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Guwahati, Apr 8 (PTI) Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene admitted his side was blown off course by a blistering onslaught from Rajasthan Royals openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying the bowlers missed their lines and lengths on a night when even Jasprit Bumrah "probably missed the length by a little bit". Mumbai Indians suffered a 27-run defeat in a rain-curtailed IPL clash as Jaiswal and Sooryavanshi lit up the night with a blistering display that powered Rajastha ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) An Assam Police team on Tuesday is at the Delhi residence of Congress leader Pawan Khera for questioning in connection with a case linked to allegations made against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his family, official sources said. The team formally informed Delhi Police upon arrival, following which a local police team joined and is assisting in the proceedings, the source said. ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian auteur Imtiaz Ali, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film 'Main Vapas Aaunga', has spoken up on the importance of telling a love story in times of crisis, and how it could restore the faith of mankind in good. In 'Main Vapas Aaunga', Imtiaz Ali touches upon the themes of separation, the Partition of India, and the pain that followed. Imtiaz spoke with IANS during the promotions of the film, and said that this is the perfect time to tell st ...Read More >
Davanagere, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President D.K. Shivakumar said that campaigning in the bye-election constituencies of Bagalkot and Davanagere South has been conducted peacefully so far, and congratulated all political parties for maintaining decorum. Speaking to reporters in Davanagere on Tuesday, he said government officials have extended full cooperation in ensuring smooth conduct of the elections. He added that both he and ...Read More >
Fatorda (Goa), April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Goals from Marcus Joseph, Kapil Hoble, and Richmond Kwasi Owusu helped Dempo Sports Club register their first win of the Star Cement Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 season with a comfortable 3-0 win over Shillong Lajong FC at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda, Goa, on Tuesday. Shillong Lajong enjoyed the majority of possession throughout the game but struggled to convert it into clear chances, as Dempo maintained a disciplined defensive shape. The result ma ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd reported 64 per cent jump in consolidated revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025-26, buoyed by robust wedding and discretionary jewellery purchases even as gold prices remained volatile. The jewellery retailer had a revenue of Rs 6,222.35 crore in the same quarter a year earlier, a company statement said. For full fiscal year FY2026, consolidated revenue rose approximately 42 per cent from the prior year, when the company recorded a ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Filmmaker Siddharth Anand has weighed in on comedian Zakir Khan's controversial remarks about the success of Dhurandhar, joining the conversation shortly after actor Ameesha Patel urged Khan to "stop spreading negativity." The exchange has sparked debate across social media, with many users linking Anand's post directly to Khan's comments at a recent award show. The controversy began when Zakir Khan joked that the massive box-office success of Dhurandhar had left many in Bollywood fe ...Read More >
Delhi Capitals face IPL 2026 setback as injured pacer Mitchell Starc misses three more games, team banks on in form bowlers before his expected return. In what might come as a massive blow to Delhi Capitals' desires of winning a maiden IPL title, star Australian pacer Mitchell Starc is all set to miss three more matches of IPL 2026, with his availability only possible for the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 21, according to a report in The Times of India. Starc is managing shoulder ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) In a significant procedural directive, the Supreme Court has said that "exceptionally urgent matters" that cannot wait for the listing process have to be mentioned only before the Chief Justice of India, even if he is busy presiding over a constitution bench. According to the usual practice, urgent matters are mentioned for listing and hearing before the seniormost judge of the apex court if the CJI is either unavailable or busy heading a constitution bench. In a circula ...Read More >
Mumbai: Jewellery demand remained resilient despite volatile gold prices, helping Kalyan Jewellers close FY2026 on a high note with strong growth across India and overseas markets. Kalyan Jewellers' India operations led the growth momentum, delivering revenue growth exceeding 65 percent in Q4 compared to the same period last year. The company attributed this to strong same-store-sales growth of over 45 percent across key markets. Wedding purchases and discretionary spending stayed firm despite ...Read More >
