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The rupee weakened by 10 paise to settle at a fresh record low of Rs 92.40 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday amid surging crude oil prices and incessant withdrawal of foreign funds triggered by geopolitical uncertainties, PTI reported.The local currency, however, resisted a sharper fall as domestic equity markets staged a significant recovery on hopes of a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, forex traders said.At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at Rs 92.44 and touched its lowest-ever intra-day level of Rs 92.47 against the greenback during the session. It finally ended at Rs 92.40 (provisional), down 10 paise from the previous close.In the preceding session, the rupee had hit its lowest intra-day level of Rs 92.47 before settling at Rs 92.30 against the dollar, which was then its weakest closing level.Anuj Choudhary, Research Analyst at Mirae Asset Sharekhan, said that some softness in the US dollar index and hopes of the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz cushioned the downside.According to Jigar Trivedi, Senior Research Analyst at IndusInd Securities, the rupee hovered near record lows, pressured by elevated crude prices and sustained foreign equity outflows.“Persistently high oil prices are forcing importers to purchase more dollars, widening India’s trade deficit and creating a material terms-of-trade shock,” he said, adding, “The Reserve Bank of India has intervened in FX markets to stabilise the currency and prevent excessive volatility.”Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.13 per cent lower at 99.97.Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was trading higher by 1.46 per cent at USD 104.69 per barrel in futures trade.On the domestic equity market front, the Sensex surged 938.93 points, or 1.26 per cent, to settle at 75,502.85, while the Nifty climbed 257.70 points, or 1.11 per cent, to 23,408.80.Government data released on Monday showed that the country’s trade deficit narrowed to USD 27.1 billion in February compared to January. Merchandise exports dipped marginally by 0.81 per cent to USD 36.61 billion, while imports rose 24.11 per cent to USD 63.71 billion from USD 51.33 billion a year earlier.Foreign institutional investors sold equities worth Rs 10,716.64 crore on a net basis on Friday, according to exchange data.“Traders may take cues from the Empire State manufacturing index and industrial production data from the US. Investors will also watch out for the FOMC, ECB, Bank of Japan and Bank of England’s monetary policy this week,” Choudhary said, projecting the USD-INR spot price to trade in the range of Rs 92.10 to Rs 92.75.

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya has added another luxury vehicle to his impressive car collection after reportedly purchasing a brand-new Ferrari 12Cilindri worth around Rs 12 crore. The star cricketer was recently spotted taking the supercar out for a drive with his girlfriend Mahieka Sharma, with videos of the ride quickly going viral on social media.Pandya, known for his flamboyant lifestyle and love for luxury automobiles, was seen cruising through the city in the sleek Ferrari, drawing attention from fans and passersby.

A new addition to Pandya’s luxury garage

The Ferrari 12Cilindri is one of the latest models from the iconic Italian manufacturer Ferrari. The grand tourer is powered by a naturally aspirated V12 engine, capable of producing more than 800 horsepower and reaching speeds close to 340 km/h.

With an estimated price tag of around Rs 12 crore in India, the car is considered one of the most exclusive sports cars currently available. Pandya already owns several high-end vehicles, making his garage one of the most impressive among Indian cricketers. His collection reportedly includes:Rolls-Royce Phantom, Lamborghini Urus, Mercedes-AMG G63, Range Rover Vogue, Audi A6The addition of the Ferrari further highlights the Mumbai Indians star’s passion for luxury and high-performance automobiles.

Ride with Mahieka Sharma goes viral

Soon after purchasing the Ferrari, Pandya was seen enjoying a drive with Mahieka Sharma seated beside him. Clips of the couple riding in the new car surfaced online and quickly gained traction across social media platforms. The two have been frequently spotted together in recent months, and the latest outing only added to the buzz surrounding their relationship.Pandya fresh off T20 World Cup successThe purchase also comes shortly after Pandya played a crucial role in India’s triumph at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The Indian all-rounder delivered several important performances with both bat and ball as the team went on to defeat New Zealand national cricket team in the final.With the Indian Premier League 2026 season approaching, Pandya will soon shift his attention back to cricket. The all-rounder is expected to play a key role for Mumbai Indians as they aim for another strong campaign in the upcoming season.

Many non-resident Indians (NRIs) invest heavily in Indian real estate, however experts have flagged that these properties may not give the financial returns or security buyers expect. Non-resident Indians (NRIs) who have concentrated their wealth in Indian real estate are facing increasing challenges, with experts cautioning that such investments may not deliver the financial returns or security many expect. The trend of investing in homes or land back in India has long been popular among NRIs, often motivated by plans to return, family expectations, or the perception of property as a safe, tangible asset. However, market observers note that these holdings frequently underperform as an investment.In a column for ET, Uma Shashikant, chairperson of the Centre for Investment Education and Learning, highlighted the risks of investing in property in India.

