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The India vs England T20 World Cup semifinal in Mumbai set a new world record for digital viewership, with 65.2 million peak concurrency on JioHotstar. ICC Chairman Jay Shah hailed the milestone as a proud moment for global cricket

The ICC has named Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf as on-field umpires for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final between India and New Zealand in Ahmedabad. Allahuddien Paleker, Adrian Holdstock and Andy Pycroft complete the match officials’ team

Sreenidi Deccan FC will face Chanmari FC in their second Indian Football League match at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Aizawl. After a 1-0 win in their opener, the Deccan Warriors aim for another victory against the motivated debutants

Former Olympian Syed Habibul Hassan, popularly known as Hamid, passed away in Hyderabad at 85. He represented India at the 1960 Rome Olympics and played for several clubs. Telangana Football Association and former players paid tributes to the football legend

Nitish Kumar's move to Rajya Sabha marks a defining moment in Bihar politics, bringing the curtains down on his two-decade-long tenure at the helm of the State

For India, preparedness and balance, not rhetoric, will shape resilience in the months ahead

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the government will use all policy tools to support exporters affected by the West Asia crisis. An inter-ministerial group is monitoring issues as shipping disruptions, rising freight costs and container shortages affect exports

Nearly 100 ceramic manufacturing units in Gujarat's Morbi district have shut down due to propane supply disruptions linked to the US-Israel-Iran conflict. Industry representatives warned that another 400 units may close if fuel supply does not normalise soon

JD(U) workers in Patna protested Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s decision to enter the Rajya Sabha, alleging a conspiracy within the party and the BJP. Party leaders sought to calm cadres while discussions continue on leadership and the role of Kumar’s son Nishant

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced major infrastructure, mobility and water projects for Bengaluru in the 2026-27 Budget, saying the government's goal is to make it the world's most liveable city. Plans include metro expansion, tunnel roads, and Cauvery Phase VI water supply

E-commerce major Flipkart has cut about 250-300 jobs following its annual performance review, sources said. The Walmart-backed company continues senior-level hiring ahead of a potential IPO while restructuring its holding structure and strengthening leadership roles

German media group Axel Springer has agreed to buy the owner of Britain's Daily Telegraph for 575 million pounds (USD 766 million), ending a prolonged ownership saga of the Telegraph Media Group, publisher of the Daily Telegraph and its Sunday edition

The Bihar government has amended its notification in the death case of a NEET aspirant in Patna, adding POCSO Act sections and allowing the CBI to probe the alleged sexual assault angle after courts raised concerns about the initial investigation

India’s Census-2027 will be conducted digitally for the first time with a new self-enumeration option allowing households to submit details online. Here’s how the new system will work and who it applies to.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene and help bring back Indians stranded in Gulf countries due to flight shortages amid the West Asia conflict. He also sought regulation of high ticket fares and a centralised repatriation system

A study by AI firm Anthropic finds artificial intelligence has not yet caused widespread job losses, but hiring of younger workers in AI-exposed roles appears to be slowing. White-collar jobs face higher exposure, while manual occupations remain less vulnerable to automation

Senior IAS officer Muddada Ravichandra assumed charge as executive officer of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirupati and said he would review devotees’ suggestions to improve pilgrim services

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said India is on the verge of eliminating Maoists and will become Maoist-free by March 31. Speaking at the CISF Raising Day event in Odisha, he highlighted the force’s role in ensuring industrial security

India has sufficient stocks of crude oil, petrol, diesel and LPG and is increasing imports from countries outside the Gulf region to offset disruptions caused by the Iran war, a senior government official said, while directing refiners to boost LPG production

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that the state will implement the Rohith Vemula Act to address caste-based harassment in universities. The Budget also proposes student union elections, new colleges, centres of excellence and expanded higher education infrastructure

The government invoked emergency powers under the Essential Commodities Act to direct refiners to maximise LPG production and prioritise domestic supply as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and the widening Middle East conflict threaten imports

Kashmir chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said he was placed under house arrest and Jamia Masjid in Srinagar was shut for Friday prayers amid heightened restrictions in the Valley over possible protests following the reported killing of Iran's Supreme Leader

Government sources rejected claims that the Indian Navy shared intelligence with the US about the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena, which was sunk by a US submarine near Sri Lanka. Officials termed the allegations baseless and preposterous

The Congress has demanded a short duration discussion in Parliament on the escalating West Asia conflict, saying a government statement alone would not suffice. Jairam Ramesh said the issue affects India's global standing and millions of Indians working in the region