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‘Cowards, paper tiger’: Trump blasts NATO over lack of support in war against Iran

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‘Cowards, paper tiger’: Trump blasts NATO over lack of support in war against Iran

Washington: Irked by NATO allies over the lack of support for his appeal to send military to remove Iran's hold of the Strait of Hormuz amid West Asia conflict, Donald Trump on Friday lashed out at the countries, calling them "cowards". In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that without the United States, NATO would be "a paper tiger." He accused the member nations of refusing to participate in what he framed as an effort to stop a "nuclear-powered Iran," adding that the conflict had already been "militarily won" with minimal risk for them. "Without the U.S.A., NATO IS A PAPER…

Ajinkya Rahane praises KKR’s batting unit, keeps mystery around opening slot ahead of IPL 2026

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Ajinkya Rahane praises KKR’s batting unit, keeps mystery around opening slot ahead of IPL 2026

Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders are spoiled for choice as far as the opening combination goes in the upcoming IPL 2026. They have two marquee overseas cricketers in Finn Allen and Tim Seifert for the slot and among Indians, Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi are two solid options. They also have Rachin Ravindra in the mix, who had a decent run in the T20 World Cup. Amid this, the three-time champions also have Sunil Narine, who is one of their successful openers in history. However, KKR haven’t finalised their opening combination yet. Captain Rahane is expected to take the call after…

3 cricketers who can replace Sam Curran in Rajasthan Royals squad for IPL 2026

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3 cricketers who can replace Sam Curran in Rajasthan Royals squad for IPL 2026

Jaipur: Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Sam Curran has been ruled out of the IPL 2026. The England international is currently dealing with a groin injury and will not recover in time for the cash-rich tournament. Notably, he was signed as part of a trade deal that saw Sanju Samson leave Rajasthan for Ravindra Jadeja and Curran. The cricketer was expected to solve Rajasthan’s death-over woes and in his absence, the team management is in search of a replacement. Here’s a list of three cricketers who can make the cut. 3. Dasun Shanaka Sri Lanka international Dasun Shanaka could be on Rajasthan’s…

Trump sending military to open Strait of Hormuz? USS Tripoli warship with 2,000 marines heads to Middle East

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Trump sending military to open Strait of Hormuz? USS Tripoli warship with 2,000 marines heads to Middle East

New Delhi: Donald Trump has been teasing a military action against Iran with on-and-off statements on the subject, including an appeal to US allies to send forces to the Strait of Hormuz, and later rebuking it after a cold response. Responding to media queries on Thursday, Trump again bantered on the topic, saying, "I am not putting troops anywhere. If I were, I certainly wouldn't tell you." In line with those remarks, a ground US military operation might be coming up against Iran. At least one United States Navy warship carrying more than 2,000 Marines is heading towards the Middle East,…

When will Matheesha Pathirana join KKR squad for IPL 2026? Head coach Abhishek Nayar confirms

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When will Matheesha Pathirana join KKR squad for IPL 2026? Head coach Abhishek Nayar confirms

Kolkata: Matheesha Pathirana is set to miss the opening matches of IPL 2026, with Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Abhishek Nayar confirming the update during a press conference. He revealed that the franchise has been in touch with Sri Lanka Cricket, who indicated that the 23-year-old pacer is expected to regain full fitness by mid-April and will join the KKR squad thereafter. “He is with the Sri Lanka Cricket Board. They look after his rehab. The latest communication we sort of had is hopefully, somewhere in mid-April, they feel he will be match fit. That’s what we know as of…

Mojtaba Khamenei’s first-ever video released by Iran’s state media amid suspense over whereabouts | WATCH

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Mojtaba Khamenei’s first-ever video released by Iran’s state media amid suspense over whereabouts | WATCH

Tehran: As the suspense continues over the whereabouts of Iran's new Supreme Leader, the Iranian state media on Friday released an undated video of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei in which he was seen teaching 'religious science' to a group of students in Arabic. The one minute nineteen seconds video was released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), but it did not verify when it was recorded. This has led to speculations that it was an archived video. "Published for the first time. A video of religious science teaching by Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei," the IRIB posted on X (formerly Twitter),…

Telangana Budget 2026-27: Finance Minister presents Rs 3.24 lakh crore budget, check key highlights

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Telangana Budget 2026-27: Finance Minister presents Rs 3.24 lakh crore budget, check key highlights

Hyderabad: The Telangana government has presented a budget of Rs 3.24 lakh crore for the year 2026-27. This is up by nearly Rs 20,000 crore over the previous year. While presenting the budget, the government said that it is prioritising flagship programmes such as Musi Riverfront beautification and Hyderabad Metrorail Phase 2 and 3. Presenting the budget in the assembly, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said the revenue expenditure was pegged at Rs 2,34,406 crore, and capital expenditure at Rs 47,267 crore. The minister proposed an allocation of Rs 17,907 crore for the Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department…

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…