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Dhoni came to bat at number nine as Ravichandran Ashwin was sent ahead of him. He smashed the RCB bowlers all around the park for an unbeaten 30 off 16 balls but the effort went in vain as it came too late. The match was as good as over before Dhoni came to the crease. «This is exactly what CSK fans come to see — 30 off 16 deliveries from Dhoni. I would have absolutely loved to see him come up the order. In my opinion, he should have batted ahead of Ashwin,» Watson, who is a JioStar expert, said. «Given the game situation, Dhoni could have played like this for another 15 balls. Over the last couple of years, he has consistently shown that he's still batting beautifully. I truly believe he should be promoted up the order so we can see the full extent of his skills. » However, this is not a new phenomena as Dhoni, after having retired from the game, he had batted lower down the order even in the previous edition.

Pace Digitek, which is a multi-disciplinary solutions provider specializing in telecom passive infrastructure industry including telecom tower infrastructure and optical fibre cables, is planning to raise around Rs 900 crore through the public offer.

Airport Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) hasn’t allowed Delhi Airport to increase charges on domestic departing passengers from Rs 129 for the period of 2024-2029. The GMR group-owned airport had sought higher User Development Fee (UDF) ranging from from Rs405 to Rs 610 depending on peak hours and non-peak hours. UDF is a fee levied by operators to recover the expense they have incurred upgrading infrastructure at airports. A Parliamentary Affairs Committee had earlier expressed their dissatisfaction over “arbitrary” rise in user development fees (UDF) and ticket prices, arguing that the existing framework lacks mechanisms to hold private operators accountable.

Music Festival have announced that The Killers will be headlining the event on July 29. The Las Vegas rock band are known for anthems like Mr Brightside and Somebody Told Me. They will be joined by The Beaches and Matt Mays for an unforgettable night. The four-piece band, as per the reports, was formed in 2002. It features singer/keyboardist Brandon Flowers, drummer Ronnie Vannucci, guitarist Dave Keuning, and bassist Mark Stoermer. As per an NTV report, the band has received multiple Grammy nominations, American Music Award nominations, MTV Video Music Awards, NME Awards and more. Tickets for The Killers’ show go on general sale from April 2 at noon, and will be available online at ChurchillParkMusicFestival.com.

Aykon London One, also known as the «Versace Tower,» for £1.5 million (Rs 16.6 crore).

Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is set to temporarily close one of its long-standing attractions this summer for a major overhaul. The famed Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin will go dark in August and officials predict its rebuilding will finish in the following year. The enhancements to the ride experience will not be limited to basic maintenance, according to Michael Hundgen, who serves as creative portfolio executive producer at Walt Disney Imagineering. The maintenance work includes more than the original minimal operation. The enhancement stands as a cheerful makeover to this legendary ride, according to him.

Apple will host its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) from June 9 to June 13. The keynote will be at Apple Park, followed by developer sessions throughout the remainder of the week. WWDC 2025 expectations At last year's conference, Apple introduced several AI-powered features, including new abilities such as rewriting emails and summarising a cluttered inbox.

NBCC shares will be in focus on Wednesday after the state-owned firm secured contracts worth a total of Rs 658 crore in Uttarakhand and Delhi. The company bagged a Rs 439 crore contract from the Uttarakhand Investment and Infrastructure Board (UIIDB) for multiple redevelopment projects in Haridwar. These include the Rodi Belwala Area Revitalisation, Sati Kund development, Har Ki Pauri and Subhash Ghat revitalisation, and the redevelopment of a parking and commercial area near the railway station.

Elon Musk's undodgeable firing range DOGE may already have witnessed a firing spree, with thousands of government employees out of a job overnight. But with many of them being repositories and carriers of sensitive information and US government system knowledge, headhunters not so much from Borneo but places like China and Russia could do well to go on a hiring spree. Forget those good old days of campus placements. Think of older days when KGB went to Oxbridge — and, indeed, CIA and MI6 went liaising with Soviet embassy staffers in parks — looking for disgruntled bright sparks unhappy with their country's system. Patriotism, after all, is a roti flip away from serving a cause and salary, especially when your old workplace has spat you out. LinkedIn bios should already be switching from 'National Security Strategist' to 'Spy-for-Hire: Will Work for Renminbis'.

