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Red Sea cables, crucial for global internet, finance, and AI services, face renewed threats amid West Asia tensions. Iran-backed Houthis have warned of attacks, raising fears after the September 2025 cut. India, hosting 17 cables across 14 landing stations, could see outages, latency, and economic impact due to concentrated traffic through Mumbai and Chennai.
Kanimozhi Santhosh, TVK’s Coimbatore-Goundampalayam candidate, faces backlash after past posts claiming medical astrology can cure cancer resurfaced. A lawyer, entrepreneur, and “celebrity astrologer,” her videos went viral, drawing criticism from rival parties and netizens. Her selection raises questions about TVK’s vetting process.
For the first time in IPL T20 history, MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja will both miss the Chennai Super Kings’ opening match against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. Dhoni is out injured, and Jadeja isn’t playing, marking a rare milestone in the league. The game still promises excitement as CSK adapts without its legends.
JioStar has scrapped its broadcast agreement with Bangladesh’s TSports for the 2026 IPL, citing the partner’s repeated payment defaults, leaving no official broadcaster in the country. This means Bangladeshi fans likely won’t see IPL matches on local TV or streaming despite previous hopes the ban might end.
A strong earthquake hit near Vanuatu in the South Pacific today, officials reported. The US Geological Survey said the epicenter was about 115 km deep, 35 km northeast of Luganville. No immediate damage or tsunami waves were reported. The US Tsunami Warning Center confirmed there were no warnings, advisories, watches, or threats from the quake.
A 35‑year‑old crypto entrepreneur helped strengthen Pakistan’s diplomatic ties with the US and Donald Trump’s circle, spotlighting “crypto diplomacy.” His involvement showcased Pakistan’s growing strategic role and emerging influence in Washington amid global tensions, aiding its position as a key interlocutor between the US and Iran.
Hundreds of Haryana residents protested in Barotiwala, Solan, today against Himachal Pradesh’s entry tax hike, demanding a toll waiver within 5 km of the border. Led by local panchayat leaders, they briefly made the toll free. Citing social and religious ties, protesters warned of intensified action and submitted a memorandum via Baddi Tehsildar.
West Bengal is known as the rice capital of India due to its highest rice production in the country. Fertile alluvial soil from the Ganges, abundant rainfall, and favorable climate support multiple cropping seasons. The state contributes a major share to India’s total rice output, sustaining millions of farmers and ensuring national food security.
Bengaluru Lokayukta officials caught Commercial Tax Deputy Commissioner Bharath Kumar Hegde allegedly accepting a Rs 6 lakh bribe from businessman Vishwajit Nayak. Nayak had claimed Rs 34 lakh of an eligible Rs 60 lakh input tax credit for tipper truck purchases, prompting an inquiry and repeated summons, triggering a high-profile corruption probe.
Junaid Khan, son of Aamir Khan, will star in the romantic drama “Ek Din,” marking Sai Pallavi’s Bollywood debut. The film, delayed several times, is now set to release on May 1. In an unusual move, ticket bookings opened nearly a month in advance, though mid-range films typically start three to four days prior, and […]
Jharkhand is likely to experience light to moderate rain with thunderstorms tomorrow, March 31, the IMD said. An orange alert has been issued for hailstorms in Bokaro, Dhanbad, Jamtara, Dumka, and Pakur, while a yellow alert covers the remaining 19 districts. Gusty winds, lightning, and hail are expected, with partly cloudy skies continuing until April […]
Indian markets ended FY26’s final session sharply lower as the US-Iran war hit sentiment. Nifty50 fell 488.20 points to 22,331.40, while Sensex dropped 1,635.67 points to 71,947.55. Bajaj Finance, Shriram Finance, and SBI led losses. MidCap and SmallCap indices declined over 2.6 percent, with banking and financial stocks among the worst-hit sectors.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated a TIDCO welfare housing complex in Tirupati, marking the start of over 2.5 lakh housewarming ceremonies across the state. Following the earlier distribution of three lakh houses in Rayachoti, the second phase aims to benefit more underprivileged families statewide.
Sikkim has set up a central State Control Room in Gangtok and district-level units across six districts to monitor LPG distribution amid West Asia conflict concerns. Operating 24×7, the control rooms will regulate refills, prevent black marketing, prioritize essential services, enforce the Essential Commodities Act, and coordinate with IOCL, HPCL, and BPCL.
The Pakistan Super League was hit by controversy after Fakhar Zaman was charged with ball tampering during a Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings match. Umpires awarded five penalty runs and changed the ball in a crucial final over. Karachi chased 129 with three balls left, while Zaman denied charges and faces a disciplinary hearing.