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Thibaut Courtois ruled out for six weeks; to miss UCL tie vs Bayern Munich, La Liga clash vs Atletico Madrid

Thibaut Courtois ruled out for six weeks; to miss UCL tie vs Bayern Munich, La Liga clash vs Atletico Madrid

Madrid (Spain): Thibaut Courtois faces a spell on the sidelines after picking up a thigh injury during Real Madridโ€™s 2-1 victory over Manchester City on Tuesday. The Belgian goalkeeper will now miss an estimated six weeks, as the club statement confirmed. "Following tests carried out today on our player Thibaut Courtois by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a muscle injury in the rectus femoris of his right quadriceps. His recovery will be monitored,โ€ the club statement read. He was substituted at halftime in the Champions League round of 16 second-leg clash, with Andriy Lunin taking…
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Step inside Kuldeep Yadavโ€™s luxurious bungalow in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh; A marble-clad haven worth crores

Step inside Kuldeep Yadavโ€™s luxurious bungalow in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh; A marble-clad haven worth crores

Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav has been in news since his debut in 2017. The star cricketer from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh got married a few days ago to his childhood friend Vanshika Chadha and hosted a grand wedding reception in Lucknow, which was attended by eminent personalities including the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath, Akhilesh Yadav, Shikhar Dhawan, Ravindra Jadeja and several other famous names from the world of cricket.(Instagram/kuldeep_18)
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NTK releases manifesto for TN polls, promises 5 capitals

NTK releases manifesto for TN polls, promises 5 capitals

The Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) on Thursday unveiled its manifesto for the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, promising the creation of five capital cities and ruling out freebies, with party chief Seeman arguing such measures deepen poverty. ย  Releasing the over 400-page document, Seeman said the proposal to establish multiple capitals was aimed at ensuring balanced regional development across the state. ย  Under the plan, Chennai would serve as the technological capital, Coimbatore as the industrial hub, Madurai as the cultural capital, Kanyakumari as the philosophical centre, while the State Secretariat would be shifted to Tiruchirappalli. ย  He said…
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CBI questions industrialist Anil Ambani in SBI’s Rs 2929 crore ‘cheating’ case

CBI questions industrialist Anil Ambani in SBI’s Rs 2929 crore ‘cheating’ case

New Delhi: CBI questions Anil Ambani in SBI's Rs 2929 crore 'cheating' case The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is questioning industrialist Anil Ambani in connection with the alleged Rs 2,929 crore cheating case registered against Reliance Communications Ltd and him on a complaint by the State Bank of India. Ambani arrived at the agency headquarters in the national capital this morning for questioning in the case. He was summoned by the investigating agency on March 19 and March 20. The agency has alleged fund diversion, misappropriation and other irregularities in the loan funds issued to the company by the…
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Paul Stirling steps down as T20I captain, Ireland confirm T20I series against India

Paul Stirling steps down as T20I captain, Ireland confirm T20I series against India

New Delhi: Ireland were in constant touch with the BCCI, with the hope of hosting India later in the year. They have now finalised it, as a T20I series will be played in June. However, the series will be played under a new leadership, following the resignation of Paul Stirling. The opener on Thursday announced that he had stepped down from the role after a disappointing campaign at the 2026 T20 World Cup. Stirling assumed the full-time T20 captaincy from Andy Balbirnie in 2023 and led Ireland in 48 T20Is. His tenure included two group-stage exits at T20 World Cups,…
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Iran mulls charging levies from ships crossing Strait of Hormuz in bid to tackle US, West sanctions

Iran mulls charging levies from ships crossing Strait of Hormuz in bid to tackle US, West sanctions

Tehran: Iran is considering imposing transit fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a lawmaker said on Thursday, in what could be an attempt to monetise its growing control over the crucial route that carries about one fifth of the worldโ€™s oil and liquefied gas,ย Reuters reported. Since the start of the US Israeli conflict with Iran, Tehran has disrupted maritime traffic through the strait for ships it claims are linked to its adversaries and their allies. According to the Iranian Students News Agency, parliament is examining a proposal that would require countries using the strait for shipping, energy…
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Any incident in Middle East will have an impact on India, says govt

Any incident in Middle East will have an impact on India, says govt

New Delhi: Amid rising oil and gas prices caused by the war raging across key energy producers and shipping lanes in the Middle East, the government said that any incident in the Middle East has a direct impact on India. Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary of the Petroleum Ministry, noted that India imports 90 per cent of its LPG and 47 per cent of its LNG from Qatar. With an ongoing war in the region, the country is experiencing some impact, prompting authorities to provide daily updates on the situation. Petroleum Supply Remains Stable Despite global uncertainties, the centre has maintained…
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Star CSK pacer ruled out of IPL 2026, five-time champions in hunt for replacement

Star CSK pacer ruled out of IPL 2026, five-time champions in hunt for replacement

Chennai: Chennai Super Kings have been dealt a setback ahead of IPL 2026, with Nathan Ellis sidelined for the season due to a hamstring injury sustained during training. The Australian pacer is unlikely to regain fitness in time, as confirmed by CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan. His absence leaves a gap in the bowling unit, especially in the crucial death overs where he was expected to play a key role. Ellis had been viewed as a potential solution for closing out innings, particularly following the departure of Matheesha Pathirana, who has since joined Kolkata Knight Riders in a high-value move worth…
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Iran attacks Ras Laffan, world’s largest gas hub in Qatar: What this means for India

Iran attacks Ras Laffan, world’s largest gas hub in Qatar: What this means for India

Doha: Global oil and gas markets plunged further into turmoil after an Iranian missile strike on Ras Laffan Industrial City, home to Qatarโ€™s largest liquefied natural gas facility. The attack on one of the worldโ€™s biggest LNG plants has forced a complete halt in production at the site. The Gulf region has borne the brunt of Iranโ€™s retaliation following US-Israeli strikes that triggered the wider conflict. Tehran has targeted US-linked assets while also striking key energy facilities, drawing strong reactions from hydrocarbon-rich Gulf monarchies. What Iran's attack on Qatar gas hub means for India The attack on Ras Laffan Industrial…
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Markets Crash: Sensex plunges 2,496 points, investors lose over Rs 12 trillion as Dalal Street bleeds

Markets Crash: Sensex plunges 2,496 points, investors lose over Rs 12 trillion as Dalal Street bleeds

Mumbai: Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, witnessed a sharp sell-off after a few days of strong closing. The sell-off was largely driven by a fresh escalation in geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, where renewed strikes between Israel and Iran targeting critical oil and LNG infrastructure have reignited concerns over global energy supply disruptions. At the end of the trading session, the BSE Sensex fell sharply by 2,496.89 points to close at 74,207.24. Meanwhile, the NSE Nifty tumbled by 775.65 points to 23,002.15. The Nifty Bank also fell 1,875.05 points to 53,451.00.ย  During the day, it dived 2,753.18 points…
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