RR, bought for ₹320 crore in 2008, become costliest IPL franchise with ₹15,300-crore deal
Rajasthan Royals (RR) have become the most expensive franchise in IPL history after being bought by a consortium led by US-based entrepreneur Kal Somani for over ₹15,300 crore. Notably, RR were bought for ₹320 crore in 2008 ahead of the inaugural season. The change in ownership will kick in after IPL 2026.
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Rajasthan Royals (RR) have become the most expensive franchise in IPL history after being bought by a consortium led by US-based entrepreneur Kal Somani for over ₹15,300 crore. Notably, RR were bought for ₹320 crore in 2008 ahead of the inaugural season. The change in ownership will kick in after IPL 2026.
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PM Modi releases statement after Trump calls him amid war
After US President Donald Trump's call, PM Narendra Modi said, "Received a call from President Trump and had a useful exchange of views on the situation in West Asia." "India supports de-escalation and restoration of peace at the earliest. Ensuring that the Strait of Hormuz remains open, secure and accessible is essential for the whole world," PM Modi added.
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After US President Donald Trump's call, PM Narendra Modi said, "Received a call from President Trump and had a useful exchange of views on the situation in West Asia." "India supports de-escalation and restoration of peace at the earliest. Ensuring that the Strait of Hormuz remains open, secure and accessible is essential for the whole world," PM Modi added.
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Bengal CM Mamata resigns from 23 offices ahead of Assembly polls
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday resigned from 23 offices and positions she held across departments and affiliated bodies, as per an official communication. She resigned as head of state health mission, and as chairperson of the state wildlife board, ecotourism advisory board, among other positions. Mamata will contest from Bhabanipur in the upcoming Assembly polls.
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09:23 pm Tuesday, 24 March, 2026
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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday resigned from 23 offices and positions she held across departments and affiliated bodies, as per an official communication. She resigned as head of state health mission, and as chairperson of the state wildlife board, ecotourism advisory board, among other positions. Mamata will contest from Bhabanipur in the upcoming Assembly polls.
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Taliban frees US researcher Coyle after over a year in detention
The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan on Tuesday announced the release of Dennis Walter Coyle, a US researcher held for over a year. Officials said the move followed a request from his family seeking a pardon ahead of Eid al-Fitr. Coyle, arrested in January 2025 for allegedly violating local laws, was held in near-solitary conditions, according to a family website.
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09:44 pm Tuesday, 24 March, 2026
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The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan on Tuesday announced the release of Dennis Walter Coyle, a US researcher held for over a year. Officials said the move followed a request from his family seeking a pardon ahead of Eid al-Fitr. Coyle, arrested in January 2025 for allegedly violating local laws, was held in near-solitary conditions, according to a family website.
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I'll tell him what to do and not to media: Ganguly on MSD's possible IPL retirement
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly, when asked about CSK's 44-year-old wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni's possible IPL retirement, said, "I will tell Dhoni what to do and not to the media." Meanwhile, ex-India cricketer Aakash Chopra stated, "You don't run the team from the dugout, it's not football...I feel this could be [Dhoni's] last season." CSK will face RR on March 30.
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09:58 pm Tuesday, 24 March, 2026
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Former India captain Sourav Ganguly, when asked about CSK's 44-year-old wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni's possible IPL retirement, said, "I will tell Dhoni what to do and not to the media." Meanwhile, ex-India cricketer Aakash Chopra stated, "You don't run the team from the dugout, it's not football...I feel this could be [Dhoni's] last season." CSK will face RR on March 30.
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Aditya Birla Group-led consortium buys RCB for ₹16,800 crore
A consortium of Aditya Birla Group, The Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures and private equity firm Blackstone has bought the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) franchise. The transaction is valued at $1.78 billion (around ₹16,800 crore). Earlier today, US-based entrepreneur Kal Somani-led consortium bought Rajasthan Royals for $1.63 billion (₹15,300 crore). RCB won IPL for first time in 2025.
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10:01 pm Tuesday, 24 March, 2026
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A consortium of Aditya Birla Group, The Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures and private equity firm Blackstone has bought the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) franchise. The transaction is valued at $1.78 billion (around ₹16,800 crore). Earlier today, US-based entrepreneur Kal Somani-led consortium bought Rajasthan Royals for $1.63 billion (₹15,300 crore). RCB won IPL for first time in 2025.
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LUNR stock falls 10% as NASA pauses Moon Gateway plan
Intuitive Machines (LUNR) stock fell 10% after NASA paused its Gateway lunar space station program to focus on building a Moon base. This shift away from the Gateway program impacts LUNR, which held key contracts to support the orbital hub. Other space infrastructure companies like Voyager Technologies and Rocket Lab also saw their shares decline.
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Intuitive Machines (LUNR) stock fell 10% after NASA paused its Gateway lunar space station program to focus on building a Moon base. This shift away from the Gateway program impacts LUNR, which held key contracts to support the orbital hub. Other space infrastructure companies like Voyager Technologies and Rocket Lab also saw their shares decline.
