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  Sports Mar 10, 2026

  BCCI Announces Massive INR 131 Crore Cash Reward for Team India After ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Triumph

  The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a significant financial reward of Rs 131 crore for the Indian men’s cricket team following their triumph in the T20 World Cup. The announcement, made on Tuesday, follows India’s clinical performance in the tournament final, securing the nation’s latest ICC trophy.

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  Sports Mar 10, 2026

  Matthew Hayden, Former Australian Opener, Joins Gujarat Titans As Batting Coach Ahead of Indian Premier League 2026 Season

  The Gujarat Titans have officially appointed former Australian opening batsman Matthew Hayden as their batting coach for the upcoming 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The franchise confirmed the move on Tuesday, adding a high-profile name to their support staff as the 2022 champions look to revitalize their offensive strategy following a period of transition.

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  India Mar 10, 2026

  CISF Raising Day 2026: Your Sacrifice, Courage To Protect India Are Source of Pride, Inspiration, Says Rahul Gandhi

  Rahul Gandhi, extended his greetings to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Tuesday, marking the elite force's 57th Raising Day. In a public message, Gandhi praised the personnel for their "dedication, sacrifice, and courage," noting that their commitment to protecting India’s critical infrastructure serves as a significant source of pride and inspiration for the nation.

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  India Mar 10, 2026

  NCERT Issues Public Apology, Withdraws Class 8 Textbook Titled ‘Exploring Society – India and Beyond’ After Row Over Judiciary Chapter

  NCERT has issued an unconditional public apology and announced the complete withdrawal of its newly published Class 8 Social Science textbook. The decision comes after a intense controversy erupted over a chapter titled 'The Role of Judiciary in our Society', which contained sections discussing corruption and case backlogs within the Indian judicial system.

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  India Mar 10, 2026

  Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty Rebound as US Indicates Iran War Nearing End; Crude Oil Prices Fall

  Sensex added 413 points, or 0.53 per cent, to reach 77,979 and Nifty gained 112 points, or 0.47 per cent to reach 24,140. Main broad-cap indices performed in line with the benchmark indices, as the Nifty Midcap 100 gained 1.05 per cent, and the Nifty Smallcap 100 added 1.32 per cent.

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  India Mar 10, 2026

  India Condemns Pakistan’s Airstrikes on Afghanistan During Ramadan; Cites ‘Islamic Solidarity’ Hypocrisy at UN

  India has issued a sharp condemnation of Pakistan’s military actions in Afghanistan, describing recent airstrikes as a flagrant violation of international law. Speaking at a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting on Monday, Indian representative Harish Parvathaneni criticized Islamabad for conducting lethal operations during the holy month of Ramadan.

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  Us Mar 10, 2026

  Donald Trump Says He Had ‘Very Good’ Phone Call With Vladimir Putin on Russia-Ukraine War, Middle East Conflict

  Donald Trump said the conversation included a discussion of the personal tensions between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which he suggested were complicating efforts to end the conflict.

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  World Mar 09, 2026

  UAE Air Defences Intercept 12 Ballistic Missiles and 17 Drones Amid Ongoing Conflict; Four Reported Dead Since Start of Hostilities

  "Since the start of the Iranian attacks, 253 ballistic missiles have been detected. Of these, 233 were destroyed, 18 fell into the sea, and 2 landed within the country. A total of 1,440 Iranian UAVs have also been detected, of which 1,359 were intercepted, while 81 fell within the country’s territory. 8 cruise missiles were also detected and destroyed," read the statement.

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  Entertainment Mar 09, 2026

  Anurag Dobhal Health Update: Manager Rohit Panday Confirms Wife Ritika Is Supporting YouTuber in Hospital

  Following Anurag Dobhal’s hospitalisation, his manager Rohit Panday has cleared the air regarding rumors of the YouTuber being alone. Panday confirmed that Dobhal’s wife, Ritika, and close friends are present, dismissing 'fake news' circulating online. While the creator continues to recover, the family has requested privacy and prayers.

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  India Mar 09, 2026

  IndiGo London-Mumbai Flight Rescheduled for March 10 Following Middle East Conflict Disruptions; Delhi-Manchester Plane Returns Mid-Air

  An IndiGo flight operating from London to Mumbai that could not complete its journey on March 8 due to ongoing disruptions linked to the conflict in the Middle East will now operate on March 10 after mandatory crew rest. The sources familiar with the matter said arrangements are being made for passengers affected by the disruption.

