The Times of India Sports Awards 2025 showcased a grand celebration of Indian sporting excellence, bringing together top athletes, legends, and officials under one roof. The event highlighted outstanding achievements across disciplines, honouring dedication, performance, and resilience. With inspiring moments and recognition of emerging and established stars alike, it reflected India’s growing stature in global sports and its deep talent pool.

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Non-compliance with the new standards could lead to de-rostering, grounding, and loss of pay for the affected personnel.

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Britain has assured Cyprus its military bases won't be used for offensive action in the Iran conflict, despite bolstering island defenses after a drone incident. Prime Minister Starmer conveyed this commitment, emphasizing Cyprus's security. This comes as the UK allows limited US defensive use of other bases, drawing warnings from Iran.

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The Supreme Court also heard lenders led by State Bank of India regarding the distribution of the deposited funds.

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Indian-origin entrepreneur Anant Yardi has pledged an additional $8 million to IIT Delhi, bringing his total donation to approximately $16 million. This significant contribution will bolster artificial intelligence research at the Yardi School of Artificial Intelligence and support the institute's campus infrastructure development, enhancing its academic and research ecosystem.

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Gaurav, Akhil and Lurinjyoti Gogoi are fighting the Assembly elections together in an alliance for the first time.

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Donald Trump West Asia Crisis: US President Donald Trump has indicated via a social media post that Washington may soon reduce its military campaign against Iran, even as steps are being taken to stabilise global energy markets amid rising concerns over supply shortages. The remarks come as tensions in the Middle East remain high, with ongoing military exchanges and economic measures shaping the broader geopolitical landscape. Trump Hints At 'Winding Down' Military Action In a post on Truth Social, President Trump suggested that the United States could be nearing the end of its current military objectives. "Getting very close to meeting our objectives as we consider winding down our great Military efforts in the Middle East." This marks the clearest indication yet that the administration is considering de-escalation following hostilities that began on February 28. The statement has sparked speculation about a possible shift in US strategy in the region. White House Highlights Progress Of Operations Shortly after Trump’s remarks, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt provided further context on the timeline and progress of the mission. "the President and the Pentagon predicted it would take approximately 4-6 weeks to achieve this mission." "Tomorrow marks week 3 and the US Armed Forces are doing an exceptional job," Leavitt continued. "Day by day, the Iranian Regime is being crippled, and their ability to threaten the United States and our allies is being significantly weakened." Her comments underscored the administration’s view that military operations have been effective so far. Iran Responds With Fresh Attacks Meanwhile, Iran has continued its offensive actions, launching a new wave of drone and missile strikes targeting Saudi Arabia and Israel. The escalation followed claims by supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who said the country had delivered a "dizzying blow" to its adversaries. The developments indicate that despite signals of a potential US drawdown, tensions on the ground remain volatile. US Moves To Ease Oil Supply Pressure Alongside military considerations, the United States has taken steps to address growing concerns over global oil availability. The US Treasury announced a temporary relaxation of sanctions on Iranian oil shipments already in transit. The measure permits the sale and delivery of crude oil and petroleum products that were loaded onto vessels before March 20, with the authorisation valid until April 19.

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Robin Uthappa predicts IPL 2026 could be MS Dhoni's final season with CSK, suggesting a shift to a mentor-cum-player role. Dhoni's 2025 season saw him step in as captain due to Ruturaj Gaikwad's injury, while continuing his wicketkeeping excellence, reaching 200 dismissals.

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Iran Israel War: ट्रंप के 'गुरुर' पर सबसे बड़ा हमला | War News | Iran | Bharat Ki Baat Batata Hoon 

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Iran’s failed strike on the Diego Garcia air base in the Indian Ocean this week has drawn attention for what it signals about Tehran’s military reach rather than the outcome itself. Tehran reportedly launched two ballistic missiles at the joint UK-US base, marking the first known instance in the current conflict where it appears to have used weapons with a range exceeding 2,000 km. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, one missile failed mid-flight, while the second prompted a response from a US warship, which launched an SM-3 interceptor. It remains unclear whether the interception was successful. Strategic Significance Beyond Impact Despite the strike failing to hit its target, Diego Garcia remains a critical hub for US military operations, hosting heavy bombers and surveillance aircraft, including B-2 stealth bombers. The episode has raised questions about defence preparedness. If the SM-3 interceptor did not neutralise the missile, it could point to gaps in advanced defence systems. If it did, analysts note that Iran still achieved a strategic objective by forcing the deployment of high-end interception systems in response to a limited strike. Analysts Flag Possible Experimental System William Alberque, a Europe-based Senior Fellow at the Pacific Forum, told Bloomberg, “Nobody, and I mean nobody, even guessed” that Iran had missiles with that range. He suggested Iran may have deployed an experimental system, adding, “They probably used a modified missile – maybe a prototype.” Such modifications could involve reducing payload weight or even removing the warhead entirely to extend operational range. Timing Adds To Escalation The attempted strike came before the United Kingdom publicly confirmed it would allow the United States to use Diego Garcia and the Fairford base in southwest England for operations targeting Iranian missile infrastructure linked to attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, AFP reported. It also followed a warning from Iranian General Abolfazl Shekarchi, who said “parks, recreational areas and tourist destinations” worldwide would not be safe for the country’s enemies. British officials later described Iran’s actions as destabilising, stating that Tehran’s “lashing out across the region and holding hostage the Strait of Hormuz, are a threat to British interests and British allies.”

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