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IPL saw deals worth ₹32,000 cr within hrs: Bhogle on RCB, RR deals
Commentator Harsha Bhogle reacted to RCB being sold to an Aditya Birla Group-led consortium for around ₹16,800 crore and RR to a Kal Somani-led consortium for about ₹15,300 crore. "In the space of...hours, IPL has seen deals worth $3.4 billion (around ₹32,000 crore)," he said. "The Indian cricket fan is among the most important entities in world sport," Bhogle added.
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10:56 pm Tuesday, 24 March, 2026
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Commentator Harsha Bhogle reacted to RCB being sold to an Aditya Birla Group-led consortium for around ₹16,800 crore and RR to a Kal Somani-led consortium for about ₹15,300 crore. "In the space of...hours, IPL has seen deals worth $3.4 billion (around ₹32,000 crore)," he said. "The Indian cricket fan is among the most important entities in world sport," Bhogle added.
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RCB's new chairman Aryaman Birla was bought by RR for ₹30 lakh in 2018, played Ranji for MP
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) new chairman Aryaman Birla, the son of industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla, was bought by Rajasthan Royals for ₹30 lakh in 2018. He played Ranji Trophy for Madhya Pradesh before taking a sabbatical from cricket in 2019. Notably, Aditya Birla Group is part of the consortium that bought RCB on Tuesday for ₹16,800 crore.
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10:54 pm Tuesday, 24 March, 2026
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) new chairman Aryaman Birla, the son of industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla, was bought by Rajasthan Royals for ₹30 lakh in 2018. He played Ranji Trophy for Madhya Pradesh before taking a sabbatical from cricket in 2019. Notably, Aditya Birla Group is part of the consortium that bought RCB on Tuesday for ₹16,800 crore.
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Half of young Indian men get jobs in 1 yr of declaring unemployment: Report
Nearly half of Indian male youth, both 12th standard passouts (51.9%) and graduates (49%), found some employment within a year of declaring themselves unemployed, according to State of Working India 2026 report. However, among graduates, only 6.7% find permanent salaried employment, while this figure is 4% for 12th-standard passouts. Around 3.7% of graduates reported getting a white-collar job.
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11:11 pm Tuesday, 24 March, 2026
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Nearly half of Indian male youth, both 12th standard passouts (51.9%) and graduates (49%), found some employment within a year of declaring themselves unemployed, according to State of Working India 2026 report. However, among graduates, only 6.7% find permanent salaried employment, while this figure is 4% for 12th-standard passouts. Around 3.7% of graduates reported getting a white-collar job.
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KKR retire number 12 jersey in tribute to Andre Russell
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have retired the number 12 jersey to honour their former all-rounder Andre Russell. Russell represented KKR in all seasons from 2014 to 2025, except 2017. Last November, Russell retired from IPL and took over as KKR's power coach. He scored 2,593 runs in 111 innings and took 122 wickets in IPL for KKR.
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11:15 pm Tuesday, 24 March, 2026
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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have retired the number 12 jersey to honour their former all-rounder Andre Russell. Russell represented KKR in all seasons from 2014 to 2025, except 2017. Last November, Russell retired from IPL and took over as KKR's power coach. He scored 2,593 runs in 111 innings and took 122 wickets in IPL for KKR.
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What are the key statistics of F1's Japanese Grand Prix?
After Australian and Chinese Grands Prix, the 2026 F1 season heads to Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit. First held in 1987, the 5.807 km track is F1's only figure-of-eight circuit. Kimi Antonelli holds the lap record, while Michael Schumacher leads in wins with six, followed by Lewis Hamilton with five. Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen have four wins each.
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01:11 am Wednesday, 25 March, 2026
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After Australian and Chinese Grands Prix, the 2026 F1 season heads to Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit. First held in 1987, the 5.807 km track is F1's only figure-of-eight circuit. Kimi Antonelli holds the lap record, while Michael Schumacher leads in wins with six, followed by Lewis Hamilton with five. Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen have four wins each.
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No nation has ever stood against greatest apparent nuclear power for 1 month: Iran's Araghchi
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi praised the country's resistance against the war by US, calling it "a point of pride for all of humanity". Araghchi stated, "No nation in history has stood for nearly a month against the greatest apparent nuclear-armed power on Earth and stopped them from achieving a single goal." Iran is reviewing US' 15-point peace proposal.
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12:58 pm Thursday, 26 March, 2026
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Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi praised the country's resistance against the war by US, calling it "a point of pride for all of humanity". Araghchi stated, "No nation in history has stood for nearly a month against the greatest apparent nuclear-armed power on Earth and stopped them from achieving a single goal." Iran is reviewing US' 15-point peace proposal.
