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MEERUT: Two men were arrested on Monday for allegedly beheading a Delhi-based woman and dumping the body near a canal in a forested part of a village in Bulandshahr’s Narsena area. One of those nabbed was her ‘lover’, Vikas Kumar, who had lived with her in Delhi for about three years, police said.Babli Devi, 38, was a resident of Kalyanpuri in East Delhi. Her decomposed torso was found in Ghunghrawali village on March 15. With no immediate clues, cops conducted her last rites on March 18.A breakthrough was achieved days later when Babli’s Delhi-based family — her mother, daughter and brother-in-law — noticed her photo, posted by cops, on social media and approached police on March 22, confirming her identity.Bulandshahr SP city, Shanker Prasad, said, “Investigation found that the prime accused, Vikas Kumar, 32, a Bulandshahr native, had earlier worked with Babli’s late husband at a private hospital in Delhi and was known to the family. After the husband’s death owing to cancer two-and-a-half years ago, they developed a relationship and started living together in Delhi.”However, their relationship began to collapse when Vikas decided to get married elsewhere in Dec 2025, and Babli allegedly continued to pressure him to stay with her. “Babli has three daughters. They live with their grandmother… On March 15, Vikas lured her to his village in Bulandshahr. They went there on a bike,” the SP said.Once there, Vikas called his cousin Sachin and Aman Kumar, a friend, and consumed alcohol. All of them met in a forested stretch, and grabbed Babli by her limbs, decapitated her with a sharp weapon and threw her head about 500m away to “hide her identity”.After the horrific act, Vikas attended a family function in his village and later returned to Muradnagar, Ghaziabad, where he’d shifted after marriage. He also lodged a “missing” complaint to mislead cops.The SP added: “Through surveillance, we established his presence near the crime scene and he was held in Muradnagar. Aman was picked from Bulandshahr. The weapon used to kill Babli along with illegal firearms and the bike were found. An FIR was registered under BNS sections of ‘murder’ and ‘disappearance of evidence’. Vikas and Aman confessed. Efforts are on to nab Sachin.”
As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 draws near, the spotlight has shifted toward a revitalized Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) camp. In a surprising but strategic leadership shuffle, the franchise confirmed that Ishan Kishan will captain the side for the opening leg of the tournament. This decision comes as regular skipper Pat Cummins continues his recovery from a lingering lower back injury sustained during the 2025–26 Ashes.
Stepping onto the stage at a recent pre-season event, Kishan, fresh off a historic T20 World Cup triumph with Team India, displayed the same infectious confidence that has defined his recent ‘redemption arc.’ When asked about the team’s strategy to break the elusive 300-run barrier in T20s, the stand-in skipper offered a blueprint that was as tactical as it was humorous.
Kishan’s vision for SRH involves leaning heavily into the ‘Orange Army’s’ greatest strength: raw, unadulterated power. Addressing the fans and media, he jokingly sidelined his own personal milestones in favour of a collective explosion. “The day we score 300 runs, the most important batters are Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen,” Kishan remarked with a grin.
The strategy appears simple yet terrifying for opposition bowlers. Kishan suggested that while he and vice-captain Abhishek Sharma would be happily settled with quick-fire 70s to lay the foundation, the heavy lifting for a triple-century total must come from their overseas enforcers. By prioritizing strike rates over centuries, Kishan is fostering a selfless batting culture aimed at maximizing the scoring potential of every delivery. With a middle order featuring Liam Livingstone, Kamindu Mendis, and the rising Nitish Kumar Reddy, SRH possesses the depth to maintain a 15-runs-per-over clip.
Ishan Kishan says that the day Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen score big (centuries), 300 is possible. Meanwhile, he and Abhishek would happily settle for 70 each🤣🧡 pic.twitter.com/AByoXtDxXW
— Ishan’s (@Ishanworld32) March 22, 2026
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Despite the optimism surrounding their batting, the road to the playoffs looks steep. SRH finished a disappointing sixth in 2025, and experts like Aakash Chopra have raised red flags regarding their depleted bowling stocks. With Cummins sidelined and Sri Lankan pacer Eshan Malinga‘s participation still uncertain, the burden falls on Harshal Patel and England’s Brydon Carse to lead the attack.
