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Apr

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Sports

‘Quality player’: Stephen Fleming backs CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad to improve amid subpar form

New Delhi: Chennai Super Kings have had a roller coaster of a season in the ongoing edition of the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. With five matches played in the tournament so far, Chennai Super Kings have won two matches and have lost the remaining three.  The five-time champions sit in eighth place in the standings, but the form of skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad has been a problem for the five-time champions so far. In the 5 games, the side has scored 63 runs to its name and has an average of 12.6 runs in five innings.  With many experts raising…

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Apr

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World

US makes a U-turn, renews sanction waiver to allow nations buy Russian oil; relief for India

Washington: As global energy markets remain tensed due to a crunch caused by the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, the United States (US) has decided to make a U-turn and renewed a sanction waiver, allowing countries to procure Russian oil and petroleum products at sea, as per a report by the Associated Press (AP). The development comes two days after the Trump administration said it has no plans to do so. The Treasury Department of the US has posted the license on its website on late Friday night, which allowed countries to buy Russian oil loaded onto vessels till…

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Apr

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Kolkata Knight Riders join MI, RCB in unwanted list as dismal run in IPL 2026 continues

New Delhi: Kolkata Knight Riders’ abysmal run in the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 season continued. With six matches played in the tournament, KKR have lost five matches, and one match has produced no result due to rain playing spoilsport in the clash.  Registering yet another loss against Gujarat Titans on April 17, Kolkata joined the likes of Mumbai Indians, Deccan Chargers, Delhi Daredevils, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the list of teams to have registered not a single victory in their first six games of an IPL season.  The horrid run for the three-time champions sees them sit…

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Apr

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World

US, Iran likely to hold second round of talks in Pakistan on Monday: Report

Washington: The United States (US) and Iran are likely to hold the next round of talks likely on Monday (April 20) once again in Pakistan, a report by CNN claimed on Saturday. Quoting sources, it also stated that the US and Iranian delegations will arrive in Pakistan over the weekend after which the negotiations will start from Monday. Neither the US, nor Iran has confirmed the report, though. The development comes after President Donald Trump expressed confidence over talks with Iran and claimed that the Islamic Republic has "agreed to everything" in talks with the Americans. This, he claimed, also…

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Apr

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Entertainment

Why Meghan Trainor just cancelled her tour

Singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor is prioritising her well-being and her family.   Just three months after welcoming her daughter, Mikey, with husband Daryl Sabara, the singer announced that she is pulling the plug on her "Get in Girl" tour.   Meghan admitted that "tough conversations" and " a lot of reflection," led to the difficult decision to cancel the tour just weeks before its June 12 start in Michigan.   “Balancing the release of a new album, preparing for a nationwide tour, and welcoming our new baby girl to our growing family of five has just been more than I can…

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Apr

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World

Trump says Iran’s blockade to continue unless deal completely signed, vows to bring Tehran’s uranium back

Arizona (USA): Though he remained optimistic about the ongoing negotiations with Iran, US President Donald Trump said on Friday (local time) that any agreement with the Islamic Republic will take place only when it is completely finalised. This comes just hours after he said talks with Iran will likely be held over the weekend, which might also involve Lebanon and Israel. Addressing a gather at the Turning Point USA event in Phoenix, Arizona, Trump said also spoke about Iran's decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a tiny waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman from where…

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17

Apr

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Lifestyle

The hidden scuff: Why your glass cooktop cleaning routine might be doing more harm than good |

Your gleaming glass cooktop can develop mysterious spiderweb scratches, not from heavy pots, but from your cleaning tools. Dry brushing or wiping with dry rags acts like sandpaper, damaging protective coatings. Its polished appearance creates an aura of luxury in the kitchen, making it resistant to spills. However, there is always a mystery that keeps coming up whenever one tries to clear it: minute scratches appear again in the form of spider webs. It is always assumed that such scratches are due to the heavy weight of objects, but sometimes the tools responsible are our cleaning materials themselves.The problem begins…

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Apr

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Politics

PM and I don’t have wife issues: Rahul’s banter with Modi

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi indulged in friendly banter with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Lok Sabha on Friday, saying both of them did not have wife issues. Rahul’s witty remark came as the Congress MP emphasised that everyone has learnt from women in their lives.   Participating in a debate in the Lok Sabha on the three bills introduced for amendments to the women's quota law and setting up a delimitation commission, Gandhi said women were a driving force in the national imagination and national perspective.   "All of us in this room have been influenced, taught…

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Apr

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Ravichandran Ashwin analyses Mumbai Indians’ performance in IPL 2026 after fourth straight loss

Mumbai: Following a seven-wicket defeat to Punjab Kings, Mumbai Indians registered their fourth consecutive defeat in IPL 2026. Celebrated batters such as Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma have struggled heavily in the competition so far, while ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah is yet to clinch a wicket this season. Trent Boult’s poor form was also concerning, leading to the team management dropping him from the heavyweight clash against Punjab. On top of that, former captain Rohit Sharma complained of a hamstring injury and was out of the clash as well. Needless to say, the Hardik Pandya-led side is in a dire…

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Apr

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Shubman Gill, Kagiso Rabada script GT’s nail-biting win over KKR, three-time champions remain winless

Ahmedabad : Kolkata Knight Riders suffered their fifth defeat in the ongoing IPL 2026. After a loss to Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium, they remain the only side to have not registered a single win. In the first innings, Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj rattled the visitors, while captain Shubman Gill stole the show in the second, scoring 86 runs off 50 balls and helping the hosts win the match by five wickets. Meanwhile, KKR made an important change to the playing XI against Gujarat, as they dropped Finn Allen for Tim Seifert. Interestingly, Ajinkya Rahane was once…

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