इस बीच टीम इंडिया के उपकप्तान अक्षर पटेल के पिता राजेश पटेल ने भी अपनी खुशी व्यक्त करते हुए बयान दिया है. उन्होंने कहा कि टीम ने मिलकर शानदार मेहनत की है, जिसके दम पर भारत यह कप जीतने में सफल रहा. 'अक्षर पटेल का प्रदर्शन पूरे देश और परिवार के लिए गर्व की बात'राजेश पटेल ने कहा कि अक्षर ने जो भी प्रदर्शन किया, वह देश के लिए और उनके परिवार के लिए बेहद गर्व की बात है. इस जीत के साथ ही भारत ने तीसरी बार टी-20 वर्ल्ड कप का खिताब (2007, 2024, 2026) अपने नाम कर लिया, और खास बात यह रही कि यह जीत भारत ने अपनी ही धरती पर हासिल की. उन्होंने कहा कि अक्षर और पूरी भारतीय टीम के शानदार प्रदर्शन की बदौलत भारत को यह जीत मिली है, जिससे पूरा देश खुशी मना रहा है.

It will be deployed next at Camp Fuji in Shizuoka, west of Tokyo, later this year. Japan considers China a growing security threat and has pushed a military buildup on southwestern islands near the East China Sea. It has deployed PAC-3 interceptors and midrange surface-to-air missiles on many of the islands, including Okinawa, Ishigaki and Miyako. Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi last month said Japan will deploy the midrange SAMs on Japan's westernmost island of Yonaguni, just east of Taiwan, by March 2031. Takaichi has pledged to revise security and defense policy by the end of the year and seeks to further bolster Japan's military with unmanned combative weapons and long-range missiles.

🇮🇳 The India national cricket team delivered a once-in-a-generation performance to win the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and create multiple records in front of more than 85,000 roaring fans. For the first time in tournament history, a team has won back-to-back T20 World Cups — and India did it in unforgettable style. The bowlers then sealed the deal, completing a dream day for Indian cricket and sending fans into celebration across the country. From explosive batting to disciplined bowling, this was a complete team performance that will be remembered for years. Watch the highlights, reactions, and analysis of a historic day when Team India etched their name in cricket history.

Mojtaba Khamenei married Zahra Haddad-Adel, daughter of an Iranian conservative politician and former Parliament Speaker Gholam‑Ali Haddad‑Adel, in 1999. https://t.co/YysIn6iSLn — Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran (@Iran_GOV) March 8, 2026Who was Mojtaba Khamenei's wife Zahra Haddad Adel? Mojtaba Khamenei married Zahra Haddad-Adel, daughter of an Iranian conservative politician and former Parliament Speaker Gholam‑Ali Haddad‑Adel, in 1999. Zahra Haddad-Adel was one of four children of Gholam‑Ali Haddad‑Adel with Tayyebeh Mahrouzadeh, with three daughters and one son. Meanwhile, Mojtaba Khamenei and Zahra Haddad-Adel reportedly have three children, but few details about their family are publicly known.

It was anchored in the recognition that India’s growth story is one of the defining economic realities of our time. With this visit, political will has been re-established at the highest levels and commercial doors have been opened. Big two-way opportunities exist for Canadian and Indian firms. It would also give Indian firms a stronger platform into North America through a predictable, rules-based economy. The next phaseMr. Carney has also extended an invitation to Mr. Modi to visit Canada, an important signal that this renewed partnership is intended to be sustained and reciprocal.

Why were students at IIT Kanpur feeling sleepy even before their first lecture of the day began? Not through the lens of medicine or psychology, but through building design and indoor environmental quality. In that study, about 140 IIT Kanpur students participated, with sensors recording environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity and ventilation conditions in hostel rooms. At the same time, students wore smartwatches that tracked their sleep patterns, allowing researchers to examine how environmental conditions correlate with sleep quality. Sleep quality, she added, has a direct bearing on cognitive abilities.

Chants of ‘India! India!’ reverberated across Kolkata as fans hit the streets on bikes and cars, carrying the Tricolour and bursting firecrackers to celebrate Team India’s T20 World Cup win on March 8. Here are glimpses from the night of victory.

लेखक के बारे में रिजवान रिजवान, नवभारत टाइम्स ऑनलाइन में चीफ सीनियर डिजिटल कंटेंट प्रोड्यूसर हैं। पत्रकारिता में उनका करीब 10 वर्षों का अनुभव है। वह इंटरेशनल अफेयर्स (वर्ल्ड सेक्शन) कवर कर रहे हैं। अमर उजाला के साथ डिजिटल पारी की शुरुआत की और फिर वन इंडिया हिंदी, राजस्थान पत्रिका से होते हुए नवभारत टाइम्स में है। उन्‍होंने चौधरी चरण सिंह विश्वविद्यालय और भारतीय जनसंचार संस्थान से पढ़ाई की है।... और पढ़ें

ADVERTISEMENTKey shipments include rice, bananas, onions and vegetables, pulses, nuts, coffee, tea and a wide range of spices. The Gulf region’s geographic proximity and presence of a large expatriate Indian population have historically made it a natural market for India’s food exports. However, the conflict in the region is disrupting shipping routes, raising insurance costs and creating uncertainty in logistics, GTRI observed. India exported $7.48 billion of cereals, fruits, vegetables and spices to West Asia in 2025, with the region accounting for 29.2 per cent of India’s global exports in this category. India exported $410.1 million worth of tea to West Asia, GTRI noted.

