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Nashik Astrologer Ashok Kharat Case: Palghar ‘godman’ booked for rape; complainant mustered courage after Nashik astrologer Ashok Kharat case | Thane News
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Nashik Astrologer Ashok Kharat Case: Palghar ‘godman’ booked for rape; complainant mustered courage after Nashik astrologer Ashok Kharat case | Thane News


PALGHAR: A self-styled godman from Maharashtra’s Palghar district has been booked for allegedly raping a 35-year-old woman after claiming to be an incarnation of Lord Shiva, an official said on Friday.The woman came forward to file a complaint against the 40-year-old accused following the recent arrest of former Merchant Navy officer and self-styled godman Ashok Kharat in Nashik, the official added.Police said the woman, a resident of Pune, first came into contact with the accused through Facebook in 2023.“In December of that year, the accused visited Pune to meet the woman. He allegedly deceived her by claiming he was an incarnation of Mahadev (Lord Shiva) and that she was his ‘Parvati’,” said the official, citing the FIR.The complainant alleged that the accused took her to a lodge in Pune’s Manjari area, where he administered a numbing substance before raping her. During the assault, he also allegedly took photographs of her without her knowledge.She told police that the accused, who runs a social organisation in Palghar district, later used these photographs to blackmail her. In May last year, he allegedly called her to a hotel in Vasai and attempted to sexually assault her again.Senior Inspector Hiralal Jadhav of Manikpur police station said the woman decided to come forward after the “Captain” Kharat case in Nashik gave her the courage to share her ordeal.Since the primary offence allegedly took place in Pune, Manikpur police registered a Zero FIR on Wednesday and subsequently transferred the case to Hadapsar police station in Pune for further investigation, he said.A Zero FIR is a first information report that can be filed at any police station in India, irrespective of where the crime occurred or which station has jurisdiction.The complainant has further alleged that the accused used a similar modus operandi to lure and sexually exploit several other women. Efforts are underway to apprehend him, the official added.(With agency inputs)



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‘They asked for 7, I gave them 10’: Donald Trump reveals Iran’s ‘big present’ to US as Hormuz deadline delayed
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‘They asked for 7, I gave them 10’: Donald Trump reveals Iran’s ‘big present’ to US as Hormuz deadline delayed


'They asked for 7, I gave them 10': Donald Trump reveals Iran's 'big present' to US as Hormuz deadline delayed
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US President Donald Trump on Thursday explained why he granted Iran a 10-day cooling-off period, describing it as a response to a “gift” from Tehran, allowing the passage of eight oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, while pausing planned strikes on its high-value energy infrastructure. He also portrayed the move as a sign of progress in ongoing diplomatic efforts amid tensions in the Middle East.Speaking to Fox News, Trump said Iran had approached his administration seeking more time as part of continuing engagement between the two sides.

