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Indonesia has reached an agreement with India to acquire the BrahMos missile system, a spokesperson for Indonesia’s defence ministry confirmed on Monday.Defence ministry spokesperson Rico Ricardo Sirait told news agency Reuters that the deal forms part of Jakarta’s ongoing efforts to upgrade its military capabilities.In 2023, BrahMos Aerospace, a company jointly owned by the governments of India and Russia, told Reuters it was in advanced discussions with Jakarta on a potential agreement estimated to be worth between $200 million and $350 million.Rico said the agreement was “part of the modernisation of military hardware and defence capabilities, especially in the maritime sector.”However, he declined to confirm the overall value of the deal.BrahMos Aerospace secured its first international contract in 2022 with the Philippines, a Southeast Asian neighbour of Indonesia.
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Neither BrahMos Aerospace nor Ministry of Defence immediately responded to requests for comment.The BrahMos missile is a supersonic cruise missile jointly developed by India and Russia and produced by BrahMos Aerospace, a joint venture between India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyenia. Named after the Brahmaputra River in India and the Moskva River in Russia, the missile is among the fastest operational cruise missiles in the world, capable of reaching speeds of up to Mach 2.8 to 3. It can be launched from multiple platforms including land, warships, submarines and aircraft such as the Sukhoi Su-30MKI operated by the Indian Air Force. Initially developed with a range of around 290 km, newer versions have extended ranges of over 400 km. Known for its high precision and ability to fly at low altitudes to evade radar, the BrahMos missile is a key component of the strike capabilities of the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force, and has also been exported to countries such as the Philippines as India expands its defence exports.
NEW DELHI: The Indian Embassy in Tehran has issued an advisory asking Indian nationals in Iran not to approach any of the country’s land border points for travel out of the country without prior coordination with the mission.In a statement, the embassy said any movement towards land border crossings must be undertaken only after obtaining explicit guidance from the Indian mission.“Indian nationals are hereby advised not to approach any of the land borders of Iran for travel outside the country without prior coordination with the embassy,” the advisory said.The embassy cautioned that it may not be able to assist individuals once they leave Iranian territory but fail to enter a third country.“It may please be noted that the Embassy will not be in a position to extend assistance once individuals have exited Iranian territory and are unable to enter the third country concerned,” the statement added.The mission said it remains available to assist Indian nationals in Iran and urged them to stay in touch through its emergency helplines.The embassy shared helpline numbers: +98-9128109115, +98-9128109102, +98-9128109109 and +98-9932179359, along with the email address cons.tehran@mea.gov.in for consular support.The advisory comes as the embassy continues to monitor the situation and coordinate with Indian nationals in Iran regarding travel and safety.Earlier in the day, external affairs minister S Jaishankar told Parliament that India believes that dialogue and diplomacy should be pursued to de-escalate the tensions in the Middle East. While outlining India’s stand in Rajya Sabha, Jaishankar said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is closely monitoring the developments and relevant ministries are coordinating to ensure effective responses.“The Prime Minister continues to closely monitor the emerging developments, and relevant ministries are coordinating to ensure effective responses. Given the gravity of the situation, the Cabinet Committee of Security (CCS) met on March 1, under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister. It was briefed on the airstrikes in Iran and the subsequent attacks in several Gulf countries. The CCS was concerned over the safety and security of the Indian community in the region,” he added.The EAM said that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is of “particular concern” for India as over one crore Indians live and work in the Gulf nations and region. He also added that the region is key to India’s energy security and includes many important suppliers of oil and gas.
Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has brushed aside the notion that the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad brings bad luck for the Indian team, stressing that the outcome of matches depends entirely on how the players perform on the day. The debate around the venue intensified after India’s defeat to Australia national cricket team in the final of the 2023 Cricket World Cup at the same stadium. However, Harbhajan insisted the loss had nothing to do with the ground itself and was simply down to Australia playing better cricket in that match.
“When two good teams play against each other, one will obviously lose. When India played against Australia (in 2023), Australia were the better team on that particular day. In this game, we saw if you put your right foot forward from ball one, you will get the results. Whatever people used to think, that this ground is a ‘panauti’ (unlucky) or whatsoever I have heard on social media, that is done and dusted now.” Harbhajan also pointed out that similar perceptions had once existed about another iconic venue, Eden Gardens in Kolkata, before results eventually turned around. “Lot of people talk about Eden Gardens as well. Eden didn’t have the best of records, but somewhere down the line it changed. Luckily, in our era, we managed to do that. Lot of people talk about this Ahmedabad stadium as well – if the game is happening there, India might lose. But it has nothing to do with the cricketers or the result of the game. It is the mindset of the people who have never played cricket,” Harbhajan told India Today. His remarks follow similar views expressed by fellow off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who also urged fans not to treat the Ahmedabad venue as a jinx ahead of India’s final clash against New Zealand national cricket team in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. “You can lose a game at a venue and win the next one. What is there in this? We have won a lot of games in that stadium. Don’t make a stadium like this taboo,” Ashwin said on his show Ash ki Baat while discussing the conversation surrounding the venue before the title clash. The veteran spinner, who has played 106 Tests for India, added that the current Indian team would not be distracted by such narratives. “I don’t think it should come into the way. I am sure, after a point of time, that monkey on the back will be there. But now, I don’t think the team will be thinking on those lines,” he added.
