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Army columns were deployed in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills district after two people were killed when security forces opened fire to disperse violent mobs amid tensions linked to the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) election nomination process, officials said on Tuesday.The incident occurred in the Chibinang area where clashes broke out between tribal and non-tribal groups, West Garo Hills Superintendent of Police Abraham T Sangma said.“The two persons who died were residents of Chibinang. There was a clash between tribals and non-tribals regarding the GHADC elections, and the firing occurred while we were dispersing an unlawful assembly,” Sangma said, according to news agency PTI.Authorities said the district administration has imposed a curfew across West Garo Hills for the entire day to prevent further escalation of violence.

Army conducts flag march to restore order

Army units were called in after the situation turned tense in parts of the district.“Army columns deployed in West Garo Hills on the request of civil administration and conducting a flag march,” defence spokesperson Lt Col Mahender Rawat told PTI.He did not disclose how many columns had been deployed. A typical Army column generally consists of around 60–80 personnel.Police said additional security forces have also been requested to maintain law and order. “We have sought additional forces, and they are on the way,” Sangma said.Officials said the situation in the district is currently under control.

Tension linked to GHADC election nominations

The unrest comes amid the nomination process for the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council elections, with filing of nomination papers scheduled to continue until March 16. The elections are slated to be held on April 10.The violence was triggered after former Phulbari legislator Estamur Momin was allegedly assaulted by protesters when he arrived at the deputy commissioner’s office in Tura on Monday to file his nomination for the GHADC polls, reported PTI.Protesters had demanded that non-tribal candidates refrain from contesting or participating in the council elections.Earlier, on February 17, the executive committee of the GHADC passed a resolution requiring candidates to produce valid Scheduled Tribe certificates while filing their nominations.

Internet services suspended, peace meeting planned

Hours before the clashes, the Meghalaya government ordered a 48-hour suspension of mobile internet services in West Garo Hills from March 10 to prevent the spread of misinformation and mobilisation through social media.Authorities said voice calls and SMS services remain unaffected.A peace committee meeting convened by Deputy Commissioner Vibhor Aggarwal is scheduled to be held at the Circuit House in Tura with church leaders, representatives of non-government organisations and local development committees to help defuse tensions.Security has also been strengthened at nomination centres across the district as authorities attempt to prevent further unrest during the ongoing election process.

Mumbai: For restaurants across the country, it is not business as usual–a severe crunch of LPG supplies on the back of the West Asia war is posing a threat of temporary closures with many firms having moved to induction cookers to stay afloat and some of them also restricting menu choices. Smaller establishments are already in dire straits. In Chennai, for instance, several small eateries have shut shops, Ravi Muthukrishnan, chairman, Vasanta Bhavan Hotels and president, Channel Hotels Association told TOI. From Chinese to biryani, a lot of items require slow cooking which means more usage of gas–agencies which supply LPG cylinders to restaurants have said that they do not have enough stock of commercial gas cylinders. “LPG cylinders have not been available since the past two days,” said Muthukrishnan. Anjan Chatterjee, founder of Speciality Restaurants which owns brands such as Mainland China and Oh! Calcutta said that Bengaluru and Chennai have been the most impacted markets for the company with certain parts of Delhi and Kolkata also facing supply disruption. For now, the firm is somehow making do with inductions and rice cookers but if the supplies don’t become adequately available in a day or two, restaurants will have to be shut, said Chatterjee. “About 70% of my food is Chinese. For that, we need high pressure gas burners. No gas, no cooking,” Chatterjee said. Companies fear that dwindling business will put pressure on cash flows at a time when final advance tax payments and liquor license renewals are due. “We are assessing all possible options to keep the business floating. Our rents won’t be waived off, salaries, final advance tax payments and liquor license renewals need to be done. Restaurants operate on the basis of monthly cash flows,” said Pawan Shahri, co-founder at Mumbai-based Chrome Asia Hospitality which owns brands such as Gigi and Donna Deli. Debaditya Chaudhury, MD at Chowman said that its restaurants in Mumbai and Bengaluru have started facing supply challenges. This is a concern for restaurant operations which rely heavily on commercial LPG for daily kitchen functioning, said Chaudhury, adding that the firm will look at restricting certain menu items if the situation further escalates. Restaurateur Pranav Rungta which runs outlets in Mumbai said that his Colaba eatery Otoki has stopped non-essential cooking through LPG cylinders. Bulk rice cooking and meals for staff have all moved to electric cookers, said Rungta. “The available commercial LPG cylinders are first being provided to establishments such as schools and hospitals,” said Rudra Pratap, COO at Ahuja Residences which operates boutique business hotels across cities which is reducing menu choices. “The biggest relief is that the major wedding season is behind us,” said Pratap.

