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Why is Wayne Rooney vs Neymar debate trending on social media? Check what sparked the debate

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Why is Wayne Rooney vs Neymar debate trending on social media? Check what sparked the debate

New Delhi: The debate on who is better – such discussions are way too common in the world of sports, with fans arguing over the skills of Lionel Messi and the flair of Cristiano Ronaldo for several years. A new debate has sparked social media on fire. The argument over who is better between former England forward Wayne Rooney and Brazilian star Neymar has taken social media by storm. With there being no correlation between the careers of Rooney and Neymar, many fans have been wondering where the debate originated from. It is worth noting that while talking on The…

Indian national killed in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh as conflict continues to rage on in Gulf

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Indian national killed in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh as conflict continues to rage on in Gulf

Riyadh: The Centre on Friday confirmed that an Indian national was killed in Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh earlier this week, as conflict continues to escalate in the Middle East. The government said it remains in touch with local authorities and the kin of the deceased to ensure the early return of his mortal remains to India. "Late last night, we received information regarding the tragic demise of an Indian national during an attack in Riyadh on 18th March," said MEA Joint Secretary (Gulf) Aseem Mahajan at a presser, while paying condolences to the kin of the deceased. "Our mission…

Zomato hikes food delivery platform fee by Rs 2.40 per order, check details

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Zomato hikes food delivery platform fee by Rs 2.40 per order, check details

New Delhi: Food-delivery company Zomato has hiked the platform fee to Rs 14.90 from Rs 12.50 or 19 per cent per order. This means a hike of Rs 2.40 per order. This revised platform fee will take effect today, i.e., on March 20th. It's worth noting that this increase comes amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has affected the supply of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and crude oil. Consequently, the government has halted the supply of commercial LPG cylinders to domestic customers and increased the supply of domestic cylinders. Zomato's platform fee has increased by Rs 2.40, which…

CSK’s star Australia all-rounder set to miss initial few games of IPL 2026

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CSK’s star Australia all-rounder set to miss initial few games of IPL 2026

Chennai: Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Matthew Short is set to miss the initial few games of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. As reported by Cricbuzz, the Australia international is currently dealing with a fractured thumb and is expected to join the squad later in the tournament. He was also in the reckoning for the T20 World Cup 2026, but due to poor form and a change of strategy by Australia, saw Short dropped from the 15-member squad. His absence won’t necessarily bother Australia, as Short was arguably one of their back-up options for the season. Dewald Brevis, Jamie Overton,…

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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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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Mar

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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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Mar

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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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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…