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Iran now threatens to block Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Iran has threatened to block Bab el-Mandeb Strait after Hormuz, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-affiliated Tasnim News Agency reported. "If Americans intend to take action regarding the Strait of Hormuz, they should be careful not to add another strait to their challenges," Tasnim quoted a source as saying. Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen had previously attacked ships near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
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11:36 am Thursday, 26 March, 2026
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Iran has threatened to block Bab el-Mandeb Strait after Hormuz, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-affiliated Tasnim News Agency reported. "If Americans intend to take action regarding the Strait of Hormuz, they should be careful not to add another strait to their challenges," Tasnim quoted a source as saying. Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen had previously attacked ships near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
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VPs and directors are going back to school, here's why: Scaler
As AI reshapes decision-making across industries, senior professionals are increasingly investing in upskilling, shared Scaler. The first cohort of Online PGP in Business & AI attracted experienced leaders across functions such as product, marketing, and operations, reflecting a growing demand for combined business and AI expertise, it added. Applications for cohort 2 is now open.
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11:27 am Thursday, 26 March, 2026
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As AI reshapes decision-making across industries, senior professionals are increasingly investing in upskilling, shared Scaler. The first cohort of Online PGP in Business & AI attracted experienced leaders across functions such as product, marketing, and operations, reflecting a growing demand for combined business and AI expertise, it added. Applications for cohort 2 is now open.
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Trump prepared to unleash hell if Iran doesn't accept a deal to end war: White House
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said US President Donald Trump is prepared to unleash hell if Iran doesn't accept a deal to end war in Middle East. "If Iran fails to understand...it has been defeated militarily...President Trump will ensure it is hit harder than it has ever been hit before," she added. Notably, Iran rejected Trump's 15-point peace plan.
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07:00 am Thursday, 26 March, 2026
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said US President Donald Trump is prepared to unleash hell if Iran doesn't accept a deal to end war in Middle East. "If Iran fails to understand...it has been defeated militarily...President Trump will ensure it is hit harder than it has ever been hit before," she added. Notably, Iran rejected Trump's 15-point peace plan.
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India is not a 'dalal' like Pakistan: Jaishankar on mediating Middle East war
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar mocked Pakistan's attempt at mediation in the Middle East war, with a member at the all-party meeting on Wednesday quoting him as saying, "India won't act as a middleman and dalal (broker) nation like Pakistan." The remarks by the minister come after Pakistan delivered US' proposal to end war to Iran.
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08:38 pm Wednesday, 25 March, 2026
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar mocked Pakistan's attempt at mediation in the Middle East war, with a member at the all-party meeting on Wednesday quoting him as saying, "India won't act as a middleman and dalal (broker) nation like Pakistan." The remarks by the minister come after Pakistan delivered US' proposal to end war to Iran.
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Iran rejects Trump's 15-point peace plan, lays out 5 conditions to end war
Iran has rejected US President Donald Trump's 15-point peace proposal, according to Iranian state media. Iran has officially outlined five conditions for ending the war, including a halt to "aggression and assassinations", guarantees against future conflict, and payment of war damages. It also sought recognition of its control over Strait of Hormuz and complete end to fighting across all fronts.
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08:28 pm Wednesday, 25 March, 2026
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Iran has rejected US President Donald Trump's 15-point peace proposal, according to Iranian state media. Iran has officially outlined five conditions for ending the war, including a halt to "aggression and assassinations", guarantees against future conflict, and payment of war damages. It also sought recognition of its control over Strait of Hormuz and complete end to fighting across all fronts.
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India buys first Iran LPG cargo in years after US eases sanctions: Report
India has bought its first cargo of Iranian liquefied petroleum gas in years after the US temporarily removed sanctions on Iran's oil and refined fuels, Reuters reported. India had stopped energy purchases from Iran in 2019 under pressure from Western sanctions. Sanctioned tanker Aurora carrying Iranian LPG is expected to shortly reach west coast port of Mangaluru, the report added.
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07:17 pm Wednesday, 25 March, 2026
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India has bought its first cargo of Iranian liquefied petroleum gas in years after the US temporarily removed sanctions on Iran's oil and refined fuels, Reuters reported. India had stopped energy purchases from Iran in 2019 under pressure from Western sanctions. Sanctioned tanker Aurora carrying Iranian LPG is expected to shortly reach west coast port of Mangaluru, the report added.
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Israel bombs underwater research centre in Iran
The Israeli military said that it struck and significantly damaged a research and development facility for submarines and underwater systems in Iran's Isfahan on Tuesday. It added that Iran produces various models of unmanned vessels at the site. The military added that it has completed two waves of large-scale airstrikes targeting government sites in Tehran on Wednesday.
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06:34 pm Wednesday, 25 March, 2026
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The Israeli military said that it struck and significantly damaged a research and development facility for submarines and underwater systems in Iran's Isfahan on Tuesday. It added that Iran produces various models of unmanned vessels at the site. The military added that it has completed two waves of large-scale airstrikes targeting government sites in Tehran on Wednesday.
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