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  • From Adani Green to Adani Power: All 10 stocks of Adani Group are rising*, aour portfolio too?

    From Adani Green to Adani Power: All 10 stocks of Adani Group are rising*, aour portfolio too?

    From Adani Green to Adani Power: All 10 stocks of Adani Group are rising*, aour portfolio too?

    From Adani Green to Adani Power: All 10 stocks of Adani Group are rising*, aour portfolio too?
    From Adani Green to Adani Power: All 10 stocks of Adani Group are rising*, aour portfolio too?

    **Fitch ratings stable for four Adani Group companies, removes negative outlook**

    New Delhi, March 12 (ANI): Fitch Ratings has upgraded the ratings of four infrastructure companies of the Adani Group, changing their outlook to ‘stable’ from ‘negative’. However, their rating has been retained at ‘BBB-‘.

    The companies whose ratings have been updated are:
    – **Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL)**
    – **Adani International Container Terminal Private Limited (AICTPL)**
    – **Adani Green Energy Limited Restricted Group 2 (AGEL RG2)**
    – **Adani Energy Solutions Limited Restricted Group (AESL RG)**

    Fitch has removed **Rating Watch Negative (RWN)** on these companies and reviewed the ratings of two other Adani Group companies:
    – **Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL)** – It has been placed on Negative Outlook with a ‘BB+’ rating.
    – **North Queensland Export Terminal Private Limited (NQXT)** – Its rating remains ‘BB+’, but the outlook has been kept stable.

    ### Why was this decision taken?

    Fitch has made this change in view of the improved funding position of the Adani Group. The report said that some board members of Adani Green Energy Solutions were convicted by a US court on November 20, 2024, but despite this the group has maintained its strong financial position.

    According to Fitch, the group’s **liquidity (cash flow) and funding needs are now stabilizing.** An example of this is **NQXT’s successful refinancing of 329 million Australian dollars term loan**, which was due in June 2025.

    In addition, **AGEL has also refinanced its $1.1 billion construction-linked funding**, which was due in March 2025.

    ### What does the report say?

    – **AGEL RG1, AGEL RG2, AESL RG and AICTPL** have received stable outlook, indicating that the US investigation has not had any serious impact on them.

    – The group’s **bond security structure remains strong**, providing protection to investors.

    – Adani Group has renewed hedging contracts without increasing additional costs and continues to raise funding.

    ### Why is Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) under negative outlook?

    MIAL has been placed in the negative category due to **near and medium-term funding needs**. In the next few years (FY25-FY29), the company plans to make **large-scale capital expenditure for the reconstruction and capacity expansion of Terminal 1**.

    Fitch will continue to monitor whether the US investigation has any adverse impact on MIAL’s financial position.

  • Happy Holi 2025: Best messages and quotes filled with colours and happiness

    Holi 2025: Best messages and quotes filled with colours and happiness

    Happy Holi 2025: Best messages and quotes filled with colours and happiness
    Happy Holi 2025: Best messages and quotes filled with colours and happiness

    Holika Dahan 2025: Significance, Shubh Muhurat, Puja Vidhi and Rituals
    Holika Dahan, also known as Choti Holi, is an important Hindu festival that symbolizes the victory of good over evil. Holika Dahan 2025 will be celebrated on Thursday, March 13 this year. On this auspicious day, devotees perform Puja and light the fire, which destroys negativity and sins.

    If you want to celebrate this auspicious occasion in the right way, this guide will provide you complete information on Shubh Muhurat, Puja Vidhi, required materials and mantras.

    Significance of Holika Dahan 2025
    Holika Dahan is related to the mythological story of Prahlad and Holika. The festival symbolizes the power of devotion, faith and truth, indicating that good always triumphs over evil.

    Holika Dahan 2025: Shubh Muhurat

    According to the Hindu calendar, the Purnima Tithi will be from 10:35 am on March 13 to 12:23 pm on March 14. Since Holika Dahan during Bhadra Kaal is considered inauspicious, it is best to do it during Pradosh Kaal (evening time).

