Indian national killed in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh as conflict continues to rage on in Gulf
The Centre on Friday confirmed that an Indian national was killed in Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh earlier this week, as conflict continues to escalate in the Middle East. The government said it remains in touch with local authorities and the kin of the deceased to ensure the early return of his mortal remains to India.
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OPINION | War enters dangerous phase: Ceasefire, talks only way out
As the Gulf war entered its third week, Israeli planes bombarded Tehran on Friday, while Iran attacked the UAE and Kuwait with missiles and drones. The war has now entered a dangerous phase, with both sides targeting oil and gas installations.
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‘Banglar jonno didir 10 protigya’: Mamata Banerjee releases TMC’s manifesto for Bengal polls
‘Banglar jonno didir 10 protigya’: Mamata Banerjee releases TMC’s manifesto for Bengal polls
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When will Matheesha Pathirana join KKR squad for IPL 2026? Head coach Abhishek Nayar confirms
Matheesha Pathirana is set to miss the opening matches of IPL 2026, with Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Abhishek Nayar confirming the update during a press conference. He revealed that the franchise has been in touch with Sri Lanka Cricket, who indicated that the 23-year-old pacer is expected to regain full fitness by mid-April and will join the KKR squad thereafter.
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Amaan, Ayaan Ali Bangash on growing up as Amjad Ali Khan’s sons: ‘We never felt…’ | Exclusive
For sarod players Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash, music was never just a profession. It has always been something deeper, more personal. A way of living, almost instinctive. And somewhere along that journey, it began to merge with something else they care about just as much, nature. It did not start as a big idea or a planned project. In fact, as Amaan puts it, it began quite simply. Amaan and Ayaan, sons of legendary sarod player Amjad Ali Khan, spoke exclusively to India TV about winning a Grammy, growing up with a superstar father and their seven-track musical odyssey offering a sophisticated exploration of India’s premier tiger habitats.
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US F-35 fighter jet ‘damaged’ by Iran; aircraft makes emergency landing | WATCH
As the tensions in the Middle East continue causing a global uncertainty, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Thursday claimed that it has “attacked” and “damaged” a fifth generation F-35 fighter jet of the US military. It claimed that the F-35A/B Lightning ll was shot with a surface-to-air missile (SAM) over the skies of Iran.
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Kerala polls: Congress releases second list of candidates, K Sudhakaran denied ticket
The Congress on Thursday released the second list of candidates for the Kerala assembly elections next month. Party leader K Sudhakaran, who had demanded to contest from Kannu and further led a showdown in the party after threatening to quit and contest independently, has been denied a ticket. TO Mohanan has been given the Congress ticket from Kannu seat.
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US changing stance? Trump says not putting troops ‘anywhere’, top aide mulls lifting sanctions on Iranian oil
US President Donald Trump on Thursday refused to deploy troops in Iran, but stressed that the Middle East nation continues to remain a ‘serious threat’ to the world, adding that every country agrees with him. The Republican president made the remarks following a bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the White House in Washington, DC.
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Pune, Srinagar among four airports set for closure starting March 29 | Check reason and full list
Four civil airports operated by the Indian Air Force across the country are set for temporary shutdowns this year due to scheduled runway repair and maintenance work. The runways at airports in Jodhpur, Srinagar, Pune, and Adampur Air Base will be closed at different times for recarpeting, leading to temporary disruptions in civil flight operations.
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Matheesha Pathirana likely to play KKR’s first IPL 2026 opener vs SRH; NOC to be given next week
Matheesha Pathirana is very likely to be available for Kolkata Knight Riders’ opening IPL 2026 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The pacer had earlier picked up a hamstring injury during the T20 World Cup, which ruled him out of the tournament and raised doubts over his IPL participation. However, the 23-year-old has since regained fitness and is now set to don the purple and yellow jersey.
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