Lower office rentals are helping Navi Mumbai emerge as a preferred destination for multinational companies and global capability centres (GCCs), with rents in the city about 21% below the average of major Tier-I markets, according to a report by real estate data analytics firm CRE Matrix.The report, ‘Navi Mumbai Rising: A Comprehensive Perspective on India’s Next Commercial Real Estate Hub’, said the average office rent in Navi Mumbai is around Rs 70 per sq ft per month, significantly lower than the average rentals in leading metropolitan markets, according to PTI.As per the data, Navi Mumbai currently has about 32.7 million sq ft of prime office stock accommodating nearly 430 occupiers, of which 72% is green-certified.Another 23.5 million sq ft of office space is expected to be added by 2031, the report noted.“Navi Mumbai has evolved from a planned counter-magnet to Mumbai into a structurally significant commercial real estate market within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).“The city’s relevance today is driven by the convergence of infrastructure delivery, institutional-grade supply, occupier demand and sustained cost competitiveness,” CRE Matrix co-founder and CEO Abhishek Kiran Gupta said.The report also highlighted that average office demand in Navi Mumbai over the last two years has been around 3 million sq ft, significantly higher than the new supply of about 0.8 million sq ft.Key office micro-markets in Navi Mumbai North include Airoli, Ghansoli, Kopar Khairane, Mahape and Rabale, while Juinagar, Nerul, Seawoods, Vashi, Sanpada, Turbhe, CBD Belapur, Ulwe, Kharghar and Panvel are among the prominent commercial areas in the southern part of the city.Major developers with projects in the region include Tata Realty, Adani Realty, L&T Realty, K Raheja Corp, Mindspace Business Parks REIT and Aurum Ventures, among others.“Navi Mumbai’s ascent is numbers-driven, a 21 per cent office rental advantage attracting GCCs, 23.5 million sq ft of green building development, 628 MW live IT load across 7.5 msf of data centres, and a 3,400+ MW upcoming data-center pipeline-marking its transition into a core commercial and digital infrastructure hub,” Gupta said.He added that office rentals in Noida and Navi Mumbai are broadly comparable, while Kolkata and Ahmedabad remain cheaper office markets than Navi Mumbai.
The next edition of the Indian Premier League will begin on March 28, 2026, with official broadcaster Star Sports confirming the start date on Sunday. The announcement was made shortly before the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 between India national cricket team and New Zealand national cricket team at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.While the tournament’s opening date has now been revealed, the detailed schedule for the IPL 2026 season is still awaited from the league organisers.
Also See: IND vs NZ Live Score T20 World Cup Final 2026The defending champions heading into the new campaign are Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who clinched the 2025 title after defeating the Punjab Kings by six runs in the final played in Ahmedabad.Earlier this month, Santosh Menon, Secretary of the Karnataka State Cricket Association, confirmed that the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru will stage five of RCB’s home matches during the upcoming season. However, not all of RCB’s home games will take place in Bengaluru. The franchise’s remaining two home fixtures will be played at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.In an official statement released earlier this week, the franchise expressed its appreciation to the authorities who helped facilitate the return of IPL matches to Bengaluru.“RCB extends its sincere gratitude to the Government of Karnataka, the Karnataka State Cricket Association and the Karnataka Police for their unwavering guidance, cooperation and support in facilitating the hosting of matches in Bengaluru. The collective efforts to ramp up infrastructure and safety measures in time for the IPL season have ensured that the defending champions will play the majority of their home games in their home ground,” the statement said.Rajesh Menon, CEO of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, highlighted the importance of the Chinnaswamy Stadium to the franchise and its supporters.“The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is more than just our home ground; it is where our identity as a team truly comes alive. The energy our fans bring to Bengaluru has always been a driving force for our players, inspiring them through every phase of the game. Our fans have stood by us unconditionally, and they deserve the opportunity to watch their team compete at home.”“After detailed discussions and completing the necessary due process around permissions, we are pleased to confirm that RCB will play five matches in Bengaluru. We sincerely thank the Government of Karnataka, the KSCA, and the Karnataka Police for their support in making this possible,” Menon added.Cricketing activity at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium had been suspended since June last year following a tragic stampede during RCB’s IPL 2025 title celebrations, in which 11 people lost their lives and several others were injured. The upcoming season will mark the return of IPL matches to the iconic Bengaluru venue.
NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Monday granted 10-day interim bail to Sharjeel Imam in a case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots, for attending his brother’s wedding.Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai was hearing the interim bail application filed by Imam, seeking relief for six weeks to attend the marriage scheduled this month. The court granted interim bail from March 20 to 30.Imam is an accused in the case pertaining to the February 2020 riots in northeast Delhi that left 53 people dead and more than 700 injured. The interim bail comes months after the Supreme Court of India rejected Imam’s regular bail plea in January this year. At the time, the top court had refused bail to Imam and fellow student activist Umar Khalid in the Delhi riots conspiracy case.In its January 6 order, the Supreme Court said that delay in trial and long incarceration cannot be a “trump card” to secure bail in cases registered under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The court observed that while personal liberty is important, it cannot be the sole factor when allegations involve serious offences affecting public order and national security.The bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and N V Anjaria rejected the bail pleas of Khalid and Imam but granted relief to five co-accused in the case. Those granted bail included Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, Shifa-ur-Rehman, Mohd Saleem Khan and Shadab Ahmad.The court said Khalid and Imam stood on a different footing compared with the other accused due to the “hierarchy of culpability”. Both activists have spent more than five years in jail in connection with the case.The riots erupted in February 2020 during protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, leading to communal clashes in parts of northeast Delhi during the visit of then US President Donald Trump to India.The Supreme Court had said the two accused could apply for bail again after one year or after all protected witnesses in the trial had been examined, whichever occurs earlier.The top court also said that the mere passage of time cannot automatically justify bail in cases involving offences under special statutes such as UAPA. It stressed that courts must balance constitutional protections under Article 21 with Parliament’s intent behind stricter bail conditions in laws dealing with national security related offences.
After India’s historic 96-run victory over New Zealand in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final, the Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav, head coach Gautam Gambhir and ICC Chairman Jay Shah visited a Hanuman temple in Ahmedabad with the gleaming trophy. The visit, captured in heartwarming videos circulating on social media, showed the trio offering prayers and seeking blessings after the team’s triumphant campaign.
Before the players dispersed to their respective destinations following the grand victory, several members of the Indian contingent made a spiritual pit stop at a Hanuman temple in Ahmedabad. Videos shared widely on social media platform X showed Suryakumar Yadav, Gautam Gambhir and Jay Shah walking into the temple premises, with the World Cup trophy held aloft for devotees to see.
The captain, who lifted the trophy on Sunday night in front of over 130,000 spectators at the Narendra Modi Stadium, was seen in a composed and grateful mood as he received blessings from the temple priest. Gambhir, the architect of India’s aggressive brand of cricket, stood alongside, his usually intense demeanour replaced by a serene smile.
In one particularly touching video, the temple priest was seen performing a special aarti for the trophy itself, waving the holy flame in front of the silverware as players and officials watched with folded hands. The priest then applied tilak on the foreheads of Suryakumar, Gambhir and Shah, blessing them for their roles in India’s historic achievement.
A video shared by news agency ANI captured the moment when Suryakumar held the trophy close as the priest chanted prayers, the early morning sunlight glinting off the silverware. The captain, known for his 360-degree strokeplay on the field, appeared completely at peace in the spiritual setting.
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ICC Chairman Jay Shah, who played a crucial role in the tournament’s successful organization across India and Sri Lanka, was seen interacting warmly with the players during the temple visit. Videos showed him congratulating Suryakumar and Gambhir, their shared joy evident in the relaxed body language.
Shah also took to social media to congratulate the winning team.
“What an incredible finale to the most global and accessible @ICC event ever! Congrats to India, who became the first team to win back-to-back #t20worldcup titles. Well done to Suryakumar Yadav and the whole squad and staff. Congrats also to @BLACKCAPS for their great campaign, “ he wrote.
What an incredible finale to the most global and accessible @ICC event ever!
Congrats to India, who became the first team to win back-to-back #t20worldcup titles.
Well done to Suryakumar Yadav and the whole squad and staff.Congrats also to @BLACKCAPS for their great campaign. pic.twitter.com/7pzFmpjyDT
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) March 8, 2026
NEW DELHI: Fresh from guiding India to a historic T20 World Cup triumph at home, captain Suryakumar Yadav has already set his sights on the next major milestone — Olympic gold at the 2028 Summer Olympics.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!India delivered a dominant performance in the final in Ahmedabad on Sunday, thrashing New Zealand by 96 runs to become the first team to successfully defend the T20 World Cup title and the first to win the trophy three times. The victory also marked the first time a team had lifted the T20 crown on home soil.
Speaking at a celebratory midnight press conference, Suryakumar described the achievement as a defining moment for the team but insisted that the focus was already shifting to future challenges.“It has been very special,” he said as celebrations continued across the country. “And definitely the next goal is Olympics, Olympic gold and also the T20 World Cup that year.”Cricket will return to the Olympic Games at Los Angeles 2028 — the first time the sport will feature in the Olympics since 1900 — opening a new chapter for international cricket.India’s recent dominance in the shortest format has been built on a fearless, attacking style that began taking shape during the 2024 T20 World Cup triumph under then-captain Rohit Sharma.“I think that drought ended in 2024 after a really long time and from there we never looked back,” Suryakumar said, referring to India’s major title drought following the 2013 Champions Trophy.“We played a different brand of cricket in 2024 and from there we understood how this team needs to work going forward. And it’s been a wonderful journey since then.”Following the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from T20 internationals after the 2024 World Cup, Suryakumar took over leadership of the side and has overseen a new era of aggressive cricket.“We wanted to do something special in front of the home crowd,” he said. “We want to continue doing that… and never stop.”
