NEW DELHI: Supreme Court Monday criticised what it called a perceptible reluctance among probe agencies to proceed against Anil Ambani-led ADAG group companies accused of siphoning Rs 40,000 crore from bank loans, and directed CBI and ED to carry out an expeditious and coordinated inquiry against the ADAG entities, their directors and officials.A bench of CJI Surya Kant, Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi said, “The conduct of the investigating agencies has reflected a degree of reluctance. The investigation carried out by the probe agencies must be transparent, fair and prompt to inspire confidence not only in the court but also among all stakeholders and the public.”File fresh status reports of ADAG grp case in 4 wks: SC to CBI, EDWhen the bench said though the irregularities in Anil Ambani-led ADAG group loan fraud probe were flagged much earlier by Sebi and CBI’s Aug 2025 FIR dealt with a small part of the fraud, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for CBI and ED, assured the court that the views of the court would be conveyed by him personally to the agencies in a “much harsher” manner.SC asked the agencies to file fresh status reports in four weeks.Mehta informed the court that ED has constituted SIT as directed by the SC and the CBI has so far registered eight separate cases involving alleged siphoning off nearly Rs 41,000 crore from bank loans. Four top officials of ADAG group have been arrested so far, Mehta said. He said CBI is taking help of financial experts to unravel the complex routing and re-routing of money.He said ED has written a letter to banks and financial institutions for prompt furnishing of information relating to sanctioning of loans and the due diligence followed prior to disbursement of the loan amounts. He said the ED has also requested them to act against errant officials under the banking laws and regulations.On his request, the bench directed all financial and other institutions to promptly furnish the information required by the probe agencies. “Apart from the ADAG group and its officials, those involved in the irregular sanction of loans and playing with public money should also be proceeded against,” the bench said.For Anil Ambani, who has already given an undertaking to the court not to leave India without SC’s prior permission, senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi said the ADAG group is ready to discuss with the banks and financial institutions for settlement of the dues, but no one is coming forward because of the pendency of the PIL by former bureaucrat E A S Sarma.Mehta said the settlement of dues could absolve the ADAG group of civil liabilities, but the criminal acts require to be thoroughly investigated and taken to their logical end. The bench brushed aside Rohatgi’s request for directions to the banks to discuss settlement of dues with ADAG group. For the PIL petitioner, advocate Prashant Bhushan said that Sebi had given a detailed report about the financial fraud indulged in by ADAG group entities and yet the probe agencies did nothing till the SC issued notices to them.The petition, filed through advocate Pranav Sachdeva, alleged that three of the ADAG companies – Reliance Communications (RCOM), Reliance Infratel (RITL) and Reliance Telecom (RTL) – cumulatively received loans to the tune of Rs 31,850 crore from a consortium of public sector banks led by SBI between 2013-17.Petitioner said various documents revealed alleged involvement of ADAG companies in “large-scale diversion of funds, roundtripping, misuse of external commercial borrowings, fabrication of accounting entries, operation of shell entities, and a complete disregard for the public money.”

In the heart of Ayodhya – where centuries-old faith meets today’s growing wave of pilgrimage – a young child’s quiet devotion has turned into a viral moment that’s travelling far beyond India. It’s one of those rare stories that reminds you how spirituality doesn’t really care about borders, language, or where you come from. His name, “Anjaneya,” evoking Lord Hanuman’s timeless loyalty to Ram, adds a poetic layer to this tale.According to the Hindu mythology, Lord Rama and Lord Hanuman share an inseparable relationship; when one is praised in religious songs and hymns the other is customarily mentioned.

Who is little Anjaneya, the devotional child winning hearts during his Ram Mandir visit (photo: ANI)

Who is Anjaneya?

A young boy named Anjaneya from Germany recently visited Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir to pray to Lord Ram. Dressed in plain white attire with kumkum on his forehead, he chanted Rama’s name in a pure, Sanskrit-like style that amazed everyone, evoking a Hanuman-like devotion from Hindu lore and instantly making him viral. sensation online.Speaking to ANI, he shared his thoughts with a bright smile. “The temple is really nice, and seeing Lord Ram’s idol was a wonderful experience,” he said, also mentioning India’s heat but adding that he could handle it. Social media, of course, did what it does best. The video quickly gathered lakhs of views, with comments pouring in. Some users wrote, “He speaks just like an Indian,” while others simply called him “a child full of devotion.”

