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NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals batter Yashasvi Jaiswal's message to teenage sensation and his opening partner Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was simple, clear and telling -- "khel bindaas." And it perfectly summed up Rajasthan Royals' fearless approach in their 27-run win over Mumbai Indians in a rain-hit IPL 2026 clash in Guwahati on Tuesday.Jaiswal, who smashed an unbeaten 77 off 32 balls to win the Player of the Match award, revealed how constant positive messaging between the opening pair helped dismantl ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A meeting between a delegation of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Election Commission (EC) turned tense on Wednesday, with both sides trading sharply conflicting accounts of what transpired.According to sources in the poll body, TMC leader Derek O'Brien allegedly raised his voice during the interaction and told the Chief Election Commissioner not to speak."Trinamool Congress meeting lasted barely a few minutes. EC sources said Trinamool MP Derek O Brien shouted at the Election Co ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The buzz around Vaibhav Sooryavanshi refuses to die down -- and now, a fresh talking point has gripped the cricketing world: could the teenage sensation one day don the Mumbai Indians colours?A single social media post from former India cricketer Jatin Paranjape has ignited the chatter, hinting that the 15-year-old prodigy might be destined for the IPL's most successful talent factory. "Vaibhav Suryavanshi will play against his future team tonight," Paranjape wrote ahead of Rajasthan ...Read More >
PANAJI: The Mapusa JMFC court granted bail to Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra in the alleged NOC forgery case on a bond of Rs 50,000 each, paving the way for their release.The court did not make any oral observations, stating that detailed reasoning would be part of the written order.The brothers are accused of using a forged no-objection certificate (NOC) from the Candolim primary health centre to operate their nightclub.Mapusa police had registered a separate FIR based on a complaint by the health o ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday filed her nomination from Bhabanipur, staging a show of strength with a road march from her Kalighat residence to the Alipore Survey Building in Kolkata. Flanked by supporters chanting slogans in her favour, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief walked nearly 800 metres, greeting party workers with folded hands as she sought to project confidence ahead of a high-stakes contest.Soon after filing her papers, Banerjee launched a sharp ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: Over 1,500 homebuyers in several Haryana cities have been left in limbo for years as multiple housing projects of Piyush Group remained incomplete, even as funds collected from buyers were allegedly diverted into fresh land investments instead of finishing promised homes.The case centres around alleged financial irregularities by Piyush Colonisers Limited and its promoters, where money paid by buyers for residential units in Palwal, Faridabad, Rewari and Bhiwadi was not used for proj ...Read More >
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has officially initiated the Class 11 admission cycle for the 2026-28 academic session through its Online Facilitation System for Students (OFSS). As per the notification, the online registration process will commence on April 8, 2026, enabling eligible students to apply for intermediate courses across affiliated schools and colleges in Bihar. The application link will be activated on the official OFSS portal, ofssbihar.net, where candidates can submit t ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Mumbai's first driverless pod taxi system, aimed at easing last-mile congestion in the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), will see its first phase completed within 20 months, Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Monday.The announcement sets a clear timeline for the city's first personal rapid transit system, designed to connect key transit points and reduce dependency on multiple modes of transport.Fadnavis performed the bhoomi pujan for the 3.36-km Phase I stretch, formally lau ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, is the toast of the nation. It's still early days in the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League but the left-hander has everyone talking again. If last season was about his age and fearlessness, this season his audacity in taking on the best in the business is what has made him box office. His ability to take down Jasprit Bumrah, his approach against Trent Boult and his refusal to be overawed by the opposition - which featured the circuit's biggest names - ...Read More >
