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Sourav Ganguly reacts to Kolkata being snubbed for Tests in India’s 2026-27 home season

Sourav Ganguly reacts to Kolkata being snubbed for Tests in India’s 2026-27 home season

Kolkata: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the schedule for India's home season last week and that triggered a massive debate as traditional venues - Kolkata and Mumbai - didn't get to host a single game of the high-profile Test series between India and Australia. Nagpur, Chennai, Guwahati, Ranchi and Ahmedabad got the hosting rights for five Test matches and Sourav Ganguly is not unhappy with the board for Kolkata getting snubbed. Theย Cricket Association of Bengal President believes that Test cricket must reach newer venues as it is good for the growth of the game. "Itโ€™s…
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‘We are waiting for you’: Iran boasts its elite commandos in video amid US military buildup in West Asia

‘We are waiting for you’: Iran boasts its elite commandos in video amid US military buildup in West Asia

Tehran: Iran has released fresh footage of its elite army commandos, accompanied by a defiant warning directed at the United States, as thousands of American paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division begin arriving in West Asia amid the escalating conflict. The video, circulated by a state-linked outlet Press TV, shows Iranโ€™s special forces and asserts their readiness to confront and defeat American troops. It prominently features the phrase โ€œCome Closeโ€, signalling a direct challenge to any potential US ground intervention in the region. The timing holds significance. According to Reuters, thousands of troops from the US Armyโ€™s 82nd Airborne Division…
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PropShare Celestia’s Rs 244 crore IPO to open on April 10, check price band and other details

PropShare Celestia’s Rs 244 crore IPO to open on April 10, check price band and other details

Mumbai: Property Share Investment Trust, the country's first registered Small and Medium Real Estate Investment Trust (SM REIT), has announced that the Rs 244.65 crore IPO of PropShare Celestia will open next month. According to the information available, the public issue will open for subscription on April 10. The issue, with a price band of Rs 10-10.50 lakh per unit,ย  will conclude on April 16, the statement reads. PropShare Celestia is the third SM REIT launched by Property Share Investment Trust. The public issue will comprise only a fresh issue of units, with no offer-for-sale component. The IPO proceeds will…
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Can Punjab Kings’ ‘Sarpanch’ Shreyas Iyer hit the punch and turn the tide in New Chandigarh in IPL 2026?

Can Punjab Kings’ ‘Sarpanch’ Shreyas Iyer hit the punch and turn the tide in New Chandigarh in IPL 2026?

New Delhi: Shreyas Iyer's switch from the Kolkata Knight Riders to the Punjab Kings has earned him a big fan base from Punjab fans. Iyer had almost given PBKS their first-ever IPL title had his team not fallen short at the final hurdle to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2025. However, his stellar form and leadership have earned him the nickname of 'Sarpanch'. Shreyas was in insane form last year. He scored 604 runs in 17 innings in IPL 2025 with some stellar knocks, including a marvellous 87* against the Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2.ย  Shreyas needs to turn his…
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Trump issues threat to destroy Iran’s energy sites, desalination plants if ceasefire isn’t reached ‘shortly’

Trump issues threat to destroy Iran’s energy sites, desalination plants if ceasefire isn’t reached ‘shortly’

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to destroy Iranโ€™s energy sites, desalination plants and other vital infrastructure if a deal to end the war with Tehran is not reached "shortly." Trump stated that the US is negotiating with Iran's parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, in an interview with the New York Post published Monday. The former Revolutionary Guard commander was previously floated as Washington's negotiating partner, but has denied Iran is talking to the US and said Pakistan-facilitated discussions were merely a cover for American troop deployments. In the meantime, Israel has invaded southern Lebanon to push out…
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Small Savings Schemes: Check latest interest rates of Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, PPF and others

Small Savings Schemes: Check latest interest rates of Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, PPF and others

New Delhi: The government has announced the interest rates for small savings schemes (SSS) for the quarter from April 1 to June 30, 2026. This update is important for those who invest in the Public Provident Fund (PPF), the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY), or the National Savings Certificate (NSC). According to a notification by the finance ministry, interest rates have been kept unchanged for various small savings schemes for the eighth straight quarter, beginning April 1, 2026. "The rates of interest on various Small Savings Schemes for the first quarter of FY 2026-27, starting from April 1, 2026, and ending…
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Ravindra Jadeja reveals reason behind his gun celebration after dismissing Shivam Dube in CSK redemption

Ravindra Jadeja reveals reason behind his gun celebration after dismissing Shivam Dube in CSK redemption

New Delhi: Having switched sides from Chennai Super Kings to Rajasthan Royals, Ravindra Jadeja had his redemption in the clash between the two sides at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. Jadeja, having been traded to the Royals before the IPL 2026 season, took 2/18 in his three overs as the Royals bowled the Super Kings out for a meagre 127.ย  He got crucial wickets of Sarfaraz Khan and Shivam Dube as he got enough help from the surface that was sticky due to rain in the build-up to the game. Jadeja unleashed a special gun celebration after dismissing Dube, which…
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India-bound humanitarian aid aircraft hit in US strike at Mashhad airport, Iran terms it ‘war crime’

India-bound humanitarian aid aircraft hit in US strike at Mashhad airport, Iran terms it ‘war crime’

Tehran: An Iranian civilian aircraft preparing to fly to India was reportedly damaged in a US strike at Mashhad International Airport, news agency ANI reported citing Iranian sources. The aircraft, operated by Mahan Air, was scheduled to depart for New Delhi on a humanitarian assignment to transport medicines and essential medical supplies. As per the report, Iranian officials said the sudden disruption has triggered fresh alarm over the safety of civilian and relief-linked flights in a region already facing intense geopolitical turbulence. The incident comes amid ongoing coordination between New Delhi and Tehran on humanitarian shipments, including India's recent dispatch…
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ATM rules update: Key changes by HDFC, PNB, Bandhan Bank to take effect from April 1

ATM rules update: Key changes by HDFC, PNB, Bandhan Bank to take effect from April 1

New Delhi: If you withdraw cash from an ATM, you may now have to pay higher fees as several banks are changing their ATM withdrawal rules. These rules will take effect on April 1, 2026. These changes affect ATM cash withdrawal limits, transaction charges, and payment methods using debit cards and QR codes. Here, we will tell you about the changes you will see when withdrawing cash from ATMs using UPI and debit cards. Free UPI transaction limit of HDFCย  HDFC Bank has made a significant change to its free UPI transaction limit: cash withdrawals from UPI-based ATMs now count…
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PBKS vs GT weather report: How will weather in Mullanpur fare for IPL 2026 game 4?

PBKS vs GT weather report: How will weather in Mullanpur fare for IPL 2026 game 4?

New Delhi: The stage is set for game 4 of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans will lock horns at the YMS International Cricket Stadium on March 31. It is worth noting that this will be the first game of the season for both sides, and they will aim to get off to a good start.ย  Interestingly, Punjab Kings reached the finals in IPL 2025. Under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, the side performed brilliantly under his captaincy but failed to cross the finish line and lost the summit clash to Royal Challengers Bengaluru.ย …
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