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“They said to me very nicely, through my people, ‘Could we have more time?’ Because we’re talking about tomorrow night, which is pretty quick, and if they don’t do what they have to do, I will knock out their power plants,” Trump said.MAGA supremo added that the 10-day extension was granted after Iran allowed eight oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a “present” during negotiations. “We talked about the eight ships, the present that I talked about the other day, but they asked for seven, and I gave them ten. And they were very thankful about that,” the US President said.Earlier in the day, Trump announced that the pause on strikes targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure would be extended by another 10 days, until Monday, April 6, 2026, as talks continue. In a post on Truth Social, he said the decision followed a request from the Iranian government and insisted that negotiations were progressing well.“As per Iranian Government request, please let this statement serve to represent that I am pausing the period of energy plant destruction by 10 Days to Monday, April 6, 2026, at 8pm, Eastern Time. Talks are ongoing and, despite erroneous statements to the contrary by the Fake News Media, and others, they are going very well,” the post read.Earlier this week, Trump had already ordered a temporary halt to military action. On Monday, he said he instructed the US Department of War to delay strikes on Iranian power plants and energy sites for five days, citing ongoing diplomatic engagement.In another Truth Social post, he described recent discussions as constructive and aimed at resolving hostilities. “I am pleased to report that the United States of America, and the country of Iran, have had, over the last two days, very good and productive conversations regarding a complete and total resolution of our hostilities in the Middle East,” he said.“Based on the tenor and tone of these in depth, detailed, and constructive conversations, which will continue throughout the week, I have instructed the Department of War to postpone any and all military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy Infrastructure for a five day period, subject to the success of the ongoing meetings and discussions. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” it added.Before that, Trump had issued a sharp warning to Tehran, giving it 48 hours to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face military action. In an earlier Truth Social post, he said: “If Iran doesn’t FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 HOURS from this exact point in time, the United States of America will hit and obliterate their various POWER PLANTS, STARTING WITH THE BIGGEST ONE FIRST!”The latest extension, first from a 48-hour ultimatum to a five-day pause, and now an additional 10 days, highlights the shifting timelines as diplomacy continues alongside heightened tensions.



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Gold, Silver Rate Today Live Updates: Gold, silver prices continue to climb after worst crash in over 40 years; what’s the outlook?
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Gold, Silver Rate Today Live Updates: Gold, silver prices continue to climb after worst crash in over 40 years; what’s the outlook?



The weakening of the dollar made bullion, which is priced in the greenback, more affordable for investors using other currencies.

“For weeks, gold has been treated as a liquidity asset sold to cover volatility and margin calls elsewhere, but at current levels, it is now looking more like a value proposition for investors, which is why it’s back in favour today,” said Tim Waterer, chief market analyst at KCM Trade.

“However, hawkish central banks wary of persistent oil-driven inflation, continue to act as a heavy lid on gold’s ambitions to the upside, keeping any rally firmly in check.”



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Govt cuts excise duty to Rs 3 a litre on petrol, to nil on diesel amid Middle East tensions
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Government has revised its fuel duty structure, lowering the special additional excise duty on petrol to Rs 3 per litre while removing it entirely on diesel. The decision comes against the backdrop of ongoing disruptions in global oil supply chains due to the conflict in the Middle East, where Iran continues to tighten control over the Strait of Hormuz.According to a government order dated Thursday, “the additional excise duty on petrol was cut to Rs 3 per litre from Rs 13 per litre earlier. Meanwhile, the excise duty on diesel was cut to Rs 0 from Rs 10 per litre earlier.”

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After the last revision back in April 2025, the excise duty on petrol stood at Rs 13 per litre, while for diesel it was Rs 10 per litre.Meanwhile in global markets, crude prices cooled on Friday after the United States indicated that negotiations with Iran were “going very well” and extended its deadline with the country by 10 days. The shift in sentiment saw both major benchmarks decline by around 2% in early trade.Brent crude, which had climbed as high as $108 per barrel, slipped to $105.75 per barrel, down 2.08%. Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell 1.94% to $92.67 as of 7:50 am IST. The pullback follows a sharp rally in the previous session, when Brent rose 4.8% to settle at $101.89 per barrel, as hopes of a return to normal operations in the Strait weakened. Prices remain well above the roughly $70 levels recorded before the conflict began, with the US benchmark also having risen 4.6% to $94.48 per barrel.Earlier on Thursday, Nayara Energy, India’s largest private fuel retailer, raised petrol prices by Rs 5 per litre and diesel by Rs 3 per litre amid rising input costs tied to the Middle East situation. The company, which operates 6,967 of the country’s 102,075 petrol pumps, has decided to pass on part of the increased costs to consumers, PTI sources said.