JAISALMER: In a major breakthrough against narcotics trafficking, Barmer Police in Rajasthan, with the support of ATS Rajasthan and ATS Gujarat, has busted an international drug smuggling network operating on a "location-based model." For the first time, nearly 5 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine smuggled across the international border adjoining Barmer has been seized, and two accused have been arrested.The arrested accused were transporting the consignment to Gujarat for further supply. The ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: April in India is usually defined by rising temperatures, dry winds and sweltering afternoons. This year, however, has broken the pattern, bringing milder conditions, cleaner air and spells of unseasonal rain. On Tuesday, that unexpected weather played a decisive role in India's opening tie of the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I, disrupting schedules and tilting conditions away from the hosts' advantage.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!India cap ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Sai Sudharsan takes to IPL like a duck to water. From the time he made his debut for Gujarat Titans four seasons ago, the 24-year-old has emerged as one of the cornerstones of their batting.He has been their top rungetter in the last two seasons and claimed the Orange Cap with most runs in the tournament last year. Into his fifth IPL season, the southpaw showed signs of continuing his merry run by hitting a fluent 44-ball 73 in Titans' previous game against Rajasthan Royals, which the ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A 19-year-old first-year law student and his 50-year-old mother were on Tuesday arrested in connection with last week's hit-and-run in south Delhi's Greater Kailash-I that left a 41-year-old domestic help and cook dead.The incident took place on March 31 when Surendra Das, after buying bread from a nearby market, was returning on his motorcycle to the GK B-block house where he worked. He was allegedly hit by a speeding car, after which the driver fled.The accused driver, Ruhan Chadha, ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: There seems to be a spring in every step Delhi Capitals are taking this season. Yes, it might be only two games so far, but with two comprehensive victories, Capitals give the impression of finally translating their potential into performance and look capable of being a team that can go the distance. The Axar Patel-led team will be eager to build on its impressive start and complete a hat-trick of victories when they face a winless Gujarat Titans on their home turf here at the Arun Ja ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Out of 883 candidates contesting the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, 324 (38%) have declared criminal cases, including 201 (23%) facing serious charges, according to a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).The data from the affidavits submitted by candidates to the Election Commission of India as part of the nomination process shows that candidates with criminal cases are spread across party lines. Among major parties, 72 out of 85 Congress candidates, 59 out of 9 ...Read More >
Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu Elections 2026: The high-voltage campaign for the assembly elections in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry drew to a close, setting the stage for a crucial electoral showdown on April 9. Political parties made their final push with aggressive rallies, roadshows and outreach programmes, as top national and regional leaders fanned out across constituencies to consolidate support. With 299 seats across two states and one Union Territory going to polls, the elections are ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals rode on a blistering opening stand from Yashasvi Jaiswal and teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to beat Mumbai Indians by 27 runs in a rain-hit IPL clash in Guwahati on Tuesday.In a match reduced to 11 overs per side after a delay of two hours and 40 minutes due to persistent rain, Rajasthan posted a commanding 150/3 before restricting Mumbai to 123/9 to register their third consecutive win of the season and climb to the top of the table.Openers set the tone in po ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Mohammed Shami kept it simple, raw and deeply personal as he returned to his 'home' ground, Eden Gardens, ahead of Thursday's Lucknow Super Giants' clash against Kolkata Knight Riders -- a contest loaded with subplots for the veteran pacer.Fresh off a match-winning spell against Sunrisers Hyderabad, where he delivered a remarkable 2/9 with 18 dot balls, Shami struck a philosophical note, underlining the values that continue to drive him despite injuries and time away from the national ...Read More >
KORAPUT/BHUBANESWAR: Tribals armed with axes and other sharp farming tools clashed with police Tuesday over the construction of a road linked to an upcoming Vedanta Group bauxite mining project in Odisha's Rayagada, leaving 58 cops among 70 people injured.The unrest centres on a proposed 3km road that the locals view as a precursor to mining in the ecologically sensitive Sijimali hills. Residents have long opposed the project, citing fears of displacement, loss of forest rights and damage to tra ...Read More >