Chopra recently predicted that SRH might struggle to reach the Top 4, noting that while they can post 250, their lack of a specialist wicket-taking spinner beyond Zeeshan Ansari might see them concede just as many. However, Kishan’s recent track record offers a glimmer of hope. He recently led Jharkhand to their maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title, proving his mettle as a tactician who can punch above his weight in domestic conditions.
SRH will face a trial by fire in their opening match on March 28, taking on the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. For Kishan, the match is more than just a season opener; it is an opportunity to prove that his blueprint for a 300-run total is more than just a joke, it’s a warning to the rest of the league.
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Global oil prices moved higher on Tuesday, recovering from a sharp drop in the previous session, as concerns over an escalation in the Middle East conflict and uncertainty around US-Iran diplomacy keeps the markets volatile.Brent crude climbed toward $104 a barrel, while US benchmark West Texas Intermediate rose nearly 4%, reversing part of Monday’s steep decline triggered by US president Donald Trump delaying potential strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure, according to Bloomberg. Market sentiment remains driven by mixed messaging from Washington and Tehran. Trump had said there were “productive” talks with Iran and suggested oil prices could “fall like a rock” if a deal is reached. However, Iran has denied any negotiations.Adding to uncertainty, Iranian deputy parliament speaker Ali Nikzad ruled out talks with the US and indicated the Strait of Hormuz would not return to normal operations, according to Fars news agency.
The Strait of Hormuz continues to be the focal point for global energy markets. The key oil transit route has seen severely reduced traffic, forcing Gulf producers to cut millions of barrels of daily output.Although a limited number of vessels have exited the Persian Gulf in recent days, most shipping remains stalled, keeping supply tight and supporting prices.Crude has surged over 40% this month amid fears of prolonged disruption, with refined products like diesel and jet fuel rising even faster, adding pressure on consumers and governments.Concerns have also grown over potential escalation, with a Wall Street Journal report indicating that US allies in the Gulf, including Saudi Arabia, may be moving closer to joining the conflict.At the same time, Israel has continued strikes, while reports of damage to gas facilities in Iran’s Isfahan region have added to supply worries.Analysts say markets are likely to remain sensitive to both geopolitical developments and actual supply flows.“It is unclear how far back-channel talks have progressed or if the IRGC is in any mood to settle at this stage when they remain in firm control of the Strait of Hormuz,” RBC Capital Markets analysts said, adding, “Ships, not soundbites, will likely be what ultimately matters for physical markets.”Goldman Sachs’ Daan Struyven told Bloomberg TV, “If this shock lasts longer, this extreme tightness that’s now concentrated in Middle East and Asia would spread,” warning that demand destruction may eventually be needed to rebalance supply.Oil markets have seen sharp swings in recent sessions, with prices still up over 30% this month despite Monday’s decline. Analysts note that repeated shifts in US messaging and uncertainty around diplomacy have left investors cautious.With negotiations unclear and supply disruptions ongoing, traders are closely tracking developments around the Strait of Hormuz, which remains central to global oil flows.(With inputs from agencies)
Rupee depreciated against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, falling to levels of 93.71, down 18 paise from its Monday closing. On Monday, the rupee had breached the 94 per dollar mark intra-day before closing flat at 93.53.Experts have indicated that if oil prices stay elevated for the remainder of the month, particularly above $100 per barrel, the currency could move into the 94–95 per dollar range over the next one to two weeks.Since the onset of the Iran conflict, the rupee has depreciated by nearly 3% against the US dollar and has fallen 8.7% so far in the current fiscal year. Market sentiment continues to shift swiftly in response to unfolding developments, including statements by US President Donald Trump on social media and updates from Iranian military officials.Anuj Choudhary, Research Analyst, Mirae Asset ShareKhan expects the rupee to trade with a negative bias as deteriorating global sentiments and geopolitical tensions may keep it under pressure. “However, time-to-time intervention by the Reserve Bank may support the rupee at lower levels,” he said, adding that the USD-INR spot price is expected to trade in a range of Rs 93.60-94.40,” he said according to a PTI report.“In a market like this, the risk is unlimited and there is no particular range. The world can handle a price shock, but risk increases exponentially when there is an energy shortage. And hence we are seeing prices increase to levels where it destroys demand,” Anindya Banerjee, head of commodity and currency at Kotak Securities told ET..“If oil prices continue to be above $100 per barrel for one more week, then the rupee is definitely going to drift weaker. It may pause a bit at 94/$1, but eventually move to 94.50/$ to 95/$ levels,” Banerjee said.(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)
