ICC announces 8 Player of T20 World Cup 2026 nominees, Samson lone Indian on list
The ICC has announced eight nominees for the Player of T20 World Cup 2026 award. Sanju Samson is the lone Indian on the list. The nominees include South Africa's Aiden Markram and Lungi Ngidi, New Zealand's Tim Seifert and Rachin Ravindra, England's Will Jacks, USA's Shadley van Schalkwyk and Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan.
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The ICC has announced eight nominees for the Player of T20 World Cup 2026 award. Sanju Samson is the lone Indian on the list. The nominees include South Africa's Aiden Markram and Lungi Ngidi, New Zealand's Tim Seifert and Rachin Ravindra, England's Will Jacks, USA's Shadley van Schalkwyk and Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan.
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India gets 30-day waiver from US to buy Russian oil amid Middle East war
US has announced a 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil. "This deliberately short-term measure will not provide significant financial benefit to the Russian government as it only authorises transactions involving oil already stranded at sea," US said. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described India as an "essential partner" of the United States.
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08:23 am Friday, 06 March, 2026
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US has announced a 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil. "This deliberately short-term measure will not provide significant financial benefit to the Russian government as it only authorises transactions involving oil already stranded at sea," US said. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described India as an "essential partner" of the United States.
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2 pilots make supreme sacrifice after Sukhoi fighter jet crashes in Assam
The Indian Air Force confirmed on Friday that two pilots made the supreme sacrifice after a Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jet crashed in Assam. The pilots were - Sqn Ldr Anuj and Flt Lt Purvesh Duragkar. "All personnel of the IAF express sincere condolences and stand firmly with the bereaved family in this time of grief," the IAF said.
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09:52 am Friday, 06 March, 2026
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The Indian Air Force confirmed on Friday that two pilots made the supreme sacrifice after a Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jet crashed in Assam. The pilots were - Sqn Ldr Anuj and Flt Lt Purvesh Duragkar. "All personnel of the IAF express sincere condolences and stand firmly with the bereaved family in this time of grief," the IAF said.
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Here's a big shopping update: Flipkart
Flipkart's Big Saving Days is live, aiming to bring major price drops across electronics, fashion, home and more. Early glimpses suggest this could be one of the biggest deal windows of the season to unlock serious savings on everyday favourites and trending picks for shoppers, Flipkart stated. If your cart has been waiting, this might be the moment, it added.
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10:00 am Friday, 06 March, 2026
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Flipkart's Big Saving Days is live, aiming to bring major price drops across electronics, fashion, home and more. Early glimpses suggest this could be one of the biggest deal windows of the season to unlock serious savings on everyday favourites and trending picks for shoppers, Flipkart stated. If your cart has been waiting, this might be the moment, it added.
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Mahindra Groupβs campaign spotlights quiet actions that drive impact
Beyond words and well wishes, real change is created through everyday actions. This International Women's Day, Mahindra Group celebrates the quiet, powerful choices that create space, trust and opportunity for the women around us. From stepping back to showing up, take the Quiet Power Quiz and discover how your actions can champion her rise, today and every day.
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01:04 pm Friday, 06 March, 2026
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Beyond words and well wishes, real change is created through everyday actions. This International Women's Day, Mahindra Group celebrates the quiet, powerful choices that create space, trust and opportunity for the women around us. From stepping back to showing up, take the Quiet Power Quiz and discover how your actions can champion her rise, today and every day.
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Dubai residents get 'potential missile threat' alert on phones; share pics
Residents of Dubai received an Emirati interior ministry alert on their phones urging them to shelter due to potential missile threats, multiple posts by social media users confirmed. "Due to the current situation, potential missile threats, seek immediate shelter in the closest secure building and steer away from windows, doors and open areas," the alert read.
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02:07 pm Friday, 06 March, 2026
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Residents of Dubai received an Emirati interior ministry alert on their phones urging them to shelter due to potential missile threats, multiple posts by social media users confirmed. "Due to the current situation, potential missile threats, seek immediate shelter in the closest secure building and steer away from windows, doors and open areas," the alert read.
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UPSC Civil Services Exam final results declared; list of toppers released
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Friday declared the final results of Civil Services Examination, 2025. Anuj Agnihotri has topped the exam. Other toppers include Rajeshwari Suve M, Akansh Dhull, Raghav Jhunjhunwala, Ishan Bhatnagar and Zinnia Aurora. A total number of 958 candidates have been recommended for appointment.
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02:53 pm Friday, 06 March, 2026
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Friday declared the final results of Civil Services Examination, 2025. Anuj Agnihotri has topped the exam. Other toppers include Rajeshwari Suve M, Akansh Dhull, Raghav Jhunjhunwala, Ishan Bhatnagar and Zinnia Aurora. A total number of 958 candidates have been recommended for appointment.
