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Some off beat reads for the weekend: Iran’s Kharg Island obliterated (White House) India’s LPG crisis (ORF) Gulf countries are left high and dry (New Lines) Bahrain faces the consequences (Cradle) US miscalculation in Persia (Niti Shastra) Indian Muslims & Global Ummah (Print) India has lost the language of Iran (Print) US racist backlash to Indian dancing (Carl Wheless) Epstein’s secret war for Libya’s Billions (RT) The myth of White South African persecution (Guardian) Whites should demand reparations from Africans (Duchesne) This may be the last job you have (Anand Iyer) When something will change inside you (Slim) 1553 report…

Pakistan’s head selector, Aaqib Javed, made a surprising comparison while talking about modern bowling styles, comparing India’s pace star Jasprit Bumrah with Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq.Aaqib has insisted that Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling style is just as unusual as Usman Tariq’s, and that is what makes both bowlers difficult to face for batters. Now, this remark raised many eyebrows.Aaqib Javed makes a shocking Jasprit Bumrah–Usman Tariq comparisonBumrah has always been known for his unique fast-bowling action. Unlike most pacers, he runs in with a short and quick approach before delivering the ball at high speed. His arm position and late release…

It’s another big step towards the play-offs. Wrexham claimed a 2-0 victory against Swansea City to solidify their grip on a Championship play-off spot. Phil Parkinson’s side had slumped to defeat at the hands of Hull City on Tuesday, but bounced back in style against their Welsh rivals. Nathan Broadhead finished off a well-worked Wrexham move to put them ahead in the 25th minute, and victory was sealed by a Liam Cullen own goal two minutes from the end of normal time. Wrexham stay sixth, but move six points ahead of seventh-placed Southampton, who visit league leaders Coventry City on…

Any Matthew Knies trade talk is about the return and not the player Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on The FAN Hockey Show on the Toronto Maple Leafs and Matthew Knies speculation. It’s about the assets they could possibly get for Knies, and nothing to do with the player. The Leafs don’t have a lot of assets. ** NHLRumors.com transcription Matt Marchese: “I look at the Knies situation, I just wonder what changed? Because that felt like a guy that, I mean, nobody’s, nobody’s untouchable, because I always say Wayne Gretzky got traded. But it felt like one of those guys that…

Rachel Reeves says the Treasury is also looking at “different options” to help households most vulnerable to soaring energy bills.

Bitcoin miners are caught in the tightest squeeze of the network’s history, and a new Wintermute report argues that simply waiting for the next bull run is no longer a strategy.  Instead, the firm says miners will have to reinvent themselves as infrastructure and treasury managers if they want to make it to the next halving. Wintermute analyst Jasper De Maere says the current mining cycle is structurally different from prior ones in 2018 and 2022. Bitcoin’s design cuts block rewards in half every four years, but this time the price has not doubled over the same window, which means…

Actor Aamir Khan won the hearts of fans with his thoughtful gesture while attending the opening ceremony of the Red Lorry Film Festival in Mumbai. Aamir Khan takes off his shoes before lighting lampThe actor, who was among the celebrity guests at the traditional inauguration ceremony at the festival, was invited on stage to light the ceremonial lamp at the ceremony. The acor, dressed casually in a checked shirt, jeans and boots, was seen stepping up to participate in the customary ritual to mark the beginning of the festival. Aamir Khan Intervenes As Ranveer Singh And Farhan Akhtar Lock Horns…

Image credit: Bangladesh Cricket Board NEW DELHI: The debate around the “spirit of cricket” resurfaced after the controversial run-out of Salman Ali Agha by Mehidy Hasan Miraz during the second ODI between Pakistan national cricket team and Bangladesh national cricket team at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka.The incident unfolded in the 39th over of Pakistan’s innings when the visitors were in the middle of a steady recovery. Agha and Mohammad Rizwan had put together a 109-run partnership for the fourth wicket after Pakistan lost three early wickets. On the fourth delivery of the over, bowled by Bangladesh captain…

SMC Recruitment 2026 announced for 1924 clerk, MO and engineering posts in Surat SMC recruitment 2026: The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) has announced that it is going to fill 1924 vacant positions in different departments. The positions include 45 posts in the categories of Clerk, Engineers, Medical Officers, Staff Nurses, Drivers, Technical Assistants, Marshals, and others.The short notice for the recruitment process was announced on March 12, 2026. The corporation announced that the online application process for SMC Recruitment 2026 will be available on their website on April 1, 2026, for the interested and qualified candidates.Notification and Application ScheduleThe recruitment…

A company affiliated with President Donald Trump’s branded crypto is offering investors a second chance to secure a seat at the table. Literally. Holders of the TRUMP crypto coin are vying for an invitation to an exclusive Mar-a-Lago crypto event scheduled for April 25, where the President himself is billed as the keynote speaker. The event, organized by Fight Fight Fight LLC, targets the token’s top investors, promising a luncheon and, for the ultra-elite, a VIP reception. However, the timing creates a distinct tension: the gathering is slated for the same day as the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in…