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Prithvi Shaw targets India return with ‘200% effort’ ahead of IPL 2026
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There was a time not too long ago when Prithvi Shaw looked like a certainty for India’s future. He burst onto the scene as a teenager, captained the Under-19 World Cup-winning side in 2018, and made his Test debut shortly after with a hundred on the very first day. But cricket, as it often does, had other plans. A string of injuries, inconsistency, fitness concerns, and a long stretch away from the national side slowly pushed him to the margins. His last appearance for India came back in July 2021, and since then, the wait has only grown longer.

Now, with IPL 2026 just around the corner, Shaw is using every opportunity to make a statement. Signed by Delhi Capitals for ₹75 lakh in the accelerated phase of the auction after going unsold initially he is not taking this second chance lightly. If anything, it seems to have lit a fire under him.

Prithvi Shaw opens up on the 200% mindset

Shaw has been open about the shift in his preparation and the effort he is putting in to make a comeback to the Indian team and achieve that goal. He admitted he is working “three times harder” and feels he is giving more than his full capacity, while also acknowledging the ups and downs in his career with maturity. Shaw emphasized that he has learned from past mistakes and believes consistent hard work, discipline, and staying positive are the only ways to make a strong comeback.

“I think that’s why I’m playing. There’s no doubt that I have to come back to the Indian team. That’s why I’m working very hard. The amount of hard work I used to put in, I put in three times more today”, Shaw said during an interaction with PTI.

“Actually, I don’t like to talk about it, but I feel that I’m giving not 100%, but 200% to come back to the Indian team, to win this trophy or to give 100% on a match day or on a practice day as well.”

“Whatever ups and downs happened in the last few years, I took it all with a lot of respect and a smile. And obviously, it stays in my mind when I’ll be back. But there’s only one way to do it work hard and give your 100%. If you’ve made some mistakes, learn from them,” he added.

His domestic numbers in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025–26 also support this, as he recorded a strike rate of over 160 in the tournament.

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Where does he fit at Delhi Capitals?

Even with all this motivation, Shaw’s path at Delhi Capitals is not without its complications. Captain Axar Patel has indicated that KL Rahul is likely to open for the side, which leaves Shaw’s exact role a little unclear. There are overseas options being considered too, and with Ben Duckett having pulled out, the team’s top-order puzzle has a few moving pieces.

But Shaw has taken a mature view of the situation.

“I haven’t thought about it actually. If KL (Rahul) is opening and with whosoever is opening with him should have a great season. I won’t say that I should open. Whoever opens, should win us the match. Obviously, there is competition. Cricket is such a thing that whether you play Ranji Trophy, IPL, India, or India A, there will be competition. Today, there are 10 openers as you can see. So there will be competition,” Shaw said.

Delhi Capitals are set to begin their IPL 2026 campaign on April 1 against Lucknow Super Giants, and whether Shaw is in the playing XI from the first game or not, what is clear is that he is showing up as a genuinely transformed cricketer, one who has gone through the fire and come out more determined than before.

The IPL has always been a stage where careers are resurrected and reputations rebuilt. For Shaw, this season is exactly that a chance to remind everyone, including the Indian selectors, what they have been missing.

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Rupee Record Low: Rupee hits record low past Rs 94 per US dollar amid Iran war
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Rupee Record Low: Rupee hits record low past Rs 94 per US dollar amid Iran war