BYD has reported impressive growth for 2024, surpassing Tesla in revenue. The company earned 777.1 billion yuan ($107.2 billion), significantly higher than Tesla's previously reported revenue of $97.7 billion. BYD also posted a net profit of 40.3 billion yuan, a 34% increase from 2023, marking a record high. In January, the company revealed that it sold nearly 4.3 million vehicles last year, a 40% increase over the previous year. The Chinese company’s strong results come at a time when Tesla is struggling, with a 71% drop in net income for the fourth quarter of 2024. Tesla's profits fell to $2.32 billion, down from $7.93 billion, as reported by CNBC in late January.

traffic rules. If success were measured by the number of pending challans, these commercial vehicles would undoubtedly top the charts. These figures came to light as the Delhi Traffic Police considered action against reckless drivers and repeat offenders in the city. It’s not unusual to witness vehicles from cabs to goods carriers racing through traffic, weaving dangerously between lanes, and frustrating other motorists.

GMR Airports shares will be in focus on Monday after the Competition Commission of India (CCI) dismissed allegations of anti-competitive practices against GMR Airports and Delhi Airport regarding the awarding of certain contracts. The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in Delhi is operated by the GMR Group-led consortium Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL).

startups have raised Rs 286 crore in funding from investors, a top official of the organisation said. While speaking at an event, Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) director General Arvind Kumar said the organisation, formed under the Next Generation Incubation Scheme (NGIS) of the Ministry of Electronics and IT, has given early-stage seed capital of Rs 30.87 crore to 136 startups and financially incentivised 359 others through a stipend amount of Rs 3.57 crore. «Amongst these supported startups, 134 have also been able to raise external funding from an investor community comprising angels and venture capitalists of about Rs 286 crore, which is not only a validation of their business but also the testament of the progress made by these startups,» Kumar said during the STPI Sangam event on Friday. «I am proud to share that 44 per cent of STPI's startup portfolio consists of women entrepreneurs, many of whom come from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. We are not just honouring startup success stories today; we are also reflecting on how we can improve, refine our policies, expand our outreach, and ensure that our startup ecosystem reaches its full potential,» Kumar said.

Officials said that a 35-year-old security personnel employed in the area notified the authorities at about 6:30 am. «At 06:31 AM, a PCR call was made by Baljit Singh, R/o Hauz Khas Village, Delhi, age 35 years, working as security guard in district park, Deer Park, Hauz Khas, Delhi, regarding a boy and a girl hanging on the branch of a tree,» said a statement from Delhi Police. While initial assessments by the Delhi Police suggested a possible suicide, the investigation is currently ongoing. «On receipt of the call, police staff immediately reached the spot and found that a boy age about 17 years, wearing a black T-shirt, and blue jeans and a girl is about 17 years, wearing a green dress hanged themselves with the common nylon rope on a branch of a tree,» the police statement further read.

mass shooting at a park in the desert city of Las Cruces, New Mexico, police said Saturday. Gunshot victims ranging in age from 16 to 36 were sent to all three local hospitals, as well as to University Medical Center of El Paso, the regional trauma center, according to police and hospital officials. Of six patients who arrived at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces by ambulance and private car, five were sent to El Paso, said marketing and communications director Andrew Cummins. Those who died were two 19-year-old men and a 16-year-old boy, police said. Their names and those of other victims were not yet being released. Police were asking for bystanders to share videos and other tips as they continued to seek a suspect or suspects in the attack, which occurred at about 10 p.m. on Friday in the city's Young Park, a music and recreation venue. A news conference was scheduled for later Saturday. In a post to Instagram on Saturday, Las Cruces City Councilor and Mayor Pro Tem Johana Bencomo expressed grief at the tragedy.

