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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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Netanyahu backs USโ€“Iran ceasefire, stresses deal doesn’t apply to Hezbollah conflict in Lebanon

Netanyahu backs USโ€“Iran ceasefire, stresses deal doesn’t apply to Hezbollah conflict in Lebanon

Jerusalem: Israel has expressed support for the United Statesโ€™ temporary ceasefire with Iran, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasised that the agreement does not include conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon. In a statement released on Wednesday, Netanyahuโ€™s office said Israel welcomed US President Donald Trumpโ€™s decision to pause strikes against Iran for a period of two weeks. The pause is conditional on Iran immediately reopening the Strait of Hormuz and halting all attacks against the US, Israel, and other regional countries. The statement also highlighted Israelโ€™s backing for Washingtonโ€™s broader efforts to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons or advancing…
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Personality test: Choose a tree and see what it reveals about your hidden talent

Personality test: Choose a tree and see what it reveals about your hidden talent

Weโ€™ve all been thereโ€”scrolling through the internet at a weird hour and stumbling onto a quiz that promises to reveal our "hidden soul" based on something as simple as a colour or a shape. While these aren't exactly rigorous scientific exams, there is a reason we keep coming back to them. We have a deep-seated, natural curiosity about who we are when all the social filters are stripped away. This specific test doesnโ€™t ask you to fill out a fifty-page questionnaire or analyse your childhood; it just asks you to trust your gut. Itโ€™s about that split-second "click" you feel…
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Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Tuesday hit out at the rejection of notices from the opposition to move a motion in Parliament for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Tuesday hit out at the rejection of notices from the opposition to move a motion in Parliament for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Terming the move as 'partisan', Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Tuesday hit out at the rejection of notices from the opposition to move a motion in Parliament for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, saying it was decided that there are no facts in the allegations without an investigation. ย  Sibal, who is a senior advocate, said if constitutional authorities take such decisions, then the polarised politics in the country will continue.Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday rejected separate notices from the opposition to move a motion for the…
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New Delhi weather today for DC vs GT IPL 2026 clash at Arun Jaitley Stadium: Will rain interrupt play again?

New Delhi weather today for DC vs GT IPL 2026 clash at Arun Jaitley Stadium: Will rain interrupt play again?

New Delhi: The ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) is suffering from iffy weather across several states in the country. For the last two days, rain is playing spoilsport with the KKR vs PBKS clash in Kolkata getting washed out while the RR vs MI encounter had to be reduced to 11 overs per side. For the third consecutive day in IPL 2026, rain is likely to have a say as the match between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans as well with all eyes on New Delhi weather today. As per Accuweather, the forecast is pretty much clear in the morning,…
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Mojtaba Khamenei tells Iranian military to stop firing after ceasefire with US, warns ‘this is not end of war’

Mojtaba Khamenei tells Iranian military to stop firing after ceasefire with US, warns ‘this is not end of war’

Tehran: Iran's Supreme Leaderย Mojtaba Khamenei on Wednesday adopted a cautious approach to the ceasefire with the US, ordering all its military units to stop firing, but keep their hands on the trigger, as this "will not be the end of the war". In a statement broadcast on Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, Khamenei said the conflict is ongoing, but all branches of the military must comply with the ceasefire order and halt operations. At the same time, Iran issued a strong warning, stressing that its forces remain on high alert. It said the ceasefire should not be interpreted as a…
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Updated points table after RR vs MI IPL 2026 clash as Rajasthan Royals register hat-trick of wins

Updated points table after RR vs MI IPL 2026 clash as Rajasthan Royals register hat-trick of wins

Guwahati: Rajasthan Royals jumped to the top of the IPL 2026 points table on Tuesday after an authoritative 27-run win over five-time champions Mumbai Indians at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. It was set up by their opening pair - Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi who took on the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult to leave MI deflated in the 11-over per side encounter. Only for the third time in their IPL history, the Royals have won their first three matches of the season and fittingly, also sit on the top of the table with a brilliant net…
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Iran agrees to ceasefire, to reopen Strait of Hormuz; what’s in the 10-point plan

Iran agrees to ceasefire, to reopen Strait of Hormuz; what’s in the 10-point plan

New Delhi: Iran has agreed to a two-week ceasefire but made it clear that this is only a temporary pause, not the end of the conflict. Officials said negotiations with the United States will begin soon, with talks expected to take place in Islamabad. The leadership stressed that the ceasefire depends on several key conditions being met. Iran has agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz during the ceasefire period. However, it said movement through the route will be monitored and managed by its armed forces, meaning access will not be completely unrestricted. What are Iranโ€™s ceasefire conditions? At the…
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US-Iran agree on two-week ceasefire, Trump to stop bombings: What we know so far

US-Iran agree on two-week ceasefire, Trump to stop bombings: What we know so far

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump announced that it would pause military strikes on Iran for a period of two weeks. The announcement came via his Truth Social platform just about 90 minutes before his own deadline for potential escalation. Trump described the move as a โ€œdouble-sided ceasefire,โ€ suggesting that both nations would refrain from aggressive actions during this period. โ€œI agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks. This will be a double-sided CEASEFIRE!,โ€ Trump posted.ย  Here's what Trump said A key condition outlined by Trump was the โ€œcomplete, immediate, and safe…
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