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Rajasthan govt plans irrigation upgrade to reduce monsoon dependence

Currently, micro-irrigation facilities cover 24 per cent of the state's gross sown area (GSA). There are plans to expand coverage to 51 per cent by 2030

IPL 2026: LSG playing 11 probables, players' salary, timings, streaming

Lucknow Super Giants will take on Delhi Capitals in their opening match of IPL 2026 on April 1

Craving sweet, salty, or crunchy? Here is what your body is signalling

Cravings are more than indulgence. They may point to what your body lacks or how it is coping with stress, sleep, and hormonal changes, say experts

Samar Mittal, Vibha Mehra to lead Nokia's India ops in dual-head model

The dual leadership structure aims to sharpen business execution and stakeholder engagement as Nokia looks to tap growth in rural 5G, enterprise solutions and AI-led networks

BCCI announces India home schedule with 22 matches in 2026-27 season

India's home season will include white-ball series against West Indies, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, followed by a marquee five-match Test series against Australia

H-1B visa holders stranded in India: No one seems concerned, say experts

Thousands of H-1B visa holders remain stranded in India as interview slots dry up and delays push appointments into 2027

Iran must act fast to salvage talks before 'it's too late', warns Trump

A day earlier, Iran said it had reviewed the ceasefire framework proposed by Trump but found the terms unacceptable

IPL 2026 news: Impact Player rule to stay till at least 2027; KKR ropes in Saini as replacement

Gujarat Titans have made a change to their squad ahead of the official start of the season by replacing injured Prithviraj Yarra with left-arm pacer Kulwant Khejroliya

Samsung Galaxy A57, A37 launched in India with One UI 8.5: Price, specs

Samsung has expanded its Galaxy A lineup with the A57 and A37, adding AI-powered tools and 5,000mAh batteries across both models

Pentagon considers redirecting Ukraine military aid to West Asia: Report

The weapons that could be redirected include air defense interceptor missiles purchased through a NATO initiative launched last year, under which partner countries buy US arms for Kyiv

India has about 60 days of fuel stocks, govt dismisses shortage claims

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said all petrol pumps across the country are adequately stocked and operating normally, with no rationing of petrol or diesel

DGCA seeks corrective steps from Air India over Vancouver flight error

Following the incident, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had sought a report from the airline

Yuzvendra Chahal to R Ashwin: Top ten highest wicket-takers in IPL history

Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal currently leads the chart of IPL's top wicket-takers with 221 wickets, while among pacers, the list is led by Bhuvneshwar Kumar with 198 wickets to his name

E-commerce firms shift hiring to engineering, AI as demand rises 35%

E-commerce and quick-commerce firms are prioritising engineering, AI and operations talent, shifting away from expansion-led hiring to build resilience, fulfilment precision and digital capability

Thyssenkrupp, Jindal Steel sale talks falter on pension and energy costs

The companies could decide to officially stop negotiations as soon as next month, one of the people said

WhatsApp may soon let you send messages that disappear after being read

Reportedly, WhatsApp is testing a new 'after reading' option for disappearing messages on Android, letting chats vanish shortly after being seen to give users more control over privacy

Why psychologists say a cancelled meeting may actually be good for you

An hour gained feels longer than 60 minutes, and that deviation from expectation creates a unique sense of opportunity that can influence behaviour and decision-making

IPL 2026: RR playing 11 probables, players' salary, timings, live streaming

Rajasthan Royals will take on Chennai Super Kings in their opening match of IPL 2026 on March 30

Canvas to capital: How art is becoming India's new investment asset

Indian art is moving beyond aesthetics into portfolios, as wealthy investors seek diversification, cultural capital, and long-term value in an asset class once seen as niche

IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans boost brand growth with 37 partners onboard

At the centre of the Titans' commercial structure is a well-established on-kit portfolio. Birla Estates continues as the principal partner, occupying the prime front-of-jersey position