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  Sports Mar 09, 2026

  ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Champion Captain Suryakumar Yadav Visits Historic Adalaj Ni Vav for Trophy Photoshoot in Gujarat

  Suryakumar’s visit came a day after India’s emphatic victory over New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final. The Indian team sealed the title with a commanding 96-run win at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, successfully defending the trophy and further cementing their dominance in the shortest format. The stepwell also holds recent cricketing significance.

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  World Mar 09, 2026

  Indian Embassy in Bahrain Issues Advisory for Nationals Amid West Asia Tensions; Provides SOP for Transit Through Saudi Arabia

  The Embassy asked Indian nationals to follow updates and advisories issued by it and the local authorities. It also released once again the helpline numbers for assistance and asked people to transit through Saudi Arabia from Bahrain. In the advisory released on X, the Indian Embassy in Bahrain stated, "Transit Through Saudi Arabia from Bahrain.

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  India Mar 09, 2026

  Manchester-Bound IndiGo Flight 6E 033 Returns to Delhi After Spending 7 Hours Mid-Air Due to Airspace Curbs in Middle East

  An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Manchester (6E 033) was forced to return to its origin on March 9, after spending seven hours in the air. The diversion occurred over Eritrea due to sudden West Asia airspace restrictions. Consequently, IndiGo shares plunged 8 per cent to a 52-week low of INR 4,035 as crude oil prices surged past USD 110 per barrel.

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  India Mar 09, 2026

  India Has 74-Day Strategic and Commercial Crude Oil Reserves To Counter Supply Disruptions: Parliament

  "The government has established Strategic Petroleum Reserves facilities with a total capacity of 5.33 million metric tonnes (MMT), which can act as a buffer for short-term supply shocks such as geopolitical conflicts. This is meant to provide for about 9.5 days of crude oil requirement.

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  India Mar 09, 2026

  West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: BJP, CPI(M) and Congress Push for Shorter 1–2 Phase Polling Schedule; TMC Refrains From Phase Demands

  Most West Bengal political parties, including the BJP, CPI(M), and Congress, have urged the ECI for a one or two-phase election to ensure a shorter polling window. During meetings with CEC Gyanesh Kumar, they also demanded strict measures against voter intimidation. The ruling TMC refrained from the phase demand, calling it a secondary issue.

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  India Mar 09, 2026

  Namibian Cheetah Jwala Gives Birth to 5 Cubs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, India Born Tally Rises to 33 (Watch Video)

  India’s ambitious Project Cheetah achieved a significant milestone on Monday as Namibian cheetah Jwala gave birth to five cubs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh. This latest arrival pushes the total number of cheetahs in India to 53 and brings the count of cubs born on Indian soil to 33, marking a major breakthrough for the world’s first intercontinental large carnivore translocation project.

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  World Mar 09, 2026

  Cyberattacks Surge in US: 60 Iranian-Aligned Hacktivist Groups Target Critical Infrastructure Following February 28 Strikes, Says CloudSEK Report

  Cybersecurity researchers have reported a sharp rise in cyber threats targeting US critical infrastructure following the February 28 strikes on Iran, with more than 60 Iranian-aligned hacktivist groups launching coordinated activity online within hours of the attacks, a report said on Monday.

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  India Mar 09, 2026

  Heatwave Alert in Rajasthan: IMD Warns of Heatwaves in Parts of State; Mercury Crosses 40 Degree Celsius in Several Cities

  The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave alert for several parts of Rajasthan as temperatures crossed the 40-degree Celsius mark for the first time this season. On Monday and Tuesday, residents in western and southwestern districts were warned of intensifying heat as hot western winds pushed the mercury nearly six degrees above the seasonal average.

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  India Mar 09, 2026

  Middle East Conflict: PM Narendra Modi Closely Monitoring West Asia Situation, Safety of Indians Key Concern, Says EAM S Jaishankar in Rajya Sabha (Watch Videos)

  EAM S. Jaishankar informed Parliament on Monday that PM Modi is personally monitoring the rapidly escalating conflict in West Asia. Speaking to the Rajya Sabha, Jaishankar detailed the government's efforts to protect nearly one crore Indian citizens in the region as hostilities between the US, Israel, and Iran intensify, threatening global energy security and regional stability.

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  India Mar 09, 2026

  PM Narendra Modi Pushes for ‘Care Economy’, Youth Empowerment at Post-Budget Webinar on ‘Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas’ (Watch Video)

  While Addressing at Post-Budget Webinar on ‘Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas’, PM Modi said these sectors serve as important channels through which public aspirations are realised and therefore require focussed discussion and policy attention.