    ✅ Bhadra Kaal – March 13, 10:35 am to 11:26 pm
    ✅ Holika Dahan Muhurat – March 13, 11:26 pm to March 14, 12:30 pm

    Holika Dahan 2025: Puja Samagri

    It is necessary to use these holy materials during Holika Dahan:

    ✔ Akshat (unbroken rice)
    ✔ Flowers and garlands
    ✔ Roli (vermillion)
    ✔ Kachha Sut (sacred thread)
    ✔ Turmeric powder
    ✔ Wheat flour
    ✔ Lota filled with water
    ✔ Batasha (sweet sugar cake)
    ✔ Desi ghee and lamp
    ✔ Mustard oil and four-faced diya
    ✔ Sweets
    ✔ Cow dung cakes

    Holika Dahan 2025: Puja Vidhi and Rituals
    🔹 Place purification – Clean the pyre site and Sprinkle Ganga water there.
    🔹 Offering Prasad – Keep the puja material near the fire and tie the sacred thread around Holika.
    🔹Prayer and Parikrama – Pray for wealth, prosperity and happiness and peace and circumambulate Holika three or seven times.
    🔹Holika Dahan – Light the fire at an auspicious time and pray for the destruction of negative energy.
    🔹Mantra Recitation – Chant these sacred mantras for auspiciousness and protection:

    📖Maha Mrityunjay Mantra:
    “Om Trayambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam.
    Urvarukamiv Bandhanaan Mrityormukshiya Mamritat.

    📖 Narasimha Mantra:
    “Om Ugram Veeram Maha-Vishnu Jwalantam Sarvato Mukham.
    Nrisimham Bheeshanam Bhadram Mrityur Mrityum Namamyaham.

    Conclusion
    Holika Dahan not only holds religious significance but it also gives the message of abandoning evil and embracing positivity. Perform Puja with a sincere heart on this auspicious occasion and welcome happiness, prosperity, and peace in your life.

    Wishing you all a Happy Holika Dahan 2025! 🎊🔥

  • Harmanpreet Kaur’s Heroics Lead MI to Victory Against RCB in WPL 2025

    Harmanpreet Kaur’s Heroics Lead MI to Victory Against RCB in WPL 2025

    Harmanpreet Kaur’s Heroics Lead MI to Victory Against RCB in WPL 2025

    Harmanpreet Kaur's Heroics Lead MI to Victory Against RCB in WPL 2025
    Harmanpreet Kaur’s Heroics Lead MI to Victory Against RCB in WPL 2025

    RCB-W vs MI-W: Result
    20th Match (N), Brabourne, 11 March 2025, Women’s Premier League
    🏏 RCB-W: 199/3
    🏏 MI-W: 188/9 (20 overs, target: 200)

    RCB Women win by 11 runs

    Mandhana, Wareham, Rana perform brilliantly to deny MI the top spot

    Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) ended the season on a high note as they defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by 11 runs and knocked them out of the top spot. However, MI made it straight to the final.

    Sneh Rana’s impressive performance

    Sneh Rana picked up two crucial wickets in her first two overs to turn MI’s start into a shaky one.

    Match Brief:

    RCB batted first and scored 199 for 3. Smriti Mandhana (53), Alyssa Perry (49*), Richa Ghosh (36) played brilliant knocks while Hayley Matthews took 2 wickets (2-37) for MI. In reply, despite a brilliant innings from Nat Sciver-Brunt (69), MI could only manage 188 for 9. Sneh Rana registered excellent figures of 3-26.

    MI’s race for top spot ends, RCB makes a strong comeback

    First season champions Mumbai Indians (MI) needed a win to top the table and enter the final directly, but poor fielding and RCB’s aggressive play defeated them. Nat Sciver-Brunt fought alone, but it became difficult for MI to achieve the target as she was dismissed for 69 in the 15th over.

    RCB’s aggressive batting set the stage for victory

    In this match, RCB put pressure on MI bowlers with their aggressive attitude. S Meghna and Mandhana gave a great start, while Perry, Ghosh and Wareham batted fast to take the team to a strong score.

    Mandhana scored 53 runs off 37 balls, including 6 fours and 3 sixes.

    Meghna gave a quick start by scoring 26 runs off 13 balls.

    Alyssa Perry (49*) and Georgia Wareham (31* off 10 balls) scored runs quickly in the end.

    MI’s weak fielding became the reason for the defeat

    MI dropped several catches during the match, giving RCB a chance to reach a big score. RCB batsmen attacked the bowling of Kerr and Ismail, which weakened MI’s strategy.