New Delhi: Dashing former Proteas batter Henrich Klaasen feels it is still early days in the tournament for the Sunrisers Hyderabad and is confident that the 2016 IPL champions will fire in all departments going forward after two defeats in their first three games. SRH lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 6 wickets in their opener and then were humbled by 5 wickets by Lucknow Super Giants in their last game. Their only win -- 65-run victory -- came against Kolkata Knight Riders."Our batting ha ...Read More >
'If Pakistan Tries To Cast An Eye On Bengal': Rajnath Singh Tears Into Khawaja Asif Over Kolkata Threat Rajnath Singh warned Pakistan against provocative rhetoric after Khawaja Asif's reported threat to strike Kolkata. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday issued a sharp warning to Pakistan, cautioning against provocative rhetoric after Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif spoke about striking Kolkata in the event of any future misadventure by India. Singh invoked the historical context ...Read More >
The TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, match no.13, was between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. RR beat MI by 27 runs in a rain-curtailed match. The RR vs MI match started at 10:10 PM IST. The rain curtailed the game, reduced to 11 overs per side. The power play was for 3.2 overs. MI captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to field first. They made three changes, with the captain coming back after the illness, and Corbin Bosch ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A large metal panel from the ceiling of an aerobridge at Hyderabad airport fell on an Air India Express passenger's head, causing internal injuries and leaving him dazed and giddy. Deepak Adoni, a US citizen who came to India on work, told PTI that he was among the first few passengers to exit the flight that arrived from Bengaluru on Sunday afternoon. "I had taken a few steps when the heavy panel fell on my head, and I instinctively held on to the railing to steady myself, not know ...Read More >
PRNewswire Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 8: Jewellery has always held a deeply personal place in people's hearts, and natural diamonds remain its most powerful expression. Every natural diamond carries within it a story of love, milestones, heritage and personal triumphs. On the first-ever World Diamond Day, these stories took centre stage, as people across the country came together to celebrate the meaning and emotion behind every diamond. Launched by the Natural Diamond Council (NDC), W ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): For years, I found myself in a constant battle with my bed. My previous 'back-support' mattress, filled with materials like jute, had a frustrating habit of failing where I needed it most. Within weeks, it would sink in high-pressure areas, forcing me into a fortnightly ritual of flipping and rotating it just to get a level surface. After switching to the Duroflex Airboost, that cycle has finally ended. Also Read | 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Trailer: Simone Ashl ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 7 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday inaugurated the first phase of Mumbai Metro Line 9 from Dahisar East to Kashigaon, linking the city with neighbouring Mira Bhayandar in Thane district. The services will be thrown open to the public on Wednesday. Fadnavis flagged off the train from Dahisar East and travelled to Kashigaon, along with Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik, and Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde. With this, Mumbai n ...Read More >
On Tuesday, the actor took to his Instagram, and shared a video of himself talking to the camera. He appealed to his followers to not go after the show hosts Saurabh Dwivedi and Zakir Khan, who passed the snide remark at him from the stage. He said in Hindi, "I was fortunate to go to the Screen awards the other day. I got a chance to meet the entire industry there. There was a lot of dancing, skits and singing. The atmosphere was great. Various skits were going on. One of the things that Saurab ...Read More >
New Delhi: Lately, unseasonal rains have disrupted the pace of life, causing the situation to remain precarious. From North India to the southern states and even the northeastern regions, the rains are adversely affecting not only farmers' crops but also the general public's lives. There is now speculation that India's Southwest Monsoon for the year 2026 is expected to be weaker compared to previous years. According to the Meteorological Department, an alert has been issued indicating that this ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ)Rajasthan Royals (RR) star Yashasvi Jaiswal revealed the message he gave to his opening partner, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, after the 15-year-old prodigy hit Mumbai Indians (MI) talisman Jasprit Bumrah for a six off the first ball, which is very rare against a bowler of his calibre. After the match, Jaiswal said it was exciting to watch Vaibhav take on Bumrah, who he called one of the legends of the game. He also said that Vaibhav's attacking start helped ease the p ...Read More >
