Virat Kohli etched his name in IPL history, becoming the first player to score 500+ runs in eight seasons. His recent 62 off 33 balls against CSK propelled him to the Orange Cap. Kohli now leads IPL 2025 with 505 runs, averaging 63.13. RCB edged out CSK in a thrilling match, marking their first league double over their rivals.
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Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in green on Monday. While BSE Sensex was near 76,800, Nifty50 was above 23,200.
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A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake, with its epicenter in central Myanmar, shook Bangkok at 1:30 pm, causing alarms to go off and prompting evacuations in high-rise buildings. No immediate reports of damage or casualties were available, but Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra held an urgent meeting in response to the temblor. The region remains on alert.
India’s tax authorities have demanded $601 million from Samsung and its local executives for alleged tariff evasion on telecommunications equipment imports. Despite Samsung’s efforts to contest the classification and abandon the investigation, customs officials have allegedly found violations.
The IMD has issued a heatwave warning for Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad from March 9 to March 12. Temperatures have been rising significantly, with day temperatures recorded above normal. A high-pressure system is delaying the sea breeze, causing prolonged dry land breezes and further temperature spikes expected.
Nasa announced that NISAR, the advanced earth observation satellite developed by India and the US, is set to launch in March 2025. With dual-frequency radar, NISAR will monitor planetary changes with precision, aiding in climate change understanding and disaster response. It will provide high-resolution images and track surface changes, benefiting global natural resource management.
The Sealdah Court is set to announce the verdict on the RG Kar rape and murder case. The victim's father criticized the CBI for alleged flaws in the investigation. Sanjay Roy was arrested based on biological evidence, but questions remain about the involvement of others.
Indira Gandhi International Airport is set to complete major projects including the restoration of Terminal 1 by March 15, closure of Terminal 2 for repairs, conversion of a domestic pier at T3 for international flights, and upgrading runway 28 for CAT IIIB. These are planned for completion before winter.
Rohit Sharma's brilliant 70 and a 53-run partnership with Suryakumar Yadav propelled Mumbai Indians to a dominant seven-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Mumbai chased down the 144-run target with ease, securing their fourth consecutive win. Earlier, Heinrich Klaasen's 71 helped SRH recover to 143/8, but it wasn't enough to stop Mumbai's momentum.