Rupee hits record low past Rs 94 per US dollar amid Iran war

Rupee extended its losing streak on Friday, tumbling 28 paisa in early trade, to hit a fresh record low of 94.24 against the US dollar. This comes after the currency fell sharply in the last session on Wednesday, when it slipped 29 paise to breach the 94 par US dollar mark to hit 94.05 amid the ongoing Middle East tensions. This fall comes as the currency is dragged down by persistent foreign institutional investor outflows, along with Iran crisis that continue to weigh down sentiment.In Wednesday’s trade, rupee began the session at 93.94 against the US dollar in the interbank foreign exchange market and moved between 93.86 and 94.08 before settling at its lowest-ever closing level. This followed Tuesday’s decline, when the currency had already weakened by 23 paise to finish at 93.76. Traders pointed out that supportive cues, including a fall in global crude oil prices, a softer US dollar, and strength in domestic equities, did little to support rupee’s fall.Anil Kumar Bhansali, head of treasury and executive director, Finrex Treasury Advisors LLP, said, “we expect the RBI to protect the level of 94 in the current financial year and possibly take it down to 93.30 to 92.80.” The expert further added that the currency is likely to trade in the range of 93.25-94.25.The downward momentum was reflected in Dalal Street as well with Nifty50 opening below 23,100, while BSE Sensex shed over 800 points. Around 9:16 AM, Nifty50 plunged to 23,045.55, down 261 points or 1.12%. BSE Sensex was at 74,438.18, down 835 points or 1%. In the commodities market, global oil prices softened after the US indicated that negotiations with Iran were “going very well” and extended its deadline with Tehran by 10 days. Both key benchmarks declined around 2%. Brent crude, which had earlier climbed to $108 per barrel, eased to $105.75, marking a 2.08% drop. Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell 1.94% to $92.67 as of 7:50 am IST.



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IPL schedule 2026: Full list of fixtures for all 10 teams | Cricket News
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IPL schedule 2026: Full list of fixtures for all 10 teams

The BCCI has announced the full schedule for IPL 2026. The 19th edition of the tournament will begin on March 28, with the final scheduled to be played on May 31. The last league match will take place on May 24. A total of 74 matches will be played this season, with each team playing 14 games, seven at home and seven away. After the conclusion of the 70 league matches, the top four teams will qualify for the playoffs, which will include two Qualifiers, one Eliminator, and the final.Here’s a look at each team’s fixtures.Chennai Super Kings (CSK): First league match – 3 April vs Punjab Kings, Last league match – 21 May vs Gujarat Titans. Check CSK’s full schedule: Mar 30 – vs Rajasthan Royals (Guwahati) – 7:30 PMApr 03 – vs Punjab Kings (Chennai) – 7:30 PMApr 05 vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Bengaluru) – 7:30 PMApr 11 – vs Delhi Capitals (Chennai) – 7:30 PMApr 14 – vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Chennai) – 7:30 PMApr 18 – vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (Hyderabad) – 7:30 PMApr 23 – vs Mumbai Indians (Mumbai) – 7:30 PMApr 26 – vs Gujarat Titans (Ahmedabad) – 3:30 PMMay 02 – vs Mumbai Indians (Chennai) – 7:30 PMMay 05 – vs Delhi Capitals (Delhi) – 7:30 PMMay 10 – vs Lucknow Super Giants (Chennai) – 3:30 PMMay 15 – vs Lucknow Super Giants (Lucknow) – 7:30 PMMay 18 – vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (Chennai) – 7:30 PMMay 21 – vs Gujarat Titans (Chennai) – 7:30 PM

