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Ahead of the IPL 2026 campaign, Punjab Kings’ marquee spinner Yuzvendra Chahal revealed the discipline and the lifestyle change he has adopted for the tournament. The leg-spinner, who remains the league’s highest wicket-taker, has mentioned to be working on his fitness and mindset following a demanding previous season, which saw Punjab lose to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the summit clash.

In a major escalation in the Middle East, Israeli strikes have targeted the South Pars mega-field, the world’s largest known natural gas reserve, which supplies around 70 percent of Iran’s domestic natural gas. The attacks have already impacted global energy markets. Brent North Sea crude surged over five percent to $108.60 per barrel, while the main US oil contract, West Texas Intermediate, climbed 1.9 percent to $98.01, as per AFP.

Afghanistan has announced a temporary pause in fighting against Pakistan ahead of the Muslim festival of Eid al-Fitr, following a similar provisional halt in strikes declared earlier by Pakistan. Afghan government spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid confirmed the decision in a statement on Wednesday. Both sides said the pause in hostilities was requested by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar.

Iran’s Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib killed in overnight strikes, says Israel.

Dhurandhar: The Revenge will open to paid previews on March 18. Early audience reactions are expected to arrive in a few hours from now. The film’s advance buzz has been strong, especially around its scale, action set pieces and performances, putting it firmly under the spotlight even before its official release. Directed by Ranveer Singh, the film stars Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Danish Pandor, Rakesh Bedi, and Sara Arjun in key roles.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has foiled a major international conspiracy to fuel unrest in Northeast India through insurgency groups operating along the Myanmar border with the arrest of an alleged American mercenary and six Ukrainian nationals in a multi-agency operation across the country. The foreign nationals are accused of illegal cross-border movement, drone warfare training and links to insurgent networks operating along India’s northeastern frontier, sources said.

The ownership battle for Royal Challengers Bengaluru has entered its final stage, with only two bidders left after the submission of binding offers. United Spirits, part of the Diageo group, is now preparing to review the remaining proposals and decide on a preferred buyer.

Pradyut Bordoloi, Congress MP from Assam’s Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency, has resigned from the party, delivering a significant setback ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in the state. He submitted his resignation to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.

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Approximately 103 days after Dhurandhar was released on December 5, Part 2, titled Dhurandhar: The Revenge, is releasing with paid previews on March 18, followed by an official release on March 19. Helmed by Aditya Dhar, cinephiles have been waiting with bated breath to see Ranveer Singh take over the screens. A day before the paid previews, here are a few things to know about the film.