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PM Modi’s foreign policy a ‘universal joke’: Rahul | India News
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"Foreign Policy Is Compromised..." Rahul Gandhi Blasts PM Modi Over West Asia Crisis

NEW DELHI: Congress’s Rahul Gandhi said India’s foreign policy under PM Modi has become a “universal joke”, adding the policy is “compromised” because the “PM is compromised”. To a query that Pakistan could be a mediator in the Iran war while India had no role, he said, “Our foreign policy is Modi’s personal foreign policy, and everybody considers it a universal joke. Donald Trump knows what Modi can do and cannot do.”

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“Foreign Policy Is Compromised…” Rahul Gandhi Blasts PM Modi Over West Asia Crisis

Dubbing the PM’s speech in Parliament “irrelevant”, Rahul said when India’s PM speaks, it should look like India’s PM is speaking. “What is the position? There is no position,” he said. tnn



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RCB gets new buyer ahead of IPL 2026, sold to…..
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Another massive news event arrived just a few days ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026). Royal Challengers Bengaluru is sold to the Birla group.

On the evening of March 24 (Tuesday), Harsh Goenka informed about the massive move through a short ‘X’ post. “RCB sold to Birlas! Great move,” Harsh Goenka shared the information on social media at 7.39 PM.

As soon as he shared the information, cricket fans started to notice it at a rapid pace. Here, in the post, ‘Birlas’ can be a reference to the Aditya Birla Group, which is chaired and controlled by Kumar Mangalam Birla.

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) sold to the Birla group

According to Cricbuzz, Aditya Birla Group (ABG), The Times of India Group (ToI), Bolt Ventures (Bolt), and Blackstone’s perpetual private equity strategy (BXPE, Blackstone) have jointly invested approximately INR 16,706 crore to claim the 100 percent ownership of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The acquisition involves both men’s and women’s teams at the IPL and WPL.

RCB sold to Birlas! Great move.

— Harsh Goenka (@hvgoenka) March 24, 2026

Aryaman Vikram Birla, Director, Aditya Birla Group, will act as the Chairman of the newly structured ownership, and Satyan Gajwani of The Times of India Group will serve as the Vice-President of the company.

David Blitzer, the founder of Bolt Ventures, and Viral Patel, CEO of BXPE, are the other individuals who are involved in the takeover.

Official statements from the new owners of the franchise

Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, said that IPL has become a powerhouse in the global sports industry and changed the financial aspect of Indian sports. With the entire ownership of RCB, they will try to extend its legacy of institution-building into the arena of global sport.

“Over the past two decades, the IPL has morphed to become a global sporting powerhouse that has changed the face of Indian cricket, creating enormous value for India. RCB, as one of the most compelling franchises in modern sport, offers the Aditya Birla Group a distinctive platform to extend its legacy of institution-building into the arena of global sport.”

“We are delighted to become custodians of this asset and committed to further building this extraordinary legacy,” Kumar Mangalam Birla said in a statement.

“It is a privilege to come together in this partnership to shape the next phase of growth for RCB. This partnership brings together a deep understanding of sports, media, and consumer businesses. Together, we will continue to Play Bold – on the pitch, in the community, and for the fans who make RCB what it is,” Aryaman Birla, the new chairman, said.

Rajasthan Royals’ ownership sold for around $1.63 billion

Meanwhile, RR also has a new owner on board. A consortium led by US-based entrepreneur Kal Somani has become the new owner of the Rajasthan-based franchise.

It is known that the Somani-led consortium has pursued the ownership of Rajasthan Royals for a whopping price tag of around $1.63 billion (£1.2 billion).

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Middle East crisis: PM Modi sets up 7 empowered groups to assess impact of war | India News
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Middle East crisis: PM Modi sets up 7 empowered groups to assess impact of war | India News


Middle East crisis: PM Modi sets up 7 empowered groups to assess impact of war

NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced the formation of seven empowered groups to assess the implications of the ongoing military conflict in West Asia on energy supplies, essential commodities and supply chains, and chart a strategy to cushion its impact on the Indian economy.In a statement in Rajya Sabha, Modi said the conflict had rattled economies across the world and cautioned that recovery from the damage inflicted in West Asia would take time. Drawing from govt’s playbook during the Covid-19 pandemic, he said the new groups would function as quick-response teams focusing on key areas such as petrol and diesel, fertilisers, gas, supply chains and inflation.“I am fully confident that through these shared and coordinated efforts, we’ll be able to navigate these circumstances more effectively,” the PM said, noting that an inter-ministerial group was already meeting regularly to track developments and address emerging challenges arising out of the situation.The seven panels, comprising senior officers from various ministries and departments, have been tasked with identifying risks and preparing short-, medium- and long-term strategies in a time-bound manner.Their mandate includes assessing vulnerabilities in energy supplies and pricing, ensuring adequacy of strategic reserves, and taking steps to manage price volatility and prevent supply disruptions. They will also examine potential bottlenecks – from shipping routes and ports to aviation corridors and critical imports and recommend pre-emptive measures.The groups are expected to explore alternative sources of imports to reduce dependence on any single region, while keeping a close watch on domestic availability and price stability of essential commodities, including food, fertilisers and fuels.During the pandemic, govt had set up 11 such empowered groups comprising officials and experts to take swift decisions and ensure coordination between the Centre and the states. Flagging the likelihood of a prolonged disruption, Modi said the conflict’s adverse effects may last a long time. “But I assure people that govt remains vigilant and proactive, and is taking every necessary decision with seriousness.”



