Sunrisers Hyderabad have promoted Ishan Kishan to the role of stand-in captain ahead of the 2026 season of the Indian Premier League, the franchise announced on Wednesday, March 18. The team confirmed that regular captain Pat Cummins will miss the first few matches of the tournament due to a lower back injury.

While Kishan has been given the captaincy, aggressive opening batsman Abhishek Sharma has been made the vice-captain. Kishan’s promotion comes after a sensational T20 World Cup 2026, where he scored 317 runs at a strike rate of 193. He was a vital presence in the powerplay, even as Abhishek performed poorly for most of the tournament.

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Despite 2026 being Kishan’s second season with the team, the top-order batsman has been handed the leadership role. The decision could be taken from his recent captaincy success with Jharkhand in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he led the team to the title last season.

This marks a significant turnaround for Kishan, who had fallen out of favor with the Indian national team at the end of 2022 and was later dropped from the central contract after being out of domestic cricket for a period.

After some time away from the game, Kishan ensured that the break did not hamper his development. The wicketkeeper-batsman developed into a leader to watch, leading Jharkhand to their maiden Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title in 2025. Kishan scored 517 runs in just 10 matches at a tremendous strike-rate of 197. He was the top scorer of the tournament.

Kishan led from the front in the final against Haryana. Starting the innings, He scored a century in just 49 ballsA brilliant 69-run victory and underlined his value beyond his role behind the stumps.

Kishan’s return to India

After an incredible domestic season, Kishan was brought back into the Indian team. Kishan grabbed the opportunity and was included in India’s playing eleven for the T20 World Cup. After a disappointing start against USA in the first match, Kishan scored two consecutive fifties against Namibia and Pakistan.

His innings against Pakistan was particularly impressive and proved to be the difference between the two sides. Kishan also played a quickfire inning of 54 runs in the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand and led India to the highest score in the history of the tournament final.

What happened to Pat Cummins?

captain of sunrisers hyderabad Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the first few matches of the Indian Premier League Due to a back injury he suffered during the Ashes 2025-26. The issue has been pending for some time, with the Australian fast bowler being out of action for several months since the middle of last year.

Cummins took part in only one match in the Ashes and took six wickets in Australia’s victory over the England cricket team, before being rested for the remainder of the series. He was also ruled out of the T20 World Cup 2026, although SRH say he is expected to be fit in time for the latter stages of the IPL.

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उत्तर प्रदेश समाचार: उत्तर प्रदेश की राजधानी लखनऊ के पॉश इलाके आशियाना सेक्टर-1 में एक बेहद दर्दनाक और चौंकाने वाली घटना सामने आई है. यहां एक वकील ने अपनी ही बेटी की लव मैरिज से नाराज होकर अपने दामाद की बेरहमी से हत्या कर दी. मंगलवार की रात घर के बरामदे में 32 वर्षीय युवक का खून से लथपथ शव मिलने से इलाके में हड़कंप मच गया. सूचना मिलते ही पुलिस मौके पर पहुंची और शव को कब्जे में लेकर पोस्टमार्टम के लिए भेज दिया. इस घटना के बाद पूरे इलाके में दहशत और गुस्से का माहौल है.

प्रेम विवाह से नाराज था ससुर
जानकारी के मुताबिक, प्रतापगढ़ के सांगीपुर निवासी विष्णु यादव ने करीब चार साल पहले आशियाना निवासी वकील तीरथ राज सिंह की बेटी साक्षी से प्रेम विवाह किया था। तीरथ राज सिंह इस शादी से खुश नहीं थे और तभी से वह अपने दामाद और बेटी से नाराज थे। विष्णु अपनी पत्नी साक्षी और तीन साल की बेटी अर्चिता के साथ प्रतापगढ़ में रहता था। मंगलवार को साक्षी की जिद पर विष्णु परिवार समेत लखनऊ स्थित ससुराल आ गए, लेकिन उन्हें इस बात का अंदाजा नहीं था कि यह उनकी आखिरी मुलाकात होगी।

बहस के बाद हुआ भयानक हमला
मंगलवार की रात करीब साढ़े दस बजे घर के अंदर किसी बात को लेकर विष्णु और उसके ससुर के बीच तीखी नोकझोंक शुरू हो गई। देखते ही देखते यह विवाद हाथापाई में बदल गया। शोर सुनकर परिवार के अन्य सदस्य भी मौके पर पहुंच गए। इसी बीच गुस्से में आकर तीरथ राज सिंह ने खाट की लकड़ी उठाई और विष्णु के सिर पर कई वार कर दिए. हमले इतने भीषण थे कि विष्णु का सिर फट गया और उसकी मौके पर ही मौत हो गई. बीच-बचाव करने आई साक्षी भी इस हमले में घायल हो गईं.

