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Royal Challengers Bengaluru's playing XI for 2026 could see the the defending champions sticking to their winning formula, with Rajat Patidar leading a squad that balances veteran experience with high-impact power hitters. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) enter the 2026 season as defending champions for the first time in their history. Following their historic maiden title win in 2025, the franchise has retained the core of the squad that won the tournament rather than a massive overhaul. Unde ...Read More >
The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Wednesday reached out to Union home minister Amit Shah, seeking the revocation of FIRs and suspension orders against Kashmiri students at Mewar University in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan. The association cited "academic uncertainty and harassment" following a dispute over the legitimacy of their nursing degrees. The controversy centres on over 50 Kashmiri students currently in the fifth semester of the BSc Nursing programme. These students, who we ...Read More >
The Central government has cleared a Madhya Pradesh government proposal to extend the price deficiency support scheme, also called the Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana (BBY), to mustard procurement after its use for soybean in 2025. The scheme is meant to protect farmers from price volatility. The decision to extend the scheme to mustard was taken at a meeting in Delhi today between Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. The Bhavantar scheme co ...Read More >
Actress Mrunal Thakur left her fans nostalgic as she reunited with her former co-stars from the hit television series Kumkum Bhagya on Wednesday night. Actor Supriya Shukla, who played Mrunal's mother in the TV serial, took to her Instagram and shared a carousel of photos featuring the Kumkum Bhagya cast members reunited after a long time. Supriya wrote a heartfelt birthday message for veteran actress Madhu Raja in the post, remembering their long-standing friendship. Mrunal played the role of ...Read More >
Srinagar, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) A court in Srinagar, on Thursday, issued a non-bailable warrant against former Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) President, Farooq Abdullah, in the J&K Cricket Association (JKCA) scam case. Official sources said here that the Srinagar Chief Judicial Magistrate court has rejected the plea of Farooq Abdullah seeking exemption from personal appearance and issued a non-bailable warrant against him in the JKCA scam case. The matt ...Read More >
Telangana School Education Department has announced half-day for all schools in the State, starting from March 15 to April 23, 2026 - the last working day of the 2025-26 academic year. All government, government aided and private management schools will function from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The midday meals shall be prepared at 12:30 PM., as per the order issued by Director of School Education Department on Thursday (March 12, 2026). Some of the schools are centres for SSC examinations. Such scho ...Read More >
Harimurali, who started out as a child actor, was now working as a VFX artist. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Harimurali, former Malayalam child actor, was found dead at his home in Kerala * He was 27 years old and acted in around 50 films as a child artist * Harimurali worked as a VFX artist in the film industry after his acting career Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Harimurali, former child actor known for Malayalam movies such a ...Read More >
Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh has made a strategic move to strengthen the state's technological landscape by inviting Capgemini to set up an IT development centre and a Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Visakhapatnam, with a vision to generate approximately 20,000 jobs. During his meeting with Capgemini's chief executive, Aiman Ezzat, in the port city, Lokesh laid out a comprehensive plan for potential investments and expansion opportunities. The minister urged Capgemini to play an act ...Read More >
Sharukh Pathan, an accused in the 2020 Delhi riots for allegedly pointing a gun at a constable, has been denied bail by a Delhi court, prolonging his stay in Tihar Jail. Key PointsSharukh Pathan, accused of pointing a gun at a constable during the 2020 Delhi riots, has been denied bail by a Delhi court.The court rejected Pathan's bail application, which was based on the amount of time he has already spent in custody.Pathan faces charges in two cases related to the riots, including attempted mur ...Read More >
Indian Railways launched the Amrit Bharat Express connecting Dhanbad and Pottanur, enhancing travel between East and South India. The train features modern amenities and stops at major stations, benefiting commuters, students, and tourists. In a move aimed at making long-distance travel more convenient, the Indian Railways is set to introduce a new train service connecting eastern and southern parts of the country. According to reports, the Amrit Bharat Express, equipped with several modern fac ...Read More >
Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Virat Kohli shared a training video on Instagram ahead of IPL 2026, which quickly caught the attention of fans and went viral. IPL 2026: Star cricketer Virat Kohli has kicked off his preparations for the 19th edition of Indian Premier League 2026. The former Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain shared a training video on Instagram, which quickly caught the attention of fans and went viral. In the reel, Kohli was seen in the nets, perfecting his batting ...Read More >
A total of 24 Indian-flagged vessels with 677 Indian seafarers are currently located to the west of the Strait of Hormuz, while four vessels with 101 Indian seafarers are to the east of the crucial waterway, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, special secretary in the shipping ministry, told a briefing on developments in West Asia. Indians constitute almost 12% of the global seafaring workforce, with a total of more than 320,000 active sailors, and attacks on merchant vessels during recent conflicts in West As ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 10 (UNI) union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Jitendra Singh on Tuesday interacted with representatives of various pensioners' associations and chaired the 35th meeting of the Standing Committee of Voluntary Agencies (SCOVA) in New Delhi. SCOVA was constituted in 1986 by the Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare to institutionalise coordination between the government and pensioners' associations. The committee functions under the chairman ...Read More >
New Delhi: LPG production has been increased by 28 per cent through refinery directives in the last five days, and further procurement is actively underway, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, said in the Parliament on Thursday. Stressing that the government's foremost priority is that the kitchens of India's more than 33 crore families, especially the poor and the underprivileged, do not face any shortage, Puri said domestic supply is fully protected, and the deli ...Read More >
All-rounder Shivam Dube was one of the top performers for India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. He played all nine matches for the world No. 1 T20I team and scored 235 runs in addition to taking five wickets. In the final of the shortest format mega-event, which was played between India and New Zealand in Ahmedabad on Sunday, March 8, he scored 26 runs from just 8 balls. Of those 26 runs, he added 24 runs to India's total in the 20th over itself by hitting three fours and a couple of sixes. ...Read More >
A Kerala panchayat clerk was arrested after being caught red-handed accepting a bribe for issuing a residence certificate, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat corruption in local government. Key PointsA panchayat clerk in Palakkad, Kerala, was arrested for allegedly demanding a bribe for issuing a residence certificate.The clerk allegedly requested Rs 2,500 to issue the certificate, leading the complainant to report the incident to the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB).VACB officia ...Read More >
Guwahati, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday alleged that Congress leader Pawan Khera attempted to contact militant organisations in the state to influence election outcomes, claiming that multiple cases have already been registered against him. Speaking to reporters here, Sarma said that three to four cases have been filed in connection with the alleged attempt to reach out to militant groups ahead of the elections. The Chief Minister also hinted at ...Read More >
Iran has cut off transit in the Strait of Hormuz to the majority of vessels as part of its fight back against the United States and Israel, saying that not a single liter of oil will get through to those countries. Its forces have used missiles and drones to strike at least 19 different ships attempting the passage since the war began on February 28. Only a handful of non-Iranian commercial ships have made it through - including some which declared themselves as either owned, operated or crewe ...Read More >
Infosys also issues advisories on limited cafeteria menu options A shortage of cooking gas has begun to disrupt corporate offices in India, with HCLTech allowing employees at its Chennai office to work from home on March 12 and 13 after cafeteria operations were hit by the LPG crunch, according to a report by Mint. The move came after several cafeteria vendors were unable to operate due to the shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, prompting the company to offer employees the option of remote w ...Read More >
On February 14, the country's capital had seen past the cold days and it was, in fact, a warm day for this time of the year. And yet, when the maximum temperature in the city crossed 25 degrees Celsius, its air quality index (AQI) was at a level that was "hazardous"- a figure above 300. Summer arrived early this year in India, but even when temperatures have hit 35 degrees Celsius in Delhi NCR, bad air quality refuses to go away. The air we breathe continues to choke us silently, even though it ...Read More >
