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New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said the team feels safe in India despite the ongoing conflict in West Asia. He confirmed Matt Henry will play in today’s T20 World Cup semifinal against South Africa. New Zealand reached the semifinals after a lucky win over Sri Lanka, who could not defend Pakistan’s set target.
Telangana 10th class hall tickets will be released tomorrow. Students can receive them online via the board’s website, through parents’ WhatsApp, or as printed copies sent to schools on the same day. For updates or to download hall tickets, visit the official Telangana Board site: http://bse.telangana.gov.in. Ensure to collect them before exams.
Iran’s air defense reportedly shot down another US F-15 jet, following a previous downing in Kuwait. Iranian missiles and drones targeted airports and residential areas across the Middle East. Kuwait intercepted several hostile aerial threats. Iran rejected US negotiations after Supreme Leader Khamenei’s death, heightening regional tensions.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation said Indian airlines operated 24 West Asia flights on Tuesday despite the conflict. 58 more flights are planned today, mainly by IndiGo, Air India, and Air India Express. Many flights were cancelled due to airspace limits after US-Israel strikes on Iran. The government is helping stranded Indians return safely.
The Government of Delhi has removed Holi from its dry day list, allowing liquor shops across the national capital to remain open and operate as usual during the festive celebrations. However, the Delhi Traffic Police has stepped up enforcement, warning that drunken driving and serious traffic violations could lead to license suspension.
India’s training session was delayed due to a lunar eclipse, but Hardik Pandya batted for over two hours ahead of the T20 World Cup semifinal against England. He focused on power hitting and timing under coaches’ supervision. Wankhede Stadium is expected to offer a flat, high-scoring pitch, with dew likely influencing the knockout clash.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy will visit Delhi today to discuss Rajya Sabha candidates. TPCC chief Mahesh Kumar Goud will accompany him. A list of 16 names has already been sent to the party high command. They will meet AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi before finalizing two seats, possibly retaining Abhishek Singhvi.
Two women from the Hindu Raksha Dal who spray‑painted anti‑Muslim graffiti reading “This road is not for Muslims” on the Uttarakhand‑Delhi highway have since been embraced as local Hindutva icons by supporters. They defended the act, saying it reflects their mission to oppose Muslims and “protect” Hindus, even as a police case was filed against […]
An AIIMS doctor cautions that repeatedly heating cooking oil can produce harmful compounds linked to oxidative stress, inflammation and increased cancer risk. High‑temperature reheating degrades oil quality and may release toxic substances that damage cells over time. Experts recommend using fresh oil for cooking and avoiding multiple reuse cycles.
The Congress released its first list of 42 candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections. State chief Gaurav Gogoi will contest from Jorhat, while Debabrata Saikia will fight from Nazira. Former PCC president Ripun Bora is fielded from Barchalla. The polls for the 126-seat assembly are expected in April, with Congress out of power since […]
The U.S. has repeatedly launched military actions on weekends — including strikes in Iran and Venezuela — a pattern some analysts say helps reduce immediate stock market shock and gives governments and investors time to absorb news before markets open. Weekend timing may also offer strategic, logistical and media advantages amid ongoing Iran‑Israel war tensions.
U.S. stock markets tumbled sharply as the intensifying Israel‑Iran war spurred a global sell‑off and raised fears of inflation and economic disruption. After 20 minutes of trading, the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow Jones all dropped around 2 % as oil prices surged and investors fled risky assets, highlighting growing volatility linked to geopolitical tensions.
Vishwak Sen’s comedy-drama ‘Funky’ failed at the box office, receiving poor reviews and low audience turnout. Directed by KV Anudeep, the film stars Kayadu Lohar, Naresh Vijayakrishna, and others. Netflix has acquired digital rights, and the OTT release is expected on March 13. Its online performance remains to be seen.
New Zealand captain Santner says his team is used to being called underdogs ahead of the T20 World Cup semifinal against unbeaten South Africa at Eden Gardens. He stressed adaptation, controlling South Africa’s strong batting, and executing plans on a flat pitch. Santner highlighted the fine margins and excitement of playing in front of passionate […]
India is developing the Sheshnaag‑150, a long-range swarming attack drone by Newspace Research Technologies, inspired by Iran’s Shahed-136 and America’s LUCAS drones. With 1,000 km range, five-hour endurance, AI-enabled autonomous targeting, and 25–40 kg warheads, it aims to saturate enemy defenses and execute precision strikes.