NEW DELHI: Rebel groups in Pakistan have warned international cricketers to immediately withdraw from the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL), placing the 11th edition of the tournament in a security crisis days ahead of its start on March 26.The statement, issued by Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) spokesperson Asad Mansoor, frames the T20 league as a “cruel mockery” of the suffering in regions such as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
The “advisory” from the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) faction, Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, warns international cricketers to withdraw from the PSL, claiming the safety of international players cannot be guaranteed given the current volatile and precarious security landscape.The group asserted they would not permit the “dignity of the people to be compromised for the sake of political optics” or allow the “blood of the oppressed to be overshadowed by the lights of a stadium”.“In a climate where military operations and civil unrest dominate significant portions of the territory, the safety of international athletes cannot be guaranteed. Given these dire circumstances, we strongly advise you to prioritise your personal security and withdraw. The organised spectacle of the PSL serves as a cruel mockery of our suffering,” it said.This threat comes at a sensitive time as Pakistan has been embroiled in escalation in rebel activity, leading the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to restrict the tournament to just two venues, Karachi and Lahore, and also keep spectators out.Despite the ultimatum, the PCB has claimed that the tournament would proceed as scheduled.
Stock market today: Indian equity benchmarks Nifty50 and BSE Sensex rallied in opening trade on Tuesday after a day of massive selloff. Hopes of an early halt to the US-Iran war led to the stock market rebounding. While Nifty50 went above 22,800, BSE Sensex was up over 1,100 points. At 9:16 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 22,848.45, up 336 points or 1.49%. BSE Sensex was at 73,806.09, up 1,110 points or 1.53%.Stock markets ended sharply lower on Monday as escalating tensions in the US-Iran conflict, rising crude oil prices and the rupee hitting fresh record lows weighed heavily on investor sentiment.Market mood, however, improved after trading hours when US President Donald Trump announced that planned military strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure would be deferred following “productive conversations” with Tehran.Dr. VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited says, “Politics is turning out to be as volatile as the market. President Trump signalled a 5-day halt to attacks on Iran and talked about ‘productive’ talks with the Iranian leadership. Immediately Iran’s foreign ministry denied this. Later they acknowledged that there are attempts to ‘get diplomacy going’ through the mediation of some countries. Brent crude crashed by 10% to $100 levels on news of positive initiatives to end the hostilities. The market, it appears, is factoring in an end to the war as reflected in the August US oil futures trading at $80. However, in the near-term there will be excessive volatility in response to news regarding the war and events on the war front.”“A major drag on the market now is the huge selling by FIIs despite the sharp correction in the market. The continuing weakness in the rupee is the main factor behind this sustained selling by FIIs. Therefore, if some sort of stability is to emerge in the market, rupee should stabilize first. IT and pharmaceutical segments are likely to remain resilient assisted by rupee depreciation.” Globally, US markets closed with gains of over 1% after oil prices declined on the back of Trump’s decision to delay strikes on Iran’s power infrastructure. Asian equities also advanced, while the dollar showed volatility and oil prices remained under pressure following the easing of fears around a major energy supply disruption.However, crude prices moved higher again in early Tuesday trade amid concerns over supply, after Iran denied holding any discussions with the United States to end the conflict, contradicting Trump’s statement that a resolution could be near.Gold prices recovered partially after the announcement to postpone US strikes provided some relief following the metal’s recent sharp decline during the conflict.Foreign institutional investors remained net sellers of Indian equities, offloading shares worth Rs 10,414.23 crore on Monday, while domestic institutional investors provided some support by purchasing equities worth Rs 12,033.97 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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Speaking on the sidelines of the Indiaspora Forum 2026 in Bengaluru on Monday, Harvard economics professor and former IMF first deputy managing director Gita Gopinath warned that geopolitics is now a permanent, transformative force in global policy. Gopinath noted that the world is shifting away from the post-Cold War era toward a landscape defined by ‘de-risking’ and defence.“Countries are increasingly building up defence capacities and securing supply chains to insource essential inputs like semiconductors and rare earths,” Gopinath explained, citing the Iran conflict as a primary catalyst. “This is a transformational change; it is no longer the world we were used to.”
