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India ranked 116th in the World Happiness Report 2026, slightly up from 118th in 2025, but behind Nepal and Pakistan. The report assessed over 140 countries on factors like corruption, freedom, GDP, health, generosity, and social support. Finland remains the happiest country for the ninth consecutive year, with Nordic nations dominating the top 10.
Delhi Capitals have appointed former Ireland all-rounder John Mooney as their fielding coach for IPL 2026, starting March 28. Mooney, 44, is the first Irish cricketer in an IPL coaching role. He previously coached Afghanistan, West Indies, and Ireland women’s teams. Mooney played 64 ODIs and 27 T20Is for Ireland before retiring in 2015.
The Supreme Court rejected a petition seeking a probe into wildlife imports at Reliance-owned Vantara. The court noted that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) found no violations of Indian or international laws. It said that legally imported animals must be cared for properly, and disturbing them could be considered cruelty.
Ireland cricketer Paul Stirling has stepped down as Ireland’s T20I captain after a poor 2026 T20 World Cup campaign. He will continue as ODI captain. Ireland will host India for a T20I series in June. Cricket Ireland has not named a new captain yet, with Lorcan Tucker and Harry Tector among possible candidates.
West Bengal CM Mamata criticized the Election Commission for removing over 50 senior officials before elections, calling it political interference. She said the action shows bias and weakens institutions. The EC reshuffled top officers for poll duties. Mamata questioned the Centre’s intentions and alleged unfair targeting of the state ahead of elections.
Delhi Capitals unveiled their new red-and-blue jersey ahead of IPL 2026, inspired by the tiger spirit of the team and city. Men’s captain Axar Patel and women’s captain Jemimah Rodrigues led the launch. With players like KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav, and Mitchell Starc, Capitals aim to improve on last season’s fifth-place finish.
English cricket faces a Dukes ball shortage this season due to Gulf shipping delays from the US-Israel-Iran conflict. Stocks are down by half, forcing rationing. Rising freight costs and disrupted routes threaten deliveries. Manufacturers and the ECB are working urgently to ensure enough balls for domestic and international matches.
Ishan Kishan will captain Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026, replacing Pat Cummins for initial matches. Kishan has led Jharkhand in 29 T20 games, winning 24, including 10 of 11 in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025-26. As captain, he has scored 1,078 runs, including four centuries, showcasing strong leadership and batting skills.
Chennai Super Kings’ Australian pacer Nathan Ellis will miss IPL 2026 due to a hamstring injury. CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan confirmed Ellis won’t recover in time, leaving a gap in the death overs. With Matheesha Pathirana gone to Kolkata Knight Riders, the five-time champions are searching for a replacement ahead of the season.
Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy announced that lands bought before 2020 through sada bainama will soon be regularised. The move, announced during Ugadi celebrations, will benefit farmers who struggled to register such lands. The government also highlighted loan waivers, Rythu Bharosa funds, and initiatives to promote agriculture as a profitable profession.
The BJP announced its second list of 111 candidates for the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections. Former Union Minister Nisith Pramanik will contest from Mathabhanga. Actor-politician Roopa Ganguly will contest Sonarpur Dakshin, while Rekha Patra will fight from Hingalganj. Other candidates include Kaushik Roy, Noman Rai, Ashim Kumar, Subrata, and Arjun Singh.
Telangana will soon launch the Civil Registration System portal to register birth and death certificates online. Applicants can submit forms, upload documents, and receive certificates within 3–5 days by paying ₹30. The portal prevents fake certificates and ensures easy access for school admission, passports, insurance, property, and govt benefits.
The Chhattisgarh govt has introduced a bill to stop forced religious conversions through threats, bribery, or marriage. It imposes strict penalties: up to 20 years in prison for converting vulnerable groups and life sentences for “mass conversions” (two or more people). Reconversion to an ancestral faith is exempt. Cases will be fast-tracked in special courts.
Team India Head Coach Gambhir has filed a lawsuit in Delhi High Court against social media accounts, e-commerce sites, and tech platforms for using his face, voice, and name without permission. He seeks protection against deepfakes, AI impersonation, and unauthorized merchandise, demanding damages of ₹2.5 crore, content removal, and a permanent injunction.
Sensex fell 2,497 points and Nifty dropped 776 points as oil prices surged above $115 and HDFC Bank faced turmoil. Investors lost ₹14 lakh crore in a broad sell-off across banking, IT, auto, and finance sectors. Rising Middle East tensions, crude shocks, and weak global cues fueled volatility, which may continue in the near term.