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In recent weeks, the seer has found himself at the centre of a political and legal storm that stretches from allegations under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act to a decades old dispute over who has the right to call himself the Shankaracharya of Jyotirmath. For many followers of Sanatan Dharm, the position of Shankaracharya is among the most revered spiritual roles in Hindu tradition.

Kuldeep Yadav married Vanshika Chadha in a ceremony in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, days after India’s ICC Men's T20 World Cup triumph. Several cricketers attended the celebrations, with a grand reception planned in Lucknow. Teammates including Yuzvendra Chahal and Tilak Varma expressed excitement while enjoying the wedding festivities before returning to cricket commitments.

Chennai Super Kings have begun preparations for the Indian Premier League 2026 season, with a viral video showing MS Dhoni and captain Ruturaj Gaikwad hitting big shots in the nets. After missing the playoffs recently, CSK aim for a sixth title. They start their campaign against Rajasthan Royals on March 30.

India has strongly condemned Pakistan's airstrikes in Afghanistan, labeling them an "act of aggression" and emphasizing the need to respect Afghanistan's sovereignty. The strikes, which reportedly caused civilian casualties, follow accusations by the Afghan Taliban government against Pakistan. Pakistan claims its operations target Pakistani Taliban militants and their support networks.

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting praised India’s decision to back Sanju Samson as opener in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Samson recovered from a slow start to score 321 runs, including key knocks against the West Indies national cricket team, England national cricket team and New Zealand national cricket team. Ponting credited captain Suryakumar Yadav and the team management for showing faith in him and guiding India to the title.

What do rising crude oil prices spell for India’s GDP growth, inflation, current account deficit, rupee, and fiscal deficit? Economists say that the answer lies in the length of the war.

Iran's "mosaic defence" strategy ensures the nation can fight on even after devastating attacks. This decentralized model distributes command across multiple nodes, making it resilient to leadership decapitation and infrastructure destruction. It aims to prolong conflicts, turning them into exhausting wars of attrition rather than quick, decisive campaigns, a lesson learned from past regional conflicts.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared the BJP will contest the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections independently, aiming to form its own government. He asserted the party's growing vote share and criticized the AAP government's performance on law and order, drugs, and corruption. Shah also pledged to enact a law against religious conversions if the BJP wins.

The National Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship at Sarla Birla University in Ranchi saw over 400 players compete. Abhimanyu Puranik won the Blitz title with 9 points, beating Sayantan Das on tie-break, while Madhavan N B finished third. In Rapid, Aronyak Ghosh remained unbeaten with 9.5/11 to claim the championship.