Gopinath, who is a leading global voice on trade and investment, feels that some of change was going to happen and there will be no going back. “There has been some dissatisfaction with the global trading system for a little while now. There is dissatisfaction with what happened during the pandemic with countries that couldn’t get supplies when they were relying on imports. All of that has naturally led us to where we are,” she said.And now she feels that it is important to take a hard look at international organisations and see what changes need to be made in the context of global trade. “There are people who complain about job losses at home because of trade, and also the fact that it’s not a level playing field. It’s time to see what could a better rules-based order look like,” she said. But whether that will happen or is up in the air, in her opinion.
NEW DELHI: Days after the Tamil Nadu government issued an order to regulate aesthetic, cosmetology and hair transplant clinics, mandating their registration under the Tamil Nadu Clinical Establishments Act and bringing them under formal rules, doctors have called for similar regulations to be implemented across the country amid a surge in procedures driven by social media.The Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL) has urged the government to roll out comprehensive national guidelines and strictly enforce existing rules to curb quackery and protect patients, warning that the fast-growing sector is slipping beyond oversight.Specialists say complications from cosmetic procedures such as hair transplants, Botox and laser treatments are being reported more often, as young Indians seek quick fixes and aesthetic enhancements promoted heavily online.The Tamil Nadu order mandates that hair transplants be performed only by registered medical practitioners—preferably dermatologists or plastic surgeons—and requires clinics to have proper infrastructure, including monitoring systems, emergency equipment and anaesthesia support.Concerns have sharpened after reports of botched procedures, including the deaths of two engineers in Kanpur that triggered a police probe. The issue has also drawn judicial attention. In 2022, the Delhi high court flagged salons offering hair transplants without medical supervision, warning that such procedures by unqualified individuals can be dangerous and even fatal.Experts stress that hair transplant surgery requires knowledge of skin biology, hair disorders, infection control and managing complications, and should be carried out only by specialised registered doctors.“Aesthetic procedures require specialised training beyond an MBBS degree,” said Dr Vinay Singh, president of IADVL, noting that dermatologists undergo three years of postgraduate training in skin and hair disorders along with procedural skills.“Many cases of hair loss can be treated medically and do not require surgery,” said Dr Kabir Sardana of Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, underlining the need for proper diagnosis before opting for a transplant. He added that rising demand is being fuelled by social media influence and increasing disposable incomes.Highlighting the scale of the problem, IADVL said its anti-quackery committee has this year identified and shared a list of over 100 alleged unqualified practitioners offering such procedures with the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) for action.The debate over who is qualified to perform hair transplants has intensified since the Dental Council of India allowed oral and maxillofacial surgeons to train in aesthetic procedures, including hair restoration, creating a regulatory grey area.IADVL has also urged patients to verify a doctor’s qualifications and registration with the state medical council before undergoing any skin, hair or cosmetic treatment, and to ensure the registration number is clearly mentioned on prescriptions. The public has been advised to remain alert and avoid falling prey to misleading advertisements or treatments offered by unlicensed practitioners.
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