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What is Delhi Capitals batter Sameer Rizvi’s IPL 2026 salary?

What is Delhi Capitals batter Sameer Rizvi’s IPL 2026 salary?

Lucknow: Delhi Capitals were 21/2 in the fourth over when Sameer Rizvi came out to bat in the game against Lucknow Super Giants as an impact player in the 5th match of IPL 2026 on Wednesday. In the next six deliveries, the Capitals were reduced to 26/4 and were in deep trouble, chasing 142 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. But Rizvi had other ideas. With no pressure of the required run-rate, he soaked in all the pressure, took his time, and then unleashed an array of strokes to take his team home with 17 balls in hand in the end…
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Iran War LIVE Updates: Oil rises, Asian stocks fall following Trump’s White House address

Iran War LIVE Updates: Oil rises, Asian stocks fall following Trump’s White House address

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump delivered a national address as the conflict with Iran continued to intensify as it has entered the second month. He cautioned the Iranian leadership with fresh warnings, applauded American forces for their role in 'Operation Epic Fury' and outlined his expectations on when the fighting could draw to a close. His remarks came at a time when disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz have persisted, with the vital oil route remaining largely inaccessible since the war began on February 28. Global crude prices have climbed steadily in recent weeks, fuelling market volatility and sparking…
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Market Opening Bell: Sensex falls 872 points, Nifty below 22,400 as war jitters over Iran deepens

Market Opening Bell: Sensex falls 872 points, Nifty below 22,400 as war jitters over Iran deepens

Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, started the trading session on a negative note on Thursday, following weak global cues amid heightened war jitters over Iran.ย  While the 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 872.27 points or 1.38 per cent to start the session at 72,262.05, the Nifty fell 296 points to open at 22,383.40. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 73,134.32 and the Nifty 50 at 22,679.40. Similarly, the broader indices traded in the red in the opening session. While the BSE Midcap Select Index shed 176.18 points, or 1.17 per cent, in the early…
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This is how a foreign traveller reacted to Lucknow Airportโ€”and Indians agree

This is how a foreign traveller reacted to Lucknow Airportโ€”and Indians agree

While we all love our airport journeys, there are only a few airports which leave us impressed. A short Instagram reel by an English travel photographer Dave Flew is quietly connecting with lakhs, for all the right reasons. Now, a viral-clip, the reel beautifully captures the beauty of a domestic airport in India. No drama, no chaos, just hearty feelings celebrating something we as a traveller generally ignore or donโ€™t give enough credit to: the simple comfort of a well-organised airport.Letโ€™s find out the airport that impressed the traveller:Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow The reel is filmed at Chaudhary…
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New alliance in Bengal? Owaisi, Kabir share stage at a rally

New alliance in Bengal? Owaisi, Kabir share stage at a rally

A new political alignment ahead of the West Bengal Assembly Elections came into focus on Wednesday as Asaduddin Owaisi and Humayun Kabir jointly addressed a public rally in Murshidabad. ย  The rally, held at Dubtala ground in Naoda, marked the first major public show of strength following the formal announcement of the alliance between Kabirโ€™s newly launched Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) and the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) on March 25. ย  Addressing the gathering, Owaisi launched a sharp attack on both the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the BJP, targeting Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Prime Minister Narendra…
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LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka shows ‘full confidence’ in captain amid viral video with Rishabh Pant after loss to DC

LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka shows ‘full confidence’ in captain amid viral video with Rishabh Pant after loss to DC

Lucknow: Ever since Lucknow Super Giants, Sanjiv Goenka blasted former captain, KL Rahul, during IPL 2024, his every chat with the current captain, Rishabh Pant, and coach, Justin Langer, especially after a loss, goes viral. The same happened on Wednesday as his discussion video with Pant and Langer sparked reactions among the fans on social media. It didn't take much time for the video to go viral, as many reckoned that this could turn out to be a tough season for the LSG skipper, who is earning a whopping amount of Rs 27 crore. However, after the match, in the…
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Youngistan in Power: How Nepal’s young Parliament and Cabinet are redefining governance

Youngistan in Power: How Nepal’s young Parliament and Cabinet are redefining governance

New Delhi: A major political shift is underway in Nepal, where a new generation of leaders has taken charge, marking a clear break from the past. The rise of Balendra Shah as Prime Minister is not just a change in leadership, it reflects a deeper transformation driven by young people who were demanding change for years. A new face of leadershipย  At just 36, Shah has become Nepalโ€™s youngest Prime Minister. Once known as a rapper and later as a civic leader, his journey into politics has been different from traditional leaders.ย His party, Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), won a massive…
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Delhi Capitals make LSG succumb to their worst performance batting first in IPL history

Delhi Capitals make LSG succumb to their worst performance batting first in IPL history

Lucknow: Lucknow Super Giants suffered a defeat in their opening game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season on Wednesday as they went down to Delhi Capitals at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Even though they lost the toss on a sticky wicket, LSG had enough firepower in their batting to post a massive total on the board. But eventually, they could only reach 141 runs before getting bowled out in the 19th over of the innings. This turned out to be their worst performance batting first in the history of IPL. LSG made their debut in the cash-rich…
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Not sure if people in US have patience for Iran war to continue: Trump amid West Asia conflict

Not sure if people in US have patience for Iran war to continue: Trump amid West Asia conflict

Washington: In a candid set of remarks during a private Easter lunch at the White House, US President Donald Trump reportedly admitted he was unsure whether the American public still had the patience for the ongoing conflict with Iran. His comments appeared to stress the rising domestic pressure on his administration to bring the prolonged war to an end. Trump also reiterated that the US could "very easily" seize Iran's oil but added it "is unfortunate' that public sentiment did not support such a course of action. According to him, many citizens simply wanted the fighting to conclude, saying, "They…
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Iran’s Navy is gone, Air Force in ruins, their leaders are dead: Trump in White House address on war

Iran’s Navy is gone, Air Force in ruins, their leaders are dead: Trump in White House address on war

Washington: US President Donald Trump addressed the nation on Wednesday and offered an update on the war in Iran. Addressing the nation, he said Iran's Navy is gone, their Air Force is in ruins, and their leadersโ€”most of themโ€”and the terrorist regime they led are now dead. He added that Iranโ€™s command and control of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is being decimated and their their ability to launch missiles and drones is dramatically curtailed. Trump said, "As we speak this evening, it's been just one month since the United States military began Operation Epic Fury, targeting the world's number…
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