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Government calls all-party meet today to address concerns over West Asia crisis | India News
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Government calls all-party meet today to address concerns over West Asia crisis | India News


Govt Calls All-Party Meeting To Discuss West Asia Conflict Amid Opposition Uproar

NEW DELHI: After PM Narendra Modi made a statement in both houses of Parliament on the West Asia conflict, govt has called an all-party meeting over the issue on Wednesday as it seeks to address the points raised by different parties and present a united face over the spiralling crisis.Senior govt functionaries, including defence minister Rajnath Singh, home minister Amit Shah and foreign minister S Jaishankar, are likely to be present in the first such meeting over an issue that has drawn criticism from opposition over govt’s response.

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In his statements in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, Modi has emphasised on the challenge to India posed by the conflict as energy supply to the country has been affected due to Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the presence of a huge Indian diaspora in Gulf countries.“Due to these reasons, India’s concerns are naturally greater. Therefore, it is essential that a unanimous and united voice from Parliament reaches the world,” he has said.



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Bombay high court dismisses petition challenging Narendra Mehta’s election victory | Mumbai News
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Bombay high court dismisses petition challenging Narendra Mehta’s election victory | Mumbai News


Mumbai: The Bombay high court on Tuesday dismissed an election petition that challenged the victory of BJP Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Narendra Mehta, 54, in the 2024 polls from Mira-Bhayandar constituency in Maharashtra. Justice Sharmila Deshmukh held that the petition by Nayana Vasani lacks necessary specific details mandated under law when challenging an election.Mehta, declared elected on Nov 23, 2024 as MLA of the Mira-Bhayander constituency, through his advocate Amogh Singh, argued for dismissal of the petition filed last year.Balkrishna Joshi, Vasani’s counsel, argued for quashing of the election on two grounds, one of which was “improper acceptance” of Mehta’s nomination over “suppression of criminal cases” pending against him and non-disclosure of details of assets, which constitutes corrupt practice under the Representation of People Act.The HC, in a detailed 29-page ruling, said the law requires specifics of the allegations against the elected representative. “The burden is necessarily on the party who approaches the Court seeking the relief that the election be declared void. There is no right to challenge the election outside the statute and there has to be strict compliance of the statutory provisions,” said Justice Deshmukh, adding that the petitioner is not only required to point out the suppression and the elected representative tasked with furnishing the necessary details. “Absence of material facts to substantiate the suppression would constitute non-compliance of Section 83(1)(b) of RP Act. Non-disclosure of a cause of action would entail rejection of the petition.”The HC held that the election petition was “bereft” of pleadings that demonstrate improper acceptance of the nomination form affected the poll result.The petition against Mehta said he suppressed two FIRs for 2020 and 2022. Mehta’s counsel argued that the law requires disclosure of criminal offences in which charge has been framed by a court or where there is conviction. The HC said the petition “falls short of the specific pleading in order to constitute cause of action for corrupt practice. Section 83(1)(b) demands furnishing of full particulars of corrupt practice. As to what would constitute material facts in case of corrupt practice would depend on facts of each case and in present case, considering that Form 26 prescribed furnishing of details of pending criminal cases, it was necessary to plead about the status of the two FIRs and to produce material to demonstrate the pendency of the two FIRs on the date of filing of affidavit. The petition does not even contain a bare assertion that two FIRs are pending against the applicant, leave aside setting out the status of the FIRs to show pendency.”



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‘I have an interest’: Sourav Ganguly breaks silence on coaching future | Cricket News
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'I have an interest': Sourav Ganguly breaks silence on coaching future
Sourav Ganguly (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak)

NEW DELHI: Sourav Ganguly has opened up about his future in cricket, saying he remains closely connected to the game and is open to exploring coaching opportunities. Having recently guided Pretoria Capitals to a runners-up finish in the SA20 League, the former India captain said he is keen to stay involved in different roles going forward.

