Iran’s Tractor FC will travel to Saudi Arabia to face Shabab Al Ahli in a playoff. The winner will move into the quarterfinals of the Asian Champions League Elite, where they will meet Buriram United.
R Ashwin’s claim that Arjun Tendulkar won’t feature for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026 due to strong competition has sparked controversy. Yograj Singh hit back sharply, calling his remarks “bulls**t” and questioning his authority. He defended Arjun’s potential, highlighting past issues and boldly claiming he could transform him into a top batter within six
Bank customers must check holiday schedules before visiting branches this week. Closures will occur due to festivals and state holidays. RBI guidelines also mean branches will be shut on the second and fourth Saturdays of March. Plan your banking needs accordingly. Digital platforms like mobile apps and UPI remain active for everyday transactions. Services requiring
Sivaramakrishnan, who played 25 international matches for India, made his Test debut in Antigua in April 1983 at the age of 17 years and 118 days, becoming one of the youngest to represent the country in the format.
Canadian billionaire Kevin O’Leary slammed US government funding for Intel after a robot malfunctioned, blaming subsidized chips. He suggested robots need safety features like a ‘kill switch.’ This criticism emerges as humanoid robots, from Tesla to Figure AI and Xiaomi, advance rapidly, sparking debates on reliability and government tech investment.
Investors can note that Dalal Street will observe a holiday on March 26 for Ram Navmi, as per the exchange’s official calendar. This early pause in the trading week means equity markets will be closed. The article also lists upcoming stock market holidays for 2026, including Shri Mahavir Jayanti and Good Friday.
Meta is preparing for its largest-ever round of layoffs, with employees in wearables and ads told to work from home as cuts loom. Reuters reported the reductions could affect 20% of its nearly 79,000-strong workforce—around 15,800 jobs. The move is driven by Meta’s $600 billion AI infrastructure commitment and a broader push toward leaner, AI-assisted
Concerns over safety and infrastructure in Cyprus ahead of the Candidates have unsettled players, with Koneru Humpy withdrawing and Hikaru Nakamura questioning power reliability. Anish Giri mocked FIDE’s delayed response. FIDE has now issued a FAQ, insisting Cyprus is safe, outages are rare, and backup systems and contingency plans are in place to ensure smooth