His appearance and devotional charisma won hearts online

Anjaneya’s poise reminded many of the epic Ram-Hanuman connection, where devotion knows no bounds.For a child raised outside India, his ease with rituals and pronunciation felt less like imitation and more like genuine connection. And that’s what struck a chord.Ram Mandir has drawn global crowds since its consecration by PM Narendra Modi on January 22, 2024. By late 2026, the number of visitors is expected to run into hundreds of millions, with a noticeable rise in tourists from countries like Germany, the US, and across Southeast Asia. For many, it’s not just a religious visit, but a cultural and emotional experience.

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Built on Lord Ram’s believed birthplace following the 2019 Supreme Court ruling, the temple caps a historic movement. Foreign tourists now flock there for pilgrimage with cultural exploration amid booming infrastructure.Little is known about his background beyond the visit; no family details have surfaced, but his pure devotion speaks volumes.

Australian middle-order batter Jake Fraser-McGurk has withdrawn from the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL), starting from March 26. He was about to play for one of the new PSL franchises Rawalpindi Pindiz. As he is no longer a part of the league, the franchise is set to announce his replacement ahead of the tournament.

It is widely claimed that in place of the swashbuckling Aussie batter, another Australian batter, Usman Khawaja can join the Rawalpindi Pindiz. With a wide range of experiences in the top level of the game, Khawaja can be a good replacement for the team. If Khawaja comes on board, then he can help the team with his leadership qualities as well.

Usman Khawaja set to be the replacement of Jake Fraser-McGurk in the PSL 2026

Pakistan Super League has been hit by another blow, as multiple overseas players have opted not to play ahead of the tournament opener. With only a few days to go before the beginning of the league, Jack Fraser-McGurk’s withdrawal came as a massive shock to the PSL team.

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The 23-year-old is a proven T20 batter, and an exciting talent who can be a prospect for any team across the globe. Pakistan cricket fans were eagerly waiting for a batter like him to play in this year’s league.

Official announcement regarding Jake Fraser-McGurk’s withdrawal came a day ago

“Jake Fraser-McGurk has opted out of the tournament due to personal reasons. We respect his decision and wish him well. His replacement will be announced soon,” the franchise wrote on X.

After a while, the post was removed from the team’s official social media accounts, but the proof remains, as many followers shared or reposted the information. Later, the franchise owner himself wished the batter good luck for the upcoming days.

“Unfortunate, but wishing JFM the very best and good luck from Pakistan and Rawalpindi,” Ahsan Tahir, the owner of Rawalpindi Pindiz wrote on his ‘X’ post.

Why signing Usman Khawaja can be a brilliant move by Rawalpindi Pindiz?

Jake Fraser-McGurk was unsold and failed to attract a buyer at the PSL’s inaugural player auction. Later, the franchise signed him directly. The upcoming PSL season, scheduled to run from March 26 to May 3, will feature eight teams, including two new entrants—Rawalpindi and Hyderabad Kingsmen. This time, the tournament will host 44 matches in 39 days.

On the other hand, Usman Khawaja, 39, is a seasoned campaigner. The batter captained the Big Bash League (BBL) team Brisbane Heat in the past. With all of his expectations and technical abilities, the batter can provide solidity in the batting order.

Usman Khawaja, who is originally from Pakistan, has previously played for the league with the Islamabad United. During the 2020-21 PSL season, the batter played 7 matches for Islamabad and scored 246 runs in total with a batting average of over 49 and a strike rate of 152.79. If he can do the same with Rawalpindi, then the absence of Jake Fraser-McGurk will not bother the team in any way.

