NEW DELHI: The Centre has increased gas allocation to states and Union Territories to 50 per cent of pre-crisis levels, with an additional 20 per cent supply to be implemented from March 23, according to a communication from the ministry of petroleum and natural gas.In a letter to all State and UT Chief Secretaries, Petroleum...
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Afghan player who warned Pak after Kabul attack celebrates with IPL team
Allah Ghazanfar Mumbai Indians marked a light moment in their IPL 2026 preparations as captain Hardik Pandya and teammates celebrated the birthday of Afghanistan’s Allah Ghazanfar during a training camp.The celebration took place during a practice session, where players and support staff gathered to mark the occasion. Ghazanfar, a young spinner, is part of the...
Elon Musk’s SpaceX sends email to FCC, says: Reject Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin application
Elon Musk‘s SpaceX has filed a formal letter with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) about Amazon’s petition to deny SpaceX’s 1 million-satellite proposal for orbiting data centers. In the letter, SpaceX argues that if regulators apply Amazon’s criticisms to its application, they must also apply the same standards to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos‘ Blue Origin,...
Website of hackers that FBI seized for crippling Stryker machines is back: Read message
Just one day after the FBI and Department of Justice (DOJ) seized four of its domains, the Iranian government-linked hacking group has re-established its online presence. This Iranian-linked hacking group that claimed responsibility for the March 11 cyberattack on US medical device giant Stryker. According to a news agency Reuters, Handala said in a post...
‘Condemn attack on critical infra’: PM speaks to Iran prez, says ‘shipping lanes must stay open’
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and condemned attacks on “critical infrastructure” amid the ongoing Middle East crisis.Sharing details of the conversation on X, PM Modi said, “Condemned attacks on critical infrastructure in the region, which threaten regional stability and disrupt global supply chains.”“Reiterated the importance of...
MI’s playing XI for IPL 2026: Rohit to open, will Shardul Thakur make it to the 11?
Mumbai Indians Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians (MI) head into IPL 2026 as one of the favourites to lift the title, especially after several of their players impressed in T20 World Cup 2026. Last season, MI reached Qualifier 2, where they lost to Punjab Kings by five wickets.Mumbai Indians entered the IPL 2026 auction with...
A Rajya Sabha rummy: How BJP manages ‘floating majority’ with bellwether backings
The new Rajya Sabha is 1.5 times larger than the old Rajya Sabha. Inspired by the traditional red tint of the Upper House, the leitmotif here is the lotus, India’s national flower. Monday’s Rajya Sabha elections did more than just fill a handful of Upper House vacancies. They told a familiar political story in a...
Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding leak sparks Chiefs camp tension
A leaked report suggests Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce plan a summer wedding before the NFL season begins, but the timeline raises questions about his training camp availability. Insiders claim the event will be private, indoors, and carefully timed. While close friends and teammates are expected, scheduling conflicts and evolving relationships continue to fuel speculation....
Why Kerala’s ‘semi-final’ verdict has put Left on red alert ahead of April 9 polls
NEW DELHI: Days before the Kerala assembly elections, the warning signs for the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) were already flashing — and they come from the ground up.The recent local body polls, often seen as a bellwether in the state, delivered a clear message: the Congress-led UDF has gained momentum, while the Left’s decade-long...
Iran launches 10 mn rial note, highest-ever denomination, as war deepens economic crisis
Iran has introduced its highest-value banknote yet — a 10 million rial note — as war and economic turmoil push the country’s financial system to the brink. According to Financial Times reporting, the new note, worth roughly $7, has already begun circulating through banks as long queues form outside cash machines, with many running dry...
