The 18th season of the Indian Premier League is set to commence on March 21 at Kolkata's Eden Gardens, with the final on May 25. The schedule adjustment was reportedly done to avoid overlap with the Champions Trophy final. Kolkata Knight Riders will host the opener and final, while Sunrisers Hyderabad will host two playoff games.
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AAP announced Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora as the candidate for Ludhiana West assembly bypoll, dismissing speculations about Arvind Kejriwal's entry into the upper House. Opposition criticized AAP, alleging an attempt to accommodate a non-Punjabi in Rajya Sabha from Punjab.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to women's strength and contributions on International Women's Day. He handed over his social media platforms to women achievers from various fields, including Chess Grandmaster Vaishali Rameshbabu, nuclear scientist Elina Mishra, and space scientist Shilpi Soni, to showcase their accomplishments.
Labour MP Tulip Siddiq resigned from her role as Economic Secretary to the Treasury due to corruption allegations linked to her family’s property dealings. Despite being cleared of any impropriety, Prime Minister Keir Starmer accepted her resignation, noting the distraction it caused from government work.
The government is considering sites near Kisan Ghat and Rashtriya Smriti Sthal for former PM Manmohan Singh's memorial. BJP chief J P Nadda confirmed the allocation of space. While guidelines prefer Rashtriya Smriti Sthal, the final decision will be a political one. The designated spot could accommodate two more memorials despite past constraints.
State Bank of India (SBI) has issued a warning to its customers about deepfake videos circulating on social media. These videos falsely feature SBI's top management promoting fraudulent investment schemes with unrealistic returns. SBI clarifies it has no association with such schemes and urges the public to remain vigilant against these scams.
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