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NEW DELHI: Govt is looking to introduce at least two bills – including constitutional amendments – in the current session of Parliament to roll out reservation for women of one-third seats in the next Lok Sabha poll and assembly elections to be held after it. The move promises to change the country’s political landscape and put an authoritative stamp on PM Modi’s much-touted agenda of women’s empowerment as the campaign for four state assemblies gathers pace. If govt has its way, then the number of seats in LS will rise by 50% to 816 from the existing 543, with the 273-seat increase set aside for women, ensuring that the existing political dynamics and incumbent parliamentarians, overwhelmingly male, are not cut loose as a reshaped order takes hold. The majority mark will, accordingly, move to 409. The strength of LS will increase for the first time in over five decades. The strength of Rajya Sabha and legislative councils in states will not be affected. At least two bills, one on delimitation and another for an amendment in the Constitution, which needs two-thirds support in both Houses, will be brought. Although the governing NDA does not have the strength to secure the passage of the bill on its own, govt seems keen to push for its passage during the budget session concluding on April 4. Failing that, it is open to the idea of convening a short session specifically for women’s quota. Home minister Amit Shah is leading the effort to get support for the two bills and held two meetings on Monday, one with regional parties from the non-NDA bloc, including opposition parties and those unaligned to either formation (NDA or INDIA blocs), and another with BJP’s allies. The women’s quota law, piloted by the Modi govt in 2023, had linked the implementation in legislatures to delimitation that is to be conducted after the completion of the Census, which is about to get under way. Delimitation plan likely to see 50% rise in seats across states People in the know said Shah emphasised govt’s inclination to delink the existing law’s provision for implementing the quota following delimitation to be held after the upcoming Census and launching instead a fresh delimitation based on 2011 census, the last enumeration exercise.The proposal to rely on Census 2011 is meant to ensure that women’s quota is rolled out by the 2029 LS polls, as the release of the upcoming Census data may take some time, leaving inadequate time for completion of a nationwide delimitation exercise. “We were told that the govt is keen to roll out the quota from elections to be held after March 31, 2029. If its desire to build a consensus takes a few more days, then the budget session may be extended or even summoned after adjournment for a few days,” said a person aware of the developments. States like UP and Bihar will see their Lok Sabha constituencies go up to 120 and 60 from the current 80 and 40, respectively, and those in Kerala will rise to 30 from 20.In states with odd numbers (TN has 39), the delimitation commission will work out the details but the jump will be of similar proportion.Govt believes that the proposal to maintain the proportional strength of each state/UT in LS by increasing their share by 50% addresses the concerns of the southern states, which have apprehended a fall in their representational strength in Parliament due to their successful attempts for population control compared to northern states. The reserved seats for SC/STs will also be covered under similar provisions. The current LS has 84 seats for SCs and the number is expected to go up to 126, while the constituencies reserved for STs may rise to 70 from 47. Some UTs and states with one or two LS seats will have their constituency reserved for women every third election, while reserved seats for women will stay for three terms before being put in open category.While 22 MPs representing different parties attended the NDA meeting, representatives of Samajwadi Party, Shiv Sena (UBT), BJD and YSR Congress were among those who were part of another meeting with Shah. Some opposition parties, including Congress and the Left, have pushed for an all-party meeting. TMC – which has often cited Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s promotion of women in the party’s representation in Parliament and assembly compared to others to stress on its pro-women tilt – also skipped the meeting. Parties like Congress and SP have pushed for OBC quota within the women’s quota.While the NDA enjoys a majority in LS and RS, it will require support from other parties for reaching the two-thirds mark. The women’s reservation bill was passed at a special session of Parliament in Sept 2023. Govt had hailed the Constitution (One hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act as “Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam”.However, several opposition MPs and women’s rights group had then criticised govt for basing the quota on delimitation after the new Census, as it made the Act’s implementation in 2029 uncertain.

Mohsin Naqvi and Gary Kirsten (Image credit: Agencies)

NEW DELHI: Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi on Monday responded to allegations made by former head coach Gary Kirsten, who claimed there was significant “interference” during his short stint with Pakistan cricket.Naqvi, speaking at a press conference at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, was asked about Kirsten’s remarks. He said he had ‘limited engagement’ with Kirsten during his tenure as coach.

“I didn’t have many interactions with Gary Kirsten, so it would be better if those people who were co-ordinating things with him and involved regularly with him responded in detail to his allegations,” Naqvi told reporters.Kirsten’s tenure as Pakistan head coach lasted just six months. The South African great was appointed in April 2024 on a two-year contract but resigned in October 2024.What are Kirsten’s claims?In an interview with talkSPORT, Kirsten opened up about the challenges he faced during his time with the Pakistan team.“The thing that surprised me more than anything was the level of interference. I don’t think I have ever seen it at that level before. Did it surprise me? I don’t know, but it was significant,” Kirsten said while speaking to talkSPORT Cricket.Kirsten explained that such an environment made it extremely difficult for a coach to implement plans.“It is quite difficult for a coach to come and formulate a way that you can work with the players when there is just this constant noise from the outside. It was tough, just this constant noise from the outside and a lot of punitive actions around poor performance and stuff like that,” he added.“As a coach, you are the lowest hanging fruit when the team isn’t going well, so let us get rid of the coach or let us put a restriction on the coach because that is the easiest thing to do when the teams are performing and that is kind of counterproductive in my view,” Kirsten said.