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Massive blow! RCB star ruled out of IPL 2026

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be without fast bowler Yash Dayal for IPL 2026 due to personal reasons. Director of Cricket Mo Bobat confirmed Dayal remains under contract and will receive continued support from the franchise during this challenging period. Dayal was a key bowler for RCB, contributing significantly to their 2024 playoff run and 2025 title win.

392 drones and 34 missiles: Russian strikes on Ukraine disrupt key European power route

Russia unleashed a significant overnight assault, deploying hundreds of drones and missiles across Ukraine, resulting in at least five fatalities and widespread damage. Critical energy infrastructure was hit, impacting power links to Europe. This escalation follows Ukrainian warnings of impending large-scale attacks, with both nations reporting intensified cross-border strikes recently.

Amazon AWS operations disrupted second time this month due to US-Iran war

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has confirmed disruptions in its Bahrain cloud infrastructure due to drone activity amid the Middle East conflict. The company is working to restore services and advises customers to migrate to alternate regions. This marks the second impact on AWS facilities in the region, following previous drone strikes in the UAE and Bahrain.

Pakistan, China, Sri Lanka see fuel prices rise as Hormuz choke fuels oil crisis

India is increasing coal burn to meet peak summer demand, while South Korea has relaxed limits on coal-based power. ​​Indonesia is prioritising domestic coal use over exports, tightening regional availability. Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam are also leaning more on coal-fired generation to manage shortages.The shift is a short-term fix, but it risks worsening air pollution and delaying clean energy transitions.

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Who is David Payne? English pacer signed by SRH as Jack Edwards replacement

Sunrisers Hyderabad has signed England pacer David Payne as an injury replacement for Jack Edwards for Rs 1.5 crore. Payne, a left-arm fast-medium bowler with extensive T20 experience and 304 wickets, joins SRH ahead of their IPL 2026 opener. He previously played one ODI for England and excelled in various T20 leagues.

RBSE class 5th, 8th result 2026 declared: Check scores here

The Rajasthan Board has declared the Class 5 and Class 8 results 2026 today, March 24, for over 26 lakh students. Results are available online on multiple official websites, where students can access provisional scorecards using their login credentials. The marksheet includes subject-wise scores, total marks and pass status. Students must secure at least 33 per cent to qualify, while supplementary exams will be conducted for those who do not meet the criteria.

Rajasthan Board website crashes after class 10th results declared: Check scores on TOI portal

The RBSE Class 10 Result 2026 was announced on March 24, but the official websites crashed due to heavy traffic from over 6 lakh students. While the overall pass percentage rose to 94.23%, many faced access issues. Students can check their scores through alternative platforms like the TOI results portal, DigiLocker, and UMANG without delays.

DC playing XI for IPL 2026: Duckett vs Nissanka, who opens with KL Rahul?

Delhi Capitals have heavily revamped their squad for IPL 2026, spending nearly their entire purse to acquire new talent. With a blend of retained experienced players and new signings like Pathum Nissanka and David Miller, DC aims to overcome past underachievements and challenge for their maiden title.

No SC status on conversion to religions other than Hinduism, Sikhism or Buddhism: Top court

The Supreme Court ruled that individuals converting from Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism to other religions lose their Scheduled Caste status. The top court upheld an Andhra Pradesh High Court order, stating that professing a different faith, like Christianity, disqualifies one from SC benefits and protections under the SC/ST Act. This bar is absolute, regardless of birth or caste certificates.

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No Scheduled Caste status on conversion to religions other than Hinduism, Sikhism or Buddhism: SC

The Supreme Court ruled that individuals converting from Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism to other religions lose their Scheduled Caste status. The top court upheld an Andhra Pradesh High Court order, stating that professing a different faith, like Christianity, disqualifies one from SC benefits and protections under the SC/ST Act. This bar is absolute, regardless of birth or caste certificates.

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US-Iran war hits India’s private sector; manufacturing slumps to over 4.5-year low

​The manufacturing sector was hit the hardest, with its PMI dropping to a four-and-a-half-year low of 53.8 from 56.9. Heightened uncertainty and volatility linked to the Middle East conflict weighed on sentiment.