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): First league match – 28 March vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Last league match – 22 May vs Sunrisers Hyderabad. Check RCB’s full schedule: Mar 28 – vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (Bengaluru) – 7:30 PMApr 05 – vs Chennai Super Kings (Bengaluru) – 7:30 PMApr 10 – vs Rajasthan Royals (Guwahati) – 7:30 PMApr 12 – vs Mumbai Indians (Mumbai) – 7:30 PMApr 15 – vs Lucknow Super Giants (Bengaluru) – 7:30 PMApr 18 – vs Delhi Capitals (Bengaluru) – 3:30 PMApr 24 – vs Gujarat Titans (Bengaluru) – 7:30 PMApr 27 – vs Delhi Capitals (Delhi) – 7:30 PMApr 30 – vs Gujarat Titans (Ahmedabad) – 7:30 PMMay 07 – vs Lucknow Super Giants (Lucknow) – 7:30 PMMay 10 – vs Mumbai Indians (Raipur) – 7:30 PMMay 13 – vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Raipur) – 7:30 PMMay 17 – vs Punjab Kings (Dharamsala) – 3:30 PMMay 22 – vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (Hyderabad) – 7:30 PMMumbai Indians (MI): First league match – 28 March vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Last league match – 22 May vs Sunrisers Hyderabad. Check MI’s full schedule: Mar 29 – vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Mumbai) – 7:30 PMApr 04 – vs Delhi Capitals (Delhi) – 3:30 PMApr 07 – vs Rajasthan Royals (Guwahati) – 7:30 PMApr 12 – vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Mumbai) – 7:30 PMApr 16 – vs Punjab Kings (Mumbai) – 7:30 PMApr 20 – vs Gujarat Titans (Ahmedabad) – 7:30 PMApr 23 – vs Chennai Super Kings (Mumbai) – 7:30 PMApr 29 – vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (Mumbai) – 7:30 PMMay 02 – vs Chennai Super Kings (Chennai) – 7:30 PMMay 04 – vs Lucknow Super Giants (Mumbai) – 7:30 PMMay 10 – vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Raipur) – 7:30 PMMay 14 – vs Punjab Kings (Dharamsala) – 7:30 PMMay 20 – vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Kolkata) – 7:30 PMMay 24 – vs Rajasthan Royals (Mumbai) – 3:30 PMKolkata Knight Riders (KKR): First league match – 29 March vs Mumbai Indians, Last league match – 24 May vs Delhi Capitals. Check KKR’s full schedule: Mar 29 – vs Mumbai Indians (Mumbai) – 7:30 PMApr 02 – vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (Kolkata) – 7:30 PMApr 06 – vs Punjab Kings (Kolkata) – 7:30 PMApr 09 – vs Lucknow Super Giants (Kolkata) – 7:30 PMApr 14 – vs Chennai Super Kings (Chennai) – 7:30 PMApr 17 – vs Gujarat Titans (Ahmedabad) – 7:30 PMApr 19 – vs Rajasthan Royals (Kolkata) – 3:30 PMApr 26 – vs Lucknow Super Giants (Lucknow) – 7:30 PMMay 03 – vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (Hyderabad) – 3:30 PMMay 08 – vs Delhi Capitals (Delhi) – 7:30 PMMay 13 – vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Raipur) – 7:30 PMMay 16 – vs Gujarat Titans (Kolkata) – 7:30 PMMay 20 – vs Mumbai Indians (Kolkata) – 7:30 PMMay 24 – vs Delhi Capitals (Kolkata) – 7:30 PMSunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): First league match – 28 March vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Last league match – 22 May vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Check SRH’s full schedule: Mar 28 – vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Bengaluru) – 7:30 PMApr 02 – vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Kolkata) – 7:30 PMApr 05 – vs Lucknow Super Giants (Hyderabad) – 3:30 PMApr 11 – vs Punjab Kings (New Chandigarh) – 3:30 PMApr 13 – vs Rajasthan Royals (Hyderabad) – 7:30 PMApr 18 – vs Chennai Super Kings (Hyderabad) – 7:30 PMApr 21 – vs Delhi Capitals (Hyderabad) – 7:30 PMApr 25 – vs Rajasthan Royals (Jaipur) – 7:30 PMApr 29 – vs Mumbai Indians (Mumbai) – 7:30 PMMay 03 – vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Hyderabad) – 3:30 PMMay 06 – vs Punjab Kings (Hyderabad) – 7:30 PMMay 12 – vs Gujarat Titans (Ahmedabad) – 7:30 PMMay 18 – vs Chennai Super Kings (Chennai) – 7:30 PMMay 22 – vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Hyderabad) – 7:30 PMRajasthan Royals (RR): First league match – 30 March vs Chennai Super Kings, Last league match – 24 May vs Mumbai Indians. Check RR’s full schedule: Apr 04 – vs Gujarat Titans (Ahmedabad) – 7:30 PMApr 07 – vs Mumbai Indians (Guwahati) – 7:30 PMApr 10 – vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Guwahati) – 7:30 PMApr 13 – vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (Hyderabad) – 