Riyan Parag named Rajasthan Royals captain for IPL 2026 | Cricket News

Riyan Parag (Image credit: Rajasthan Royals) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals have named Riyan Parag as their captain for IPL 2026, signalling a major milestone in the all-rounder’s evolution within the franchise.Parag, who had earlier taken on the responsibilities of vice-captain and stand-in skipper during IPL 2025, assumes the top role after what the franchise termed…

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India-Seychelles ties: PM Modi announces $175 million economic package; focus on maritime, development cooperation

India on Monday announced a $175 million development assistance package for Seychelles after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with the island nation’s President Patrick Herminie, with the two sides outlining a joint vision to expand bilateral engagement across sectors. The development was announced following the Modi-Herminie meeting, which also saw the signing of…

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Sly Saudi-Israel alliance set up US attack on Iran

TOI correspondent from Washington: In the volatile chessboard of Middle-East and Gulf politics, few alignments have been as striking as the quiet convergence between Sunni-majority Saudi Arabia and Jewish state of Israel over the question of Shia-dominated Iran. Long divided by ideology, history, and the unresolved Palestinian question, the two countries have found common cause…

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Pakistan or New Zealand in semis? ‘Would have made life easier had we won’: Mitchell Santner reacts | Cricket News

New Zealand remain unsure of a semi-final berth after their four-wicket defeat to England, and skipper Mitchell Santner admitted his side missed an opportunity to seal qualification on Friday. England had already booked their place in the last four, but their victory has kept Pakistan national cricket team alive in the tournament. Pakistan now require…

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Middle East conflict: Air India to operate 78 additional flights on 9 international routes from Tuesday

NEW DELHI: Air India announced on Sunday that it will operate 78 additional flights on nine international routes between March 10 and 18. The move aims to offer more travel options amid disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.According to the airline, these flights will link Delhi with New York, London, Frankfurt,…

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‘Mind your own business’: Kamal Haasan’s sharp message to Trump on India’s oil policy | India News

NEW DELHI: Veteran actor and politician Kamal Haasan has sharply responded to remarks from Donald Trump’s administration regarding India’s purchase of Russian oil, telling the US President to “mind your own business” and defending the country’s sovereign right to decide its energy policy.In a message posted on X and addressed directly to the US President,…

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Crude shock for stock markets! Investors lose Rs 34 lakh crore since start of US-Iran war; where should they put money now?

The closure of Strait of Hormuz is hitting not just oil and LPG supply, but also other trade, which may ultimately hit across sectors in India. (AI image) Indian equity markets have witnessed a ‘crude’ shock! The US-Iran war and rising oil prices have spooked investors globally, and Sensex and Nifty are not immune to…

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‘Excessive secrecy’: Congress’ Manickam Tagore calls for transparency in defence book guidelines | India News

Congress MP Manickam Tagore NEW DELHI: Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Friday criticised the government for what he called a “culture of excessive secrecy” in matters of defence and armed forces. He shared an image of a news article stating that the Centre is working on detailed guidelines for serving and retired armed forces personnel…

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