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Imtiaz Ali eyes local talent at Sikkim International Film Festival

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Imtiaz Ali eyes local talent at Sikkim International Film Festival

Acclaimed filmmaker Imtiaz Ali is keen to build connections in Sikkim and is eyeing to rope in local talent for his future projects. He is also looking to explore stories rooted in the northeast and expressed hope of returning to the state to shoot a film soon. Ali was speaking on the opening day of the Sikkim International Film Festival where he headlined a masterclass on the "Craft of Directing and Screenwriting" and shared with the audience his insights into the intricacies of filmmaking and storytelling. Ali emphasised that pre-production is the backbone of any film, essentially shaping…

Sri Lanka declines US request to land warplanes amid West Asia tensions, reaffirms strict neutrality

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Mar

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Sri Lanka declines US request to land warplanes amid West Asia tensions, reaffirms strict neutrality

Colombo: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told Parliament on Friday that the government refused permission for two United States warplanes to land at the Mattala International Airport earlier this month. According to him, aircraft stationed in Djibouti requested clearance to land on March 4 and March, but both appeals were turned down. The President said that Colombo is committed to maintaining a balanced foreign policy despite intense geopolitical pressure. "We want to maintain our neutrality despite many pressures. We won't give in. The Middle East war poses challenges but we will do everything possible to remain neutral," he added…

Petrol Price Hike: BPCL, HPCL and Indian Oil raise premium petrol rates by up to Rs 2.35 per litre

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Petrol Price Hike: BPCL, HPCL and Indian Oil raise premium petrol rates by up to Rs 2.35 per litre

New Delhi: Amid the ongoing war in West Asia, oil marketing companies on Friday hiked the premium petrol prices by up to Rs 2.35 per litre with immediate effect. The prices of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited's (BPCL) 'Speed', Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited's (HPCL) 'Power', and Indian Oil Corporation Limited's (IOCL) 'XP95' petrol have been increased by Rs 2.09 to Rs 2.35 per litre. However, there is no change in the price of regular petrol at present. Largest supply disruption The price hike comes amid escalating war in the Middle East. The war has triggered the largest supply disruption in the history…

New Zealand take the lead against South Africa, register dominant win in third T20I

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New Zealand take the lead against South Africa, register dominant win in third T20I

Auckland: New Zealand and South Africa continued their ongoing five-game T20I series by taking on each other in the third T20I. The two sides locked horns at Eden Park in Auckland on March 20, and the clash began with South Africa coming in to bat first after losing the toss. South Africa, hoping to put in a good performance with the bat, were left completely helpless as the Black Caps put forth an exceptional showing with the ball. The Proteas opened their innings with Wiaan Mulder departing on a duck and Tony de Zorzi scoring 15. Jason Smith added 10…

IRGC confirms its spokesman General Ali Mohammad Naeini killed in Israeli-American missile attack

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IRGC confirms its spokesman General Ali Mohammad Naeini killed in Israeli-American missile attack

Tehran: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Friday confirmed that General Ali Mohammad Naeini, its spokesman, is killed in an Israeli-American missile attack. The state-owned Tasnim news agency reported on Telegram and X that Naeini was killed early on Friday. Ali Mohammad Naeini’s death comes just hours after local media quoted his remarks against the US and Israel. Moreover, Fars news agency reported Naeini as saying, “Our missile industry deserves a perfect score… and there is no concern in this regard, because even under wartime conditions we continue missile production." His death marks the fourth major blow to Iran’s…

Mining stock jumps nearly 7% as company shares update on increasing stake in subsidiary, check details

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Mar

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Mining stock jumps nearly 7% as company shares update on increasing stake in subsidiary, check details

Mumbai: Shares of iron and steel products manufacturer Godawari Power and Ispat Ltd (GPIL) traded higher on Friday, March 20, 2026 after a key announcement in its latest exchange filing. The company’s stock started the trading session in green at Rs 251 against the previous close of Rs 250.85 on the BSE. Amid a spurt in trading volume by more than 4.41 per cent, the scrip jumped to touch the intraday high of Rs 267.85, representing a gain of 6.78 per cent. Last seen, the stock was trading at Rs 263.50 with a gain of 5.04 per cent, and the…

‘This is very important’: Irfan Pathan shares his wisdom with superstar youngster ahead of IPL 2026

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Mar

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‘This is very important’: Irfan Pathan shares his wisdom with superstar youngster ahead of IPL 2026

New Delhi: The 19th edition of the IPL (Indian Premier League) is slated to kick off on March 28. Ahead of the new season, many fans would be looking forward to the performances of 14-year-old India youngster Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Widely revered as one of the best talents around, Suryavanshi will be representing Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2026. He made his debut for Royals in the IPL 2025 and dazzled the fans with his performance, even becoming the youngest player to hit an IPL century in history. With the season for him around the corner, former India cricketer Irfan Pathan…

Tata Power reportedly signs PPA with Gujarat Govt for Mundra Power plant, shares jump 5%

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Mar

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Tata Power reportedly signs PPA with Gujarat Govt for Mundra Power plant, shares jump 5%

Mumbai: Shares of Tata Power gained 5 per cent to hit a fresh 52-week high on Friday amid reports that Gujarat has approved a revised power supply pact with Tata Power. The stock started the trading session at Rs 402, up from the previous close of Rs 398.50 on the BSE. The scrip gained further amid a spurt in trading volume by more than 2.80 times and touched the intraday high of Rs 418.4, representing a gain of 4.99 per cent. This is also the stock's fresh 52-week high. The stock's 52-week low was Rs 332.10, reached on March 7,…

Rajasthan Royals’ probable playing XI for IPL 2026: Adam Milne IN, Nandre Burger OUT?

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Mar

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Rajasthan Royals’ probable playing XI for IPL 2026: Adam Milne IN, Nandre Burger OUT?

New Delhi: The 19th edition of the IPL (Indian Premier League) is all set to kick off on March 28, and ahead of the new season, many fans would be wondering what the probable XI of their favourite sides could look like ahead of the IPL 2026. On the same note, many would have their eyes set upon the inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals. With the announcement of Riyan Parag as the new skipper for the side, the signing of Ravindra Jadeja, and many other new players, Royals could field an interesting playing XI in the upcoming edition of the IPL. …

Kuwait’s Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery hit by drone attacks as Iran targets energy sites in gulf countries

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Kuwait’s Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery hit by drone attacks as Iran targets energy sites in gulf countries

Kuwait City: Kuwait's state oil firm KPC on Friday said its Mina Al-Ahmadi oil refinery was hit by multiple drone attacks, causing massive fire in some units, with no initial casualties reported, the state news agency said. The refinery had been hit Thursday, sparking fires. Soon after receiving information about the attack, firefighters responded immediately, with several units shut down as a precaution to ensure workers' safety. Know all about Mina Al-Ahmadi oil refinery The Mina Al-Ahmadi Refinery (MAA) is Kuwait's largest and oldest operational oil refinery, located approximately 45 kilometres south of Kuwait City along the Arabian Gulf coast. The…