    Rana’s sharp bowling wiped out MI

    MI got off to a bad start, and Kerr failed once again. Matthews played some good shots, but Rana pushed the team back by dismissing both MI openers in her first two overs.

  • IndusInd Bank’s Share Price Falls 15% to ₹765.55 on March 11, 2025,

    IndusInd Bank’s Share Price Falls 15% to ₹765.55 on March 11, 2025,

    IndusInd Bank’s Share Price Falls 15% to ₹765.55 on March 11, 2025,

    IndusInd Bank's Share Price Falls 15% to ₹765.55 on March 11, 2025,
    IndusInd Bank’s Share Price Falls 15% to ₹765.55 on March 11, 2025,

    On Monday, IndusInd Bank informed the stock exchanges that it had found accounting errors in its foreign exchange derivatives portfolio, which could impact its earnings and net worth.

    The bank said that during an internal review, it was found that hedging costs related to foreign exchange transactions were miscalculated over the last five to seven years. This review was related to the processes of other asset and liability accounts. The bank had used internal derivative trades on its foreign currency borrowings and deposits till March 31, 2024. This assessment was done in line with the valuation processes of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and commercial banks’ investment portfolio, including derivative portfolio management.

    Financial impact and market movement

    This discrepancy is estimated to have a potential impact of 2.35% (about Rs 1500-1600 crore) on the total value of the bank. As of December 31, 2024, the bank’s total assets were Rs 65,102 crore.

    On Tuesday, IndusInd Bank shares recorded their biggest ever fall, closing 27.2% lower at Rs 655.95 on the BSE. This was the lowest level since November 2020 after hitting an intra-day low of Rs 649. The stock also fell 27.06% on the NSE. The stock had already fallen by 4% on Monday after the bank’s CEO Sumant Kathpalia got just a one-year extension from the RBI instead of the three-year term.

    The stock has been falling for the last five sessions and is down 58% from its 52-week high of Rs 1,576.35 hit on April 8, 2024. The fall has eroded the bank’s market capitalisation by about Rs 19,000 crore.

    Analysts’ opinion

    According to Motilal Oswal Financial Services, anomalies were caused by insider trades linked to swap contracts amid low liquidity. This trading was done under 3/5-year yen and 8/10-year dollar borrowings. When the new investment norms came into effect from April 1, 2024, internal swaps done by the banks’ asset liability management (ALM) and treasury desks were exposed.

    A senior analyst told Reuters, “When the currency market became volatile and the dollar strengthened, the treasury department booked these profits. However, the bank should have reported the losses that were incurred due to the ALM desk’s swap trades but it did not do so. Whether this was done deliberately or it was a systemic mistake is not yet clear.”

    Domestic brokerage firm Nuwama raised concerns over the delayed disclosure. “The bank said it wanted to present the most accurate assessment of the impact, hence it was not disclosed in the Q3FY25 earnings report,” the report said.

    Strategy ahead

    IndusInd Bank has appointed an external agency to conduct an independent review of the matter, after which the potential impact can be re-evaluated after the final report is released. According to media reports, PwC is probably handling this review.

    The bank says that this loss may be visible in the March 2025 quarter or the June quarter of FY 2025-26. However, the bank has assured that its profitability and capital adequacy are strong enough to handle this one-time impact.

    IndusInd Bank promoter Ashok Hinduja also assured investors that the bank is financially strong and the promoters will make additional investments if capital is required. He told CNBC-TV18, “Investors need not panic. The banking business runs on trust and transparency. The bank itself has brought this issue to the fore.”

    Impact on the stock and brokerage reaction

    Several brokerage houses downgraded the stock of IndusInd Bank and reduced their price targets. ICICI Securities estimates that this discrepancy will lead to a post-tax loss of Rs 2,000-2,100 crore. “This impact will be reflected in the P&L statement and the bank may report a loss in Q4FY25. Overall, the impact on the bank’s earnings could be up to 25%,” the report said.

    Risks in the banking sector and lessons for investors

    Risks in the banking sector remain persistent, making it challenging for investors to select banking stocks. In recent years, Yes Bank, RBL Bank and Bandhan Bank have also gone through crises.

    Devina Mehra, founder and CMD of First Global, wrote in her LinkedIn post, “Banking is a business where negative surprises outweigh positive surprises. When a bank grows faster than expected, it becomes clear after a few years what problems were hidden in that growth.”

