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Mar

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World

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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Mar

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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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25

Mar

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Sports

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 Cummins’ absence would be hard to fill.  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 ‘minor setback’…

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25

Mar

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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 Malé, 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 ‘do or die’ 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. It’s…

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25

Mar

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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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25

Mar

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

New Delhi: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed it targeted a US F/A-18 fighter jet near Chabahar and released a video as “proof” 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.  Developing story...

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25

Mar

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Entertainment

Sidharth Malhotra’s ‘Vvan’ to release on August 28

Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia-starrer "Vvan – Force of the Forrest" is set to release on August 28, the makers announced on Wednesday.   The folk thriller film, which was previously slated to release on May 15, is a project of Ektaa R Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms Ltd and The Viral Fever (TVF). It is directed by Arunabh Kumar and Deepak Mishra of the web series “Panchayat” fame.   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.   Also read: Mona Singh’s ‘Maa Ka…

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25

Mar

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Sports

‘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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25

Mar

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Business

Strong rebound: Gold price jumps Rs 18,000 in just 2 days, silver rises by Rs 37,500 on MCX

Mumbai: Snapping their losing streak, precious metals have registered a strong rebound, buoyed by a softer dollar. The strong recovery comes amid possibilities of a de-escalation of the Iran war and negotiations between the United States and Iran. The gold April 2 contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened with a gain of Rs 4,167 or 2.99 per cent at Rs 1,43,079 per 10 grams against the previous close of Rs 1,38,912. It later gained to touch the high of Rs 1,47,925, a gain of Rs 9,013 or 6.48 per cent. Last seen, it was trading at Rs 1,47,080…

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Mar

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Navdeep Saini named Harshit Rana’s replacement for IPL 2026

New Delhi: Kolkata Knight Riders have announced Navdeep Saini as the injury replacement for Harshit Ranas, the IPL body confirmed on Wednesday, March 25. Meanwhile, GT have announced Kulwant Khejroliya as a replacement for Prithviraj Yarri.   "Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Gujarat Titans (GT) have picked Navdeep Saini and Kulwant Khejroliya, respectively, as player replacements for TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026," the IPL body wrote in a statement. "Right-arm pacer Navdeep Saini has scalped 23 wickets in 32 IPL matches played so far, in addition to 23 wickets in international cricket for India. He will replace the…

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