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Nuwan Thushara fails fitness test, Sri Lanka Cricket denies NOC to join RCB for IPL 2026

Nuwan Thushara fails fitness test, Sri Lanka Cricket denies NOC to join RCB for IPL 2026

Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru suffered a major blow on the eve of their opening IPL 2026 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The defending champions have already notified that Yash Dayal has opted out of the season, while Cricket Australia hasnโ€™t yet cleared Josh Hazlewood to play a part. On top of that, Nuwan Thushara has also been denied an NOC by Sri Lanka Cricket for failing the fitness test.ย  Ashley de Silva, the chief executive of SLC, has confirmed the development. He told ESPNcricinfo that the pacer has failed to achieve the pass score of 17…
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Benchmark indices dive over 2% amid geopolitical uncertainties, rising crude prices

Benchmark indices dive over 2% amid geopolitical uncertainties, rising crude prices

Mumbai: After two days of strong gains, the stock market saw a steady, broad-based decline throughout the session on Friday. The market opened in red and selling pressure increased gradually, ultimately closing with significant losses. The Sensex fell nearly 1,690.23 points or 2.25 per cent to close at 73,583.22, while the Nifty dropped 486.85 points to 22,819.60. Nearly all sectors closed in the red on Friday. PSU banks and realty, in particular, saw declines of more than 3 per cent. Auto, private banks, capital goods, and consumer durables also fell by around 2 per cent. Mid-cap and small-cap stocks also…
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Delhi-Dehradun expressway expected to open for public in early April, preparations in full swing

Delhi-Dehradun expressway expected to open for public in early April, preparations in full swing

New Delhi: The much-awaited Dehradun-Delhi Expressway is expected to be inaugurated soon. According to sources, Prime Minister Narendra Modi may visit Dehradun in the first week of April to inaugurate the expressway. Reports suggest that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has indicated that four packages of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway are fully ready for inauguration. This section extends from Khekra near the Eastern Peripheral Expressway (EPE) to the Saharanpur Bypass. The Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand also recently reviewed the project. According to an official, the inauguration ceremony will be held at the Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, and preparations are…
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IPL 2026: Schedule, squads, players, live streaming, and all you need to know

IPL 2026: Schedule, squads, players, live streaming, and all you need to know

New Delhi: The stage is set for the 19th edition of the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. The marquee event kicks off on March 28, and the 10 franchises will be battling it out for a shot at the title. It is worth noting that a total of 84 matches will be played in the tournament, including the knockouts.ย  The tournament will run from March 28 to May 31. The season opener of the competition sees Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on March 28. Notably, the schedule for the first phase of the…
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Balen Shah, former rapper, takes oath as Nepal’s youngest PM at 35 after massive poll victory

Balen Shah, former rapper, takes oath as Nepal’s youngest PM at 35 after massive poll victory

Kathmandu: Days after winning the election in Nepal, rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah 'Balen,' took oath as Nepal's democratically elected prime minister on Friday, around six months after the K P Sharma Oli-led government was ousted in a Gen-Z protest that shook the nation. The 35-year-old Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) leader was sworn in at a ceremony at the President's Office in Sheetal Niwas at the auspicious time of 12.34 pm. Balen, also an engineer, is the youngest person to assume the office in the Himalayan nation, and also the first person from the Madhes region to hold the top executive post.…
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SBI Life-backed NBFC stock in focus amid decline in benchmark indices, check full details

SBI Life-backed NBFC stock in focus amid decline in benchmark indices, check full details

Mumbai: Shares of SBI Life-backed NBFC Paisalo Digital Ltd are in focus amid a downfall in the benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty on Friday after a two-day rally, tracking a weak trend in global peers, as the US-Iran conflict continues to be a key overhang for the markets. Crude oil prices staying above the USD 100 per barrel mark and unabated foreign fund outflows have also made investors risk-averse. The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 926.92 points to 74,346.53 in early trade, while the 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 280.95 points to 23,025.50. Amid this fall, there is a good buy opportunity…
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‘Will always score runs’: Irfan Pathan gives his take on star India batter ahead of IPL 2026

‘Will always score runs’: Irfan Pathan gives his take on star India batter ahead of IPL 2026

New Delhi: With the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 all set to kick off on March 28, the 10 franchises will look to put in their best work in hopes of getting their hands on the marquee title. It is worth noting that out of the 10 franchises, only three teams are left without a trophy.ย  Lucknow Super Giants, Delhi Capitals, and Punjab Kings are the three sides without an IPL title in the tournament, and ahead of the tournament, former India cricketer Irfan Pathan came forward and talked about the potential performances of star batter KL Rahul.ย  It is…
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Donald Trump’s signature all set to feature on US paper currency for first time in history

Donald Trump’s signature all set to feature on US paper currency for first time in history

Washington: US President Donald Trumpโ€™s signature is all set to feature on US paper currency soon, a first for a sitting President since the introduction of dollar bills in 1861. The move, taken by the US Treasury, coincides with the 250th anniversary celebrations of American Independence this year. US Treasurer Brandon Beach in a statement said that, in celebration of Americaโ€™s 250th anniversary, President Donald J Trumpโ€™s signature alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessentโ€™s will soon appear on US currency, marking a first in history. Federal arts commission earlier approved the final design A federal arts commission earlier this month approved…
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Smallcap IT stock under Rs 50 opens in green despite stock market crash – Here’s why

Smallcap IT stock under Rs 50 opens in green despite stock market crash – Here’s why

Mumbai: Shares of small-cap IT company Blue Cloud Softech Solutions Ltd started the trading session in the green today, even as the benchmark indices declined in early trade. The stock opened in the green after the company shared information with its investors in its latest exchange filing just before the market opened today. In its latest exchange filing, the company stated that it has received a work order from the office of the Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad City, dated March 25, 2026. Under this order, the company will supply, install, and commission AI-enabled high-performance computing infrastructure. This includes the deployment…
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Aryna Sabalenka storms into Miami Open 2026 final, sets up summit clash against Coco Gauff

Aryna Sabalenka storms into Miami Open 2026 final, sets up summit clash against Coco Gauff

Miami: The stage is set for the final of the Miami Open 2026. Belarusโ€™ Aryna Sabalenka will be taking on the USAโ€™s Coco Gauff in the summit clash of the tournament. The two stars will face off on March 28. It is worth noting that the semi-final of the competition saw Sabalenka taking on Elena Rybakina.ย  In a repeat of the Australian Open final, the result was changed this time around as Sabalenka managed to breeze past Rybakina. Notably, Sabalenka had defeated Rybakina in the Indian Wells Open final as well after losing the Australian Open final to her.ย  She…
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