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Oil prices remained volatile as traders reacted to escalating geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to reopen the key shipping route, threatening to target its power infrastructure. Tehran responded with threats of striking critical infrastructure across the Middle East, further unsettling global markets.

Humayun Kabir’s AJUP has announced candidates for 149 Assembly seats including on high profile seats like Bhabanipur and Nandigram

Meta has reversed its decision to shut down Horizon Worlds for VR. The company will now keep the VR version of Horizon Worlds available for existing games. This change comes after community feedback. Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth confirmed the decision. Horizon Worlds will remain accessible on Meta Quest headsets for the foreseeable future.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has offered to personally pay TSA personnel during the ongoing federal funding lapse, which has left thousands of security staff unpaid. Airports are stepping in with emergency support, while airline leaders warn of national security risks. The shutdown is causing significant travel disruptions and staff resignations, highlighting the urgent need for legislative action.

In the 2026 Assembly polls, the contest has become interesting because BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari is contesting against the Chief Minister. The Assembly has seen about 47,000 electors deleted during SIR and fate of 14,000 others hanging under judicial adjudication

TVK president Vijay preparing to contest solo on April 9

Sunil Gavaskar has criticized overseas players for missing early IPL 2026 matches, citing a pattern of taking franchise hospitality for granted. He urged franchises to adopt stricter policies, warning that late unavailability disrupts team planning and hinders title aspirations. This stance reflects growing concerns within the cricketing fraternity regarding player commitment.

Though KPCC president and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar claimed in Bengaluru that candidates’ selection for the Assembly bypoll was based on consensus and the decision was unanimous, a Congress leader and disappointed ticket aspirant for Davangere South constituency Mohammad Sadiq Pehelwan announced in Davangere that he would challenge Congress candidate Samarth as a rebel candidate

In a social media post, Mr. Stalin said 897.82 crore free bus trips were undertaken on 7,712 buses till March 1 this year

He was released recently by the Centre after nearly six months in detention under the National Security Act.

The suspended legislators are Chakramani Kanhar, Naba Kishor Mallick, Souvic Biswal, Subasini Jena, Ramakanta Bhoi and Devi Ranjan Tripathy

Iran has threatened to completely shut the Strait of Hormuz if the US strikes its energy facilities, warning that regional energy infrastructure hosting US bases would become targets. This escalation follows President Trump's ultimatum. The conflict has already impacted global oil prices and caused significant damage and displacement on both sides.

Mumbai Indians, despite a star-studded lineup, face a captaincy dilemma ahead of IPL 2026. Former selector Kris Srikkanth suggests Suryakumar Yadav, fresh from leading India to T20 World Cup glory, could take over from Hardik Pandya to revitalize the team's fortunes. Srikkanth highlighted the unusual situation of multiple World Cup-winning captains playing under Pandya.

Over 27 lakh people in Bengal will learn their voting eligibility on Monday as the Election Commission releases the first supplementary voters' list. These individuals were placed in an 'under adjudication' category, with their fate hinging on document scrutiny by judicial officers. Those who fail to clear the hurdle can appeal the decision.

Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' has stormed the box office, raking in Rs 500 crore domestically and Rs 690 crore worldwide. Directed by Aditya Dhar, this spy thriller, a sequel to 'Dhurandhar,' captivated audiences with its gripping narrative and action. The film's impressive opening weekend and subsequent strong performance are setting new benchmarks for Bollywood.

A woman and her lover have been arrested for allegedly murdering her mother-in-law in Nishatganj. Police state an illicit relationship and family opposition were the motives. The duo reportedly tied the victim before strangling her. They attempted to stage the scene as a robbery. However, CCTV footage and a sniffer dog led to their apprehension.

Abhishek Sharma faced early struggles in the T20 World Cup but bounced back to help India win. His friend Nehal Wadhera shared insights into Abhishek's talent and hard work. Wadhera also discussed his own IPL journey, learning from coaches like Ricky Ponting and playing under captains Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer. Punjab Kings aims for the title in IPL 2026.

Punjab Kings reached the IPL 2025 final under Shreyas Iyer, marking a significant turnaround. For IPL 2026, they've bolstered their squad with Australian all-rounders Ben Dwarshuis and Cooper Connolly, aiming to strengthen their bowling and middle-order for another title challenge.

Air India is reinforcing its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet with pilots transitioning from Boeing 777s and narrow-body aircraft due to increasing airspace restrictions. This move aims to manage longer flight durations on Europe and UK routes, as pilots express fatigue from extended duty times and the need for dispensations from flight duty limitations.