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Ganguly made it clear that coaching is something he is seriously considering. “The most important thing for me is cricket. When I used to play cricket, I used to bat, bowl and also captained the national team. But whatever I am doing now is in different phases. I just want get involved with cricket, I also coached Pretoria Capitals in the South Africa League where we reached the final and I have an interest in that also (coaching),” he said in an event in Noida, as quoted by PTI.He added, “I have been BCCI and CAB (Cricket Association of Bengal) president as well and became CAB president again. I have achieved everything in life and whatever opportunities I will get I will explore them.”On the game itself, Ganguly backed Test cricket as the toughest and most important format, while calling T20 the least challenging, even though it attracts crowds.Ganguly also weighed in on the IPL’s Impact Player rule, saying it is unlikely to go away despite criticism. “Impact player rule I think it’s going to stay… this is here to stay, someone will like it someone will not,” he said.Talking about the IPL’s growth, especially the massive Rajasthan Royals deal, he called the numbers “mind-blowing” and added, “IPL will only go to greater heights… it’s mind-blowing numbers but there is lot’s more in store for Indian cricket.”He also highlighted young talents to watch, including Auqib Nabi, as the league continues to showcase emerging stars.



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EC meets state officials, focuses on sealing borders | India News
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EC meets state officials, focuses on sealing borders

NEW DELHI: Election Commission Tuesday held a meeting with chief secretaries, chief electoral officers and police chiefs of poll-bound states/UT and 12 other states they share borders with, to review overall election preparedness, law and order issues and expenditure enforcement.Special focus was placed on bordering districts and the sealing of borders to maintain peace and order in the poll-bound states/UT, EC said in a statement issued after the meeting, which was also attended by heads of various enforcement agencies.EC said the meeting, chaired by CEC Gyanesh Kumar along with election commissioners S S Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, discussed poll readiness; enhanced coordination; law and order situation; seizures of illegal cash, liquor, narcotics, arms; and review of expenditure-sensitive constituencies across Assam, Kerala, TN, Bengal and Puducherry.“The EC directed all concerned to ensure violence-free, intimidation-free and inducement-free elections,” said an EC spokesperson.Senior officials of the poll-bound states briefed the election body on their overall preparation, law & order issues and expenditure enforcement and any concerns or pending issues with central agencies and neighbouring states.The neighbouring border states were directed to take all possible steps to aid the poll-bound states/UT in checking poll inducements and violence.Heads of agencies like CBDT, CBIC, ED, DRI, CEIB, FIU-IND, RBI, IBA, NCB, ICG, BCAS, AAI, Postal Service, CRPF, CISF, BSF, SSB, RPF, ITBP, Indian Coast Guard and Assam Rifles were instructed to ensure heightened vigilance in poll-bound states/UT and in areas bordering these states/UT, with enhanced checks at inter-state check posts.



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Two-year ban, zero earnings: The cost of Ben Duckett’s IPL pullout | Cricket News
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Two-year ban, zero earnings: The cost of Ben Duckett’s IPL pullout | Cricket News


Two-year ban, zero earnings: The cost of Ben Duckett's IPL pullout

English opener Ben Duckett announced on Tuesday that he has pulled of IPL 2026. Duckett was picked by Delhi Capitals for Rs 2 crore in the auction.Ben Duckett’s late withdrawal from the Indian Premier League 2026 could come at a significant cost, with the England batter facing a potential two-season ban under league rules.Duckett had been signed by Delhi Capitals for Rs 2 crore. However, his decision to pull out after the auction phase places him in the category of players who withdraw without an injury replacement clause, triggering disciplinary provisions.As per existing IPL regulations, such a withdrawal can lead to a ban from participating in the next two seasons. If enforced, Duckett would not only miss IPL 2026 but would also be barred from entering the player auctions for IPL 2027 and 2028, effectively keeping him out of the league until 2029.Duckett’s last-minute withdrawal is expected to earn him a two-year ban from the IPL, after franchises voted last year to penalise overseas players who pull out of their contracts at short notice. Duckett’s England team-mate Harry Brook is serving a similar ban after withdrawing from his deal, also with DC, shortly before the start of the 2025 season.For Duckett, the impact is both financial and professional. Missing multiple IPL cycles means losing access to one of the highest-paying T20 leagues, reduced exposure in franchise cricket, and fewer opportunities to build a global T20 profile.In a statement, Duckett said the call was made with a focus on his commitments with England and managing his physical and mental workload ahead of the international season.“I have made the extremely difficult decision to withdraw from the IPL. I have given this a lot of thought and it has not been an easy choice. Representing England is something I have dreamed of since I was a child, and I want to give everything I can to English cricket. To do that, I need to ensure I am in the best possible place physically and mentally ahead of the summer,” he wrote.“I would like to sincerely apologise to everyone at Delhi. I was genuinely very excited about the opportunity to represent the franchise, and I fully appreciate the time and planning that goes into building a squad. I am sorry for any disruption my decision may cause. I would also like to apologise to all the fans as I know how much it means to everyone in Delhi.”This comes after a difficult Ashes series for Duckett, where he scored 202 runs in 10 innings at an average of 20.20, and now faces a period away from the IPL at a crucial stage of his T20 career.



