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JSW Sports signs U19 World Cup-winning captain Niki Prasad

Mumbai JSW Sports has announced the signing of Niki Prasad, the captain of India’s triumphant squad at the ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup 2025, marking a major step in the young cricketer’s rapidly rising career. At just 20, Niki has emerged as one of the brightest prospects

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Sports

Naseem Shah fined heavily for post targeting Maryam Nawaz

Lahore Naseem Shah has been handed a record fine by the Pakistan Cricket Board for a controversial social media post targeting Maryam Nawaz during the ongoing Pakistan Super League. The fast bowler was fined $71,684, reportedly the largest financial penalty in Pakistan’s cr

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Sports

Ganguly backs BCCI, calls for wider distribution of Test venues

Intro Former captain supports sharing Test matches beyond traditional cricket centres nationwide Kolkata Sourav Ganguly has backed the Board of Control for Cricket in India for distributing Test matches across multiple venues, saying the traditional format should not rem

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Bengaluru

No diesel crunch for RTCs at present: Reddy

Blurb: The Transport Minister has hinted that road transport corporations may face a diesel shortage if the war in West Asia continues. BENGALURU Road transport corporations are not currently facing a diesel shortage problem. Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy said that if

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Bengaluru

‘Those interested in IPL should pay and get tickets’

BENGALURU Former MP DK Suresh said that it is wrong for MLAs to ask for IPL tickets. Those who are interested in IPL should pay money and get tickets. He was speaking in response to the demand that MLAs be given 4 tickets for IPL matches.  Those who want to go and buy tickets

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India

Telangana minister promotes e-vehicles, arrives Assembly in EV

Hyderabad Telangana Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Monday travelled to the State Assembly in an electric car, highlighting the government’s push to promote eco-friendly vehicles across the state. The minister, accompanied by MLA Danam Nagender, drove from the Minist

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India

Modi to launch Rs 19,800 cr projects in Gujarat

Gandhinagar Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on March 31, 2026, to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for development projects worth over Rs 19,800 crore. The event will take place at Vav-Tharad in the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and other senio

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Bengaluru

Over 22K IPL fans used Namma Metro for season opener

SLUG: SMART TRAVEL BENGALURU Bengaluru witnessed a major success in public transport management during the IPL 2026 opening match, as thousands of cricket fans shifted to Namma Metro, setting a new benchmark for match-day travel. During the match at M Chinnaswamy Stadium

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Karnataka

Auto Drivers Struggle for LPG Supply

HiriyurAuto drivers in Hiriyur are facing severe difficulties due to long waiting times for LPG refilling, leading to frustration and disruption in their daily livelihood.In Hiriyur town, auto drivers have expressed growing concern over the shortage and delayed availability of LP

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World

Fuel hike sparks food price surge in Punjab

Rawalpindi Rising fuel prices in Pakistan have pushed up transport costs, causing a sharp increase in food prices across Punjab province. Traders report that goods from Karachi, Faisalabad, and Sargodha are now costlier to move, raising retail rates. Milk sells at PKR 230 per

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Karnataka

Chikkaballapur Talent Shines with Bronze at Nationals

Chikkaballapur A young athlete from Chikkaballapur district has brought pride to Karnataka by securing a bronze medal at the national-level athletics competition held in Chandigarh.Sirinaagaraju, a resident of Bhaktarahalli village in Shidlaghatta taluk, represented Karnataka

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Karnataka

Notebook and Food Distribution Marks Mahavir Jayanti Celebration

Blurb:The birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir was celebrated in a meaningful manner in the city through a service initiative that focused on helping students and promoting the values of non-violence and compassion. MysuruThe program was held on Ramanuja Road at Jyotirgamaya Free

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Sports

Fans Turn against VAR, FSA Survey Reveals Widespread Discontent

London More than three-quarters of fans in the Premier League do not support the continued use of Video Assistant Referees (VAR), according to a survey conducted by the Football Supporters' Association. The survey, carried out between February 26 and March 23, gathered resp

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