  • Panchang for March 12, 2024: Know Tuesday’s Almanac, Rahukaal, Auspicious Timings, and Sunrise-Sunset Details.

    Panchang for March 12, 2024: Know Tuesday’s Almanac, Rahukaal, Auspicious Timings, and Sunrise-Sunset Details.

    Panchang for March 12, 2024: Know Tuesday’s Almanac, Rahukaal, Auspicious Timings, and Sunrise-Sunset Details.

    anchang for March 12, 2024: Know Tuesday's Almanac, Rahukaal, Auspicious Timings, and Sunrise-Sunset Details.
    Panchang for March 12, 2024: Know Tuesday’s Almanac, Rahukaal, Auspicious Timings, and Sunrise-Sunset Details.

    March 12 marks the day of Phalgun Shukla Paksha Dwitiya and falls on a Tuesday. The Dwitiya Tithi will remain until 7:14 AM on Tuesday, after which Tritiya Tithi will begin. On March 12, Brahma Yoga will last until 4:08 AM the next day. Additionally, Revathi Nakshatra will be in effect from 8:29 PM on Tuesday.

    Apart from this, Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Jayanti and Phulera Dooj will be celebrated on March 12. Get insights from Acharya Indu Prakash about Tuesday’s almanac, Rahukaal, auspicious timings, and sunrise-sunset details.

    Auspicious Timings for March 12, 2024

    Udaya Tithi of Falgun Shukla Paksha: Dwitiya Tithi will last until 7:14 AM on March 12, 2024, after which Tritiya Tithi will begin.
    Brahma Yoga: It will last throughout the entire day on March 12, 2024, and end at 4:08 AM the next day.
    Revathi Nakshatra: Begins at 8:29 PM on March 12, 2024.
    Fasts & Festivals on March 12, 2024: Phulera Dooj, Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Jayanti.
    Rahukaal Timings (City-wise):
    Delhi: 3:29 PM – 4:58 PM
    Mumbai: 3:47 PM – 5:17 PM
    Chandigarh: 3:30 PM – 4:59 PM
    Lucknow: 3:14 PM – 4:43 PM
    Bhopal: 3:28 PM – 4:58 PM
    Kolkata: 2:45 PM – 4:14 PM
    Ahmedabad: 3:48 PM – 5:17 PM
    Chennai: 3:19 PM – 4:49 PM
    Sunrise & Sunset Timings:
    Sunrise: 6:34 AM
    Sunset: 6:28 PM

  • GG vs MI Live Streaming, Scorecard & Post-Match Analysis | IPL 2024 Latest News

    GG vs MI Live Streaming, Scorecard & Post-Match Analysis | IPL 2024 Latest News

    GG vs MI Live Streaming, Scorecard & Post-Match Analysis | IPL 2024 Latest News

    Giants vs Indian Live Score, Highlights, and Post-Match Analysis

    Giants vs Indian Live Score, Highlights, and Post-Match Analysis
    Giants vs Indian Live Score, Highlights, and Post-Match Analysis

    LIVE: WPL 2025 – Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians
    Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s LIVE coverage of the Women’s Premier League 2025 clash between Gujarat Giants and Mumbai Indians at the Kotambi International Stadium, Vadodara.

    I’m Rajdeep Saha, and I’ll be taking you through Gujarat Giants’ final home game of this edition.

    Key Updates
    🔹 Meet Mumbai’s debutants – Who are Kamalini and Parunika?
    🔹 TOSS UPDATE – Mumbai Indians elect to bowl first.
    🔹 PITCH REPORT – Some early movement expected for bowlers.

    match summary

    🏆 Mumbai Indians WIN by 5 wickets!
    📍 MI 122/5 (16.1 overs) | Target: 121
    ✅ Sajana seals the victory with a one-handed shot over the covers, securing MI’s first win of the season with 23 balls to spare!

    Key Moments:
    Nat Sciver-Brunt’s masterclass! – 57 (39) before being bowled by Priya.
    G Kamalini’s dream start! – Hits a FOUR off her first ball in WPL.
    Kashvee Gautam on fire! – Picks up crucial wickets for GG.
    Harmanpreet Kaur departs early! – Trapped LBW by Kashvee for just 4 runs.
    First Innings: Gujarat Giants (120 all out, 20 overs)
    🔸 Harleen Deol’s 32 (31) was the top score, but GG struggled to build partnerships.
    🔸 Nat Sciver-Brunt, Kerr, and Matthews led MI’s bowling attack, taking key wickets.
    🔸 Late resistance from Tanuja Kanwer (13 off 12) and Sayali Satghare (10 off 7) took GG to 120.