Older flats can become outdated

Housing in India has changed fast. Older properties risk becoming outdated, as housing standards in India have evolved rapidly in recent decades. Flats purchased even five to ten years ago may lack modern amenities, efficient layouts, or the design features that newer developments offer, reducing their attractiveness to potential buyers or renters. “The houses bought for occupation after serveral years run the risk of obsolescence. Many of them admitted they were unhappy with the flats they had purchased just a few years ago. Hence, that 1,500 sq ft flat in a crowded complex could run the risk of becoming unattractive over the years,” she wrote.

Family-related purchases can further complicate the picture. Many NRIs buy property to provide better living conditions for parents or relatives, often leaving the asset in the family member’s name. While such purchases may carry sentimental value, they rarely generate income for the buyer and can limit legal control over the asset. “It turns out to be an investment that yields no rent or return, but further commitments for upgradation and possible loss of ownership of the asset,” she added.

Currency depreciation compounds the problem. Investments funded in foreign currency lose value over time as the rupee weakens, reducing the international purchasing power of these properties. “These investments are made mostly due to pressure from families and parents to invest in property back home as a safety net or hook for possible return.” With children growing up abroad, and NRIs increasingly unlikely to return, many find themselves holding large, illiquid assets that no longer serve their intended purpose.

NRIs often avoid property management services due to cost. But leaving flats empty or relying on distant oversight can lead to expensive repairs, tenant issues, and legal hassles. Experts say that NRIs should consider buying property where they live. Local real estate is easier to manage, less affected by currency swings, and can provide rental income or inheritance benefits.She added, that by purchasing property where they live they “will benefit from laws and processes that they understand; proximity and better level of control; ease of sale without the fear of black money; availability to children as a bequest; and no loss from currency depreciation.”

The M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has received official clearance to host matches during IPL 2026 after a government-appointed Expert Committee approved the venue on Monday. The decision comes after a thorough inspection of the stadium’s infrastructure, safety arrangements, and crowd management systems. With the green signal now in place, preparations are set to accelerate as the venue gears up to welcome fans and top-tier cricket action once again after months of scrutiny.

Notably, the Chinnaswamy Stadium last hosted a competitive match during IPL 2025. Since then, the venue had been under intense scrutiny following the tragic events of June 3, when 11 fans lost their lives during celebrations after RCB’s victory. The incident led to a comprehensive review of safety arrangements and event management protocols around the stadium.

Chinnaswamy set to host key matches of IPL 2026 including the final

With the approval now in place, the M Chinnaswamy Stadium is set to play a major role in the upcoming IPL season. The venue will host the tournament opener on March 28, where Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will begin their campaign against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

In addition to the opening game, the Bengaluru venue will also stage one playoff fixture and the grand final of IPL 2026. This follows the IPL’s long-standing practice of allowing the defending champions to host the final, making Chinnaswamy one of the most important venues in the tournament this year.

The IPL governing council has currently released the schedule only for the first two weeks of the competition. During this phase, the stadium will also host another high-profile clash on April 5, when RCB take on their long-time rivals Chennai Super Kings.

Government committee conducted detailed stadium audit

The clearance came after a detailed review conducted by a committee appointed by Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara. The panel visited the stadium on Friday and spent an entire day examining various aspects related to safety and match-day operations.

Officials carried out checks on structural integrity, entry and exit points, emergency response arrangements, and crowd control mechanisms around the venue. The goal was to ensure that the stadium is fully prepared to handle the large crowds that typically attend IPL matches.

The final approval was granted after a meeting on Monday between representatives of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), senior officials from RCB, and members of the expert committee chaired by G Maheshwar Rao.

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RCB to split home games between Bengaluru and Raipur

For IPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will play five of their home matches at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. However, not all of their home fixtures will be staged in Bengaluru this season.

Two of their games will take place at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. This arrangement is part of a previously agreed partnership between the RCB franchise and the Chhattisgarh government, aimed at promoting cricket in the region and expanding the team’s fan base. Despite this split arrangement, Bengaluru will remain the primary home venue for the franchise during the tournament.

Meanwhile, the franchise has not yet announced the official date for ticket sales for IPL 2026 matches in Bengaluru, though the process is expected to begin later this week as excitement builds for the new season.

