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New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said the pitch for the T20 World Cup 2026 final in Ahmedabad is likely to be flat and high‑scoring, favouring batters. He also praised India’s bowling attack, especially Jasprit Bumrah, but expects a competitive contest. Santner emphasised his team’s readiness and confidence, despite India being heavy favourites as hosts.
The CBSE has postponed Class 12 exams scheduled for March 9-11 in Middle East countries, including Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, due to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. Subjects affected include mathematics, food production, music, and health care. New dates will be announced later. Class 10 exams were earlier cancelled.
The North Division Police, Bengaluru, conducted a special drive against public smoking and COTPA 2003 violations from March 1 to now across 13 police station limits. Officers registered 40 cases and fined 295 people, inspecting prohibited public areas and shops with tobacco advertisements to enforce regulations and curb illegal smoking activities.
In Telangana’s Adilabad district, the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) began a signature campaign demanding the state government immediately release delayed Rythu Bharosa farmer assistance and a bonus for paddy growers. Former minister Jogu Ramanna criticised CM Revanth Reddy for reportedly mocking the scheme, sending collected signatures to the CM as protest pressure.
“Ustaad Bhagat Singh,” directed by Harish Shankar, stars Powerstar Pawan Kalyan and releases on March 19, clashing with Bollywood’s “Dhurandhar: The Revenge.” Makers shared a new picture of Pawan Kalyan, announcing that dubbing began today. Fans await a surprise update, possibly a teaser or trailer, expected to drop anytime today, promising an exciting reveal.
NCP leader Rohit Pawar met former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today seeking help regarding the criminal investigation into former Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s death. Pawar urged a thorough probe, citing slow CID progress and unregistered FIRs, and said Kejriwal assured support in raising the matter in Parliament.
Nagaland, with the National Commission for Women, will hold district-wise ‘Mahila Jan Sunwai’ from March 9-13. Panels of officials, legal experts, and police will hear grievances on domestic violence, harassment, trafficking, provide guidance, register complaints, and ensure follow-up, improving women’s access to justice, especially in rural areas.
An anti-terrorism court sentenced 47 PTI leaders and supporters to 10 years imprisonment and PKR 5 lakh fines in absentia for violence during the May 9, 2023, protests. Triggered by Imran Khan’s arrest, protesters vandalized properties and attempted to storm Rawalpindi’s army headquarters, leading to widespread unrest.
Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti appealed to the Jammu and Kashmir Police to release those arrested for protesting the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in a US-Israel strike on February 28. She highlighted that many, including women and their children, were detained despite prior assurances of timely release.
The Jharkhand forest department expects NTCA approval this month to relocate 3 tigers, 50 bison, and 50 sambar deer from Madhya Pradesh to Palamau Tiger Reserve after summer. PTR plans an MoU with Madhya Pradesh to bring two tigresses and one tiger, boosting the big cat population, currently limited to males, and restoring tigers and […]
Rising war tensions in the Middle East are prompting companies in Gulf cities like Dubai to consider backup operational hubs abroad. Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam are emerging as strong options due to skilled tech talent, lower costs and improving infrastructure. Firms are exploring business continuity centres, global capability centres and data centres in these cities.
Amid tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and the Iran-Israel conflict, India said its energy supply remains secure and stable. The government confirmed it will continue buying Russian oil despite global pressure, stressing it never needed permission from any country. India has also diversified crude imports from 27 to 40 nations to ensure steady energy […]
The trailer of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh, has sparked mixed reactions online. While many fans praised its intense action and darker tone, others felt it lacked the same impact as the first film. Social media users compared both installments, debating whether the sequel lives up to expectations ahead of its March 19 release.
The dhamakedar trailer of “Dhurandhar: The Revenge,” unveiled by Aditya Dhar, has sparked massive excitement online. Paid previews on March 18 sold over 40K tickets across PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, earning nearly ₹5 crore, with Hyderabad leading sales. Starring Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, and others, the film releases in five languages.
Maharashtra Dy CM Sunetra Pawar said the state will continue schemes to boost women’s security, education, employment, and financial support. On International Women’s Day, she unveiled the Mahila Sanman Portal and a cyber wellness cell. The portal allows online grievance registration, while the cell tackles cybercrimes, ensuring faster investigation and protection.