पुलिस ने पांच लोगों को हिरासत में ले लिया
घटना की जानकारी मिलते ही पुलिस उपायुक्त (सेंट्रल) विक्रांत वीर और एसीपी कैंट अभय प्रताप मल्ल टीम के साथ मौके पर पहुंचे. पुलिस ने घटनास्थल से हत्या में प्रयुक्त खाट बरामद कर ली है. फोरेंसिक टीम ने मौके से उंगलियों के निशान, खून के नमूने और अन्य साक्ष्य एकत्र किए हैं। पुलिस ने मुख्य आरोपी तीरथ राज सिंह और उसकी चार बेटियों को हिरासत में ले लिया है और उनसे पूछताछ शुरू कर दी है. फिलहाल मामले की जांच जारी है.

The US Justice Department has rejected the free speech claims of AI firm Anthropic in a lawsuit, calling it a threat to national security. The Pentagon argues that Anthropic’s refusal to allow ‘any lawful use’ of its AI models creates a risk of wartime sabotage. The dispute, arising from contract disagreements over the use of AI, could cost Anthropic billions while the Pentagon explores alternatives.

The U.S. Justice Department filed a 40-page response to Anthropic’s lawsuit on Tuesday, arguing that the AI ​​startup’s refusal to sign a contract allowing “any lawful use” of its cloud model by the military is a commercial dispute — not a free speech issue — and that the Pentagon was within its rights to eliminate the company. The government called Anthropic an “unacceptable” and “substantial” national security risk, and asked the federal judge overseeing the case to reject the company’s bid for a preliminary injunction, which would prevent the supply chain risk designation during litigation.

Pentagon says Anthropic could harm its own AI during active combat operations

The government’s basic logic goes beyond standard procurement logic. In the filing, DOJ lawyers said that because AI systems are “extremely sensitive to manipulation”, giving Anthropic continued access to the War Department’s warfare infrastructure poses serious risks – particularly as company employees could “sabotage, maliciously introduce unwanted functions, or otherwise destroy” its models during active operations if Anthropic feels its internal red lines are being crossed. The government also noted that it can’t “just flip a switch” right now, noting that the cloud is currently the only AI model approved for use on the department’s classified systems and ongoing high-intensity combat operations.That framing is an important addition. This distinguished Anthropic not just as an inflexible vendor, but as a potential threat – a company whose constant ability to update and tune its own models makes it inherently unreliable in the context of warfare.

Anthropic’s lawsuit argues Pentagon used ‘supply chain risk’ label as ideological punishment

PREVIOUS STORY: Anthropic’s $200 million contract with the Pentagon collapses after both sides fail to agree on terms of use. Anthropic wanted clear contractual guarantees that the cloud would not be used for large-scale domestic surveillance or fully autonomous lethal weapons. The Pentagon countered that it is not a private company’s place to decide how the military uses its equipment, and instead demanded “all lawful uses” access.When negotiations broke down, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth designated Anthropic as a supply chain risk – a label previously reserved for foreign adversaries – effectively barring the company from federal contracts. Anthropic filed cases in both the Northern District of California and the DC Circuit Court of Appeals on March 9. It argued that the designation was unconstitutional retaliation for its security policies, and warned that more than 100 enterprise customers could walk away because of it, potentially costing the company billions in losses.

Preliminary injunction hearing set for March 24

The DoJ also emphasized those financial concerns, calling Anthropic’s claimed damages “speculative” and arguing that they could be addressed through standard contract remedies – not emergency court relief.The Pentagon also revealed in the filing that it is actively working to deploy AI from Google. OpenAIAnd as an alternative to xAI Cloud. According to the chief digital and AI officer of the department, the engineering work has already started.Anthropic has until Friday to file its counter reply. A preliminary injunction hearing is scheduled for March 24 in federal court in San Francisco.