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Komal Jamwar was only 33 when it happened.One morning, she woke up to find her left leg drooping. She limped out of bed and went to her husband and mother-in-law to tell them about it. They rubbed her feet and suggested it might have happened because of her sleeping position. The matter was dismissed, and Komal went about doing her daily chores.By afternoon, however, the weakness began to worsen, and the family grew worried. Komal went to a doctor with her husband. After examining her, the doctor prescribed a few medicines and told her not to worry, saying it might just be a normal cramp. That evening, there was a family function. Her husband suggested that she come along so that she might feel a little better. Komal went to the party, returned late, and went to sleep. The next morning, when she woke up, both her legs seemed to have stopped working. As she tried to get out of bed, she fell. Startled and frightened, Komal began to cry. Hearing the commotion, her husband, sister-in-law, and mother-in-law rushed to her.

She was immediately taken to a hospital in Jammu, where she was admitted for five days. But doctors were initially unable to determine what had caused the sudden paralysis. On the sixth day, they finally diagnosed her with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) and said she needed immediate treatment.GBS is a rare but serious autoimmune disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks the peripheral nerves, often after a respiratory or gastrointestinal infection. The condition usually begins with tingling or weakness in the legs and can rapidly progress to paralysis. Thankfully, the disease does have treatment, and the prognosis is generally good if treated in time. But the treatment was expensive. “The doctors told us that one injection would cost around ₹1 lakh and that several doses would be required over a few days,” Komal said. “Later, my family discovered that the medicine was available in the market for around ₹15,000–₹16,000. They managed to arrange the injections, and the doctors began the treatment.” “But instead of feeling better my condition started worsening. I started feeling a heaviness in my chest and could not breathe. The next day the doctors declared me dead and asked my husband to take me home.”

“But my parents and my husband were not ready to accept this. My husband, who is not a doctor and works as an electrician in the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine shrine board, refused to give up. He began giving me CPR. He kept doing it for nearly 35 minutes, or maybe even longer. After some time, I slowly started responding and they could hear me breathing again, ” says Komal.The hospital did not have a ventilator, so Komal was rushed to a hospital in Ludhiana, where she was admitted and put on a ventilator. Doctors placed her on antibiotics and began treating her condition. Gradually, her chest cleared, and she started showing signs of improvement. “It was there that the doctors told me that the injections that had been given to me at a duration of 5-6 days, were all inhected within 24 hours. They said that this led to my condition worsening,” she said. But despite the treatment, Komal remained paralyzed and could not even lift a finger.“I remained bedridden for eight to nine months. When I was in the hospital, my husband and parents took care of me. After we returned home, my mother-in-law and sister-in-law looked after me with great care. It is because of them that I am alive and able to walk today. We also hired a physiotherapist, and she worked really diligently to help me get back on my feet. The therapy was painful, but she kept encouraging me. My children were very young at the time and they would keep hovering around me, which was such a comfort and motivation to get better.” she recalled.

“It was after four to five years that I finally started walking with the help of a walker. Now I can walk on my own, but my walk is not completely stable. If you see me walking, you can still tell that there is a problem,” says Komal. “I always believed that I would survive because I had to take care of my children, and my husband simply refused to give up on me. I think when you truly believe in something and want it deeply, you find the strength to achieve it.“It is true that I had moments of weakness, but my will to live was strong. The love and support of my family were so powerful that I had no option but to overcome this,” Komal says. Today, Komal is healthy and living a normal life with her family. Her story is a reminder of what hope and faith can do for a person. Declared dead at one point, it was her husband’s determination that helped bring her back, and her own belief and perseverance that helped her fight her way back from the brink of death.Faith can move mountains—and Komal’s journey proves it.

Suryakumar Yadav (ANI Photo)

Suryakumar Yadav, who recently led the India national cricket team to a historic triumph in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, has admitted that while he dreams of playing Test cricket, the shortest format remains where he feels most comfortable.Speaking in an interview with PTI, the Indian captain reflected on his journey across formats, his love for red-ball cricket, and why T20 cricket has ultimately become his natural space.

Still dreams of playing Test cricket

“…what is written in your life, you get that only. I started with red-ball cricket itself, played Ranji Trophy for 10-12 years. I played a lot of red-ball cricket in Bombay because if you grow up in Bombay, you start with red ball itself, so everything is around red ball,” he said.

“But gradually, when we started playing white ball cricket, the inclination shifted a bit towards that. And after that, I came to this format (T20). I also tried a lot in One-Day cricket to play well in it, but nothing happened there,” he said.“T20 mein jaisa chal raha tha, usme apna haath set ho gaya hai, aisa bol sakte hain” (The way T20 was working out for me, I had become good at it; you can say that),” he said.

