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Josh Hazlewood played a key role in helping Royal Challengers Bengaluru win their first IPL title last season, while Pat Cummins has guided Sunrisers Hyderabad as they set new standards in power-hitting in the league.

Confusion surrounds reports of Iran’s Ali Larijani being killed after Israel’s claim, as a post from his X account surfaced shortly after. While Iran hasn’t confirmed his death, the message and recent sightings have deepened uncertainty amid escalating US-Israel-Iran tensions.

A Pentagon report reveals that US General Antonio Aguto lost a classified map and engaged in drunken misconduct, raising concerns over military leadership.

Afghanistan has said that more than 400 people have been killed in Pakistani airstrikes, as tensions between the two countries sharply escalate. Afghan officials claim the strikes caused heavy casualties and hit civilian areas, including key infrastructure in Kabul. Pakistan, however, has rejected the allegations, stating that its operations were precision airstrikes targeting military positions and terrorist infrastructure, not civilians. The incident marks a significant escalation in cross-border tensions, with both sides offering sharply differing accounts of the strikes and their impact.

The government has clarified that consumers who have already completed KYC will not be affected.

Nubian King Qashqash was considered a fictional ruler from Africa since there were barely any records to show that he was a real person. But archaeologists have now come across written proof that shows he was not a mythical figure.

While the Gulf states had not called on the US to go to war with Iran, sources told Reuters that many now want Washington to ensure Tehran can no longer threaten the Gulf’s vital oil lifeline and the economies that depend on it.

India has received its second LPG tanker through the Strait of Hormuz, with the vessel Nanda Devi arriving safely in Gujarat. The shipment comes amid heightened tensions in the region, where concerns over disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz have raised alarms over global energy supplies.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has ruled out joining the ongoing Iran war, stating that Britain will not be “dragged into a wider conflict.” Starmer emphasised that the UK’s priority is to avoid escalation, even as tensions rise in the Middle East following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. He said any involvement would depend on a coordinated international plan rather than unilateral military action. While Britain is working with allies on efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Starmer acknowledged that doing so would not be easy and requires careful planning and cooperation. The remarks come amid growing pressure from Washington on allies to contribute to securing the critical shipping route, as several countries remain hesitant to join military operations.

US-Israel-Iran war latest: Donald Trump slams allies' lack of "enthusiasm" for a naval coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Get live updates on the developing situtation

Aditya Dhar's highly anticipated film Dhurandhar: The Revenge is just hours away from release. The growing demand of the film has made cinema hall owners add shows post midnight. Mumbai's iconic Maratha Mandir has also adjusted the screening of DDLJ for Dhurandhar 2.

In 1967, something mysterious happened at Montana's Malmstrom Air Force Base. Twenty nuclear missiles hidden underground went offline. Guards said strange lights above the base beamed a signal. A former Air Force officer is convinced “intelligent non-humans” came to save Earth.

Israeli Defence Minister claimed on Tuesday (March 17) that Iran’s security chief, Ali Larijani, has been killed. Although, there is no confirmation from the Islamic Republic.

The United States has repositioned two of its major aircraft carrier strike groups, USS Gerald R. Ford and USS Abraham Lincoln, amid escalating tensions with Iran. The move signals a significant military shift as Washington increases its naval presence in the region during the ongoing conflict. Officials say the deployments are aimed at strengthening deterrence and ensuring operational readiness as the situation continues to evolve. The repositioning of multiple carrier strike groups underscores rising concerns over a wider regional escalation.

Global crude oil prices have surged to $137 per barrel, triggering alarm across energy markets as conflict intensifies in West Asia. For India, one of the world’s largest oil importers, the spike presents a major economic challenge. Higher crude prices could drive up fuel costs, increase inflation, and strain government finances. The surge is linked to supply disruptions and rising geopolitical tensions involving key oil-producing regions, raising fears of prolonged volatility in global energy markets.

The Iran war is slowly exposing US miscalculations—from overconfidence and weak allied backing to Iran’s resilience, proxy warfare and economic disruption. With no decisive victory in sight, is this turning out to be a quixotic excursion for Trump?

The IDF targeted Iranian security chief Ali Larijani and Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani in overnight strikes amid escalating regional war.

Nora Fatehi is facing a huge backlash over her recent song, ‘’Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke,'' from the movie. The song has been pulled following a complaint about vulgar lyrics.

A leaderless Iran is a highly unpredictable, dangerous Iran. With the central command structure in question, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are skyrocketing. Global markets are terrified of what an autonomous, rogue IRGC faction might do without a Supreme Leader to rein them in.