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02:53 pm Friday, 06 March, 2026
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Match officials for T20 World Cup 2026 final announced
The ICC has announced match officials for India-New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026 final, which will take place on Sunday. Umpires Alex Wharf and Richard Illingworth will assume on-field duties in the final. Allahuddien Paleker will be the TV umpire, while Adrian Holdstock will be the fourth umpire. Andy Pycroft will be the match referee.
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05:34 pm Friday, 06 March, 2026
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The ICC has announced match officials for India-New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026 final, which will take place on Sunday. Umpires Alex Wharf and Richard Illingworth will assume on-field duties in the final. Allahuddien Paleker will be the TV umpire, while Adrian Holdstock will be the fourth umpire. Andy Pycroft will be the match referee.
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India grants refuge to Iranian warship
Days before US' submarine attack on Iran's IRIS Dena, India was approached by Iran on February 28 to take in Iranian ship IRIS Lavan due to a technical snag, government sources told ANI. "Approval was accorded...on March 1. IRIS Lavan has since docked at Kochi on March 4...Its crew of 183 are currently accommodated at naval facilities," the sources added.
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09:45 pm Friday, 06 March, 2026
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Days before US' submarine attack on Iran's IRIS Dena, India was approached by Iran on February 28 to take in Iranian ship IRIS Lavan due to a technical snag, government sources told ANI. "Approval was accorded...on March 1. IRIS Lavan has since docked at Kochi on March 4...Its crew of 183 are currently accommodated at naval facilities," the sources added.
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Russia to not disclose data on its crude export to India, says 'There are too many ill-wishers'
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said that Russia will not disclose the data on crude oil export to India. "We're not going to provide any quantitative data for obvious reasons. That's the first thing. There are too many ill-wishers," he added. This comes after US issued a temporary 30-day waiver to allow Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil.
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10:50 pm Friday, 06 March, 2026
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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said that Russia will not disclose the data on crude oil export to India. "We're not going to provide any quantitative data for obvious reasons. That's the first thing. There are too many ill-wishers," he added. This comes after US issued a temporary 30-day waiver to allow Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil.
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Why has US now asked India to buy Russian oil?
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright has said, "We've reached out to our friends in India to buy stored Russian oil. That pulls oil into Indian refineries and releases pressure on other global refineries." He added the move will keep global oil prices down. This comes as blocking of Strait of Hormuz by Iran threatens to spike oil prices to $150/barrel.
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07:00 am Saturday, 07 March, 2026
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US Energy Secretary Chris Wright has said, "We've reached out to our friends in India to buy stored Russian oil. That pulls oil into Indian refineries and releases pressure on other global refineries." He added the move will keep global oil prices down. This comes as blocking of Strait of Hormuz by Iran threatens to spike oil prices to $150/barrel.
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Details of pitch for T20 World Cup 2026 final between India and New Zealand revealed
The centre pitch for India-New Zealand T20 World Cup final at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium will be a mix of red and black soil, ESPNcricinfo reported. The report added that the pitch is likely to have good bounce and be seamer-friendly, with the par score likely to be around 200. This pitch has been used in tournament only once before.
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08:24 am Saturday, 07 March, 2026
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The centre pitch for India-New Zealand T20 World Cup final at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium will be a mix of red and black soil, ESPNcricinfo reported. The report added that the pitch is likely to have good bounce and be seamer-friendly, with the par score likely to be around 200. This pitch has been used in tournament only once before.
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Domestic LPG price hiked by βΉ60, commercial by βΉ114.5 amid Middle East war
Prices of domestic and commercial LPG have been increased by βΉ60 and βΉ114.50, respectively, amid sharp rise in oil prices due to Middle East war. As per Indian Oil Corporation website, a 14.2 kg-non-subsidised cylinder will now cost βΉ913 in Delhi and βΉ912.50 in Mumbai. Meanwhile, a 19 kg commercial cylinder will cost βΉ1,883 in Delhi and βΉ1,835 in Mumbai.
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08:23 am Saturday, 07 March, 2026
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Prices of domestic and commercial LPG have been increased by βΉ60 and βΉ114.50, respectively, amid sharp rise in oil prices due to Middle East war. As per Indian Oil Corporation website, a 14.2 kg-non-subsidised cylinder will now cost βΉ913 in Delhi and βΉ912.50 in Mumbai. Meanwhile, a 19 kg commercial cylinder will cost βΉ1,883 in Delhi and βΉ1,835 in Mumbai.
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We could not inform PM Modi about Iran attack as decision taken after his visit: Israel
Israel's Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa'ar has said, "We could not brief PM Narendra Modi on this [Iran attack] because the decision was taken only on early Saturday morning." He said this during the Raisina Dialogue in Delhi. PM Modi made a two-day visit to Israel that ended on February 26, two days before Israel and US hit Iran.