7:30 PMApr 19 – vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Kolkata) – 3:30 PMApr 22 – vs Lucknow Super Giants (Lucknow) – 7:30 PMApr 25 – vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (Jaipur) – 7:30 PMApr 29 – vs Punjab Kings (New Chandigarh) – 7:30 PMMay 01 – vs Delhi Capitals (Jaipur) – 7:30 PMMay 04 – vs Gujarat Titans (Jaipur) – 7:30 PMMay 10 – vs Lucknow Super Giants (Jaipur) – 7:30 PMMay 17 – vs Delhi Capitals (Delhi) – 7:30 PMMay 24 – vs Mumbai Indians (Mumbai) – 3:30 PMDelhi Capitals (DC): First league match – 1 April vs Lucknow Super Giants, Last league match – 24 May vs Kolkata Knight Riders. Check DC’s full schedule: Apr 01 – vs Lucknow Super Giants (Lucknow) – 7:30 PMApr 04 – vs Mumbai Indians (New Delhi) – 3:30 PMApr 08 – vs Gujarat Titans (New Delhi) – 7:30 PMApr 11 – vs Chennai Super Kings (Chennai) – 7:30 PMApr 18 – vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Bengaluru) – 3:30 PMApr 21 – vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (Hyderabad) – 7:30 PMApr 25 – vs Punjab Kings (New Delhi) – 3:30 PMApr 27 – vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (New Delhi) – 7:30 PMMay 01 – vs Rajasthan Royals (Jaipur) – 7:30 PMMay 05 – vs Chennai Super Kings (New Delhi) – 7:30 PMMay 08 – vs Kolkata Knight Riders (New Delhi) – 7:30 PMMay 11 – vs Punjab Kings (Dharamsala) – 7:30 PMMay 17 – vs Rajasthan Royals (New Delhi) – 7:30 PMMay 24 – vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Kolkata) – 7:30 PMLucknow Super Giants (LSG): First league match – 1 April vs Delhi Capitals, Last league match – 23 May vs Punjab Kings. Check LSG’s full schedule: Apr 01 – vs Delhi Capitals (Lucknow) – 7:30 PMApr 05 – vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (Hyderabad) – 3:30 PMApr 09 – vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Kolkata) – 7:30 PMApr 12 – vs Gujarat Titans (Lucknow) – 3:30 PMApr 15 – vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Bengaluru) – 7:30 PMApr 19 – vs Punjab Kings (New Chandigarh) – 7:30 PMApr 22 – vs Rajasthan Royals (Lucknow) – 7:30 PMApr 26 – vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Lucknow) – 7:30 PMMay 04 – vs Mumbai Indians (Mumbai) – 7:30 PMMay 07 – vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Lucknow) – 7:30 PMMay 10 – vs Chennai Super Kings (Chennai) – 3:30 PMMay 15 – vs Chennai Super Kings (Lucknow) – 7:30 PMMay 19 – vs Rajasthan Royals (Jaipur) – 7:30 PMMay 23 – vs Punjab Kings (Lucknow) – 7:30 PMPunjab Kings (PBKS): First league match – 31 March vs Gujarat Titans, Last league match – 23 May vs Lucknow Super Giants. Check PBKS’ full schedule: Mar 31 – vs Gujarat Titans (New Chandigarh) – 7:30 PMApr 03 – vs Chennai Super Kings (Chennai) – 7:30 PMApr 06 – vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Kolkata) – 7:30 PMApr 11 – vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (New Chandigarh) – 3:30 PMApr 16 – vs Mumbai Indians (Mumbai) – 7:30 PMApr 19 – vs Lucknow Super Giants (New Chandigarh) – 7:30 PMApr 25 – vs Delhi Capitals (Delhi) – 3:30 PMApr 28 – vs Rajasthan Royals (New Chandigarh) – 7:30 PMMay 03 – vs Gujarat Titans (Ahmedabad) – 7:30 PMMay 06 – vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (Hyderabad) – 7:30 PMMay 11 – vs Delhi Capitals (Dharamsala) – 7:30 PMMay 14 – vs Mumbai Indians (Dharamsala) – 7:30 PMMay 17 – vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Dharamsala) – 3:30 PMMay 23 – vs Lucknow Super Giants (Lucknow) – 7:30 PMGujarat Titans (GT): First league match – 31 March vs Punjab Kings, Last league match – 23 May vs Lucknow Super Giants. Check PBKS’ full schedule: Mar 31 – vs PBKS (Mullanpur) – 7:30 PMApr 4 – vs RR (Ahmedabad) – 7:30 PMApr 8 – vs DC (Delhi) – 7:30 PMApr 12 – vs LSG (Lucknow) – 3:30 PM/Apr 17 – vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Ahmedabad) – 7:30 PMApr 20 – vs Mumbai Indians (Ahmedabad) – 7:30 PMApr 24 – vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Bengaluru) – 7:30 PMApr 26 – vs Chennai Super Kings (Ahmedabad) – 3:30 PMApr 30 – vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Ahmedabad) – 7:30 PMMay 03 – vs Punjab Kings (Ahmedabad) – 7:30 PMMay 09 – vs Rajasthan Royals (Jaipur) – 7:30 PMMay 12 – vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (Ahmedabad) – 7:30 PMMay 16 – vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Kolkata) – 7:30 PMMay 21 – vs Chennai Super Kings (Chennai) – 7:30 PM



