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Salman Khan supports Rajpal Yadav

Salman Khan supports Rajpal Yadav

Superstar Salman Khan has come out in support of fellow actor Rajpal Yadav for his immense contribution to the film industry over his three-decade career. Khan lauded Yadav for his consistency and the value he brings to every performance. ย  The โ€œBajrangi Bhaijaanโ€ actorโ€™s remarks in support of the comedian came following a recent award show in which the host apparently took a dig at Yadavโ€™s ongoing cheque bounce case. ย  Reportedly, the controversy arose during the Screen Awards held in Mumbai on April 5, where the conversation between journalist Saurabh Dwivedi, Zakir Khan, and Rajpal Yadav was linked to…
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Sunil Gavaskar slams overseas players, questions their commitment amid unavailability issues in IPL 2026

Sunil Gavaskar slams overseas players, questions their commitment amid unavailability issues in IPL 2026

New Delhi: Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has once again stirred up the debate around overseas players' availability in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Several foreign players are yet to join their respective teams this season for different reasons and Gavaskar is not pleased at all with the current situation. Mitchell Starc of the Delhi Capitals is recovering from an injury, even as Cricket Australia is also managing his workload ahead of the hectic international cricket schedule from August 2026. On the other hand, the likes of Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood have joined their teams…
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Whose Strait is it anyway? After ceasefire, Iran and Trump both lay claim to control Hormuz operations

Whose Strait is it anyway? After ceasefire, Iran and Trump both lay claim to control Hormuz operations

New Delhi: With just a few hours of the US-Iran ceasefire announcement that paused the fighting for two weeks in the Middle East, the Strait of Hormuz, which is at the core of the conflict, both Tehran and Donald Trump are now scrambling to assert dominance over the narrow sea route, which will be reopened as per the truce terms. In its 10-point plan presented to the US to agree on the truce, Iran has demanded guaranteed control of shipping through Hormuz and the decision on the safe passage protocol for oil and energy supplies. Iran to control Hormuz? Media…
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RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Central bank keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, maintains neutral stance

RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Central bank keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, maintains neutral stance

New Delhi: Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday said that the six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has unanimously decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent.ย Malhotra also said that the central bank has maintained the policy stance as โ€˜Neutralโ€™. The RBI MPC meeting comes amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, which has led to a sharp increase in crude oil prices and a sharp depreciation of the rupee.ย ย  The RBI has cut rates by a total of 125 basis points since February 2025, marking its most aggressive easing cycle since 2019. It last reduced the…
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Draft label in Pakistan PM’s X post on Iran war sparks questions over message origin: ‘USA wrote for him’

Draft label in Pakistan PM’s X post on Iran war sparks questions over message origin: ‘USA wrote for him’

New Delhi: A draft version of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharifโ€™s post on X, updated just a minute before the final version went live on Tuesday, has raised eyebrows. The draft was clearly marked with the words, โ€œDraft โ€“ Pakistanโ€™s PM Message on X.โ€ In the post, Sharif appealed to the United States to extend the truce deadline in Iran and urged the latter to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. While the content of the message was clear, the unusual presence of the word โ€œDraftโ€ in an official statement drew attention. Observers are questioning whether this was a simple mistake…
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Market Opening Bell: Sensex surges 2,674 points, Nifty above 23,850 as crude oil prices drop below USD 95

Market Opening Bell: Sensex surges 2,674 points, Nifty above 23,850 as crude oil prices drop below USD 95

Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, started the trading session on a strong positive note on Wednesday, amid positive global cues as crude oil prices dropped below USD 95 after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire. The action in the market also comes ahead of the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) outcome. While the 30-share BSE Sensex surged 2,674.05 points or 3.58 per cent to start the session at 77,290.63, the Nifty added 731.5 points to open at 23,855.15. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 74,616.58 and the Nifty 50 at…
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Hardik Pandya lauds Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after his blitzkrieg vs MI, ‘quite fascinating to see him’

Hardik Pandya lauds Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after his blitzkrieg vs MI, ‘quite fascinating to see him’

Guwahati: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to be the talking point in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The 15-year-old is showing signs of stopping as he even took on the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult - two world-class bowlers - despite facing them for the first time in his career. His duel with Bumrah was the most significant attraction of the evening and Sooryavanshi smashed the first ball from him for a six. Even Boult was not spared as the teenager smashed 39 runs off 14 deliveries to get the Rajasthan Royals off to a flyer…
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Strikes continue between Israel, Iran despite ceasefire announcement, missile alerts echo in Gulf

Strikes continue between Israel, Iran despite ceasefire announcement, missile alerts echo in Gulf

New Delhi: Hours after United States President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, fresh attacks were reported across the region. Iran launched ballistic missiles targeting Israel as well as Gulf countries including Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait. Missile alerts and sirens echoed across several areas, creating panic among residents. The condition outlined by Trump for the ceasefire was the โ€œcomplete, immediate, and safe reopeningโ€ of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the worldโ€™s most crucial oil and gas shipping routes. On the other side, Iran made it clear that its decision is conditional. The country…
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Why is Will Jacks not playing Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026? Head coach Mahela Jayawardene reveals reason

Why is Will Jacks not playing Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026? Head coach Mahela Jayawardene reveals reason

Guwahati: The Mumbai Indians seem to have lost their way after winning their opening match of the IPL season, ending a 14-year drought. They have lost two consecutive matches since then, with the latest defeat coming against Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday in a rain-curtailed encounter at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The five-time champions are struggling with their team combination and Will Jacks is one player whose absence has left many surprised. On expected lines, MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene was asked about Jacks being benched for the first three matches of IPL 2026 despite the all-rounder winning four…
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