    Second Innings: Mumbai Indians (122/5, 16.1 overs)
    🔹 Sciver-Brunt’s all-round brilliance led MI’s chase.
    🔹 Amelia Kerr (19 off 20) and Kashvee’s stunning spell kept GG in the fight.
    🔹 Sajana Sajeevan finished the match in style!

    Pre-Match Highlights
    📢 Debut Alert! Mumbai hands first caps to G Kamalini & Parunika Sisodia.
    📍 Pitch Report: Chilly conditions, some assistance for bowlers early on.
    📺 Where to watch? Live on Star Sports & JioHotstar.

  • “ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan to Host Major Cricket Event After 30 Years”

    “ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan to Host Major Cricket Event After 30 Years”

    "ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan to Host Major Cricket Event After 30 Years"
    “ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan to Host Major Cricket Event After 30 Years”

    The attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team occurred on March 3, 2009, in Lahore. The team bus was ambushed by 12 heavily armed gunmen just outside Gaddafi Stadium, with the attackers wielding assault rifles, grenades, and rocket launchers.

    Workers recently began installing billboards at the entry point to Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore in preparation for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The event will mark the return of major international cricket to Pakistan after nearly 30 years. The last multi-team event hosted by Pakistan was the 1996 World Cup, co-hosted with Sri Lanka and India.

    Following the 2009 terror attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team, many nations avoided touring Pakistan. The attack had a lasting impact on Pakistan’s cricket, as former captain Inzamam Ul Haq noted, “The events of 2009 feel like a bad dream… We were punished for 10 years, and our cricket suffered.”

    For a decade, the Pakistan national team hosted its “home” matches in the UAE before international teams slowly started returning to Pakistan in 2018.

    The 2009 Terror Attack

    On March 3, 2009, while the Sri Lankan team was playing a Test match in Lahore, their bus was ambushed by terrorists on the way to the venue for the third day of the Test. The attack occurred at around 9 a.m. (local time), just outside Gaddafi Stadium. The gunmen, heavily armed, fired assault rifles, threw grenades, and launched rockets at the team bus.

    The attack resulted in the deaths of six policemen and a driver escorting match officials. Several others were injured, including seven Sri Lankan players and coaching staff members.

    The situation could have been far worse, as a rocket fired at the bus narrowly missed the vehicle’s roof, and a grenade thrown under the bus failed to detonate. Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara later described how a bullet struck the seat where his head had been only a second earlier.

    Interestingly, Sri Lanka replaced India on the tour after India withdrew following the Mumbai attacks in November 2008.

  • “Gyanesh Kumar Appointed New Election Commissioner: Key Details and Significance”

    “Gyanesh Kumar Appointed New Election Commissioner: Key Details and Significance”

    "Gyanesh Kumar Appointed New Election Commissioner: Key Details and Significance"
    “Gyanesh Kumar Appointed New Election Commissioner: Key Details and Significance”

    NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday criticized the selection process for the new chief election commissioner (CEC), calling it “disrespectful and inconsiderate” for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to make a “midnight decision.” He raised objections over the exclusion of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) from the selection committee, arguing that this move undermines the credibility of the Election Commission, especially with a Supreme Court hearing on the matter scheduled within the next 48 hours.

    On Monday, the Centre appointed Gyanesh Kumar, a 1988-batch Kerala cadre IAS officer and former parliamentary affairs secretary, as the new CEC. The selection panel included PM Modi, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi. Gandhi, who participated in the meeting, expressed his dissent on X, stating: “During the committee meeting to choose the next Election Commissioner, I submitted a dissent note to the PM and HM, highlighting that the most crucial aspect of an independent Election Commission free from executive interference is the process of selecting the Election Commissioner and chief election commissioner.”

    Gandhi further accused the Modi government of disregarding a Supreme Court ruling by excluding the CJI from the selection panel, calling it a move that “deepened the concerns of millions of voters about the integrity of our electoral process.”