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PBKS SWOT: Allrounder-heavy Punjab Kings face middle-order concern
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Punjab Kings (PBKS), the last season’s runners-up, have built a high-ceiling, high variance squad, stacked with allrounders. They, however, have a noticeable gap in the middle-order that could potentially upend their balance and expose vulnerabilities in high scoring games. Under captain Shreyas Iyer, they will be eyeing their maiden IPL crown.Strengths: With Marcus Stonis, Azmatullah Omarzai and Marco Jansen, PBSK can stretch their batting till No.8 without sacrificing their bowling options. In Arshdeep Singh and Marco Jansen, they possess two world-class left-arm seamers who can be summoned at any time of the game. The squad has a strong core of Indians, including Iyer, Arshdeep, Yuzvendra Chahal and Prabhsimran Singh.Weaknesses: Punjab lack an established high-scoring domestic opener, which could put the onus on their captain to do bulk of the scoring at the top of the order. Lockie Ferguson brings raw pace, but he has the propensity to be erratic. Ageing stars like Stoinis and Chahal’s impact remains intact, but their sustainability across a long tournament like the IPL remains a question.Opportunities: Young batters like Priyansh Arya can redefine Punjab’s starts in the Powerplay with players Musheer Khan and Suryansh Shegde could become the X-factors.Threats: PBKS’s over-dependence on Iyer or Arshdeep could prove to be their undoing. If either of the two have lean patches, their progression to the knockouts would appear uncertain. Overall, they have a team replete with options but yet to nail down their first-choice playing XI.