ODI cricket never worked for him

While Suryakumar has thrived in T20 cricket, he admitted that the 50-over format never quite suited his game.“I feel that as much as I have experienced ODI cricket closely and I have seen it, it is a format where you have to bat in three different ways. Sometimes if you go in early, if wickets fall quickly, then you have to bat like Test cricket.“Then you have to bat with a good strike rate like a One Day and then later at the end of the innings, you have to bat like (you do in) T20 format. So, that is one format that I never understood. I tried my best to play it. But then it’s a challenging format,” he said.Suryakumar last featured in an ODI during the 2023 Cricket World Cup final against Australia, where he scored 18 runs off 28 balls. India lost the final, and he has not played an ODI since then.

ODI cricket still has its charm

The Indian captain recalled the incredible atmosphere during the 2023 ODI World Cup, saying the tournament showed that the format still holds a unique appeal.Suryakumar also recalled the emotion that the format managed to stir during the 2023 World Cup.“…when I was with the team for the 2023 ODI World Cup and I played, then that vibe, the whole atmosphere of that format, the build-up going into the final. That was completely different than what we played in 2026 and 2024 T20 World Cup.“So, it’s charm is different, ODI cricket also has a different charm, T20 has a different one,” he explained.

NEW DELHI: Former Prime Minister and Rajya Sabha MP H D Deve Gowda on Monday wrote a letter to Congress MP Sonia Gandhi expressing concern over what he described as “chaos” inside Parliament and its premises. In his letter, Gowda shared that he had been “greatly disturbed” by developments in Parliament, which he attributed primarily to opposition parties. The former PM also added that Parliament, in the recent times, had seen excessive disruptions.“I have been greatly disturbed by a certain chaos that has been unthinkingly introduced inside Parliament, and in its larger premises, primarily by the Opposition parties,” Gowda wrote.He cautioned that such actions could have wider implications for democratic institutions. “I am not sure if you visualize the consequences of such unchecked activity and circulation of negative energy. I honestly feel, it may immensely harm the foundations of our democracy and leave a trail of indelible bitterness,” he said.Gowda said he had initially refrained from writing as he hoped the situation would resolve on its own. “The reason I was not too sure of writing to you earlier was because I thought things may settle down with the wisdom of time. But, am afraid, I see no signs of correction,” he said.Urging Sonia Gandhi to intervene, the former Prime Minister appealed to her seniority and experience in the opposition ranks. “I do not wish to put down anybody, or curtail anybody’s role or enthusiasm. But I urge you, who is the eldest in the ranks of the Opposition, to speak to your party leaders and others, drawing from the wealth of your political experience and maturity,” he wrote.Gowda also reflected on his long political career, saying he had spent most of his public life in the Opposition. “You are aware that I started my career at the grassroots of our democratic institutions, and have spent, in all, 65 years of my life as a legislator and parliamentarian. This may well turn out to be the last parliamentary session of my life,” he wrote.He also said Parliament in recent times had seen excessive disruptions. “Parliament in recent times has witnessed an excess of slogan-shouting, display of placards and name-calling. There has been an attitude of non-seriousness, which has assaulted my very idea and construct of Parliament and parliamentary democracy,” Gowda wrote.He said Gandhi could ask opposition leaders to reconsider their approach to protests in Parliament. “You can perhaps ask them not to harm themselves, their cause and their political futures in the long run,” Gowda said.Stressing that protests are a legitimate part of parliamentary democracy, Gowda said they must be conducted in a way that does not “dismantle what we have build together in over 75 glorious years”.

Vedanta Ltd on Monday said its committee of directors has approved raising up to Rs 2,575 crore through the issuance of non-convertible debentures (NCDs), as the company looks to diversify funding sources and strengthen its balance sheet.

According to a filing with the BSE, the panel has cleared the allotment of 2,57,500 unsecured, redeemable, rated and listed NCDs of face value Rs 1,00,000 each, aggregating to Rs 2,575 crore on a private placement basis, PTI reported.The fundraising is part of Vedanta’s ongoing efforts to refinance debt and reduce borrowing costs. The company has witnessed strong investor interest in recent debt issuances.In October 2025, its $500 million bond issue was oversubscribed three times, while an NCD offering in June last year saw nearly 60 per cent oversubscription.Vedanta has also been gradually deleveraging its balance sheet. Vedanta Resources Ltd, the parent company, has reduced net debt to about $4.8 billion as of December 2025 from around $8.9 billion in March 2022.The sustained investor interest comes amid robust operating performance across businesses, supported by higher volumes, cost efficiencies and favourable commodity trends.The group is also undertaking a corporate demerger that will create five separate listed entities, a move analysts say could help unlock value and simplify its structure.Vedanta Ltd is a leading global producer of metals, critical minerals, oil and gas, power and technology.