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Mukul Choudhary’s miraculous knock stuns KKR at Eden Gardens, LSG win by three wickets
09
Apr
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Mukul Choudhary’s miraculous knock stuns KKR at Eden Gardens, LSG win by three wickets

Kolkata: Lucknow Super Giants have pulled off a miraculous win over Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2026 clash at Eden Gardens. The game was far out of their reach at one point, but Mukul Choudhary played some phenomenal cricket in the middle, smacking sixes for fun to get the job done. He barely had any support from the other end, so he took the matter into his own hands and pulled off a historic win over Kolkata on their home turf. Leading up to the season, LSG head coach Justin Langer lauded Mukul for his six-hitting abilities and when…
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Trump calls Netanyahu to curtail strikes on Lebanon to support Iran’s ceasefire negotiations: Report
09
Apr
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Trump calls Netanyahu to curtail strikes on Lebanon to support Iran’s ceasefire negotiations: Report

Washington: In a significant diplomatic development, United States President Donald Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to scale back Israel's military operations in Lebanon, NBC News reported citing a senior administration official. The request was made during a telephonic conversation on Wednesday, with Washington seeking to avoid any flare-up that could jeopardise the ongoing negotiations with Iran. According to officials, Tel Aviv agreed "to be a helpful partner" although both Israel and the US maintain that Lebanon is not part of the ceasefire framework The discussion followed an earlier public declaration by Netanyahu on the same day, in which…
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Why has no Indian broadcaster bid for media rights yet?
09
Apr
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Why has no Indian broadcaster bid for media rights yet?

New Delhi: With the FIFA World Cup 2026 set to begin in June, uncertainty looms over its broadcast in India as media rights for the tournament remain is not yet finalised. No broadcaster, be it for television or digital coverage, has approached FIFA to own the rights, which has left the fans in a dilemma over the competition. Notably, the rights sales process has been underway since mid-2025, but it has failed to generate meaningful traction in the market. FIFA had initially pegged the combined value of the 2026 and 2030 editions at $100 million. That figure was later revised…
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Israel to begin direct talks with Lebanon on disarming Hezbollah: Netanyahu
09
Apr
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Israel to begin direct talks with Lebanon on disarming Hezbollah: Netanyahu

Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said that he has instructed his cabinet to begin direct talks with Lebanon "as soon as possible" to disarm Hezbollah and establish "peace relations" between the two countries.ย This comes a day after Israel launched deadlyย strikes on Lebanon across Beirut, the Bekaa Valley, and the southern part of the country, which killed over 200 people. According to news agency AFP, Israeli media outlets reported that Yechiel Leiter, Israel's ambassador to the US, would represent the country in the talks. Negotiations will focus on disarming Hezbollah:ย Netanyahu According toย Netanyahu's office,ย the talks would focus on…
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India caps refinery margins after windfall tax to curb fuel losses as global oil crisis hits domestic prices
09
Apr
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India caps refinery margins after windfall tax to curb fuel losses as global oil crisis hits domestic prices

New Delhi: India has moved to restrict refinery margins after imposing a windfall levy on fuel exports aiming to cushion the growing losses on domestic petrol and diesel sales. The ongoing conflict in West Asia has triggered a sharp rise in global crude prices which has left state-run oil marketers struggling to keep retail rates unchanged while refinery profits balloon, news agency PTI reported citing sources. To counter the uneven gains and ensure adequate domestic availability, the government recently levied a Special Additional Excise Duty on diesel and ATF exports. This move was aimed at preventing refiners from earning excessive…
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Finn Allen’s controversial dismissal against LSG puts umpires under scrutiny | WATCH
09
Apr
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Finn Allen’s controversial dismissal against LSG puts umpires under scrutiny | WATCH

Kolkata: Finn Allen had a rough start to his IPL career, having been dismissed for 37, 28, 6 and 9 runs in the first four games of the 2026 season. The New Zealand international arrived with a lot of promise, especially after a 33-ball century against South Africa in the T20 World Cup semi-final, but Allen has struggled to live up to the potential. Even against Lucknow at Eden Gardens, he was struggling heavily before Prince Yadav got the better of him. The dismissal, however, has stirred a controversy on social media, with even commentators talking about it. Notably, the…
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Why is Varun Chakaravarthy not playing for KKR vs LSG at Eden Gardens in IPL 2026?
09
Apr
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Why is Varun Chakaravarthy not playing for KKR vs LSG at Eden Gardens in IPL 2026?

Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders will miss the service of Varun Chakaravarthy in the clash against Lucknow Super Giants at the Eden Gardens. The star spinner suffered a finger injury while completing a catch against Hyderabad and has been out of action since. He was also not available for the match against Punjab Kings, which was called off due to rain. โ€œVarun is still recovering from his hand injury,โ€ Rahane said after the toss. In his absence, Sunil Narine and Anukul Roy will have to lead the spin department. LSG opt to field first Lucknow have won the toss and elected…
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The shortest war in history ended in just 45 minutes: Here’s its fascinating tale
09
Apr
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The shortest war in history ended in just 45 minutes: Here’s its fascinating tale

New Delhi: As the world watches some of the longest and most volatile conflicts unfold, from the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine since 2022 to the tense confrontation involving the United States-Israel and Iran in West Asia, history reminds us that not all wars are prolonged. More than a century ago, the world witnessed a conflict so brief that it ended before an hour had passed. Today, we revisit the fascinating account of the shortest war in history, which astonishingly concluded in just 45 minutes.ย  The shortest war in recorded history is known as the Anglo-Zanzibar War, which took…
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Why is Blessing Muzarabani not playing for KKR vs LSG at Eden Gardens in IPL 2026?
09
Apr
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Why is Blessing Muzarabani not playing for KKR vs LSG at Eden Gardens in IPL 2026?

Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders have dropped Blessing Muzarabani from their clash against Lucknow Super Giants at the Eden Gardens. The Zimbabwe international clinched a four-wicket haul in the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad and was expected to get a longer rope in the playing XI. However, he was dropped from the match against Lucknow, with veteran all-rounder Sunil Narine replacing him. Blessingโ€™s absence also confirms that Cameron Green is set to bowl. Cricket Australia had earlier restricted the all-rounder to bowl in the IPL for the first three games. That deadline has now passed and with that, Green could very well…
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