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ECI suspends Bengal police officer after poll campaign violence

Kolkata, March 27 -- The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday suspended the Inspector-in-Charge (IC) of Basanti police station in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas, a day after clashes between t... Read More


Step inside Sania Mirza's stunning villa in Palm Jumeirah that she calls her 'safe space' away from the spotlight. Watch

India, March 27 -- Life after sport hasn't slowed down for Sania Mirza, it's simply taken a more personal, meaningful turn. Away from the intensity of the court, she has built a peaceful sanctuary in ... Read More


Can India's first large private gold mine post-independence in Andhra Pradesh reduce import dependence?

India, March 27 -- For a country that requires vast quantities of gold every year, India's domestic production has long remained surprisingly limited. That imbalance, however, could begin to shift as ... Read More


RCB suffer big blow as Nuwan Thushara fails fitness test, denied IPL 2026 NOC

Bengaluru, March 27 -- Nuwan Thushara has been ruled out of at least the opening phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 after failing to clear a mandatory fitness test conducted by Sri Lanka Cr... Read More


Esports Nations Cup 2026 appoints NODWIN Gaming as national team partner for India

Riyadh, March 27 -- The Esports Foundation (EF) on Friday appointed NODWIN Gaming, a global leader in gaming, esports and youth entertainment, as India's official National Team Partner for the Esports... Read More


"Reflects strong commitment to public welfare": Nitin Gadkari hails excise duty reduction decision on petrol, diesel

New Delhi, March 27 -- Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday hailed the Centre's decision to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel, stating that such a measure reflects the government's strong comm... Read More


About time BCCI penalises mediocrity, wakes up to IPL's cut-throat reality: Docking franchise fee the only way

India, March 27 -- The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season is nearly upon us, with the tournament's 19th edition just a day away. All roads lead to the Chinnaswamy Stadium, where Royal Challengers... Read More


Sensex, Nifty slide over 2% amid bond yield spike and global uncertainty

Mumbai, March 27 -- Indian equity benchmarks fell sharply on Friday, weighed down by global macro headwinds, rising bond yields, and persistent geopolitical tensions. The benchmark Nifty 50 closed at... Read More


How mason's daughter Monikha Sonowal overcame pain barrier, self-doubts to clinch KITG weightlifting gold

Raipur, March 27 -- "Perhaps he's busy at the construction site," Monikha Sonowal quipped as she tried calling her father again. Moments earlier, Monikha had clinched the gold medal in the women's 48... Read More


Government cuts excise duty on fuel, raises export costs amid West Asia crisis

India, March 27 -- The Union government has reduced excise duty on domestic petrol and diesel by Rs.10 per litre each to protect consumers from rising international oil prices, finance minister Nirmal... Read More