Author: News Desk

Cliff Notes – BCCI annual contracts: Shafali retained in Grade B; Patil, Reddy among new entrants Shafali Verma has been retained in Grade B of the BCCI’s annual contracts for 2024-25, valued at INR 30 lakh, despite not playing for the national team since October 2023. The BCCI has awarded 16 contracts for the upcoming season, with only three players—Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, and Deepti Sharma—receiving Grade A contracts worth INR 50 lakh. New entrants to Grade C include Shreyanka Patil, Titas Sadhu, and Arundhati Reddy, while notable absentees from the contract list include Harleen Deol and Priya Mishra. BCCI…

Riek Machar, South Sudan’s First Vice President, was arrested by armed forces at his residence, sparking condemnation from his party over the government’s unconstitutional actions.

Unprecedented anti-Hamas protests in northern Gaza saw hundreds of Palestinians demanding an end to the war, chanting slogans like “We don’t want war” and “Out Hamas.”

Forth Valley Royal Hospital experienced a 70-minute power outage due to backup generator failure during Storm Eowyn, raising concerns over patient safety and hospital preparedness.

President Trump has announced a 25% tariff on all imported cars, set to begin on 2 April, which he terms “liberation day.”

Cliff Notes – The First Berserker: Khazan review – the best Soulslike of 2025 The First Berserker: Khazan excels in combat mechanics and features an attractive cel-shaded art style, but lacks originality, drawing heavily from established titles like Sekiro and Nioh. While the game offers a high difficulty level and extensive customisation options, its level design is inconsistent and the storytelling is unengaging, leading to a somewhat bland experience. Despite its shortcomings, Khazan is considered a strong entry in the Soulslike genre, providing rewarding gameplay and an easy mode for accessibility, earning a score of 7/10. The First Berserker: Khazan…

Climate change and overfishing are making it harder to catch the anchovies essential to the condiment that underlies so much of Vietnam and southeast Asia’s food.

Kim Jong Un conducted tests of AI-enabled suicide drones and reconnaissance drones, highlighting North Korea’s emphasis on unmanned technology for military modernisation.

Paul Barber suggests that the high injury rates in women’s football may be linked to pitches designed for male athletes, advocating for tailored surfaces for female players.

Zelensky urges US and allies to stand strong against Russia – defiant that Russia is the evil empire. He acknowledged the bipartisan support within the US for Ukraine but cautioned against the influence of Russian narratives on American officials that could undermine their stance.