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‘Ruturaj Gaikwad can do more’: CSK coach Stephen Fleming on captain’s underwhelming outings in IPL 2026

‘Ruturaj Gaikwad can do more’: CSK coach Stephen Fleming on captain’s underwhelming outings in IPL 2026

New Delhi: Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming has thrown his weight behind captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, but conceded that he could 'do more' after his underwhelming performances in the Indian Premier League 2026. Gaikwad had set the stage alight in his early CSK years, but hasn't had the same success this time around, having been caught in something that hasn't let him flow freely.ย  Gaikwad is not known to be a serial six-hitter like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi or Priyansh Arya, but his classical play can keep him striking in the 140s to 150s alongside his anchoring skills. The two components…
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Rajnath holds bilateral talks with Vietnamese counterpart: ‘India committed to strengthening partnership’

Rajnath holds bilateral talks with Vietnamese counterpart: ‘India committed to strengthening partnership’

Hanoi: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday held bilateral talks with Vietnamese Defence Minister Phan Van Giang in Hanoi, with both sides reviewing defence cooperation and regional security amid growing strategic ties between India and Vietnam. Rajnath said, "India remains committed to strengthening its Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Vietnam." This visit is particularly significant: Rajnath Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says, "This visit is particularly significant, as it coincides with the occasion of the 10th anniversary of our Strategic Partnership. It serves as a major milestone which showcases the depth of our bilateral relations. We are delighted that, during…
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Market Opening Bell: Sensex gains 126 points, Nifty above 23,650 as crude oil cools

Market Opening Bell: Sensex gains 126 points, Nifty above 23,650 as crude oil cools

Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, started the trading session on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, on a positive note amid mixed global cues after crude oil prices cooled slightly following reports that US President Donald Trump postponed a potential military strike on Iran. While the 30-share BSE Sensex gained 126.23 points or 0.16 per cent to start the session at 75,441.27, the Nifty added 25.35 points to open at 23,675.30. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 75,315.04 and the Nifty 50 at 23,649.95.ย Similarly, the broader indices traded in the green in the opening session.…
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MS Dhoni hugs Suresh Raina as CSK take lap of honour after last home game of IPL 2026 | WATCH

MS Dhoni hugs Suresh Raina as CSK take lap of honour after last home game of IPL 2026 | WATCH

New Delhi: MS Dhoni met his longtime teammate Suresh Raina as the Chennai Super Kings took a lap of honour after playing their last home game of the IPL 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Monday, May 18. The Super Kings could have given the Chepauk fans a memorable closure with a win against the Sunrisers Hyderabad; however, they went down in what was a very crucial match for their playoff hopes. The Super Kings failed to defend a competitive 180 on a slow Chepauk surface as Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen played big knocks of 70 and 47…
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US extends sanctions waiver on Russian oil already at sea by 30 days amid stalled peace talks with Iran

US extends sanctions waiver on Russian oil already at sea by 30 days amid stalled peace talks with Iran

Washington: The United States Department of the Treasury has prolonged its sanctions waiver for Russian crude already stuck at sea, granting an additional month of relief. The fresh order issued on Monday confirms that the earlier General License No. 134B, which expired on May 16, has now been fully replaced by General License No. 134C, effective May 18.ย According to the Office of Foreign Assets Control, the waiver applies only to Russian oil shipments that were at sea on or before April 17 and now remains valid until June 17. The licence also clearly excludes any transaction involving individuals or entities…
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Sanju Samson makes MS Dhoni-esque stumping to dismiss Heinrich Klaasen, leads to verbal exchange | WATCH

Sanju Samson makes MS Dhoni-esque stumping to dismiss Heinrich Klaasen, leads to verbal exchange | WATCH

New Delhi: Sanju Samson had an MS Dhoni-esque moment when he stumped to dismiss Heinrich Klaasen in Chennai Super Kings' clash against the Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Monday, May 18. Klaasen and Ishan Kishan sent the Super Kings into huge trouble with a crucial 75-run stand for the third wicket before the Proteas' dismissal opened the gates a bit. Kishan and Klaasen had bided their time on what was a slow Chepuak surface before cashing in and hitting boundaries at will to push CSK out of the contest. CSK were running out of options when Noor…
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Three killed in shooting, two suspects dead in suspected hate crime at San Diego’s largest mosque

Three killed in shooting, two suspects dead in suspected hate crime at San Diego’s largest mosque

San Diego : Three men were killed as two teenage shooters opened fire at a San Diego mosque on Monday before killing themselves a few blocks away, police said. The attack at the Islamic Centre of San Diego is being investigated as a hate crime, San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said at a news conference at a neighbourhood park across from the mosque. Trump calls it terrible situation US President Donald Trump on San Diego mosque shooting, said, "It's a terrible situation, we will be looking into it very strongly." Two teenage shooters opened fire at a San Diego…
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Gautam Adani secures global settlement, resolves all three US mattersโ€”DOJ, SEC and OFAC

Gautam Adani secures global settlement, resolves all three US mattersโ€”DOJ, SEC and OFAC

New Delhi: The resolution of all three matters โ€” DOJ, SEC and OFAC โ€” have been brought a clean close to a phase that had kept legal risk and market attention tightly linked. With these cases now behind it, Gautam Adani moves ahead without regulatory overhang, with management focus back on operations across energy, transport and infrastructure. What stands out is the way it handled a complex situation It also changes the narrative. Over months of scrutiny, the group continued to invest, build and operate at scale. What stands out now is the way it handled a complex, multi-jurisdictional situation…
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How can CSK still qualify for IPL 2026 playoffs after loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad?

How can CSK still qualify for IPL 2026 playoffs after loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad?

New Delhi: Chennai Super Kings' hopes of qualifying for the Indian Premier League 2026 took a nosedive after the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side suffered a loss in their 13th match of the tournament at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Monday, May 18. CSK needed a win to enter the top four and put a strong challenge for the playoffs; however, they squandered the golden chance on what was a slow Chepauk surface. Led by contributions from Kartik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, and Shivam Dube, the Super Kings posted 180/7 after opting to bat. Sunrisers took their time in the chase, especially after…
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Trump calls off Tuesday plan to attack Iran at request of Gulf allies; warns US ready for full-scale assault

Trump calls off Tuesday plan to attack Iran at request of Gulf allies; warns US ready for full-scale assault

Washington: US President Donald Trump said that he has postponed a 'planned military strike' on Iran for Tuesday after requests from key Gulf leaders and because 'serious negotiations' are underway that could lead to an agreement aimed at preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Trump's announcement in a social media post Monday (local time) came as he had threatened that the clock was ticking for Iran to strike a deal or fighting would renew after a fragile ceasefire. Serious negotiations are now taking place: Trumpย  In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump said the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim…
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