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LPG Cylinder Shortage LIVE: 20% hotels in Mumbai closed, Bengaluru-Chennai restaurants flag supply issues

LPG Cylinder Shortage LIVE: 20% hotels in Mumbai closed, Bengaluru-Chennai restaurants flag supply issues

New Delhi: As the ongoing war between the US, Israel, and Iran widens, several Indian cities are facing disruption of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders, with restaurants and hotels in Indian cities forced to shut. The shortage of commercial LPG cylinders is being reported in cities such as Mumbai, Bengaluru and Kolkata. The Indian Hotel & Restaurant Association (AHAR) and restaurant bodies say supplies have become irregular over the past few days. Meanwhile, the government has invoked the Essential Commodities Act of 1955 (popularly known as ESMA) to ensure the supply of natural gas. Follow this LIVE Blog for the…
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Katie Leung doesnโ€™t want to go back to โ€˜Harry Potterโ€™ days

Katie Leung doesnโ€™t want to go back to โ€˜Harry Potterโ€™ days

"Harry Potter" star Katie Leung recently admitted she has no desire to return to those days. ย  Debuting as Cho Chang in 2005 with "Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire, Leung felt she lacked a strong sense of self and was overly susceptible to external influence. While she later appeared in four films, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix", "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince", and "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows โ€“ Part 2", she now views that period as one of personal uncertainty rather than nostalgia. ย  "I was so young at the time, and…
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BCCI announces Rs 131 crore prize money for team India after T20 World Cup title win

BCCI announces Rs 131 crore prize money for team India after T20 World Cup title win

New Delhi: The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) took centre stage and announced a massive cash prize of Rs 131 crore for the Men in Blue after they won the T20 World Cup 2026. It is worth noting that the Indian team defeated New Zealand in the summit clash of the tournament by 96 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.ย  The side became the first ever side to defend the T20 World Cup title and also became the first side to win the T20 World Cup at home. With such an unprecedented feat, the BCCI…
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Govt invokes ESMA to ensure supply of natural gas amid US-Israel-Iran war, here’s what it means

Govt invokes ESMA to ensure supply of natural gas amid US-Israel-Iran war, here’s what it means

New Delhi: The government has invoked the Essential Commodities Act of 1955 (popularly called ESMA) in order to ensure the supply of natural gas amid the US-Israel-Iran war. "The supply of natural gas must be treated as priority allocation and shall be maintained subject to operational availability to one hundred per cent of their average past six-month average gas consumption," the notification reads.ย India has 33.08 crore active liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) consumers, and the government is looking to maintain an uninterrupted supply. It must be noted that India consumed 31.3 million tonnes of LPG in 2024-25, of which only 12.8…
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Hemang Badani named Southern Brave’s head coach ahead of The Hundred 2026

Hemang Badani named Southern Brave’s head coach ahead of The Hundred 2026

New Delhi: The Hundred franchise Southern Brave came forward and announced the appointment of Hemang Badani as their new head coach ahead of the new The Hundred 2026 season. It is worth noting that former England cricketer Ian Bell has been named as Badaniโ€™s deputy.ย  Interestingly, Badani and Bell have been roped in as head and assistant coach, respectively, for Delhi Capitals ahead of the upcoming season of the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 as well. Notably, DC's owners, GMR, acquired a 49% stake in Southern Brave last July, which is a major reason for the two sidesโ€™ similar coaching…
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From BEL to Mazdock, defence shares continue to tumble even as stock markets rebound – Here’s why

From BEL to Mazdock, defence shares continue to tumble even as stock markets rebound – Here’s why

Mumbai: The Nifty India Defence Index fell nearly 0.75 per cent on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, even as equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded after two days of massive decline amid improving global sentiment and a pullback in crude oil prices. Despite the positive start, defence stocks remained under pressure, and the Nifty India Defence index fell 0.75 per cent.ย  Why are defence stocks under pressure? Most of the defence stocks are under pressure even as the Sensex and Nifty traded higher today. The reason behind today's fall could be Donald Trump's statement, which suggested that the US-Israel conflict…
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Birmingham Phoenix name Jacob Bethell as captain ahead of The Hundred 2026

Birmingham Phoenix name Jacob Bethell as captain ahead of The Hundred 2026

New Delhi: In a major development, The Hundred franchise Birmingham Phoenix has announced that star England batter Jacob Bethell will be their new skipper ahead of the upcoming season of The Hundred. Bethell will look to build on his leadership experience as he recently became Englandโ€™s youngest-ever men's captain when he led the side against Ireland, replacing the injured Harry Brook.ย  Interestingly, Bethell was a ยฃ340,000 pre-signing for the Phoenix ahead of the March 11 auction. The franchise had announced that Bethell will be replacing Liam Livingstone in the side, who has left Phoenix for London Spirit.ย  As for Bethell,…
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Trump speaks to Putin to discuss Iran war, Kremlin calls it ‘frank and businesslike’ conversation

Trump speaks to Putin to discuss Iran war, Kremlin calls it ‘frank and businesslike’ conversation

Washington: Amid ongoingย conflict in West Asia, US President Donald Trump held a telephonic conversation with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, described by the Kremlin as "frank and businesslike". The conversation lasted nearly an hour and touched upon the widening war, which has seen continuous American and Israeli bombardment for more than a week. Iran has responded with further strikes on Israel and Gulf nations, while Hezbollah continues firing rockets into Israel as Tel Aviv targets the group's positions in Lebanon. In a major development, Iranian state television announced that Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has been appointed the supreme leader, succeeding his…
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Market Opening Bell: Sensex, Nifty rebound as US President Trump predicts Middle East de-escalation

Market Opening Bell: Sensex, Nifty rebound as US President Trump predicts Middle East de-escalation

Mumbai: A day after ending sharply lower, Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, rebounded on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, amid positive global cues as geopolitical tensions show early signs of easing after Trump suggested that the USโ€“Israel conflict with Iran could conclude soon. This led to a significant drop in the crude oil prices. While the 30-share BSE Sensex surged 809.57 points to start the session at 78,375.73, the Nifty added 252.75 points to open at 24,280.80. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 77,566.16 and the Nifty 50 at 24,028.05. Similarly, the broader indices traded…
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New Zealand women announce T20I squad for five-game series against South Africa

New Zealand women announce T20I squad for five-game series against South Africa

New Delhi: New Zealand women are all set to take on South Africa women in a multi-format white-ball series. The two sides will take on each other across five T20Is and three ODI matches. It is worth noting that the games will be held on March 15, 17, 20, 22, and 25. Whereas the ODIs will be held on March 29, April 1, and 4.ย  Ahead of the white-ball series, NZC (New Zealand Cricket) came forward and announced its squad for the five T20Is. Amelia Kerr will be leading the side, while the likes of Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine, and…
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