    “As the LoP, it is my duty to uphold the values of Babasaheb Ambedkar and our nation’s founding leaders and hold the government accountable. It is both disrespectful and inconsiderate for the PM and HM to have made a midnight decision on selecting the new CEC when the composition of the committee and the process are under challenge in the Supreme Court, with a hearing due in less than forty-eight hours,” Gandhi added.

    The Congress party issued an official statement on Monday, stating that the meeting should have been postponed until the Supreme Court delivered its final ruling on the composition of the selection panel. “The Congress party believes that since the Supreme Court will hear the matter on February 19 and issue a decision on the committee’s composition, today’s meeting should have been postponed,” the statement read.

    Senior Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi also condemned the government’s actions, suggesting that the exclusion of the CJI was an attempt to exert control over the Election Commission rather than ensure its integrity. “By removing or attempting to exclude the Chief Justice from the CEC appointment process, the government has made it clear that they want control, not credibility. The credibility of the Election Commission is paramount,” Singhvi said.

    Earlier, Rahul Gandhi raised the issue in Parliament, questioning the Prime Minister about the decision to exclude the CJI from the selection panel. “The rules have changed. The election commissioner used to be selected by the Prime Minister, the leader of the opposition, and the Chief Justice. Why was the Chief Justice removed from the committee?” he asked. This referred to the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, which altered the selection panel’s composition by excluding the CJI.

    The appointment is significant as the current CEC, Rajiv Kumar, is set to retire on February 18. Gyanesh Kumar will become the senior-most Election Commissioner following his departure, with his tenure lasting until January 26, 2029.

  • RCB vs DC Women’s WPL 2025: Smriti Mandhana Shines in Bengaluru’s Dominant 8-Wicket Win

    Smriti Mandhana’s Blazing 81 Powers RCB to a Dominant Win Over DC
    Smriti Mandhana’s Blazing 81 Powers RCB to a Dominant Win Over DC

    Smriti Mandhana’s Blazing 81 Powers RCB to a Dominant Win Over DC

    RCB vs DC Women’s WPL 2025: Smriti Mandhana Shines in Bengaluru’s Dominant 8-Wicket Win

    RCB Dominate Delhi Capitals with an Emphatic Eight-Wicket Victory

    Royal Challengers Bengaluru outclassed the Delhi Capitals with a commanding eight-wicket win, chasing down the target with 3.4 overs to spare. A clinical bowling display, spearheaded by Renuka Singh Thakur and Georgia Wareham—both claiming three wickets—restricted the Capitals to 141. Captain Smriti Mandhana then led from the front with a blistering 81, her highest WPL score, forming a dominant 107-run opening stand with Danielle Wyatt-Hodge (42).

    Capitals Struggle After Strong Start

    Put in to bat due to the expected dew factor in the second innings, Delhi had a disastrous start as Shafali Verma fell for a first-ball duck, chipping straight to mid-off. Jemimah Rodrigues narrowly survived an LBW appeal off Thakur, benefiting from the umpire’s call. Rodrigues and Meg Lanning cautiously navigated the early swing before counterattacking with boundaries off Thakur and Kim Garth.

    Their aggressive intent paid off as they took 14 runs off Ekta Bisht and punished young Joshitha VJ for 15 in an over. The duo added 50 runs in just four overs, bringing up their partnership milestone. However, just as Delhi looked to accelerate, Wareham struck, stumping Rodrigues with a clever delivery. Five balls later, Lanning top-edged Garth to fine-leg, falling right after the strategic timeout.

    RCB capitalized on the breakthroughs, applying relentless pressure as the Capitals went 22 balls without a boundary. Annabel Sutherland briefly broke the shackles with a slog-swept six but fell to Renuka soon after. Jess Jonassen and Marizanne Kapp, brought into the XI for this match, failed to make an impact, raising questions over the decision to drop Niki Prasad. Delhi collapsed from 60/1 to 105/6 as RCB’s disciplined bowling attack tightened the screws. Sarah Bryce (23 off 19) attempted to push the Capitals past 150, but Wareham stumped her before Thakur and Garth cleaned up the tail.

    Mandhana’s Masterclass Seals the Win

    In reply, RCB wasted no time as Mandhana launched into Kapp with two early boundaries. Wyatt-Hodge also got into the act, taking on Shikha Pandey for four boundaries across two overs, while Mandhana dispatched Arundhati Reddy for a towering six over extra cover. By the end of the PowerPlay, RCB had raced to 57 without loss.

