Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, discussing the ongoing Middle East conflict. Both leaders emphasized the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation and keeping shipping lines open and secure, while India reiterated its condemnation of attacks on energy infrastructure.
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Two-time Olympic champion Tom Pidcock escaped serious injury after a frightening crash during stage five of the Volta a Catalunya. The British rider fell into a ravine while descending at high speed. The incident left him briefly stranded, as no one immediately realized where he had crashed. Despite the severity of the fall, Pidcock managed
Uttar Pradesh pacer Abhinandan Singh made his IPL debut for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Sunrisers Hyderabad, a remarkable rise from tennis-ball cricket just four years ago. His impressive intra-squad performances, including dismissing Virat Kohli, secured his spot amidst RCB’s bowling challenges. This debut marks a significant moment for the young talent.
Pakistan is grappling with a severe surge in terrorist violence, with terrorism-related deaths skyrocketing to 4,001 in 2025, the highest in over a decade. The report highlights the nation as a hub for numerous armed groups, many designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan bearing the brunt of the attacks.
Veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is set to make history as the first Indian-capped player in Major League Cricket, joining the San Francisco Unicorns for the 2026 season. Ashwin, a celebrated international cricketer, expressed his excitement about the league’s growth and his commitment to helping the Unicorns secure a championship.
The Gut Microbiota and Probiotic Science Foundation organised the 16th India Probiotic Symposium on ” Impact from Cradle to Centenarians” in New Delhi on March 27-28.
