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MS Dhoni may bat at No. 7 or No. 8 in the upcoming IPL, showcasing his skills in limited deliveries. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma also return to T20 cricket. New captains Axar Patel and Rajat Patidar face challenges leading their respective franchises in high-scoring venues. At 43, Dhoni has shown no signs of slowing down, proving his readiness for IPL 2025 during a CSK net session on Tuesday. In a display of his signature power-hitting, he launched a searing yorker from Matheesha Pathirana over the bowler’s head with his trademark helicopter shot.

Puja Tomar, from Budhana village in Uttar Pradesh, became the first Indian woman to win a UFC bout. Her victory over Brazil’s Rayanne Amanda dos Santos was not just a personal triumph but a significant achievement for India. Despite a difficult upbringing, she proved that girls are not a burden and made her village proud.

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticised the Israeli government for the "cold-blooded murder" of over 400 Palestinian civilians, including children, emphasizing that such acts reveal their inhumanity. She condemned Israel's recent airstrikes in Gaza, praised the resilience of the Palestinian people, and called for global acknowledgment of the oppression Palestinians face.

Ravi Pemmaiah, Secretary of the Kodava Hockey Academy, said the festival will be modelled like a ’mini Olympics’

The court was hearing petitions seeking ration cards for migrant workers to ensure food security; the petitioners said the contradiction arose from the growing level of inequality

General Romeo Saturnino Brawner Jr expressed satisfaction with the Philippines’ existing stock of BrahMos missile systems, acquired from India, and emphasised their strategic value

Delhi Capitals enter IPL 2025 with Axar Patel as the new captain, featuring star signings like KL Rahul and Mitchell Starc. The team aims to secure their first IPL title with a powerful batting lineup and a robust pace attack, despite some spin department concerns. TimesofIndia.com presents a SWOT analysis of Delhi Capitals ahead of IPL 2025.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has expressed concerns over the arrangements at the Maha Kumbh event and accused the BJP government of not doing enough to find nearly 1,000 missing Hindus. He also criticized the handling of the gathering by the Uttar Pradesh officials and questioned the allocation of funds for the event.

A recent report by Blue Rose Research, led by Democratic data scientist David Shor, found that Harris suffered substantial losses among young and politically disengaged voters, a demographic that had previously leaned Democratic. The study suggests that TikTok, a platform known for shaping political discourse among Gen Z, may have contributed to shifting political attitudes, particularly among young men.

Andhra Pradesh IT & HRD Minister Nara Lokesh said extensive consultations were held with the teachers’ unions including the one owing allegiance to YSR Congress Party 

The ₹24,174 crore allocated in 2025-26 is 13.4% more than 2024-25. The outlay for education has not matched the growth of overall budget outlay over the past decade

The Hindu spoke to Tamil Nadu’s Additional Chief Secretary K. Phanindra Reddy to understand why the State has ventured into this model

Additional sessions judge Chander Jit Singh, who was scheduled to pass order on March 19, deferred the pronouncement

He told the officials to ensure that basic amenities were improved within 20 days. He ordered that a case be registered against the executive engineer for poor maintenance of the park