Image: X@/RT_com A Lockheed Martin (LMT.N) Hercules C-130 military aircraft carrying about 110 soldiers crashed in southern Colombia on Monday, according to the country’s defence ministry, with local media reporting that the plane went down shortly after take-off.Video footage circulating online showed the aircraft engulfed in flames.The country’s defence minister Pedro Sanchez said the accident...
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‘AI will be sold like electricity and water by OpenAI’: Sam Altman
The field of artificial intelligence is evolving towards a system in which it is considered a basic service rather than a product. At the BlackRock Infrastructure Summit in Washington, DC, on 11 March 2026, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman outlined a model in which AI can be delivered “on demand” and billed according to usage.In essence,...
Ajinkya Rahane sends strong message ahead of IPL 2026 with blazing 20-ball fifty
Ajinkya Rahane (ANI) Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane has sent out an early statement ahead of IPL 2026, showcasing his intent with a blistering knock in a practice game. The veteran batter smashed 58 off just 25 balls, bringing up his half-century in only 20 deliveries before voluntarily walking off to allow other players...
Dhurandhar 2 faces Tamil Nadu plea for ban ahead of polls, amid BO success
Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has landed in fresh controversy even as it continues its dream run at the box office. An urgent plea has reportedly been made before the Madras High Court seeking a ban on the film’s release in Tamil Nadu, citing concerns over the Model Code of Conduct ahead of the...
‘No security concerns’: Bangladesh Cricket Board allows players to join PSL
Mustafizur Rahman NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Monday cleared its players to take part in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 after consultations with government authorities.In a statement issued on Monday, the board said it had been in touch with the Ministry of Youth & Sports and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs...
Gold prices crash! US-Iran war wipes out $9tn yellow metal market cap – is it losing its shine?
Gold has corrected significantly by 19% globally and 17% in rupee terms. (AI image) Gold prices crash and how! The unprecedented rise in gold prices over the last few quarters has come to a halt – for now. In fact, gold prices have been on a crashing spree for the last two months, and the...
‘No direct talks, buying time’: What Iran has said on Trump’s claims
Conflicting narratives have emerged between the United States and Iran after President Donald Trump claimed “very good” and “productive” talks with Tehran after announcing a temporary pause in planned strikes on the region’s energy infrastructure. However, Iranian authorities denied any direct negotiations, accusing Washington of using diplomacy as a cover to “buy time” for military...
‘Bomb our little hearts out’: Trump sets 5-day window for 15-point Iran deal — what he said
AP file photo US President Donald Trump said on Monday that there were “major points of agreement” with Iran following discussions over the weekend, as the two sides continue talks amid the ongoing conflict.Speaking to reporters in Palm Beach, Florida, Trump said the negotiations had been productive despite communication challenges.“We have had very, very strong...
Rupee breaches 94 against dollar for first time, closes flat after recovery
The rupee breached the 94-per-dollar mark for the first time ever on Monday but recovered sharply to close flat at 93.53 against the US dollar, instead of ending at a fresh record closing low, amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, persistent foreign fund outflows and volatile crude oil prices.At the interbank foreign exchange market,...
EC circular with BJP seal? Poll panel calls it ‘clerical error’ in clarification
The Election Commission blamed clerical errors for a letter by the EC being circulated with a BJP seal. Issuing an official clarification, the EC said that the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) submitted a document bearing the party seal as part of a clarification requested regarding the 2019 guidelines on the publication of criminal antecedents of...