Panaji: The Bombay high court on Wednesday stopped the Election Commission (EC) from proceeding with the Ponda bypoll scheduled for Thursday, the first time in Goan political history that an assembly election was cancelled on the orders of a court.After pronouncing the judgment, the division bench of justices Valmiki Menezes and Amit Jamsandekar rejected the EC's plea to stay its order for two weeks on the grounds that the election process had started, 171 voters already voted via postal ballots ...Read More >
Addressing a press conference in Delhi, senior BJP leader and lawmaker Ravi Shankar Prasad condemned Kharge's alleged remarks comparing the BJP and RSS to "poisonous snakes," terming them "deeply objectionable" and beyond the limits of acceptable political discourse. He also demanded an apology from Kharge for his alleged remarks on the people of Gujarat and some other states, saying that the comment was "shameless, demeaning and utterly despicable". "Do they agree with this statement? If Rahul ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 6 Apr: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday welcomed the CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) preliminary enquiry (PE) ordered by the Supreme Court of India into allegations surrounding the awarding of government contracts to his kin, and assured of full cooperation with the investigating agency. Responding to the development, Khandu said the enquiry would help clear the air and reaffirm transparency in governance. He said his government has nothing to hide and will extend all suppor ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) Silver prices declined by Rs 2,000 to Rs 2.40 lakh per kilogram, while gold slipped to Rs 1.53 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday as investors turned cautious ahead of US President Donald Trump's deadline to Iran for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. According to the All India Sarafa Association, the white metal depreciated by Rs 2,000, or nearly 1 per cent, to Rs 2,40,000 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes) from Monday's closing level of Rs 2,42,000 per ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): The teaser of the Lakshya and Ananya Panday starrer 'Chand Mera Dil' is finally out, offering a glimpse at an intense love story with a darker turn. Backed by Dharma Productions, the film is directed by Vivek Soni. The teaser of the film opens with the love-filled moments between Lakshya and Ananya. They were seen spending quality time with each other. With the tagline "Pyaar mein thoda paagal hona hi padta hai," the film hints at a love that's deep ...Read More >
Bengaluru, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Senior BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly, R. Ashoka, on Wednesday said that the bye-elections in Davanagere South and Bagalkot are not merely routine electoral exercises, but a strong message from the people of Karnataka against the ruling Congress government. Speaking in Bengaluru, Ashoka alleged that the electorate is using the bypolls to signal a "bye-bye" to the government led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Ashoka claimed that whil ...Read More >
There is no strong electoral wind blowing across Tamil Nadu to indicate the emerging trends and directions of the potential outcome of the assembly elections to be held on April 23, 2026. There is nothing to suggest that there is something brewing beneath the political surface. The alliances have been formalised, seat sharing arrangements have been completed, candidates list have been prepared and circulated out of the party headquarters and finally the filing of nomination process has begun. Al ...Read More >
New Delhi: Retail automobile sales in India surged to an all-time high of 29.67 million units in the just-ended fiscal year, growing 13%, with five of six vehicle categories setting new annual records. Passenger vehicle sales grew by 13% at 4.7 million units while two-wheeler sales clocked a 13% rise at 21.4 million units, per data collated by Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (Fada) from the government's Vahan portal. Commercial vehicle sales grew by 12% at 1.06 million units, tra ...Read More >
India - Akali leaders Harsimrat, Majithia seek compensation for crop damage due to hailstorms Chandigarh, Senior SAD leader and Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Monday urged the Union agriculture minister to send a special team to Punjab to assess the damage caused to the standing wheat crop by hailstorms. He urged the Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to release a special compensation package to affected farmers. On the other hand, Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia demanded immedi ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a big boost for India's civil nuclear energy production, the indigenously designed and built Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu has attained criticality.Congratulating Indian scientists and engineers on the reactor attaining criticality, PM Narendra Modi posted on X, "Today, India takes a defining step in its civil nuclear journey, advancing the second stage of its nuclear programme."This advanced reactor, capable of producing more fuel than it consume ...Read More >
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