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Kerala CM defends his ‘chettatharam’ remark against Sudhakaran

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Kerala CM defends his ‘chettatharam’ remark against Sudhakaran

Clarifying his word "chettatharam" (meanness, cheapness, vile behavior) remark against former CPI(M) leader G Sudhakaran, the Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, on Tuesday said that the word was not used with the intention to insult but as a reference to his former colleague's “betrayal” of Marxist ideology. Responding to reporters' queries on the issue at a press conference, Vijayan said that he did not refer to Sudhakaran as a 'chetta' (closely translated as a bad man). "I said political 'chettatharam' (cheapness). It is a term I have used several times in the past. It does not mean…

Manchester United announces withdrawal of key stars from national duty ahead of the international break

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Mar

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Manchester United announces withdrawal of key stars from national duty ahead of the international break

MANCHESTER: English Premier League club Manchester United has come forward and announced that two of their star players, Benjamin Sesko and Bryan Mbeumo, will not be fulfilling their international duties with Slovenia and Cameroon for the upcoming international break. As per a report, both Sesko and Mbeumo will be missing the international break due to injury problems. While Mbeumo will miss Cameroon’s friendly clashes against Australia and China, Sesko will miss out on Slovenia’s clashes against Hungary and Montenegro. Both decisions have been taken on a precautionary basis. Mbeumo was substituted in the second half of Manchester United’s recent clash…

Will European gas prices hit 2022 peaks amid the West Asia war? Here’s what report says

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Will European gas prices hit 2022 peaks amid the West Asia war? Here’s what report says

New Delhi: A new report by ING Bank suggests that European gas prices are unlikely to return to the record highs seen in 2022 when the region faced severe disruptions after the early phase of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The analysis notes that Europe is now structurally stronger and better supplied to absorb shocks. "We do not believe European gas prices will trade to the peaks seen in 2022; global gas markets are relatively better supplied, while a large pipeline of LNG export capacity is coming onto the market in the years ahead," the bank stated. Despite improved supply conditions, the…

Jewellery stock gains ahead of board meet to consider preference share redemption, check details

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Jewellery stock gains ahead of board meet to consider preference share redemption, check details

Mumbai: Shares of Motisons Jewellers Ltd, a Jaipur-based retail jewellery company, traded in the green ahead of the board meeting to consider the redemption of preference shares. The action in the stock also coincided with a strong rally in the benchmark indices, in line with a rally in global markets, after US President Donald Trump announced a temporary halt to strikes targeting Iranian energy infrastructure. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 1,516 points to 74,212.47 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty surged 386.95 points to 22,899.60. Amid this rally, the counter opened in the green at Rs 12.53, up from…

Sunrisers Hyderabad announces veteran England bowler as Jack Edwards’ replacement for IPL 2026

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Mar

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Sunrisers Hyderabad announces veteran England bowler as Jack Edwards’ replacement for IPL 2026

Hyderabad: With the ongoing injury crisis ahead of the 19th edition of the IPL (Indian Premier League), 2016 champions Sunrisers Hyderabad came forward and announced the signing of 35-year-old English bowler David Payne as the replacement for Jack Edwards. It is worth noting that Payne will be joining SRH for Rs 1.5 crore, having played just one ODI for England; it is the shortest format in which Payne has played his best cricket. At the age of 35, he has vast experience in playing T20 cricket, having played 233 T20 matches so far in his career. In the 233 games,…

Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei ready to negotiate with US: Report

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Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei ready to negotiate with US: Report

Tehran: Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has agreed to negotiate with the United States and reach an agreement, suggesting a potential diplomatic opening amid ongoing hostilities, reported Arab News has cited Israeli Media outlet Yedioth Ahronoth. Ahrnaooth cited a conversation between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US intermediary Steve Witkoff, which was approved by the highest level in Iran. Earlier, US President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route, will be "open very soon" amid the conflict in West Asia and suggested that he envisions it being managed jointly by the US and…

Stock under Rs 300 jumps as company shares detail related to merger of its subsidiary

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Stock under Rs 300 jumps as company shares detail related to merger of its subsidiary

Mumbai: Shares of Godawari Power and Ispat Ltd are trading in the green after the company shared updates on its merger with its subsidiary, Godavari Energy Limited (GEL). In an exchange filing, the company said that the merger process is now complete and the company has received a certified copy of the order dated March 12, 2026, of the National Company Law Tribunal, Cuttack Bench ("NCLT"). The company stated that the merger became effective on March 23, 2026, meaning GEL is now fully integrated into the company. However, the planned date for this scheme was April 1, 2025. Share price…

RCB to honour stampede victims, set to leave 11 empty seats at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in memory of the fans

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RCB to honour stampede victims, set to leave 11 empty seats at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in memory of the fans

Bengaluru: In a moving moment from the IPL’s (Indian Premier League) defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the franchise will be honouring the 11 fans who lost their lives in the Bengaluru stampede back in June 2025. It is worth noting that the title celebration parade was planned back on June 4, 2025, which quickly turned tragic for the fans. 11 people lost their lives in the tragedy, and to honour them, RCB announced that they will be honouring the lives lost by permanently reserving 11 seats at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium that will be left empty as a reminder of…

US-Iran war to end on April 9? Report claims negotiation talks to be held in Pakistan

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Mar

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US-Iran war to end on April 9? Report claims negotiation talks to be held in Pakistan

Jerusalem: The United States has set 9 April as a potential date to end the ongoing war against Iran, Israeli media reported, citing a government official, after US President Donald Trump announced his decision to hold off on strikes against Tehran's energy infrastructure. Trump announced a five-day pause on attacks targeting Iranian power and energy facilities, citing "productive" discussions aimed at de-escalation. "Washington has set April 9 as a target date for ending the war, leaving about 21 days for continued fighting and negotiations," reported the daily Yedioth Ahronoth, one of Israel's largest newspapers, citing an unnamed government official. The…

India women’s squad for South Africa T20I series announced, uncapped star gets maiden call-up

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India women’s squad for South Africa T20I series announced, uncapped star gets maiden call-up

New Delhi: The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) took centre stage and announced India women’s squad for the upcoming five-game T20I series against South Africa women. It is worth noting that the two sides will lock horns across five T20Is, with the clashes set to be held on April 17, 19, 22, 25, and 27. Furthermore, the first two T20Is will be held in Durban, with the third and fourth clashes slated to be held in Johannesburg. The final T20I of the series will be held in Benoni. Interestingly, Harmanpreet Kaur will be leading the side with…