US stocks edged lower on Tuesday as investors remained cautious amid uncertainty over how long the war with Iran may last and whether oil prices will stabilise after recent sharp swings.The S&P 500 slipped 0.4% in morning trading, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell about 250 points, or 0.5%, as of 10 a.m. Eastern time. The Nasdaq Composite was down 0.1%, reflecting a largely cautious tone on Wall Street, AP reported.Markets are closely tracking developments in the Middle East, where the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has triggered extreme volatility in oil prices and raised concerns about global energy supplies.In the oil market, which has been the focal point for financial markets in recent sessions, Brent crude — the international benchmark –was trading at $91.47 per barrel, down 7.6% from its settlement price a day earlier. Meanwhile, US benchmark crude was trading at around $87.49 per barrel.Oil prices had surged to nearly $120 per barrel on Monday, their highest level since 2022, before retreating after US President Donald Trump said in an interview with CBS News that he believes “the war is very complete, pretty much.”The remarks raised hopes that the conflict could end sooner rather than later, potentially allowing oil flows from the Middle East to resume normally.However, Trump’s later comments were less definitive, while a spokesperson for Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said that “Iran will determine when the war ends.” Iran also launched fresh attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries on Tuesday, keeping tensions elevated.The developments have left investors waiting for clearer signals about the duration and potential escalation of the conflict.Trump, however, reiterated his stance on keeping the Strait of Hormuz open — a critical shipping route off Iran’s coast through which about one-fifth of the world’s oil passes each day.“If Iran does anything that stops the flow of Oil within the Strait of Hormuz, they will be hit by the United States of America TWENTY TIMES HARDER than they have been hit thus far,” Trump said in a post on his social media platform late Monday.Market strategists say the outlook for oil remains highly uncertain.“The outlook for oil right now is about as binary as it gets,” said Hakan Kaya, senior portfolio manager at Neuberger Berman.“Either the Strait of Hormuz reopens and you see a massive unwind of the risk premium, or it stays shut and we are looking at the largest supply disruption in modern history. There is no middle ground, and that is why putting a number on it is almost irresponsible.”Historically, US equities have recovered relatively quickly after geopolitical conflicts, provided energy prices do not remain elevated for a prolonged period.However, if oil prices stay high, it could put pressure on household budgets already strained by inflation, while companies would face rising costs for fuel, transportation and logistics.Global markets reacted positively to easing oil prices earlier in the day.Stock markets in Asia and Europe rose, with South Korea’s Kospi jumping 5.3%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng gaining 2.2% and France’s CAC 40 climbing 1.5%.Japan’s Nikkei 225 advanced 2.9% after revised data showed the country’s economy grew faster than initially estimated in the final quarter of last year, supported by strong business investment.In the bond market, the yield on the 10-year US Treasury remained steady at 4.12%, unchanged from late Monday.

NEW DELHI: After India won the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 title, broadcasters went around collecting reactions from the players following the historic triumph. Among them was India pacer Mohammed Siraj, who is well known for his witty and humorous responses, and he delivered another memorable moment when asked about his emotions after the victory.India lifted their third T20 World Cup title — having previously won the tournament in 2007 under Mahendra Singh Dhoni, in 2024 under Rohit Sharma, and now in 2026 under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav.

During the interaction, the presenter asked Siraj, “What will be the World Cup’s line, I only believe in…?”To which Siraj replied, “Whole team. It was God’s script as I was not in the team initially and then I got a surprise call and then we became the champions.”

The presenter then asked: “Thoda sa frustrating ho sakta hai playing eleven se bahar rehna, lekin role kitna bada hai aap dono ka.” (It can be frustrating sometimes not being part of the playing XI, however, how big is your role?)Siraj responded with a humorous answer.“Haa bahut hi bada role hai hum dono ka, bahar baithke pani pilana back to back, bat uthana.” (Yes, we played a major role. Sitting outside and providing water to the players and holding their bats.)Standing beside him, Kuldeep Yadav burst into laughter.Siraj featured in just one match during the tournament, against the United States national cricket team, where he picked up three wickets for 29 runs. However, he did not play another game in the competition.Kuldeep also played only one match in the tournament — against Pakistan national cricket team — and took one wicket.“Net mein bowling. Fir humlog positive environment rakhte hai. Hamesha players ko aisa rehta hai ki khele, but team ka jo combination k liye humlog bahar baithe hai toh team is important. No person is important, but team is important. Toh humlog ka aisa tha ki team jo sochti hai wahi behtar hoga.” (Bowling in the nets. Then we keep a positive environment. Players always feel like they should play, but for the team combination if we are sitting outside, then the team is important. No person is important, but the team is important. So our thinking was that whatever the team thinks will be better), Siraj said.