Chennai , Long queues of motorists were seen outside petrol stations across Tamil Nadu on Thursday as panic buying took hold of several cities, triggered by a worsening shortage of commercial LPG that has already forced numerous eateries to shut down or drastically reduce their menus. While oil marketing companies and state government officials have repeatedly assured the public that there is no shortage of petrol or diesel, the sight of dry outlets in the commercial gas sector has sparked wide ...Read More >
Officials have appealed to the public to avoid purchasing meat or food products from unhygienic outlets Representative Image ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Food officials seized over a ton of adulterated ginger-garlic paste in Hyderabad raids * Rotten goat and sheep offal worth hundreds of kilograms was seized from Mangalhat unit * Authorities urged public to avoid unauthorised food outlets and report suspicious activity Did our AI summary help? Let us know. ...Read More >
Sanju Samson scripted the most important chapter of his scarcely believable career when India took on New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad on Sunday. In a World Cup where he was not expected to get many chances, Samson finished as the most valuable player of the tournament after India emphatically beat New Zealand by 96 runs to defend their title. But Samson was not Player of the Match despite scoring 89. That award was given to fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah. Only days ago, during ...Read More >
Speaking to reporters in Jammu, Abdullah said: "I received a call from the Union home minister who asked about my well-being and assured me that they would investigate the matter thoroughly. The inquiry is essential." Thought it was firecracker The attack occurred at 10.10pm on Wednesday at the Royal Park wedding venue in Jammu's Greater Kailash area. Recounting the narrow escape, Abdullah said he was exiting the venue when he heard a sharp noise. "I thought it was the sound of a firecracker. ...Read More >
The shockwaves of a war being fought nearly 3,000km away are now reaching India's kitchens. As the US-Israeli strikes on Iran disrupt energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, supplies of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) are tightening across India, forcing restaurants to cut menus, shorten hours and in some cases shut down altogether. Social media is awash with video clips showing queues outside cooking-gas dealers across Indian cities and towns as worries over fuel supplies spread. Commerc ...Read More >
Former India cricketer Rahul Dravid is set to be honoured with the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award at the Board of Control for Cricket in India's annual Naman Awards. According to a report in The Indian Express, Dravid will receive the honour on March 15 in Delhi. Dravid, who formed part of India's famed 'Big Four' batting line-up alongside Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, and VVS Laxman, is widely regarded as one of the finest Test batters of his generation. Over a 16-year internat ...Read More >
Naseeruddin Shah, Nana Patekar, Sanjay Kapoor Lead Indian Streamer Amazon MX Player's Most Expansive Slate Yet, Topping 150 Shows for 2026 5 hours ago Netflix has launched Eyeline Studios in Hyderabad, expanding its presence in India with what it describes as a substantial commitment to the country's creative and technical industries, spanning animation, visual effects, gaming and comics. Conceived as Netflix's global production and innovation studio in India, the Hyderabad facility will speci ...Read More >
An explosive video of Suman Mandanna, mother of Rashmika Mandanna, making allegations against Rakshit Shetty and his family is doing rounds on social media. It comes weeks after Rashmika Mandanna's marriage to Vijay Deverakonda. However, it is an old video of her interview with a Kannada news channel and it is now being circulated by fans on social media. A relationship that began on a film set Rashmika and Rakshit first met while working on the 2016 Kannada blockbuster Kirik Party. Their on- ...Read More >
A Rajasthan police constable has been arrested in Udaipur for allegedly accepting a bribe, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat corruption within the police force. Photograph: ANI PhotoKey PointsA Rajasthan police constable was arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 from a garage owner in Udaipur.The constable and three other police personnel allegedly threatened the garage owner with legal action for dismantling stolen vehicles and other violations.The police officers initiall ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], March 12 (ANI): Police in the Mailardevpally area on Thursday have arrested two persons, identified as Mohammed Ziyauddin and Mohammed Mazhar Ali, for allegedly manufacturing and selling adulterated ginger paste from houses in Subhan Colony, Alli Nagar. The arrests followed a police raid on March 11, after authorities received reliable information about the use of harmful ingredients in violation of food safety regulations. The individuals were operating under the ...Read More >
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