Times of India

Iran escalated attacks on Gulf energy sites, hitting Saudi Arabia's SAMREF refinery and facilities in Qatar and Kuwait. These strikes, following an Israeli attack on Iran's South Pars gas field, caused global fuel prices to surge. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE condemned the actions, while the US warned of retaliation if Iran continue

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag acknowledged the immense void left by Sanju Samson's departure, comparing his irreplaceable talent to Virat Kohli's. Parag highlighted the team's focus on addressing last season's late-game losses and building a balanced squad with strong spin and pace options. He expressed confidence in the team's all-round strength and their ability to perform regardless of the venue.

Tragedy struck the Mumbai-Pune Expressway as three IIT Bombay students lost their lives in a car accident near Lonavala. The vehicle, returning from a Lonavala trip, reportedly overturned around 8:35 am, with police suspecting speeding as the primary cause. Faculty members have reached Panvel where post-mortems are underway for the deceased students.

Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas, who once offered $34.5 billion for Google Chrome, now defaults Google search on his company's Comet iOS browser. He acknowledges Google's superiority for everyday navigational queries, while Comet aims to enhance answer quality and multimodal capabilities. This pragmatic approach positions Comet as a complementary tool, not a direct competitor, to Google.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expressed immense pride in Sanju Samson's Player of the Tournament performance in India's T20 World Cup triumph. Tharoor recalled an early prediction of Samson becoming the 'next Dhoni,' a sentiment later refined by Gautam Gambhir, who emphasized Samson forging his own unique path. Samson's recent match-winning innings solidified his status as a selfless and talented player.

In a harrowing incident in Chennai, a young guest worker from Assam, just 16 years old, has come forward with a troubling report of sexual assault at the hands of two colleagues. Authorities have arrested Ruben, the primary suspect, who is accused of not only assaulting her but also forcing her into a compromising situation with his associate, Alan Hussain.

A projectile struck near Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, approximately 350 meters from the reactor, according to the IAEA. The agency confirmed no damage to the reactor or injuries, but stressed that attacks near nuclear facilities violate safety principles. Russia's Rosatom reported the strike took place Tuesday and is urging de-escalation amid ongoing regional hostilities.

The younger dummy scored 7.73 out of 8 in the frontal test, while the older dummy scored 8 out of 8. Both recorded full marks of 4 out of 4 in side impact tests. The SUV scored 9 out of 13 in the vehicle assessment category, resulting in a total of 44.73 out of 49 for child occupant protection.

The Kerala High Court has dismissed a plea challenging the 'Indian Premier League' name, deeming it without merit. Meanwhile, Karnataka has greenlit the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium for IPL 2026 matches, ending venue uncertainty. The 19th IPL season kicks off March 28th, with defending champions RCB facing Sunrisers Hyderabad in Bengaluru.

Arjun Tendulkar has moved to Lucknow Super Giants for the 2026 IPL season, trading Mumbai Indians for ₹30 lakh. In a video, he discussed his preference for heavier bats, inspired by his father Sachin Tendulkar. Arjun also revealed he trained with Yuvraj Singh immediately after his wedding, impressing Rishabh Pant with his dedication.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman criticized American tech companies for perceived double standards in their dealings with the US government, particularly regarding defense applications of AI. He highlighted the industry's conflicting messages of urgency about geopolitical threats while refusing government assistance, advocating for support in national security matters and fair access for all AI labs.

Qatar condemned what it called a “brutal Iranian attack targeting Ras Laffan,” saying it posed a direct threat to national security. The foreign ministry also warned that “Targeting energy infrastructure constitutes a threat to global energy security, to the peoples of the region, and to its environment.” As missile and drone attacks spread across the Gulf, fears of a prolonged disruption to oil and gas supplies have intensified, with Brent crude briefly surging past $112 a barrel and global markets rattled.

Tragic downpour in Karachi claimed at least 21 lives as strong winds and rain caused widespread destruction. Walls, roofs, and trees collapsed, leading to fatal accidents across the city. The deadliest incident in Moach Goth saw 13 people perish when a wall gave way. Rescue efforts are underway amidst warnings of continued unstable weather

Meta is shutting down its virtual reality social network, Horizon Worlds, for Quest headsets by June 15, 2026. The platform will transition to a mobile-only experience, aiming for greater focus and growth. This move follows significant investment and struggles to attract users, with the Reality Labs division reporting substantial losses.

Stock market crash today: Higher crude oil prices and a hawkish stance from the US Federal Reserve weighed heavily on investor sentiment.Within minutes of trading, the sharp decline erased over Rs 11 lakh crore from the total market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms.

Global oil prices and European natural gas surged Friday following strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure and retaliatory threats. Iran blamed the US and Israel, warning of attacks on key Gulf facilities, including Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG hub, which reported extensive damage. This escalation has halted ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying supply concerns and likely causing market volatility.

A realtor was brutally shot dead in broad daylight in Chandigarh, just hours after a shooting at Panjab University. The victim, who had recently reported an extortion call, was gunned down in his SUV. CCTV footage captured the brazen attack. Gangster Lucky Patial has claimed responsibility, citing the victim as an informant.

Israel struck Iran's South Pars gas field, prompting retaliation against Qatar's energy facilities. US President Donald Trump blamed Israel for the initial strike and warned of massive US retaliation if Qatar is attacked again. Iran also targeted UAE energy sites. Global energy markets are experiencing significant price surges due to these escalating conflicts.

Rajasthan Royals' performance coach Siddhartha Lahiri lauded 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's exceptional talent, calling him a "freak" with immense potential who lives and breathes cricket. Lahiri also acknowledged the significant impact of Sanju Samson's departure, noting his absence will be felt despite the mutual decision to part ways. The Royals' scouting system was credited for discovering such promising young players.