Blog

India-bound LPG tanker ‘Sarv Shakti’ clears Hormuz amid US blockade, heads to Visakhapatnam

India-bound LPG tanker ‘Sarv Shakti’ clears Hormuz amid US blockade, heads to Visakhapatnam

New Delhi: An India-linked liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier 'Sarv Shakti' has successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz, marking a rare transit amid a weeks-long US blockade that has significantly curtailed shipping activity in the region, an official statement said on Sunday. The tanker is now en route to Visakhapatnam. Sarv Shakti carryingย 46,313 tonnes of LPG The MT Sarv Shakti, sailing under the Marshall Islands flag, is carrying 46,313 tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The vessel, which has a crew of 20, including 18 Indians, cleared the strategic waterway on May 2 and is expected to arrive at…
Read More
Sunil Narine creates history, becomes first-ever player to pick 200 IPL wickets for single team

Sunil Narine creates history, becomes first-ever player to pick 200 IPL wickets for single team

New Delhi: Kolkata Knight Riders star Sunil Narine etched his name into the history books as he completed 200 wickets in the Indian Premier League. The former West Indies all-rounder has become the first player in the history of the Indian cash-rich league to get to 200 wickets for a single franchise. Narine achieved the milestone during his team's clash against the Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday, May 3.ย  Narine strikes hard in his final over Narine, who has played for only KKR in the IPL, was once again at his best during the SRH clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International…
Read More
Nuclear flexibility, economic relief: Inside Iran’s new offer to US amid deadlock

Nuclear flexibility, economic relief: Inside Iran’s new offer to US amid deadlock

Tehran: Iran has put forward a fresh proposal to the United States in an effort to revive stalled peace efforts, PTI reported citing a senior official familiar with the matter. The plan is described as a โ€œmulti-layeredโ€ framework aimed at reducing tensions and restarting dialogue after weeks of conflict. The ongoing war, which began on February 28 with military action by the US and Israel, has remained paused since April 8. Only one round of talks has taken place so far, held in Islamabad, but it failed to produce a breakthrough. The new Iranian proposal focuses on a gradual reduction…
Read More
GT vs PBKS Pitch Report: How will surface at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad play?

GT vs PBKS Pitch Report: How will surface at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad play?

New Delhi: Game 46 of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 sees Gujarat Titans taking on Punjab Kings. The two sides meet at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 3, and both sides will hope to put in a good showing in the upcoming clash.ย  It is worth noting that Punjab Kings sit at the very top of the points table. With just one loss in eight matches, Kings have won six games, with one producing no result due to rain. They will hope to get back to winning ways after losing their recent clash against Rajasthan…
Read More
Diljit Dosanjh shuts down pro-Khalistan protesters in Calgary

Diljit Dosanjh shuts down pro-Khalistan protesters in Calgary

Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh made headlines after he confronted pro-Khalistan protesters mid-concert in Calgary, Canada. ย  According to reports, some audience members were seen raising pro-Khalistan flags during his Aura Tour stop in Calgary in an apparent protest against Dosanjh for his recent appearance on โ€œThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonโ€ at a time when Punjab was battling catastrophic floods. ย  Diljit asked them to leave the venue, recalling how pro-Khalistan protesters had previously created a ruckus at his old concerts, including the ones held in Australia in 2025. ย  Firmly defending his decision to appear on Fallonโ€™s show, Dosanjh said…
Read More
Who is Lakshmi Mittal, new owner of IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals?

Who is Lakshmi Mittal, new owner of IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals?

New Delhi: Lakshmi Mittal announced the acquisition of IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals for a huge sum of USD 1.65 billion (approximately Rs 15,600 crore) along with his son Aditya Mittal and Adar Poonawalla. The Mittal family has bought the major stake in the franchise, with 75 per cent of ownership falling to them, while Serum Institute of India's Adar Poonawalla has an 18 per cent stake in the team. The remaining 7 per cent will stay with the approved existing investors, including Manoj Badale. The deal represents the enterprise value of Rajasthan Royals' men's franchise, Paarl Royals and Barbados Royals.…
Read More
New owners for IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals after Kal Somani deal falls through

New owners for IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals after Kal Somani deal falls through

New Delhi: Celebrated industrialist Lakshmi N.Mittal and his son Aditya Mittal have bought the majority of theย stake in the Rajasthan Royals franchise for USD 1.65 billion (approximately Rs 15,600 crore). Serum institute of India's Adar Poonawalla and current lead-owner Manoj Badale are also part of the consortium that bought the 2008 champions. This comes after the Kal Somaniโ€“Rob Waltonโ€“Sheila Ford Hamp consortium pulled out of the race. The transaction, valued at USD 1.65 billion, reflects the enterprise value of the Rajasthan Royals menโ€™s franchise, as well as the Paarl Royals and Barbados Royals teams. The completion of the deal is…
Read More
Manchester United vs Liverpool live: When and where to watch Premier League clash on TV and stream online?

Manchester United vs Liverpool live: When and where to watch Premier League clash on TV and stream online?

MANCHESTER: The stage is set for one of the most anticipated games of the ongoing Premier League season. Arch-rivals Manchester United and Liverpool will lock horns at Old Trafford in Manchester on 3. Both sides are in contention to qualify for the Champions League next season, and the two sides will hope to put in their best performance.ย  Currently, Manchester United finds itself in third place in the Premier League standings. With 34 matches played, the 20-time champions have 17 wins, 10 draws, and 7 losses to their name and have 61 points. On the other hand, Liverpool is just…
Read More
Former India cricketer predicts massive overhaul for Mumbai Indians after IPL 2026 nightmare

Former India cricketer predicts massive overhaul for Mumbai Indians after IPL 2026 nightmare

New Delhi: The ongoing edition of the IPL (Indian Premier League) has been a nightmare for five-time champions Mumbai Indians. Before the start of the tournament, many had backed Mumbai Indians to dominate considering the sheer star power present in their squad.ย  With the likes of Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Mitchell Santner, and many more stars on their side, Mumbai Indians looked like the strongest side in the competition by a country mile. However, the synergy within the team seems to be lacking.ย  With nine matches played, the side has won two and has…
Read More
SRH vs KKR: Head-to-Head record ahead of game 45 in IPL 2026

SRH vs KKR: Head-to-Head record ahead of game 45 in IPL 2026

New Delhi: The stage is set for the 45th game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. Sunrisers Hyderabad will lock horns with Kolkata Knight Riders at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on May 3. It is worth noting that while Sunrisers Hyderabad are in the race for the playoffs, Kolkata Knight Ridersโ€™ season is on the verge of ending.ย  Currently, Kolkata Knight Riders sit in eighth place in the standings. With eight matches played, the side has won two, lost five, and had one game produce no result. The three-time champions will hope to improve severely…
Read More