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Kal Somani-led consortium buys Rajasthan Royals for $1.63 billion | Cricket News
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RR captain Riyan Parag (left), and A pink-coloured bus being prepared for the Rajasthan Royals team ahead of the Indian Premier League at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, in Jaipur.

A consortium led by US-based entrepreneur Kal Somani has won the bid to own the Rajasthan Royals franchise. Somani has led enterprises in ed-tech, data privacy, AI governance and sports tech. Somani is the founder of global giants such as IntraEdge, Truyo, Truyo.AI and Academian.Somani is being backed by American businessman Rob Walton, of the Walmart family, and the Hamp family that also has majority stakes in NFL‘s Detroit Lions. Sheila Ford Hamp is also part of the Ford family that holds a significant stake in Ford Motor Company. The consortium is learned to have put in a bid of $1.63 billion (£1.2 billion).“We see huge potential with this investment, and we are excited for the future of the IPL”, Somani had said in 2021 when he invested in Rajasthan Royals.Somani’s association with sports lies as the co-owner of Motor City Golf Club and was an early investor in TMRW Sports and TGL Golf League. The current owners of the Royals were in talks for the last six months for a 100% sale of the team.

Who is Kal Somani?

Kal Somani is primarily known as a serial entrepreneur with a deep footprint in the American tech ecosystem. He is the founder and CEO of several global giants, including IntraEdge (a leading technology services and solutions firm), Truyo & Truyo.AI (pioneers in data privacy rights automation and AI governance), and Academian (a major player in the ed-tech and digital content space).His transition into sports began with a focus on sports tech, but it quickly evolved into team ownership. Beyond the IPL, Somani is a co-owner of the Motor City Golf Club and was an early investor in TMRW Sports (the tech-focused sports venture founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy) and the TGL Golf League.



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KKR take massive step to honour Andre Russell forever
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KKR take massive step to honour Andre Russell forever


The TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is around the corner. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) hosted the Knights Unplugged 3.0 event in Kolkata, where they introduced the whole KKR team and coaching staff formally to the fans and announced the captain in the form of Ajinkya Rahane and vice-captain Rinku Singh for the upcoming edition of the IPL.

KKR management also gave felicitation to the former Knight Andre Russell, who retired from the IPL after the management released him during the mini-auction last year. Russell was the part of the KKR since 2014 and has won two trophies with the franchise. He has been added as the power coach for the upcoming season for KKR.

KKR retires Andre Russell’s number 12 jersey

The Purple and Gold side have now honoured Andre Russell as they have retired the number 12 jersey to respect the legacy of the West Indies all-rounder. The newly appointed power coach landed in Kolkata late at night and joined the side for the event.

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Andre Russell has been a part of the KKR family for nearly 12 years. He won the IPL in his first season with the franchise and later on in 2024. The Caribbean powerhouse has been a match-winner for the side over the years and won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award twice back in 2015 and 2019 for his exceptional all-round performances.

The 37-year-old made 133 appearances for KKR, scoring 2651 runs with a strike rate of 174.18. Russell has proved his worth each time for the franchise with powerful batting and bowling performances in the past. However, with age catching up, he failed to deliver the same in the last season, scoring just 167 runs and his average also dipped to 18.56.

We would like to retire this number- Venky Mysore

“In your honour, we would like to retire this number for KKR,” KKR CEO Venky Mysore announced, a declaration that ensures no other Knight will ever wear the number that Russell turned into a symbol of fear for bowlers worldwide.

During the event, a video was played of his decade-long journey with the franchise, and he got emotional after watching the video. “I got a bit emotional watching that video,” Russell admitted to the cheering crowd.

I played like it was the last game- Andre Russell

“It’s been over a decade of amazing achievements, having been part of two title-winning teams. To see what it meant to everyone… that’s a different enjoyment. World Cups feel special. When you win the IPL, it’s something different. The last one we won, I got teary-eyed.”

“When you have left everything on the field, you don’t regret walking away from the game. Every game I played, I played like it was the last game of my IPL career”, he said.

“I have no regrets about being in this role. I am excited,” Andre Russell said. “We have one of the youngest and very talented coaching staff. I would love to be a part of a coaching staff like this. It makes my job easier. I hope whatever knowledge I bring to the table can make their job easier.”

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