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08:44 am Saturday, 07 March, 2026
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Israel's Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa'ar has said, "We could not brief PM Narendra Modi on this [Iran attack] because the decision was taken only on early Saturday morning." He said this during the Raisina Dialogue in Delhi. PM Modi made a two-day visit to Israel that ended on February 26, two days before Israel and US hit Iran.
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Vehicles torched, roads blocked after Hindu man killed on Holi in Delhi
Tensions escalated in Delhi's Uttam Nagar as vehicles were set on fire and roads blocked for hours by Hindu political outfits after 25-year-old Tarun Kumar was killed during Holi celebrations. The fight broke out between two families after an 11-year-old girl's water balloon allegedly hit a Muslim woman. Hindu political outfits demand strict action against those involved in Kumar's killing.
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08:58 am Saturday, 07 March, 2026
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Tensions escalated in Delhi's Uttam Nagar as vehicles were set on fire and roads blocked for hours by Hindu political outfits after 25-year-old Tarun Kumar was killed during Holi celebrations. The fight broke out between two families after an 11-year-old girl's water balloon allegedly hit a Muslim woman. Hindu political outfits demand strict action against those involved in Kumar's killing.
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Massive attack on Iran's busiest airport, many planes on fire
Israel launched a massive attack on Mehrabad airport in Iran's capital Tehran. Burning planes and large plumes of smoke were visible at Iran's busiest airport and main domestic hub in footage shared by eyewitnesses on social media. This comes as Israeli military said it was launching a "broad-scale new wave of strikes" on the country.
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09:09 am Saturday, 07 March, 2026
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Israel launched a massive attack on Mehrabad airport in Iran's capital Tehran. Burning planes and large plumes of smoke were visible at Iran's busiest airport and main domestic hub in footage shared by eyewitnesses on social media. This comes as Israeli military said it was launching a "broad-scale new wave of strikes" on the country.
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Russian athletes booed at Winter Paralympics 2026 opening ceremony
Russian athletes were booed as they paraded with their national flag at the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) allowed six Russian and four Belarusian athletes to compete under their national flags despite Ukraine conflict. It marked the first time since 2014 that Russia's flag appeared at a Winter Paralympics.
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09:58 am Saturday, 07 March, 2026
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Russian athletes were booed as they paraded with their national flag at the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) allowed six Russian and four Belarusian athletes to compete under their national flags despite Ukraine conflict. It marked the first time since 2014 that Russia's flag appeared at a Winter Paralympics.
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Chinese state-media responds as US says 'Won't allow India to emerge as competitor like China'
Chinese state-media Global Times responded after US said it won't allow India to emerge as competitor like China. "The claim...sounds odd. Does it imply that China's rise happened because US allowed it? Or that US won't allow India's development? The logic is puzzling," it wrote. US had said it won't make same mistakes with India that it made with China.
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10:09 am Saturday, 07 March, 2026
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Chinese state-media Global Times responded after US said it won't allow India to emerge as competitor like China. "The claim...sounds odd. Does it imply that China's rise happened because US allowed it? Or that US won't allow India's development? The logic is puzzling," it wrote. US had said it won't make same mistakes with India that it made with China.
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Indians have been good actors, we asked them to stop buying Russian oil & they did: Trump's aide
US President Donald Trump's aide Scott Bessent, in an interview, called Indians "very good actors". "We had asked them to stop buying sanctioned Russian oil this fall. They did...but to ease the temporary gap of oil around the world, we have given them permission to accept the Russian oil," Bessent claimed. US gave India 30-day waiver to buy Russian oil.
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10:27 am Saturday, 07 March, 2026
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US President Donald Trump's aide Scott Bessent, in an interview, called Indians "very good actors". "We had asked them to stop buying sanctioned Russian oil this fall. They did...but to ease the temporary gap of oil around the world, we have given them permission to accept the Russian oil," Bessent claimed. US gave India 30-day waiver to buy Russian oil.
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He's projecting: Musk after Anthropic CEO suggests Claude may be 'conscious'
World's richest man Elon Musk reacted to Polymarket's X post about Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei suggesting the possibility of Claude gaining consciousness, saying, "He's projecting." In an interview, Amodei had said, "We've taken a generally precautionary approach here. We donβt know if the models are conscious...But we're open to the idea that it could be."
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10:21 am Saturday, 07 March, 2026
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World's richest man Elon Musk reacted to Polymarket's X post about Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei suggesting the possibility of Claude gaining consciousness, saying, "He's projecting." In an interview, Amodei had said, "We've taken a generally precautionary approach here. We donβt know if the models are conscious...But we're open to the idea that it could be."
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