab field

Dubai, Abu Dhabi news LIVE: UAE condemns Iran’s ‘terrorist attack’ on Habshan gas facility and Bab field

Tehran: The conflict involving Israel, the US, and Iran continues to intensify military operations, with the war now entering its 20th day and exerting a significant impact on the global energy sector. While Israel and the US have intensified their strikes on Iranian targets, Tehran has responded with sustained drone and missile attacks across the Gulf region. Amid the ongoing hostilities, Israel reportedly targeted Iran's South Pars gas field, triggering strong reactions from Tehran. In retaliation, Iran struck the Ras Laffan Industrial Cityโ€”a key gas hub in Qatarโ€”causing extensive damage. Following the attack, Qatar ordered Iranian security and military attachรฉs…
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Stock market holiday: Are NSE and BSE open or closed for Gudi Padwa on March 19? Find out here

Stock market holiday: Are NSE and BSE open or closed for Gudi Padwa on March 19? Find out here

Mumbai: Gudi Padwa is being observed today, i.e. on March 19, 2026. For many communities, especially in Maharashtra and Goa, it marks the start of a new year. To mark this festival, a public holiday has been declared in Maharashtra and Goa so that people can celebrate the festival with family and friends. According to the list of bank holidays released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), banks will remain shut on Thursday, March 19, in Maharashtra, Goa and other cities. This has led to confusion among investors, who want to know whether the holiday also applies to Mumbai-based…
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Hockey World Cup 2026 schedule unveiled: India vs Pakistan fixture to be played on August 19

Hockey World Cup 2026 schedule unveiled: India vs Pakistan fixture to be played on August 19

New Delhi: The International Hockey Federation unveiled the full schedule of the Hockey World Cup late on Wednesday (March 18). As per the schedule, the marquee clash between India and Pakistan is set to take place on August 19 and will be one of the most anticipated matches of the competition. Both the Indian men's and women's teams are in Pool D in their respective categories and will play their group stage matches in the Netherlands. As for the men's team, they will start their campaign against Wales on August 15, Independence Day. They will next face England on August…
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