UAE confirms prayer times in 7 emirates, Awqaf outlines mosque arrangements / Image: File

As Ramadan enters its final phase, the General Authority for Islamic Affairs and Endowments, along with local bodies such as Dubai’s Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activity, announced the official Eid Al Fitr prayer times for 2026 across the UAE.The announcement brings clarity to millions of residents of the UAE, where Eid prayers are one of the most important religious gatherings of the year.Eid-ul-Fitr Shawwal is expected to be subject to the sighting of the crescent moon on March 19 or 20, 2026.

UAE official Eid Al Fitr 2026 prayer times

Based on the latest announcements from the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments (Awqaf), here are the final prayer times for all seven emirates. These are scheduled approximately 15–20 minutes after sunrise to mark the beginning of Eid celebrations.

Preparation of Sunnah and prayer etiquette

In its advisory, the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments confirmed that Eid prayers will be held inside mosques in all emirates, with the necessary arrangements in place to manage large gatherings.Worshipers have been urged to arrive early, follow the instructions issued by the mosque authorities and cooperate with the volunteers to ensure smooth flow of entry and exit. This year, the focus has been on organised, mosque-centred prayers, with authorities giving priority to security and crowd management.

Sighting of the moon in UAE

Despite preparations being in full swing, officials clarified that the final confirmation of Eid Al Fitr 2026 depends on the official moon-sighting process led by the UAE Council for Fatwa.The council called on residents to observe the Shawwal crescent on the evening of March 18, the 29th day of Ramadan, and report the sighting through official channels.The UAE’s moon-sighting committee will convene in Abu Dhabi after Maghrib prayers to review input from astronomical observatories, specialized teams and public presentations before making a final decision.If the crescent moon is visible, Eid will be declared the next day. If not, Ramadan will complete 30 days, leading to Eid the following day, in line with the Islamic lunar calendar followed throughout the region.This process, which combines religious tradition with scientific observation, is at the heart of how the Islamic months are determined in the UAE and across the Muslim world.

UAE is preparing for Eid holidays

The announcement of prayer times has further heightened the festive mood in cities, especially in hubs like Dubai and Abu Dhabi, where Eid celebrations, shopping and travel preparations are already underway.Government officials are also expected to confirm official holiday dates for both the public and private sectors, as well as transport schedules to accommodate morning prayers and increased travel activity during the break.From packed mosques at dawn to family gatherings during the day, Eid Al Fitr in the UAE remains a deeply spiritual yet widely celebrated occasion, blending tradition, community and celebration on a national scale.

New Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kangana Ranaut The leader of the opposition was called in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday Rahul Gandhi A “tapori” and claimed that female MPs felt “uncomfortable” around him.“We women feel uncomfortable seeing him a lot, because like a tapori like Ekadum, he comes and says to anyone ‘Aaye tu aise karke, tu tadak kar’ (in a derogatory manner.)” Kangana told news agency IANS.Furthermore, he said that Rahul Gandhi should look at the conduct and behavior of his sister, Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, “which is very good.”He said, “He should see the conduct and behavior of his sister, which is very good. Rahul Gandhi himself is ashamed.”A day before this, several retired bureaucrats and experienced lawyers had written an open letter asking Rahul Gandhi to apologize for the incident of eating tea and biscuits at the Makar Dwar entrance of Parliament, protesting against the energy crisis in the country due to the conflict in the Middle East.Led by former Jammu and Kashmir DGP SP Vaid, the signatories said the March 12 incident was “deeply worrying” and reflected “conscious disregard for parliamentary authority”.On March 12, Rahul Gandhi was seen having tea and breakfast with his colleagues during a protest at the Makar Gate entrance of Parliament.SP Vaid said that Rahul Gandhi’s behavior in Parliament is not like that of an opposition leader and it shows ‘sense of entitlement and arrogance’.Vaid said, “84 former bureaucrats, 116 veterans and former lawyers have addressed this letter to the public saying that Rahul Gandhi’s behavior in Parliament is not like that of the Leader of the Opposition, which is a very responsible post.”He said, “His behavior reflects a sense of entitlement and arrogance. He indulges in theatrics; he sits on the steps of Parliament and sips tea amidst sloganeering. I think Rahul Gandhi does not understand the importance of the post of Leader of the Opposition.”