लेखक के बारे में अभिजात शेखर आजाद अभिजात शेखर आजाद नवभारत टाइम्स डिजिटल में असिस्टेंट न्यूज़ एडिटर हैं, जिन्हें पत्रकारिता में 16 वर्षों से अधिक का गहन अनुभव है। वे अंतरराष्ट्रीय राजनीति (International Politics), वैश्विक कूटनीति (Global Diplomacy) और रक्षा रणनीति (Defense Strategy) के विशेषज्ञ माने जाते हैं।अभिजात ने अपने करियर में अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति चुनाव, रूस-यूक्रेन युद्ध और मध्य पूर्व (Middle East) के भू-राजनीतिक संकटों का सूक्ष्म विश्लेषण किया है। उनकी विशेषज्ञता केवल समाचार रिपोर्टिंग तक सीमित नहीं है, बल्कि वे जटिल अंतरराष्ट्रीय संबंधों को भारतीय दर्शकों के लिए सरल और प्रभावी ढंग से समझाने के लिए जाने जाते हैं।प्रमुख उपलब्धियां और विशेषज्ञता:रक्षा और सैन्य विश्लेषण: राफेल डील से लेकर अत्याधुनिक मिसाइल टेक्नोलॉजी और वैश्विक शक्ति संतुलन पर सैकड़ों विश्लेषणात्मक लेख।चुनाव कवरेज: कई भारतीय लोकसभा चुनावों और प्रमुख वैश्विक चुनावों की ग्राउंड और संपादकीय रिपोर्टिंग।पुरस्कार: पत्रकारिता में उत्कृष्टता के लिए दो बार प्रतिष्ठित ENBA अवार्ड से सम्मानित।इंटरव्यू: वैश्विक नीति निर्माताओं, पूर्व राजनयिकों और रक्षा विशेषज्ञों के साथ विशेष संवाद।अभिजात का लक्ष्य वैश्विक घटनाओं के पीछे छिपे 'असली कारणों' को उजागर करना है, ताकि पाठक केवल खबर न पढ़ें, बल्कि उसके दूरगामी प्रभावों को भी समझ सकें।... और पढ़ें

There was no Indian fatality in the projectile incident that struck a residential compound in Saudi Arabia, the Indian Embassy in Riyadh said on Monday. ADVERTISEMENTIt added that an Indian national injured in the incident on Sunday is undergoing treatment at a government hospital. "It is a matter of relief that there has been no Indian fatality in the unfortunate incident at Al Kharj yesterday evening," the mission said in a social media post. It is a matter of relief that there has been no Indian fatality in the unfortunate incident at Al Kharj yesterday evening. Counsellor (Community Welfare) Y Sabir visited Al-Kharj on Sunday night and met the injured Indian national involved in the incident, it said.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), temperatures across Delhi are expected to rise further till 11 March. Safdarjung, the primary weather station in the national capital, recorded a maximum temperature of 35.6°C on Sunday, 7.2°C notches above the seasonal average of 28.4°C. The maximum temperature over Delhi is likely to be in the range of 36°C to 38°C, appreciably above normal by around 7.6°C to 10.4°C. The maximum temperature is expected to spike further and hit 39°C on Wednesday, 11 March. National capital records hottest March in 50 years On Saturday, the city experienced its hottest day in the first week of March in the last 50 years, with the maximum temperature soaring to 35.7°C.

India’s Abhishek Sharma with head coach Gautam Gambhir during a practice session before the T20 World Cup 2026 match. (PHOTO: PTI) India’s Abhishek Sharma with head coach Gautam Gambhir during a practice session before the T20 World Cup 2026 match. Story continues below this adIndia head coach Gautam Gambhir at a training session before the T20 World Cup semi-final against England at the Wankhede Stadium. (Express Photo by Narendra Vaskar) India head coach Gautam Gambhir at a training session before the T20 World Cup semi-final against England at the Wankhede Stadium. But with this T20 World Cup title, Gambhir has rocked the boat.

A woman fired numerous shots into the Beverly Hills home of pop music star Rihanna on Sunday, and a round went through a wall of the house, local news outlets reported Sunday. The Los Angeles Times and NBC4, citing a Los Angeles Police spokesperson, reported that authorities responded to the shooting at 1:21 p.m. (2021 GMT) Sunday and detained a 30-year-old female suspect. ADVERTISEMENTLos Angeles police and a representative for Rihanna did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment. Rihanna was at home but no injuries were reported, the Los Angeles Times said, citing a source. The newspaper cited police radio traffic that "approximately 10 shots” had been fired from a vehicle across the street from the property’s gate.

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar faced protests and was shown black flags during a visit to the Kalighat temple in south Kolkata on Monday morning, with police stepping in to control the situation and ensure his programme continued as scheduled. Police personnel present at the spot brought the situation under control, allowing the CEC to proceed with his visit to the temple. ADVERTISEMENTChief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar visits Kalighat temple. Protesters raise slogans as CEC Gyanesh Kumar visits Kalighat temple in Kolkata. Later in the day, Kumar will hold meetings with political parties, enforcement agencies and senior administrative officials to review preparedness for the assembly elections.