    The carnage continued as Sutherland and Jonassen proved ineffective, with Mandhana racing to her fastest WPL fifty off just 27 balls. Wyatt-Hodge was dropped by Rodrigues but was eventually dismissed after RCB had already crossed the 100-run mark inside 10 overs.

    A miscommunication in the field between Lanning and Sutherland allowed Ellyse Perry a reprieve, adding to Delhi’s woes. Mandhana smashed Sutherland for a boundary before slog-sweeping Jonassen to bring the equation down to 11 runs. She eventually fell, attempting a scoop to fine-leg, but the match was all but sealed. Richa Ghosh wrapped up proceedings in style with a four and a six, ensuring RCB’s dominant start to the season continued.

    Brief Scores:
    Delhi Capitals – 141 in 19.3 overs (Jemimah Rodrigues 34, Sarah Bryce 23; Renuka Singh Thakur 3-23, Georgia Wareham 3-25)
    Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 146/2 in 16.2 overs (Smriti Mandhana 81, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge 42; Shikha Pandey 1-27)
    Result: RCB won by 8 wickets.

  • 4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Delhi-NCR: Latest Updates & Expert Warnings

    4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Delhi-NCR: Latest Updates & Expert Warnings

    4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Delhi-NCR: Latest Updates & Expert Warnings
    4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Delhi-NCR: Latest Updates & Expert Warnings

    4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Delhi-NCR, Minor Tremors Reported Across Eastern India

    A mild 4.0-magnitude earthquake rattled Delhi-NCR in the early hours of Monday, sending shockwaves across the region. Following this, a series of minor tremors were recorded in Bihar, Odisha, and Sikkim. While no casualties or property damage were reported due to the low intensity, the seismic activity has once again drawn attention to the looming threat of the Great Himalayan Earthquake.

    Experts Warn of a Major Himalayan Quake

    Seismologists have long warned about an impending high-magnitude earthquake in the eco-sensitive Himalayan region. Since the 2015 Nepal Earthquake, experts have predicted that a massive quake of magnitude 8 or higher could strike the Himalayan belt, severely impacting the Gangetic plain.

    Renowned geophysicist Roger Bilham has emphasized that it’s not a matter of “if” but “when” the next major earthquake will hit. In an interview with the Times of India, Bilham explained that the Himalayas experience large earthquakes every few hundred years, with historical records showing tremors as strong as 8.7 magnitude over the last 2,000 years.

    However, in the last 70 years, the region has not experienced a quake above magnitude 8.0. For context, the 2015 Nepal earthquake measured 7.8 on the Richter scale, killing 9,000 people and devastating parts of Kathmandu.

    When Will the ‘Big One’ Strike?

    The Himalayan earthquakes are caused by the Indian Plate colliding with the Eurasian Plate, creating immense geological strain. According to experts, only a major earthquake can relieve this built-up pressure.

    In a 2018 study, Indian researchers predicted that the next mega earthquake could strike the region between Dehradun and western Nepal. Scientists at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) in Bengaluru have analyzed past earthquakes in India and neighboring countries, indicating a significant tectonic build-up in the region.

    Is Delhi Prepared for a Major Earthquake?

    According to a 2019 report by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Delhi falls under Zone IV on India’s seismic risk map, indicating a high earthquake hazard. The city’s vulnerability is due to the Delhi-Hardwar Ridge, which extends under the Ganga Basin and increases seismic risks. Major Indian cities from Delhi to Shimla remain highly susceptible to earthquakes.

    Why the Next Himalayan Earthquake Could Be Catastrophic

    Seismologists warn that a large-scale earthquake in the Himalayas would be particularly devastating because of its land-based epicenter. Unlike ocean-based earthquakes, which may dissipate some energy in water, a Himalayan quake would directly impact densely populated regions. This puts over 300 million people at risk.

    Additionally, urban infrastructure in India is highly vulnerable to seismic shocks. Experts fear that many high-rise buildings in major cities lack earthquake-resistant structures, increasing the potential for massive destruction.

    With growing concerns about seismic activity in the Himalayan belt, preparedness and disaster management have never been more critical. Authorities urge residents to stay vigilant and take necessary precautions to minimize risks in the event of a high-intensity earthquake.