Thousands had made their way to welcome Team India after their T20 World Cup triumph in Ahmedabad. (Image: Sahil Malhotra/TimesofIndia.com) TimesofIndia.com in Ahmedabad: When the fireworks went off at the Narendra Modi Stadium, there wasn’t the expected frenzy outside the venue. The thousands who rushed to their seats before the T20 World Cup final began...
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India’s Project Cheetah must stop importing big cats, say scientists
Last week, nine wild African cheetahs were tranquilised in Botswana’s savannah, quarantined for a few weeks in the country, and then taken on a 10-hour flight over the Indian Ocean by the Indian Air Force to Gwalior. From here, the big cats were flown in helicopters to large quarantine enclosures in Kuno National Park in...
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Battle of the rolls: How Mamata vs EC over SIR has set stage for 2026 Bengal assembly elections
The publication of West Bengal’s final electoral rolls on February 28 almost closes the chapter on one of the most acrimonious Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercises in the state’s recent political history. Now remains the aftermath of the political storm that has stirred, not just on the streets but in the courtroom too. What began...
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Did Israel surprise US with strikes on Iran oil depots? White House reportedly sent ‘WTF’ message
“WTF” — The White House reacted surprisingly after Israel, one of the United States’ closest allies in the Middle East, struck Iranian oil facilities on Saturday. The attack by the Benjamin Netanyahu-led government was not anticipated by the Donald Trump administration, marking the first major disagreement between the two partners who carried out a joint...
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Amid Iran war, US ramping up B-21 Raider production: What makes the next-gen bomber stand out
The United States Air Force is set to expand production of its next-generation stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider, after reaching a funding agreement with Northrop Grumman. The move is aimed at accelerating delivery of the aircraft and strengthening the US long-range strike fleet.The Department of the Air Force said it will use $4.5 billion allocated...
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‘Don’t remember any time we had an argument’: Surya on partnership with Gambhir
India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir and skipper Suryakumar Yadav (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: The bond between captain and coach often defines the success of a cricket team, and India’s triumphant T20 era appears to be built on exactly that foundation. If the partnership between Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid once set the tone at T20...
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Watch: Video challenges Trump’s claim, shows US Tomahawk missile near Iran school
Video released by Mehr News agency (Video/X) A video released on Sunday appeared to show US Tomahawk cruise missiles striking near an elementary school in the southern Iranian town of Minab, where at least 168 people were reportedly killed, according to Iranian news agency Mehr.According to the footage, the missile can be seen striking a...
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Israel accused of using white phosphorus in Lebanon: Why the weapon is controversial
People stand on the wreckage of destroyed houses that were hit by Israeli airstrikes in Sir al-Gharbiyeh village south Lebanon. (AP photo) Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Monday alleged that the Israeli military “unlawfully” struck a village in southern Lebanon using shells containing white phosphorus, a controversial incendiary munition.In a report, the rights group said...
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How Iran war could create ‘fertilizer shock’ – often ignored global risk to food prices, farming
Tehran is moving to restrict – or effectively close – the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, as part of the latest escalation in the war involving Iran. Markets have reacted to the global impact of closing this incredibly busy shipping channel, focusing on the risk to oil and gas flows, the prospect of higher crude...
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Bahrain’s Bapco declares ‘force majeure’ after Iran strikes: What it means
Bahrain’s state oil company on Monday declared force majeure on its shipments after Iranian strikes in the region set the largest oil facility on fire, escalating tensions across the Gulf’s vital energy corridor.Bapco said all domestic market needs remain fully secured and supplies will continue without disruption, supported by proactive contingency plans. US Base Attacked...