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is bringing the IPL Fan Parks back for the 2025 season, expanding the electrifying experience to 50 cities across 23 states and one union territory. The IPL Fan Parks this season will span 10 weekends, from March 22 to May 25. From Tinsukia in Assam to Kochi in Kerala and Amritsar in Punjab to Goa, the initiative aims to recreate the stadium atmosphere for fans across India. Each Fan Park will feature live match screenings, music, entertainment, food courts, and a kids’ play zone. Fans can also enjoy virtual batting zones, bowling through nets, face-painting stations, replica dugouts, and 360° photo booths. The first Fan Parks of the season will be held in Rohtak, Bikaner, Gangtok, Kochi, and Coimbatore, with multiple locations hosting events every weekend. IPL Fan Parks will also debut in Kakinada, Dimapur, Karaikal, Manbhum, Purulia, Rohtak, and Tinsukia. Arun Singh Dhumal, Chairman, IPL, said: «The IPL Fan Parks are a crucial part of our vision to bring the tournament closer to fans across India. By hosting these events in multiple cities and towns, we aim to recreate the electrifying stadium atmosphere and allow fans to celebrate the IPL together. This initiative strengthens our bond with cricket enthusiasts nationwide, ensuring they experience the excitement and passion of the sport in a lively and vibrant setting.»

Posing as a police officer, he preyed on unsuspecting lovers seeking a quiet moment in their cars near parks and lakes, threatening them with charges of “public indecency” and extorting money, TOI reported. For years, Khan operated undetected, his act so convincing that victims rarely questioned his authority. With a stern voice and a fake police demeanor, he would approach couples, give threats of legal action, and demand money to let them go. Many, too scared to challenge him, complied—handing over cash, jewelry, and ATM withdrawals to escape humiliation. His latest victim, a 41-year-old private firm employee, fell into his trap on March 5 near RV Metro Station in Jayanagar. Sitting in his car with a female colleague, the man was suddenly approached by a bike-borne Khan, who claimed they were violating public decency laws.

overage vehicles, petrol pumps across the city are being equipped with Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras from April 1, as per TOI. These ANPR cameras will help identify vehicles exceeding the age limits set by the National Green Tribunal (NGT), enabling petrol stations to refuse fuel to such vehicles. A senior official stated that the initiative aims to ensure better compliance with the government's directive by preventing older vehicles from accessing fuel at authorised stations across Delhi. As per NGT's order, the restriction applies to petrol vehicles over 15 years old and diesel vehicles older than 10 years. Environment Minister Manjinder Sirsa said on Friday, «To reduce vehicular pollution, devices are being installed at fuel stations throughout the city to identify such vehicles, and these cars will be denied fuel.» He further explained that the cameras read and digitalise number plates in real time. Delhi has nearly 500 fuel stations, and ANPRs are already installed at 80% of them. Sirsa mentioned that when an overage vehicle arrives for refuelling, the system will announce it as a defaulter. This system is connected to a central database that checks for violators based on their registration numbers, retrieving details from the government's Vahan portal. Delhi's government has deregistered over 59 lakh such vehicles till last September, with two-wheelers making up the largest share. However, many of these vehicles continue to violate NGT's guidelines and operate on the roads. Delhi began a drive to lift overage vehicles in March 2021. Sirsa added, «We are very serious on the issue of vehicular pollution, and this initiative is part of that.»

Karnataka Bandh LIVE: Bengaluru will witness a statewide bandh on Saturday, March 22 after the pro-Kannada organisations called for a 12-hour shutdown from 6 am to 6 pm. The pro-Kannada organisations called for the bandh to protest against the recent attack on a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) driver in Maharashtra's Belagavi for not knowing Marathi.Catch all Karnataka Bandh LIVE updates hereReportedly, Bengaluru police will deploy additional personnel in areas such as Majestic, Town Hall, Mysore Bank Circle, and Freedom Park where protests are expected to take place.Private cabs services including Ola and Uber, and autorickshaws will not operate on Saturday.

Maharashtra State Legal Service Authority (MSLSA) is organising a Lok Adalat in the state tomorrow, March 22, 2025, in Mumbai and also across all the other three benches of the Bombay High Court, namely Nagpur, Aurangabad, and Panaji (Goa), from 10 am onwards. In addition to this, these Lok Adalats will also be conducted across all Maharashtra state district courts and family courts. Daman and Diu also have their Lok Adalat scheduled for tomorrow.