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Schedule for India A’s tri-series in Sri Lanka announced, set to kick off on June 9
15
May
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Schedule for India A’s tri-series in Sri Lanka announced, set to kick off on June 9

New Delhi: In a major development, the schedule for the tri-series between India A, Sri Lanka A, and Afghanistan A has been announced. Sri Lanka will be hosting the two sides across the series, and it is worth noting that the series will kick off on June 9th with India A taking on Sri Lanka A.ย  The tri-series will be played in the 50-over format, and all the games of the series will be played in Dambulla. It is also worth noting that after the completion of the one-day tri-series, India A will be taking on Sri Lanka A across…
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Maharashtra government announces steep reduction in VAT on jet fuel, slashes it to 7%
15
May
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Maharashtra government announces steep reduction in VAT on jet fuel, slashes it to 7%

Mumbai: In a relief to airlines, the Maharashtra government has significantly reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF). According to an official notification, the state government has slashed VAT from 18 per cent to 7 per cent. The slashed VAT will be applicable for a period of six months. The decision comes on a day when petrol and diesel prices were hiked by Rs 3 per litre each, marking the first increase in more than four years, as state-run fuel retailers passed on part of the hit from surging global crude prices triggered by the Iran war.…
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LSG vs CSK LIVE cricket score: Chennai Super Kings look to maintain winning ways
15
May
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LSG vs CSK LIVE cricket score: Chennai Super Kings look to maintain winning ways

Lucknow: Game 59 of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 sees Lucknow Super Giants taking on Chennai Super Kings. The two sides meet at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, and it could be interesting to see which side comes out on top. It is worth noting that Lucknow Super Giants have virtually nothing to play for as the side has already been eliminated from the tournament, and they would hope to register a consolation win as they take on the five-time champions, who have found their form.ย  On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings sit in fifth place in…
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Film cops are now just clichรฉs: Randeep Hooda
15
May
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Film cops are now just clichรฉs: Randeep Hooda

Actor Randeep Hooda believes that films have reduced police characters to larger-than-life stereotypes, whereas streaming platforms provide the space for realistic, layered expression of such roles. ย  Hooda reprises his role as titular police officer Avinash Mishra in the second season of the crime thriller series โ€œInspector Avinashโ€. ย  Directed by Neerraj Pathak, the upcoming season plunges Avinash into a highly volatile 1990s Uttar Pradesh, forcing him to navigate an intense, high-stakes conflict that blends personal danger with cutthroat political warfare. ย  โ€œA lot of our cop characters lately in films have been very caricature-ish, larger than life. That's also…
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UAE to accelerate work on oil pipeline project to bypass Strait of Hormuz: Details
15
May
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UAE to accelerate work on oil pipeline project to bypass Strait of Hormuz: Details

New Delhi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is accelerating construction work of a new oil pipeline that will make it more capable of exporting crude without relying on the Strait of Hormuz, one of the busiest and most strategically significant shipping routes in the world. According to reports, Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) to fast-track construction of the West-East Pipeline during a recent executive committee meeting. The pipeline is under construction and expected to start operating next near.ย  During the meeting, Sheikh Khaled commended ADNOC for its…
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‘Reset mentally’: Mark Boucher weighs in on how Punjab Kings can bounce back after five straight losses
15
May
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‘Reset mentally’: Mark Boucher weighs in on how Punjab Kings can bounce back after five straight losses

New Delhi: The ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 season has been a roller coaster ride for the 2025 finalists Punjab Kings. Led by Shreyas Iyer, the side kicked off their season with a string of victories and stayed atop the points table for the first few weeks of the tournament.ย  However, disaster seems to have struck for the side, as they have now registered five straight defeats in the season. It is worth noting that from first place, Punjab Kings have dropped down to fourth in the standings after registering five consecutive defeats.ย  Ahead of their next game, former…
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Meerut to Prayagraj via Ganga Expressway: Toll-free ride over, here’s how much you will have to pay
15
May
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Meerut to Prayagraj via Ganga Expressway: Toll-free ride over, here’s how much you will have to pay

New Delhi: The period of toll-free travel on the Ganga Expressway, one of Uttar Pradesh's largest and most ambitious expressway projects, has now ended. Commuters travelling on the expressway will now have to pay a toll tax. The expressway, which reduces the distance between western and eastern Uttar Pradesh, is also poised to become a major source of revenue for the government. Let's take a detailed look at how much the journey from Meerut to Prayagraj will cost if you travel via the Ganga Expressway. Toll collection on the Ganga Expressway is divided into four main sections: Meerut to Badaun…
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ICC slaps Pakistan with hefty fine, hands WTC points deduction after first Test loss against Bangladesh
15
May
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ICC slaps Pakistan with hefty fine, hands WTC points deduction after first Test loss against Bangladesh

New Delhi: In a major development, the ICC (International Cricket Council) has come forward and announced that they have docked eight points from Pakistanโ€™s WTC (World Test Championship) tally and have also fined players 40 per cent of their match fees for maintaining a slow over-rate during the opening Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka. It is worth noting that Pakistan lost their first Test of the ongoing series against Bangladesh, as the hosts crushed them, handing them a defeat by 104 runs. The side were already under pressure with the loss, and the ICC seems to have doubled down on…
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India, UAE sign MoU for strategic petroleum reserves, here’s why it holds significance amid US-Iran conflict
15
May
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India, UAE sign MoU for strategic petroleum reserves, here’s why it holds significance amid US-Iran conflict

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during his six-day tour. PM Modi, during his around four-hour stay in the Gulf nation, held wide-ranging talks with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The two countries have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) regarding Strategic Petroleum Reserves. An agreement was reached concerning the long-term supply of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), and an MoU was signed for the establishment of a Ship Repair Cluster at Vadinar in Gujarat. Pacts on LPG, strategic oil reserves to cushion US-Iran war impact Amid the ongoing tension in the…
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RCB finally announce Nuwan Thushara’s replacement for IPL 2026, CSK reveal new player
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May
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RCB finally announce Nuwan Thushara’s replacement for IPL 2026, CSK reveal new player

Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru have officially named a replacement for Sri Lankan pacer Nuwan Thushara after the fast bowler failed to obtain a No Objection Certificate from Sri Lanka Cricket. Thushara had initially considered legal action against the board in an attempt to secure permission to participate in the IPL, but eventually stepped away from the idea after missing a substantial portion of the tournament. RCB have now brought in England seamer Richard Gleeson ahead of the crucial final phase of the competition. The 38-year-old joins the franchise for INR 1.6 crore. Notably, Gleeson has represented England in six T20…
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