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‘You said, Let’s do it’: Trump puts onus on Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth for starting Iran war

‘You said, Let’s do it’: Trump puts onus on Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth for starting Iran war

Washington: As the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran enters its fourth week, President Donald Trump has offered a fresh account of how the war began, suggesting that Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth was among the first senior officials to push for military action. Hegseth has been the public face of the military campaign, frequently addressing the media at the Pentagon. 'You said, Let's do it': Trump Speaking at a roundtable in Tennessee, Trump said, "Pete, I think you were the first one to speak up, and you said, 'Letโ€™s do it because you can't let them have a…
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Vedanta Interim Dividend: Stock to trade ex-date for 1100% dividend soon, check record date

Vedanta Interim Dividend: Stock to trade ex-date for 1100% dividend soon, check record date

Mumbai: Stock markets have been quite volatile of late due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Indian equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in tandem with an extremely weak trend in global markets. Relentless foreign fund outflows and weakness in the rupee have also made investors risk-averse. The 30-share BSE Sensex dived 1,836.57 points, or 2.46 per cent, to settle at 72,696.39. During the day, it plunged 1,974.52 points, or 2.64 per cent, to 72,558.44. The 50-share NSE Nifty tanked 601.85 points, or 2.60 per cent, to end at 22,512.65. However, equity benchmark indices are expected to…
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Ben Stokes opens up on ‘hardest period of his captaincy’, entrusts McCullum-Key to take England forward

Ben Stokes opens up on ‘hardest period of his captaincy’, entrusts McCullum-Key to take England forward

New Delhi: Englandโ€™s Test skipper Ben Stokes has caught major headlines after he took to social media and wrote a heartfelt note for his fans. It is worth noting that Ben Stokes recently led England in the Ashes, where Australia defeated them 4-1.ย  Facing the hefty loss, Stokes took to social media and branded the 4-1 Ashes loss as the hardest period of his captaincy as the England Test skipper. However, with many fans coming forward and making their feelings clear over the management, Stokes voiced support for Brendon McCullum and Rob Key.ย  The ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board)…
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Iran strikes Kiryat Shmona in Israel, President Isaac Herzog forced to take cover

Iran strikes Kiryat Shmona in Israel, President Isaac Herzog forced to take cover

Tel Aviv: Soon after a news conference in the northern Israeli town of Kiryat Shmona, Israeli President Isaac Herzog was forced to take cover as Iran strikes Kiryat Shmona in Israel. During his speech, Herzog said Israel could not return to last yearโ€™s ceasefire, and must secure โ€œstrategic depth inside Lebanonโ€. The development comes at a time when US President Donald Trump said the US was talking with a "respected" Iranian leader and claimed the Islamic Republic was eager for a deal to end the war. He also extended a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or…
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Delhi Budget LIVE: Delhi progressing rapidly with triple engine govt, says CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi Budget LIVE: Delhi progressing rapidly with triple engine govt, says CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is presenting the budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year in the Assembly. While presenting the budget, the Chief Minister said that Delhi's per capita income is the third highest in the country.ย She also said that the national capital is progressing rapidly with the triple-engine government. This is her government's second budget.ย  ย 
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‘Not even close to Andre Russell’: Mohammad Kaif makes massive statement on Cameron Green ahead of IPL 2026

‘Not even close to Andre Russell’: Mohammad Kaif makes massive statement on Cameron Green ahead of IPL 2026

New Delhi: With the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 all set to kick off on March 28, many fans will be looking to see star all-rounder Cameron Green in action. Green was roped in by the three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders. He became the most expensive player of the auction, being sold for Rs 25.2 crore.ย  One of the best all-rounders in world cricket, Cameron Greenโ€™s performances could prove to be a key factor in KKRโ€™s success in the season. However, ahead of the tournament, former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif came forward and opined that Green is not close to…
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Gulf shifts stance as US allies Saudi Arabia, UAE weigh joining Iran war amid Strait of Hormuz crisis: Report

Gulf shifts stance as US allies Saudi Arabia, UAE weigh joining Iran war amid Strait of Hormuz crisis: Report

New Delhi: Rising attacks on their territories and escalating tensions around the sensitive Strait of Hormuz have pushed Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to the brink of joining the ongoing US and Israel confrontation with Iran. After weeks of urging all sides to avoid a wider conflict, several Gulf capitals are now reworking their calculations as Iranian strikes show no signs of slowing down, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ). Countries such as Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE initially questioned whether the American "Operation Epic Fury" and the Israeli "Operation Roaring…
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Barry Keoghan opens up about online hate

Barry Keoghan opens up about online hate

Irish actor Barry Keoghan has opened up about online nastiness directed at his appearance, admitting his biggest disappointment is knowing his 3-year-old son, Brando, will eventually grow up to read those hateful comments. ย  The "Saltburn" actor said he does have a "an incredible fanbase" but there is also a "nasty side". ย  "There's a lot of hate online. It's a lot of abuse of how I look," he said on SiriusXMโ€™s โ€œThe Morning Mash Upโ€. ย  "It's also disappointing that my little boy has to read all of this stuff when he gets older," he added. ย  Keoghan welcomed…
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Georgia Voll’s stellar ton helps Australia women whitewash West Indies women in Kingston

Georgia Voll’s stellar ton helps Australia women whitewash West Indies women in Kingston

Kingston: Australia women continued their dominant performance against West Indies women and whitewashed their opponents with their third straight victory against them. The two sides locked horns at the Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent, on March 24, and the clash began with Australia coming in to bat first.ย  The side opened its innings with Beth Mooney scoring 11 runs. However, after the early dismissal, it was the performance of Georgia Voll that saw Australia put forth a brilliant performance.ย  Voll amassed 101 runs in 53 deliveries, with Phoebe Litchfield and Ellyse Perry scoring 15 and 18 runs, respectively. Nicola…
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