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NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president MK Stalin on Sunday released his party’s manifesto for the April 23 assembly elections, unveiling a raft of welfare promises across sectors including women’s empowerment, education, agriculture, health and industry. Calling it the “superstar” of the elections, Stalin said the document embodies the…

Precious metals are likely to remain in a corrective phase in the coming week, with investors expected to closely track developments in the Middle East and a packed calendar of global economic data for fresh cues.Analysts cited by news agency PTI said that speeches by US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Monday, along with…

Kris Srikkanth has backed Rohit Sharma to deliver against Kolkata Knight Riders in Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 opener, pointing to the batter’s record against the side.Speaking on his YouTube channel, the former India cricketer said Rohit has often been comfortable against KKR and expects that trend to continue at the Wankhede Stadium. Watch Greenstone Lobo…

“Virat bhai’s only instruction was to…”: Padikkal on Kohli’s advice during run-chase against SRH in IPL 2026 season opener Devdutt Padikkal was all smiles after Royal Challengers Bengaluru kicked off their Indian Premier League 2026 campaign with a commanding win over Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday.The left-hander played a decisive hand…

Harbhajan Singh (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh found himself at the centre of a viral social media moment after hitting back at a troll during an IPL broadcast. Known for his outspoken nature, Harbhajan didn’t hold back when he saw a disrespectful comment aimed at him and his fellow commentators.The incident…

Vinod Khosla has proposed changes to the US tax system to address concerns about job losses linked to artificial intelligence (AI). He suggested eliminating federal income tax for Americans earning less than $100,000 and managing the revenue by increasing taxes on capital gains. Khosla said taxing capital gains at the same rate as income could…

Global crude markets are strained as Middle East conflict escalates, pushing oil prices up and impacting fuel supplies worldwide. Countries like India, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Bangladesh are implementing measures such as price adjustments, import increases, and conservation efforts to manage the crisis. A month into the Middle East conflict, global crude…

Three journalists were killed on Saturday in an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon, drawing condemnation from Iran and concern from press watchdogs over the safety of media workers in conflict zones. One of the journalists killed was Ali Shuaib, a reporter with Hezbollah-affiliated Al Manar television. The channel said Shuaib died after an Israeli strike…

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday cautioned that a petrol and diesel crisis was developing worldwide as ongoing conflicts continued to affect key energy regions.Speaking during the 132nd episode of Mann Ki Baat, he said, “This month of March has been extremely eventful on a global level. We all remember that, in the…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacts during a meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street in London, Tuesday, March 17, 2026.(Suzanne Plunkett, Pool Photo via AP) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed that Russia captured satellite images of US air bases in the Gulf region, including Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia,…