Karnataka 2nd PUC Results 2026: The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board is expected to declare the 2nd PUC Results 2026 on April 9, 2026. The board has not yet issued a notification confirming the exact time for the announcement.Earlier, KSEAB had indicated April 7, 2026 as the tentative date for the result declaration. However, the release was delayed, with the election code of conduct cited as the reason for the change in schedule.Delay linked to earlier tentative scheduleThe boa ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya was left in awe of teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after the youngster's explosive knock helped Rajasthan Royals secure a convincing 27-run win in a rain-hit IPL 2026 clash on Tuesday.In a match reduced to 11 overs per side in Guwahati, Sooryavanshi's breathtaking 39 off just 14 balls, alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal's unbeaten 77, powered Rajasthan to 150/3 -- a total that proved well beyond Mumbai's reach as they were restricted to 123/9.Go Bey ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Sarabjit Singh, who drove his vehicle into the Vidhan Sabha premises Monday, did so to draw attention to his missing nephew's case, he has told cops. He hoped that a high-ranking official there would address the matter. Police sources disclosed that Sarabjit, a farmer from Singhpur village in Pilibhit, initially intended to target Parliament.Delhi Police, however, is not taking his claims at face value and has taken eight days remand to corroborate his statements. Pilibhit police said ...Read More >
KOLKATA: An IndiGo A 320 aircraft that was parked in the apron area of Kolkata airport was damaged when a vehicle ferrying Oberoi catering officials dashed its right engine on Tuesday night. The airline's engineers are assessing the damage. Prima facie, the damage appeared to be extensive and is likely to ground the aircraft for days.The airport authority has initiated an inquiry into the incident.Sources said an Oberoi catering SUV bumped into the rear of starboard engine of the aircraft around ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal carved his name into an elite power-hitting club as he completed 100 sixes in the IPL, headlining a dominant 27-run win over Mumbai Indians in a rain-curtailed clash in Guwahati on Tuesday.The landmark came during a dazzling unbeaten 77, his 17th IPL half-century, as RR piled up 150/3 in a match reduced to 11 overs per side due to a long rain delay at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. Jaiswal's knock, studded with 10 fours and four sixes, not only ...Read More >
Nagpur: Fifteen live gelatin sticks and 58 detonators, including eight strapped with connectors, were recovered on Tuesday from garden of a college principal, Prof Ujwal Lanjewar's residence, in Central Nagpur, barely 5km off RSS headquarters. Panic struck the city with bomb detection and disposal squad, Petroleum & Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) officials, anti-terrorist squad, and other central and state agencies rushing to the spot after the professor's family dialled the police contro ...Read More >
SULTANPUR LODHI (KAPURTHALA): The critically ailing drug addict, whose parents had begged for help to save him, saying their other four sons had already died due to addiction, died at Govt Medical College Amritsar on Tuesday, within 24 hours of being admitted by police and govt officials in response to news reports on the family's plight.Kapurthala civil surgeon Sanjeev Bhagat told TOI that the patient had multiple complications -- he was found hepatitis-C and HIV-positive and had fluid around h ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a debate over faith and belief vs fundamental rights emerging from the striking down of the customary ban on the entry of menstruating women into Lord Ayyappa Temple at Sabarimala, Justice B V Nagarathna on Tuesday criticised the past social practice of treating women as 'untouchables' for three days every month.Part of the CJI Surya Kant-headed nine-judge constitution bench that commenced what promises to be an intense yet interesting elucidation of contesting constitutional and l ...Read More >
Jaipur: Rajasthan United Football Club capped off their final home game in spectacular fashion, edging past Gokulam Kerala FC 1-0 in a dramatic and high-intensity Indian Football League clash at the Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium here on Tuesday.Just when it seemed the match would end in a stalemate, Pangambam Naoba Meitei emerged as the hero, scoring a decisive goal deep into stoppage time (90+ minutes). With the match heading towards a goalless draw, Rajasthan United FC finally found the winner in t ...Read More >
Bathinda: Three days after resigning from SAD (Punar Surjit), former minister Tota Singh's son Barjinder Singh Brar Tuesday rejoined the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) at the residence of party president Sukhbir Singh Badal at Badal village in Muktsar. He was accompanied by the entire Akali Dal leadership from Moga district. Brar, repenting his decision to join the SAD (Punar Surjit), said he was feeling relieved over the "ghar vapsi".Earlier, Barjinder Singh, who had twice unsuccessfully contested A ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: BJP Tuesday flayed Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge for his "illiterate" barb at those supporting the governing party in Gujarat and other states, as home minister Amit Shah retorted that the country is looking to decimate the opposition party in elections for remarks it should be "ashamed of".Addressing rallies in Assam, Shah slammed Kharge for likening RSS and BJP to a venomous snake Muslims should finish off to survive. This is not language befitting democracy, he said, alleging C ...Read More >
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