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Stock market today (March 27, 2026): Nifty50 opens below 23,100; BSE Sensex down over 800 points as US-Iran war, oil prices weigh on sentiment
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Stock market today (March 27, 2026): Nifty50 opens below 23,100; BSE Sensex down over 800 points as US-Iran war, oil prices weigh on sentiment


Stock market today (March 27, 2026): Nifty50 opens below 23,100; BSE Sensex down over 800 points as US-Iran war, oil prices weigh on sentiment
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Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex dropped in opening trade on Friday as US-Iran war tensions and crude oil prices continued to weight on sentiment. While Nifty50 went below 23,100, BSE Sensex was down over 800 points. At 9:16 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 23,045.55, down 261 points or 1.12%. BSE Sensex was at 74,438.18, down 835 points or 1%.Dr. VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited says, “The on and off reaction of the market to news and events regarding the war is likely to continue in the near-term. The spike in Brent crude back to around $108 level will again trigger another round of risk-off in the Indian market. The market correction since the war began has brought down Nifty valuations to fair levels. Nifty is now trading at about 19 times, which is lower than the last 10-year average of 22.4 times. But if India’s macros take a hit due to this energy crisis, valuations may again decline factoring-in the feared hit to earnings growth in FY27.”“The Indian economy is strong enough to absorb the shock if the war ends, crude cools down and gas availability becomes normal. But if the war prolongs, crude remains elevated for months together, and gas availability constraints continue, the stress on India’s macros will be significant and the market will discount that. In brief, everything boils down to how long the war will last. The market hope is that since a prolonged war is in nobody’s interests, it may end soon. The US itself is now looking for an exit strategy. Market corrections and rising retail price of petroleum products may exert pressure on the US regime to cool down the conflict.”Global cues remained weak. US markets declined sharply, with the Nasdaq Composite dropping more than 2% to enter correction territory, while the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell over 1% each. Investors moved towards safer assets amid concerns over a potential escalation in the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, which has driven oil prices higher and intensified inflation worries.The weakness in Wall Street spilled over to Asian markets, with traders remaining cautious even after Donald Trump once again extended the deadline for Iran to reach an agreement. Crude oil prices, however, edged lower.On the domestic front, foreign institutional investors were net sellers on Wednesday, offloading equities worth Rs 1,805.37 crore. In contrast, domestic institutional investors remained net buyers, purchasing shares worth Rs 5,429.78 crore.(Disclaimer: Recommendations and views on the stock market, other asset classes or personal finance management tips given by experts are their own. These opinions do not represent the views of The Times of India)



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Ruturaj Gaikwad reveals opening combination for CSK ahead of IPL 2026 | Cricket News
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Ruturaj Gaikwad reveals opening combination for CSK ahead of IPL 2026 | Cricket News


Ruturaj Gaikwad (Image: CSK/IPL)

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad dropped a hint about the team’s opening combination for the IPL 2026 during the captain’s meet on Wednesday in Mumbai. CSK who had a dismal campaign last year and their top order was a major weakness. They had tried multiple combinations, but all led to disaster. The five-time winners then tried Ayush Mhatre at the top, and he provided some brisk starts.But with CSK roping in Sanju Samson for IPL 2026, the franchise opted to go in with an experienced pair. During the meet Gaikwad was asked about CSK’s opening combination, and the skipper confirmed that he will return to the top of the order, partnering with newly added member in Samson.

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Samson was traded from Rajasthan Royals to CSK ahead of IPL 2026 mini-auction, with the five-time champions sending Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran in exchange.Ruturaj Gaikwad was also asked about MS Dhoni’s batting position in CSK’s playing XI, but he said fans would have to wait until the team’s first match for clarity.Last season, CSK struggled to find stability at the top. Gaikwad himself batted at No. 3 for a large part of the tournament, while the team rotated between Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, and Rahul Tripathi as openers. After Ruturaj Gaikwad was injured in the mid-tournament youngsters Ayush Mhatre and Dewald Brevis came in as replacements, which pretty much worked for CSK. Mhatre impressed with 240 runs in seven innings at an average of 34.28 and a strike rate of 188.97, including a standout 94 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Meanwhile, Brevis scored 225 runs in six innings at a strike rate of 180 giving CSK a commanding power at the end overs. CSK will begin their IPL 2026 campaign against Rajasthan Royals on March 30 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. They will then play their first home game in Chennai on April 3 against Punjab Kings, followed by another home fixture against Delhi Capitals on April 11 at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium.



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