LIVE India News updates on March 22: IPL 2025: Kane Williamson predicts big things for Rachin Ravindra and Abhishek Sharma ahead of the season

Kane Williamson predicts success for Rachin Ravindra and Abhishek Sharma in IPL 2025.

BCCI is in talks with Kolkata Police regarding the IPL match scheduled on Ram Navami.

Shah Rukh Khan inaugurated the 18th edition of IPL at Eden Gardens, introducing star performers like Shreya Ghoshal and Disha Patani.

Steve Witkoff reveals Putin prayed for Trump after an assassination attempt and commissioned a portrait. Witkoff highlights Trump's diplomatic approach to Russia, aiming to resolve conflicts through engagement and trust.

A new book reveals China's Hukou system, a birth-based social stratification, intensified under Mao. It argues this system, unlike India's caste system, is often overlooked by Western scholars, restricting peasants' access to resources and mobility.

A Pune software engineer, Madhava Tiketi, has been arrested for allegedly murdering his three-year-old son due to marital issues and job loss.

CPM Kannur District Secretary M.V. Jayarajan defends party workers convicted in the 2005 Sooraj murder case, claiming their innocence and alleging fabricated confessions.

DGGI intensifies actions against offshore online gaming entities evading GST. Around 700 entities are under investigation, with 357 websites blocked and numerous bank accounts frozen.

Rohit Sharma was seen sporting special gloves with his family members' initials during Mumbai Indians' practice session ahead of IPL 2025.

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The IMF has proposed a tax target exceeding Rs 15 trillion for Pakistan in the next budget. Discussions are underway, focusing on increasing the tax-to-GDP ratio and non-tax revenue collection.

New data from the Chandra’s Surface Thermophysical Experiment (ChaSTE) under Chandrayaan-3 mission has provided critical insights into the lunar thermal environment. Scientists deem it a significant breakthrough in the search for water-ice on the Moon.

 

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Israel launched strikes on Lebanon after rocket attacks, escalating tensions and threatening the fragile ceasefire. The UN urges restraint amid fears of a return to war.

Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla brutally murdered her husband, Saurabh Rajput, storing his body in a cement-filled drum. Days later, they celebrated Holi and her birthday. Manipulation, fake signs, and a chilling crime unravel in this shocking case.

IPL 2025: Varun Chakravarthy expressed confidence based on past performances, where he has contained Kohli effectively, conceding few runs and dismissing him once.

The Cabinet Committee on Security has approved the acquisition of the indigenously designed ATAGS artillery gun system. Developed by Bharat Forge, TASL, and DRDO, ATAGS will significantly enhance the Indian Army's firepower and reduce reliance on imports.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis vows to recover damages from Nagpur rioters, with arrests underway and strict action promised against social media rumor-mongers.

Badar Khan Suri, a Georgetown scholar, is detained in the US over alleged Hamas links, sparking controversy. Family and friends in India defend him, citing his wife's Palestinian heritage and his lack of political involvement.

Ahead of IPL 2025, RCB head coach Andy Flower playfully taunted KKR, expressing confidence in his team.

BJP's Dilip Ghosh sparked controversy after threatening to 'choke' a woman protester questioning his absence as an MP. Heated exchanges erupted at a Kharagpur road inauguration, prompting police intervention as tensions escalated.

JAC mentioned concerns over impending delimitation exercise, citing a lack of transparency and consultation with stakeholders. It unanimously passed several resolutions aimed at ensuring fairness in the process and protecting states that have successfully implemented population control measures.

The IPL 2025 opening match between KKR and RCB in Kolkata faces weather uncertainty due to an orange alert for rain and thunderstorms.

Bollywood superstar and KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan met players in the dressing room, offering warm wishes before their IPL 2025 opener against RCB. KKR and RCB enter the season with new captains.
 

Mohun Bagan Super Giant retained the ISL League Shield as six teams advanced to the playoffs. While several top performers missed the cut, stars like Hugo Boumous, Connor Shields, and Jesus Jimenez shone bright in the league stage.

Extensive security measures are in place for IPL 2025 at Hyderabad’s Uppal Stadium, with 3,000 personnel deployed, ‘She Teams’ ensuring women’s safety, and extended metro services arranged for spectators attending the nine scheduled matches.
 

A former navy officer's murder in Meerut reveals a dark twist involving black magic and a manipulative wife.

Sourav Ganguly believes it’s too soon to predict IPL 2025 title contenders, emphasizing the tournament’s competitive nature. KKR and RCB kick off the season on March 22 at Eden Gardens.
 

India’s GDP has surged from $2.1 trillion in 2015 to $4.3 trillion in 2025, recording 105% growth—the fastest among major economies—driven by bold reforms, infrastructure development, and business-friendly policies.
 

Abhishek Bachchan joked about how the calls from Aishwarya Rai that asked him to "I want to talk" made him anxious. At this point, the couple had been married for seventeen years.

Supriya Sule has strongly criticized Air India, alleging that the airline's flights are "endlessly delayed," causing inconvenience to passengers. Sule expressed frustration over the repeated setbacks flyers face, highlighting what she called "constant mismanagement" by the airline.

Maharashtra's Deputy CM Ajit Pawar assures strict action against anyone intimidating the Muslim community or creating communal discord.

A conman posing as a Bengaluru cop extorted couples near parks for 15 years. Arrested by Jayanagar police, Asif Khan blackmailed victims for money and valuables. Authorities recovered stolen gold and urged more victims to come forward.
 

Pro-Kannada groups have called a 12-hour Karnataka bandh today over the Belagavi bus conductor attack. Transport disruptions, security measures, and political responses shape the statewide protest amid ongoing Maharashtra-Karnataka tensions.