Sanju Samson said he spoke to Sachin Tendulkar during India’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign when he was unsure about his form. Samson said he stayed in touch with Tendulkar before the tournament and even received a call from him a day before the final. The conversations helped Samson find clarity in his game. He later played a key role in India’s title win with strong performances during the tournament. Sachin Tendulkar’s Advice Helped Sanju Samson Find Clarity During India’s T20 World Cup 2026 Campaign. Samson said the guidance was not about major technical changes. It was more about preparation and understanding the game better. Other players have also spoken about Tendulkar’s advice. Shubman Gill earlier said Tendulkar told him to “defend straight and score square.” (PC: HT)

Saudi Arabia has started reducing oil production as storage tanks begin to fill due to disruption near the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict in the Middle East has slowed maritime traffic from the Persian Gulf, affecting exports.   A source familiar with the matter said the kingdom is lowering output to avoid overwhelming storage capacity. Other producers such as the UAE, Kuwait and Iraq have also reduced production.   Saudi Arabia produces about 10 million barrels of oil per day and exports around 7 million barrels. Some shipments are being diverted through the Red Sea port of Yanbu.   However, the pipeline route cannot fully replace exports usually sent through Hormuz. Oil prices have already crossed $100 per barrel. (PC: NDTV)

Glasgow Central Station is expected to remain closed on Tuesday after a major fire broke out in a nearby building. The blaze started in a vape shop on Union Street at about 3:45 pm on Sunday. The fire later spread through nearby Victorian buildings. Part of a dome on one building collapsed during the incident. All train services from the station were cancelled on Monday. Trains are not running to the high-level platforms and are not stopping at the low-level platforms. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said nine appliances and three high-reach vehicles remain at the scene. Officials confirmed no injuries have been reported. Authorities advised people to avoid the area. (PC: BBC)

India has sufficient crude oil and fuel stocks despite global concerns over possible disruption near the Strait of Hormuz, government sources said. Officials said the country has enough petrol, diesel, LPG and natural gas to meet current demand. They added that there is “no immediate risk” to domestic fuel supply. The government is reviewing the energy situation several times a day. To strengthen supply, refiners and oil marketing companies have been asked to prioritise LPG production. Refineries may increase LPG output further if needed. India is also diversifying energy imports. Officials said the country imports energy from 27 nations. India continues to buy Russian crude, averaging about 1.04 million barrels per day. (PC: India Today)

India head coach Gautam Gambhir reacted after MS Dhoni congratulated the team following the T20 World Cup 2026 victory in Ahmedabad. India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the final to win their third T20 World Cup title. After the match, Dhoni posted on Instagram praising the team and also had a message for Gambhir. “Coach Sahab smile looks great on you, intensity with smile is a killer combo,” Dhoni wrote. Gambhir later replied in the comments section. “And what a reason to smile. Great seeing you,” he wrote. Dhoni was present at the Narendra Modi Stadium for the final. He also joined Rohit Sharma in presenting the trophy before the match. (PC: India Today)

Rising tensions in the Middle East have erased about ₹31 lakh crore from Indian stock markets since the latest Iran war escalation on February 28. Data from the Bombay Stock Exchange shows the total market value of listed companies fell sharply during this period. On Monday alone, investor wealth worth about ₹12.78 trillion was wiped out. The BSE Sensex dropped 2,299 points to around 76,619. The NSE Nifty 50 fell more than 700 points to about 23,736. The sell-off comes as global crude oil prices surged above $110 per barrel. India imports about 85% of its oil. Analysts warn higher oil prices could raise inflation and pressure the economy. (PC: X)

At least six impact sites were reported in central Israel after Iran launched ballistic missiles carrying cluster munitions, Israeli police said. The strikes hit several locations including Yehud, Holon and Bat Yam. Medical officials said one man was killed at a construction site in Yehud. Another man at the same site was critically injured. A third person was seriously wounded at a different location in central Israel. Emergency teams rushed to the affected areas after the missile attack. Police said they are checking multiple impact locations and securing the sites. The attack comes amid ongoing military tensions between Iran and Israel. (PC: X)

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday voiced strong support for Iran during the ongoing conflict with the United States. He said Russia would continue to stand with Tehran. “I wish to confirm unwavering support for Tehran and solidarity with our Iranian friends,” Putin said. He also congratulated Mojtaba Khamenei after he was appointed Iran’s new supreme leader. Putin said he was confident Mojtaba would carry forward his father’s work “with honour” and unite the Iranian people during difficult times. Putin earlier spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and expressed condolences over the killing of former leader Ali Khamenei and others. The Kremlin also called for an immediate end to hostilities. (PC: HT)

The United States expressed surprise after Israel struck about 30 Iranian fuel depots, a move that went beyond what Washington expected, Axios reported. A senior US official said the scale of the strikes was “not a good idea.” Another Israeli official said the message from the US afterward was a blunt “WTF.” Israel had informed the US before the operation. But American officials said they did not expect such a large attack on fuel sites used by civilians and the military. A Trump adviser said the president “didn't like the idea” of burning oil infrastructure. US officials also worry the images of large fires could push global oil prices higher. (PC: X)

The ongoing US-Iran conflict in West Asia shook Indian markets and triggered protests in Parliament on Monday. The Sensex fell more than 3%, or around 2,500 points, marking one of the steepest market drops in six years. Over ₹25 lakh crore in investor wealth has been wiped out since the conflict began. Opposition leaders staged protests inside and outside Parliament and demanded a detailed discussion on the crisis. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said the conflict “has now impacted India's energy security and economic stability”. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the government is closely monitoring developments. “Our national interest, including energy security and trade flows, will always be paramount,” he told Parliament. (PC: HT)