The schedule for the much-anticipated 2026 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to be unveiled soon, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirming that the first phase of fixtures will be announced by March 12. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia revealed that only the initial 20 days of the tournament schedule will be released first, while the remaining fixtures will be confirmed later due to logistical considerations related to upcoming state assembly elections.

Initial IPL 2026 fixtures to be revealed first

Speaking about the tournament’s planning, Saikia stated that the board intends to share the schedule for the opening phase of the competition within the next couple of days. The IPL’s 19th edition is now scheduled to run from March 28 to May 31, a slight shift from the originally proposed window of March 26 to May 30.

According to Saikia, announcing the first part of the schedule will allow the tournament preparations to move forward while giving the board flexibility to finalize the rest of the fixtures later.

“We plan to announce the IPL 2026 schedule by March 12. For now, we are going to release the schedule for the first 20 days,” Saikia said while addressing the update.

The decision to stagger the announcement is primarily linked to the upcoming assembly elections in West Bengal, Assam, and Tamil Nadu. Since election-related security arrangements could impact venue availability and travel logistics, the BCCI wants to ensure there are no scheduling conflicts before finalizing the remainder of the tournament calendar.

Also READ: Gujarat Titans appoint new batting coach ahead of IPL 2026

Franchises in full preparation mode

Even as the official schedule awaits confirmation, IPL franchises have already begun their pre-season training and preparations. Teams are keen to ensure their squads are match-ready ahead of what promises to be another intense edition of the league.

Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings were among the earliest to begin preparations. The franchise started training on March 1 at their High-Performance Centre in Navalur. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and legendary wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni were both present during the early training sessions, drawing excitement from fans.

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru also conducted a short preparation camp earlier in February at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Meanwhile, the Gujarat Titans, who lifted the IPL title in 2022, held multiple practice sessions at the Miraj International Cricket Stadium in Nathdwara as they began fine-tuning their squad combinations.

Also READ: Yellove reloaded: CSK unveil striking new jersey for IPL 2026 in grand style

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NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Monday stayed a trial court order directing departmental action against the CBI officer who investigated the Delhi excise policy case. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, hearing the CBI’s appeal against the discharge of former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, former deputy CM Manish Sisodia, and 20 others, also asked the trial court to defer proceedings in the Enforcement Directorate (ED) case until the high court decides the appeal. The matter has been listed for further hearing on March 16.

The case relates to a February 27 ruling by a special CBI court, which discharged the AAP leaders and other accused, noting there was “no overarching conspiracy or criminal intent” in the formulation of the Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22. The policy, which came into force in November 2021 and was later scrapped in July 2022, had come under scrutiny after a report by then Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar alleged procedural lapses and financial losses to the exchequer, including “arbitrary and unilateral decisions” taken by Sisodia in his capacity as Excise Minister.In its appeal, the CBI has argued that the trial court’s discharge order is “patently illegal”, accusing it of selectively reading the prosecution’s case and ignoring material showing the culpability of the accused. The agency claimed the court conducted a “mini-trial” at the charge-framing stage, interpreting witness statements and documents while discarding approver testimony on “untenable grounds.” According to the CBI, the alleged conspiracy can only be understood cumulatively, pointing to a continuing criminal scheme from policy formulation to the alleged misuse of funds for election purposes.The trial court had, however, held that the prosecution failed to produce legally admissible material connecting Kejriwal, Sisodia, or other accused to the alleged offences. The court described the case as a “speculative construct resting on conjecture and surmise”, highlighting internal contradictions in the prosecution’s chargesheet and excessive reliance on approver statements without independent corroboration. It also criticised the CBI for attempting to bypass evidentiary standards, observing that the investigation stitched together fragments to create an impression of a complex conspiracy.The high court will now examine the CBI’s challenge to the discharge order and the stay on departmental action against its investigating officer, while also deciding on the deferment of the ED case.